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

by Eric Jorgenson

motivation is relative, so you just have to find the thing you’re into. [1]

The hardest thing is not doing what you want—it’s knowing what you want. Be aware there are no “adults.” Everyone makes it up as they go along. You have to find your own path, picking, choosing, and discarding as you see fit. Figure it out yourself, and do it. [71]

Your time is all you have. Do not waste your time. This doesn’t mean you can’t relax. As long as you’re doing what you want, it’s not a waste of your time. But if you’re not spending your time doing what you want, and you’re not earning, and you’re not learning—what the heck are you doing?

Anger is a contract you make with yourself to be in physical and mental and emotional turmoil until reality changes. [1]

the mind should be a servant and a tool, not a master. My monkey mind should not control and drive me 24/7.

Before you can lie to another, you must first lie to yourself.

All benefits in life come from compound interest, whether in money, relationships, love, health, activities, or habits.

“To find a worthy mate, be worthy of a worthy mate.”

How do you define wisdom? Understanding the long-term consequences of your actions. [11]

You’re dying and being reborn at every moment. It’s up to you whether to forget or remember that. [2]

Health, love, and your mission, in that order. Nothing else matters.