1/5 The Almanack of Naval Ravikant is a refreshing blend of philosophy and practicality. 

The Q&A format makes complex ideas like wealth-building and happiness feel conversational and accessible.

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3/5 His take on specific knowledge, skills born from curiosity rather than training, resonated deeply. It also aligns with Atomic Habits’ identity-driven change but pushes further. 

While Naval calls hard work ‘overrated,’ I wrestled with this. Judgment and leverage matter, but foundational skills require effort.

4/5 His dismissal risks glossing over the grind behind expertise. Still, his point, directing energy wisely, is valid.

The section on happiness felt like a warm, personal chat. Naval’s journey from misery to peace, framed as a learned skill, was uplifting. It’s a chapter I’ll revisit on tough days.

5/5 Overall, this book felt raw, genuine, and timeless. Not a step-by-step guide, but a mindset manifesto. 

I’ll return to its wisdom even if I’m still skeptical about the cold showers (but worth a try I guess).

2/5 Naval’s focus on ownership and leverage and wealth as assets that work while you sleep (equity, code, media) shifted my mindset on wealth creation. 

It is not merely about the hours of work you put in but rather about creating scalable value.