Naval Ravikant

"Specific knowledge is knowledge you cannot be trained for. If society can train you, it can train someone else and replace you."

"Happiness is a choice and a skill and you can dedicate yourself to learning that skill and making that choice."

"A fit body, a calm mind, a house full of love. These things cannot be bought—they must be earned."

"The direction you're heading matters more than how fast you're going."

"The number one thing clouding us from being able to see reality is we have preconceived notions of the way it should be."

"The most important skill for getting rich is becoming a perpetual learner."

"Reading is faster than listening. Doing is faster than watching."

"Play iterated games. All the returns in life, whether in wealth, relationships, or knowledge, come from compound interest."

"Escape competition through authenticity."

"Seek wealth, not money or status. Wealth is having assets that earn while you sleep."

"You're not going to get rich renting out your time. You must own equity—a piece of a business—to gain your financial freedom."

"Code and media are permissionless leverage. They're the leverage behind the newly rich."

"Arm yourself with specific knowledge, accountability, and leverage."

"If you can't code, write books and blogs, record videos and podcasts."

"All the real benefits in life come from compound interest."