Creator
Naval Ravikant
Co-founded AngelList. Writes and podcasts on wealth, leverage, and clear thinking.
nav.al8 resources in the archive
EssayHappiness Is a Skill
Naval Ravikant
Mar 2021 · 23 min read
Happiness is a skill you can develop by understanding desire and recognizing what's within your control.
EssayDesire Is a Contract You Make With Yourself
Naval Ravikant
Feb 2020 · 1 min read
Desire is a contract to remain unhappy until you get what you want, and satisfaction reverts you to your baseline anyway.
EssayHow to Get Rich (Without Getting Lucky)
Naval Ravikant
Dec 2019 · 193 min read
Wealth is assets that earn while you sleep; money is how you transfer it; status is a zero-sum game you should avoid.
EssayJudgment
Naval Ravikant
Apr 2019 · 6 min read
Why judgment becomes your most important asset once you have leverage.
EssayLabor and Capital Are Old Leverage
Naval Ravikant
Apr 2019 · 4 min read
Labor and capital are old leverage: both must be granted by others and are hard to scale.
EssayHow to Find Specific Knowledge
Naval Ravikant
Mar 2019 · 6 min read
Specific knowledge comes from pursuing your genuine curiosity and innate talents, not from school or following others.
EssayMaking Money Isn't About Luck
Naval Ravikant
Mar 2019 · 5 min read
The four kinds of luck, and how to build a character that makes wealth find you.
EssaySeek Wealth, Not Money or Status
Naval Ravikant
Feb 2019 · 6 min read
The difference between wealth, money, and status — and why only wealth buys freedom.