it shows Naval is a world-class operator instead of an armchair philosopher. - Eric Jorgenson

If you’ve got a fuzzy basket of ten or fifteen different priorities, you’re going to end up getting none of them.

Help first. Help first. Help first. It’s key to building relationships

There are a lot of great investors in the world, hedge fund guys that make a lot of money. But they have very little purpose. They don’t create anything tangible, fix anything, or provide a service. On the other hand, there are incredibly important roles in society that are underpaid but deeply respected. The variables in this equation are: - Value created → what you contribute to society - Value awarded → how the market values the work - Value captured (by you) → how much you earn