Naval Ravikant Quotes

If you want to be a philosopher king first become a king then become a philosopher. Not first become a philosopher and then become a king.

The most leveraged investment, in energy per dollar spent, is a tech startup.

Good men are, always and everywhere, in short supply.

I think the best founders have a deep understanding of the space they’re going into, enough to be contrarian. They have a deep passion for it, so they’ll just keep working on it. They have execution skills. They just get things done.They solve problems. They’re capable.

Don’t take yourself so seriously. You’re just a monkey with a plan.

Clear writing and clear speaking are simply outputs of clear thinking.

The secret currency of Silicon Valley is deals shared, talent referred, and acquirers introduced.

The Internet shifts the balance of credibility from institutions to individuals.

Institutions are revealed as insatiable and corrupt, even as a billion potential leaders step onto the stage.

Perhaps it isn't that responsible people become founders but that the act of founding makes the person responsible.

Fast, lift, sprint, stretch, and meditate.
Build, sell, write, create, invest, and own.
Read, reflect, love, seek truth, and ignore society.
Make these habits.
Say no to everything else.
Avoid debt, jail, addiction, disgrace, shortcuts, and media
Relax.
Victory is assured.

You want to be free, but accountable.

“Democratic Socialists” are just the “New Luddites” party.

Hope is the belief that this moment isn’t good enough.

Any moment where you’re not having a great time, when you’re not really happy, you’re not doing anyone any favors. It’s not like your unhappiness makes them better off somehow. All you’re doing is wasting this incredibly small and precious time you have on this Earth. Keeping death on the forefront and not denying it is very important.

The Benjamin is the new Jackson.