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The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness

 

Key Themes

1. Wealth Creation

  • Play long-term games with long-term people.

  • Learn to build and sell — become a builder (creator) or seller (communicator).

  • Specific knowledge is your most valuable asset — things you’re uniquely good at that feel like play to you.

  • Learn to code, write, or work with media that scales.

  • Use leverage: labor, capital, or code.

  • Ownership (equity) is how wealth is truly built.

2. Decision Making

  • Clear thinking requires self-awareness and time.

  • Avoid status games; focus on long-term value.

  • Learn to say no and guard your time obsessively.

3. Happiness

  • Happiness is a choice and a skill.

  • Free yourself from desire and identity attachments.

  • Meditation, gratitude, and self-honesty are essential.

  • Avoid suffering over things you can’t control.


🔍 Memorable Quotes

“Earn with your mind, not your time.”

“Escape competition through authenticity.”

“Desire is a contract you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want.”

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