Book Notes/How to Get Rich

How to Get Rich

by Naval Ravikant

In "How to Get Rich," Naval Ravikant shares his philosophy on wealth creation, emphasizing the importance of leveraging specific skills, building assets, and embracing entrepreneurship. He advocates for a mindset shift towards long-term thinking, personal accountability, and the pursuit of happiness alongside financial success. The book combines practical advice with insights on self-discovery and the nature of wealth.

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Key Insights & Memorable Quotes

Below are the most impactful passages and quotes from How to Get Rich, carefully selected to capture the essence of the book.

The most important skill for getting rich is becoming a perpetual learner.
You will get rich by giving society what it wants but does not yet know how to get.
Seek wealth, not money or status.
Play long-term games with long-term people.
Specific knowledge is found by pursuing your genuine curiosity and passion rather than whatever is hot right now.
You can be wealthy, but you can’t be rich without being happy.
The best way to become wealthy is to become an owner.
Embrace accountability and take business risks under your own name.
Your goal is to become wealthy enough to be free.
The future is not about the money you make, but the impact you have.
You’re only going to get rich if you take risks.
The goal is not to be busy, but to be productive.
Money is a tool, not a goal.
If you want to be wealthy, you must learn to sell and learn to build.
The best way to predict the future is to build it.
Your network is your net worth.