The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

A Guide to Wealth and Happiness

Eric Jorgenson

9 min read
51s intro

Brief summary

True success doesn't require sacrificing happiness for wealth; they are both skills you can learn. Based on the wisdom of investor and philosopher Naval Ravikant, this guide explains how to build a life of both financial freedom and inner peace.

Who it's for

This book is for anyone who wants to build financial independence while also cultivating a sense of inner peace and contentment.

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

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Wealth, Freedom, and a Good Life

Naval Ravikant is known for building companies, investing early in successful startups, and speaking plainly about how to live well. He became financially successful through technology and investing, but his ideas go beyond business. He returns again and again to two goals: building wealth and finding peace of mind.

These two goals are connected, but they are not the same. Wealth helps solve money problems and gives you more control over your time. Happiness, on the other hand, comes from how you think, what you desire, and whether you can be at ease with yourself.

His views are practical rather than flashy. He does not treat success as a mysterious gift that only a few people receive. He treats both wealth and happiness as skills that can be learned, practiced, and improved over time.

That outlook changes the whole picture. Instead of waiting for luck, status, or approval, the focus shifts to steady learning and better choices. A good life is built by thinking clearly, acting with patience, and aiming for freedom rather than just praise or appearances.

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About the author

Eric Jorgenson

Eric Jorgenson is an author, entrepreneur, and investor who writes about technology and startups. As the CEO of Scribe Media, he helps authors publish their work, and through his investment fund, he invests in early-stage technology companies. Jorgenson is known for curating and distilling the ideas of modern thinkers in his books and blog, which has reached over a million readers.

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