Naval Ravikant Verified Quotes

“Desire is a contract that you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want.”

“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. You can create software and media that works for you while you sleep.”

“Play long-term games with long-term people. All returns in life, whether in wealth, relationships, or knowledge, come from compound interest.”

“Impatience with actions, patience with results.”

“Specific knowledge is found by pursuing your genuine curiosity and passion rather than whatever is hot right now.”

“If you can't see yourself working with someone for life, don't work with them for a day.”

“Ignore people playing status games. They gain status by attacking people playing wealth creation games.”

“Earn with your mind, not your time.”

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