Timeless Lessons From The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
Seek wealth, not money or status. Wealth is having assets that earn while you sleep. Money is how we transfer time and wealth. Status is your place in the social hierarchy.
Seek wealth, not money or status. Wealth is having assets that earn while you sleep. Money is how we transfer time and wealth. Status is your place in the social hierarchy.
You know the feeling you have when find a hidden gem of a movie, podcast or book. Yes, this is one of those. An Instant Classic, which will go in my list of books to read every year.
Personal and Professional growth happens when we go outside of our comfort zone. Expanding your comfort zone is often the cure to most of your problems.
We can see that even in the 21st century, the advice contained in the book written almost a hundred years ago remain valid. Human nature does not change and so does the laws of accumulating gold and becoming wealthy. What is your take on this books and the five laws? If you have not read the book yet, I would highly recommend you to read the book.
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