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The Smartest Person You Don't Know
Enter in Naval Ravikant
Hello, Bonjour, Hola, Zdravstvuyte, Nǐn hǎo, or however you say hello to one another in your country. Welcome to another Scroll edition.
Today’s Scroll is dedicated to an individual I highly respect.
For some, this may be already known information — but if the name Naval doesn’t ring a bell you’re in for a treat.
By day he is an investor for a bunch of companies you know and use, but he rose to mainstream popularity through his unique way of thinking.
Lets dig in.
Something to Read: The Navalmanack
The passage below is a snippet from a book which is a consolidated series of all Naval’s interviews and tweet threads in one book.
Happiness is Built by Habits
My most surprising discovery in the last five years is that peace and happiness are skills. These are not things you are born with.
Yes, there is a genetic range. And a lot of it is conditioning from your environment, but you can un-condition and recondition yourself. You can increase your happiness over time, and it starts with believing you can do it.
It’s a skill. Just like nutrition is a skill, dieting is a skill, working out is a skill, making money is a skill, meeting girls and guys is a skill, having good relationships is a skill, even love is a skill. It starts with realizing they’re skills you can learn. When you put your intention and focus on it, the world can become a better place.
When working, surround yourself with people more successful than you.
When playing, surround yourself with people happier than you.
Get a free PDF of the Navalmanack: Click here
Something to Watch:
Naval on the Topic of Seeking Wealth Over Money & Status
One of Naval’s most well known ideals is his take on the difference between wealth, money, and status.
Take six minutes to rewire your thinking on how to seek wealth.
A Song to Listen to:
L’Imperatrice - VANILLE FRAISE
A flawless cross between LoFi & Funk — *chef’s kiss*
Listen to this track and many others on La Fórmula by Modern Analects
A Quote to Think About:
“People who are living far below their means enjoying a freedom that people busy upgrading their lifestyles can’t fathom.”
Naval Ravikant