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Naval Ravikant is often called the 'Silicon Valley Stoic. ' His wisdom isn't derived from ancient texts alone, but from a rigorous, first-principles analysis of modern life. He treats life like a series of games—the money game, the status game, the happiness game—and advises playing only the ones that matter. For Naval, wisdom is 'knowing the long-term consequences of your actions. ' He emphasizes the importance of mental models, deep reading, and the ability to change your mind. His insights challenge us to stop seeking answers from 'experts' and start building our own internal compass through observation and reason.
"In an age of infinite leverage, judgment is the most important skill. It is the ability to see the long-term consequences of your actions."
"True integrity is a conviction that you live by, not a set of rules you follow."
"Play long-term games with long-term people."
"If you can't decide, the answer is no."
"Happiness is what's there when you remove the sense that something is missing in your life."
"The more you know, the less you need."
"To see the truth, you have to get your ego out of the way because your ego doesn't want to face the truth."
"Realism is the only way to happiness. You can't be happy if you're living in a delusion."
"The confidence to say 'I don't know' is the beginning of wisdom."
"Impatience with actions, patience with results."
"If you want to see the truth, you must not be for or against."
"Specific knowledge cannot be taught, but it can be learned."
"If you want to have a good life, you should have a good relationship with reality."
"Wisdom is knowing the long-term consequences of your actions."
"A clear mind, leads to better judgment, leads to better outcomes."
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