Vinh and Ali Show #13: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant Part 1
May 19, 2021
Exploring wealth creation and happiness, attachment to the external world, playing life as a game, and the importance of fun. Delving into long-term thinking, compound interest, and investing for happiness. Discussing self-care, self-awareness, and finding what you can excel at in the world.
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Vinh's Game Struggle
- Vinh describes feeling stuck in the money and status games, finding it hard to escape the cycle of competition.
- He views these games as potentially negative, trapping individuals in an endless pursuit of more.
Life as a Game
- Ali suggests viewing life as a game can be a positive way to detach from the ego and add more fun.
- It allows for experimentation and resetting when things don't work out, promoting a lighter perspective.
Money, Freedom, and Happiness
- Money buys freedom, not happiness, enabling the pursuit of inner peace.
- A degree of financial freedom is necessary for pursuing self-discovery beyond basic needs.