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Naval Ravikant's insights on Action aren't theoretical—they're battle-tested wisdom from someone who operated at the highest level. This collection distills that experience into quotable principles, each with source context for verification. When you're navigating Action in the real world, these quotes offer the kind of practical guidance that only comes from direct experience.
"Reading is faster than listening. Doing is faster than watching."
"Optimism is a better way to see the world because it liberates you to attempt things."
"You don't become a leader by telling people what to do; you become a leader by doing what needs to be done."
"Be impatient with actions, patient with results."
"Inspiration is perishable. When you have inspiration, act on it right then and there."
"Intentions don't matter. Actions do. That’s why being ethical is hard."
"A leader's job is to be a clear thinker and a decisive actor."
"Impatience with actions, patience with results."
"Inspiration is perishable - act on it immediately."
"A lot of people think they are learning when they are actually just procrastinating."
"You don't find confidence; you build it through action."
"Intentions don't matter. Actions do. That's why being is better than doing."
"Intentions don't matter. Actions do. That’s why being is more important than doing, but doing is how you get to being."
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