The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

Favorite Quote

“Earn with your mind, not your time.” — Naval Ravikant

The Book in One Sentence

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant compiles the valuable lessons of Naval Ravikant, who teaches people how to build wealth and achieve long-term happiness by working on a few essential skills, all while discovering the secrets of living a good life.

Why should you read it?

Starting from the bottom of the social hierarchy in India, Naval Ravikant has made it quite far. After moving to the US, getting a degree, and starting, growing, and selling an internet startup, he began investing in other companies. Uber, Twitter, I think you’ve heard of some of them. Nowadays, Naval spends most of his time thinking, and it shows: His takes on philosophy, wealth, life, and happiness are eloquent, elegant, and crystal clear. One of the great minds of our time worth learning from. The book is a compilation of Naval’s podcasts, interviews, and tweets, edited by Eric Jorgenson.

Key Takeaways

1. Use the compounding rule to build the life you want.
2. A good financial status can help you unlock new levels of freedom.
3. Reacting with neutrality to certain events and staying quiet can enhance our happiness.