Escape competition through authenticity - Naval Ravikant

• To create wealth, you have to give society value, you have to give something that society need but they don't know it yet.
• Specific knowledge can't be taught but it can be learned.
• Play long term games with long term people.
• Happiness is learned.
• Life is a sinlge player game.

• Jealously can't be selective.
• Don't seek risk but take accountability.
• Seek, build and grow leverage to build wealth.
• Earn with your mind, not your time.

• Build judgement.
• Learn the skill of decision making.
• Learn to love to read.
• I don't have time is just another way of saying it's not a priority.
• If you can't decide, the answer is NO.

• Pure hardwork without understanding won't make anybody wealthy.
• Play money game more than status game.
• Ignore people who play status game.
• Make hard choices now so that your life is easy in the future.
• Freedom is the ultimate goal of life.
• Retirement is when you stop sacrificing your today for an imaginary tomorrow.
• If you have two choices to make & they're relatively equal chioices, take the path more difficult and more painful in the short term.
• Value your time at an hourly rate & ruthlessly spend to save time at that rate.
• To become happy, learn how to be neutral and quiet.

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         A remarkable piece of writing on two subjects that may seem antithetical at first sight: building wealth and living a meaningful life—but in fact have a lot in common.
        Naval offers its readers advice on how to build wealth and, more importantly, how to use it correctly. With a strong focus on the end means, which are living a good life, having freedom, and helping those around you, the author delves into the secrets of a well-off life both financially and spiritually.

It's one of my favourite books; it's a must-read.

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Reasons to read it:

• The book compiles Naval's insightful thoughts and advice on various topics, including happiness, success, wealth, and personal growth. Readers can gain valuable wisdom from his experiences and perspectives.
• It provides thought-provoking ideas and prompts self-reflection, encouraging readers to make positive changes and pursue their goals.
• The book presents Ravikant's ideas in a concise and accessible format. It is organized in short, digestible sections, making it easy to read and revisit for inspiration and guidance.

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Reasons to skip it:

• I think you should read this book.