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#473: Naval Ravikant on Happiness, Reducing Anxiety, Crypto Stablecoins, and Crypto Strategy

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Oct 15, 2020

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Naval Ravikant

Naval Ravikant, co-founder of AngelList and an acclaimed angel investor, dives into profound insights about happiness and wealth. He discusses the transformative power of cryptocurrencies, specifically the potential of stablecoins amidst the volatility of the crypto market. Naval shares strategies for achieving financial independence through mental clarity and diversified income streams, while emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and long-term fulfillment in our fast-paced world.

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ADVICE

How to Get Rich

Seek wealth, not just money, to achieve true freedom.
Create wealth ethically, sustainably, and enjoyably.

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INSIGHT

Productize Yourself, Own Equity

Productize your skills and knowledge to leverage your value.
Own equity in that product or business for financial freedom.

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INSIGHT

Unlearning and Beginner's Mind

People resist change due to pain avoidance and sunk costs.
Embrace the beginner's mind and unlearn old habits to reach full potential.

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Naval Ravikant (@naval) is the co-founder and chairman of AngelList. He is an angel investor and has invested in more than 100 companies, including many mega-successes such as Twitter, Uber, Notion, OpenDoor, Postmates, and Wish. You can subscribe to Naval, his podcast on wealth and happiness, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find his blog at nav.al.

For more Naval plus Tim, check out my wildly popular interview with him from 2015, which was nominated for “Podcast of the Year.”

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