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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
Very relatable, very concise, very actionable
Naval says nothing new, but that is great because he says all the important things we can do in our lives to be wealthy and happy in a concise and relatable way. This is the best type of Inspiration out there.
Naval says nothing new, but that is great because he says all the important things we can do in our lives to be wealthy and happy in a concise and relatable way. This is the best type of Inspiration out there.
If I got this book when I was younger, I may not have realised the full potential and might have passed it off as one nore self-help book I came across and ended up reading just because. But today, it's not only more relatable, but also about something I was looking for to implement in my life.
One of those books I'm probably going to read again and again because one time just won't be enough!
One of those books I'm probably going to read again and again because one time just won't be enough!
You know you have experienced pure bliss when the moment you complete a book and you know you are going to re-read and re-read it for your entire life.
I enjoyed each and every page of the book. The way Naval has explained the concepts of wealth, judgement, happiness, philosophy is worth reading everyday. I love how Naval has shed light on Buddhism and Science. They are a deadly combination. One of those books which I know for sure that I will gift to many people in the years to come.
I enjoyed each and every page of the book. The way Naval has explained the concepts of wealth, judgement, happiness, philosophy is worth reading everyday. I love how Naval has shed light on Buddhism and Science. They are a deadly combination. One of those books which I know for sure that I will gift to many people in the years to come.
Best book on the behalf of naval twitted material . Perfect guides for wealth , health and mind stability . You must read this book to get perfect meaning of life.
This is a nice compilation of much of the stuff Naval has discussed across multiple sources. While most of it I had read or heard elsewhere, it was nice to have a significant amount of it in one place.
A little meh for me. While there were spots to highlight — there was also a lot of classist and elitist BS, frankly. Defiant one that can be skimmed (which is one his key pieces of advice: read a lot. Read widely. Feel free to skim.
So there you have it.
So there you have it.
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
Had to sit with this book for a while before rating/reviewing.
Good things that I can easily point out: this book was full of nuggets of knowledge that were well-organized into two primary sections - wealth and happiness. Each section had aphorisms that I know I'll return to, and anecdotes to drive them home:
I also loved his description of Rational Buddhism. I haven't seen that concept articulated before (believing in many Buddhist practices but not its more mystical aspects) and have to say I'll be looking more into that.
What I've been thinking about since finishing this book I felt that (maybe because of how it was organized?) the sections of the book weren't in conversation with each other. After espousing the importance of building wealth and judgement, and learning to be happy, the book ends with a section on philosophy in which he says that "there is no meaning to life," and that the results of anything that we do on Earth are accelerating the heat death of the universe. I don't have an issue with those conclusions, but if that's the case, why are the earlier parts of the book so important to him - building wealth, especially? If he does believe that life is "like writing on water or building houses of sand" (quoting Osha), or that the actions of individuals or companies will only serve to sooner end the universe, then why is he so adamant about the reader owning equity in companies as a method of building personal wealth, or building judgement and skillsets to build wealth? I wish there had been more examination of that tension (if there was, please point me to it).
Maybe that is what is so interesting about the book, though - the reader can learn from a brilliant person, contemplate that person's contradictions, consider their reactions to those contradictions, and then contemplate their own.
Good things that I can easily point out: this book was full of nuggets of knowledge that were well-organized into two primary sections - wealth and happiness. Each section had aphorisms that I know I'll return to, and anecdotes to drive them home:
"Cynicism is easy. Mimicry is easy. Optimistic contrarians are the rarest breed" (100).
"We waste our time with short-term thinking and busywork. Warren Buffett spends a year deciding and a day acting. That act lasts decades" (69).
"Don't take yourself so seriously. You're just a monkey with a plan" (127).
I also loved his description of Rational Buddhism. I haven't seen that concept articulated before (believing in many Buddhist practices but not its more mystical aspects) and have to say I'll be looking more into that.
What I've been thinking about since finishing this book I felt that (maybe because of how it was organized?) the sections of the book weren't in conversation with each other. After espousing the importance of building wealth and judgement, and learning to be happy, the book ends with a section on philosophy in which he says that "there is no meaning to life," and that the results of anything that we do on Earth are accelerating the heat death of the universe. I don't have an issue with those conclusions, but if that's the case, why are the earlier parts of the book so important to him - building wealth, especially? If he does believe that life is "like writing on water or building houses of sand" (quoting Osha), or that the actions of individuals or companies will only serve to sooner end the universe, then why is he so adamant about the reader owning equity in companies as a method of building personal wealth, or building judgement and skillsets to build wealth? I wish there had been more examination of that tension (if there was, please point me to it).
Maybe that is what is so interesting about the book, though - the reader can learn from a brilliant person, contemplate that person's contradictions, consider their reactions to those contradictions, and then contemplate their own.
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
The free-flowing book covers many relevant topics that seem to trouble individuals nowadays. The book is honest in its approach and does not shy away from discussing the necessity of some qualities over others to excel in life.
I devoured this book. I would have highlighted every single word written. This book is basically a collection of Naval's thoughts and learnings throughout his life. And it's a book that I will probably reread once a year. Yes, it is that good.
"Be yourself, with passionate intensity."
"Health, love, and your mission. In that order. Nothing else matters."
"If you hurt other people because they have expectations of you, that is their problem."
"You're going to die one day, and none of this is going to matter. So enjoy yourself. Do something positive."
"Peace is happiness at rest, and happiness is peace in motion."
"The fundamental delusion: there is something out there that will make me happy and fulfilled forever."
"If you can't decide, the answer is no."
"Praise specifically, criticize generally."
"Retirement is when you stop sacrificing today for an imaginary tomorrow."
"Earn with your mind, not your time."
"What is the foundation required for me to learn this?" Learn basics well. Understanding the foundation of a topic is most important.
"Learn to sell. Learn to build. If you can do both, you will be unstoppable."
"Be yourself, with passionate intensity."
"Health, love, and your mission. In that order. Nothing else matters."
"If you hurt other people because they have expectations of you, that is their problem."
"You're going to die one day, and none of this is going to matter. So enjoy yourself. Do something positive."
"Peace is happiness at rest, and happiness is peace in motion."
"The fundamental delusion: there is something out there that will make me happy and fulfilled forever."
"If you can't decide, the answer is no."
"Praise specifically, criticize generally."
"Retirement is when you stop sacrificing today for an imaginary tomorrow."
"Earn with your mind, not your time."
"What is the foundation required for me to learn this?" Learn basics well. Understanding the foundation of a topic is most important.
"Learn to sell. Learn to build. If you can do both, you will be unstoppable."