Naval Ravikant on Happiness, Reducing Anxiety, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show

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[@rvasista1]

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[@skaternesto]

Everytime i listen to Naval I evolve into a higher species. He makes me feel free and joyful.

[@zagreb2012]

He is just smart and knows how to sell.. same as Harris, Weinstein..

[@MattMcLeod6]

It’s just like one long meditation. (That I’m happy to sit through.)

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@@zagreb2012 Sam Harris? He's not smart.

[@markyfabulous3184]

True

[@dannydoorod]

@@zagreb2012 😂

[@David-Okao]

7:03 - Why Naval doesn't do podcasts anymore 8:52 - Feynmann 13:05 - Science vs. Social Science 17:30 - Memorization vs. Understanding 25:30 - "How to get rich" tweet storm 34:06 - Naval's path to wealth 37:00 - Optimizing for independence 39:35 - Anxiety 46:00 - Meditation: the unexamined life (really important) 50:40 - How Naval "meditates" 58:00 - Books to start with 1:02:32 - Crypto Stablecoins 1:31:00 - Long-term thinking 1:37:08 - Stay away from high conflict people 1:38:22 - Surround yourself with self-aware people (really important) 1:40:30 - The reason to win the game is to be free of it 1:48:00 - You must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to fool

[@John-qt3vt]

Thank you

[@anthonyemmm]

Appreciate it

[@mcdanal]

Thank you

[@Klaude]

THANKS SO MUCH BUD

[@dannyboycinco]

Bless you

[@vantage789]

Naval might be my favourite podcast guest in the history of podcast guests.

[@pinksupremacy6076]

Agreed!:)

[@byzantinecaptain]

Not enough podcasts with him out there...

[@treycaldwell4118]

Yes, I feel smarter for having listened to him for an extended period of time.

[@SanthanamSridharan]

in history of everything

[@geverniveup]

Could not agree more l

[@ph1265]

it's unbelievable how this level of value is given freely. This episode itself probably delivered more value than an entire semester of university.

[@DGRwill22]

For myself, three years worth!

[@shaikan0]

It goes to show how outdated and inneficient our educational system is.

[@JonNobleNobelOne]

Don’t jinx it

[@Gigusx]

You would probably want to listen to Naval's "How to Get Rich" series, then. It's about 3.5 hours long.

[@bperez8656]

It’s also so dumb to say you can’t believe that conversations, knowledge sharing, and value is free. It’s so cynical Why would you ever wish that!

[@trentbosnic]

I can’t get enough of Naval’s wisdom ever since his first appearance on this podcast. The guy is ludicrously smart, and can recall his knowledge faster than anyone I’ve witnessed, but more interestingly, a lot of his views go against common convention, which has changed the way I think about life in many ways.

[@Tyegnass]

Phenomenal

[@jeanrenetournecuillert2449]

If you can't name and explain thé ways hé changed your life, how Can you bé sure of thé understanding of his Principles ?

[@trentbosnic]

@@jeanrenetournecuillert2449 I never said or implied that I would cite all of the ways, I'm not about to write an essay in KZbin comments

[@DieTryingK]

He's not that smart. He just says things on his mind and speaks on his experiences. In fact most of hat he says is common sense IMO! But yes, he's smart for doing something about it. While we all sit at home and do fuck all with our lives haha. Blessings brother!

[@trentbosnic]

​@@DieTryingK He is freakishly smart, arguably a genius and a lot of people in Silicon Valley and the tech/investor realm consider him as the smartest guy they know. Not only academically with his understanding of economics, physics, computer science etc. But his emotional intelligence and ability to eloquently package complex ideas into an accessible sound bite that literally anyone can understand. Which is why you probably don't think he's that smart, only people who deeply understand a topic or idea are able to explain to a 5 year old. Watch his periscopes or read some of his tweets where he explains his thought process in more detail, the guy isn't a billionaire by accident.

[@JanZamani]

Naval doesn't speak in sentences, each line he speaks is like a mind blowing revelationary quotes.

[@applepeel1662]

That's such a simplistic way to look at it

[@BrentNally]

I’ve beeb obsessed with Naval since 2015. I’ve read almost all of Naval’s tweets and retweets and watched all of Naval’s KZbin videos and I’m so much smarter and wiser because of this. Huge thanks to Naval for all you’ve done! Thanks to Tim for interviewing Naval again!

[@lordloneshadow7572]

Yes but have you started creating wealth?

[@BrentNally]

@@lordloneshadow7572 Yes. I started creating wealth years before I “retired” in February 2018. My money works for me now and I haven’t rented out my time for money since February 2018.

[@lordloneshadow7572]

@@BrentNally So good to hear that! Now this, is inspirational.

[@dr.dermixgirlmd7479]

Ditto He and now Michael Saylor are my two tech-philosopher kings. Obsessed doesn't even begin to describe.

[@MrVafflis]

🤐@@BrentNally

[@Beyondinc]

I need people like Naval in my life. Imagine having friends like him

[@MrMadalien]

Be that friend!

[@aniketmajety3795]

Ask Allah to be your friend

[@immers2410]

@@aniketmajety3795 why?

[@david3wiest679]

I am here

[@smalltalk3904]

I would simply pass away

[@stephenb7704]

Naval’s voice and wisdom always calm my mind and give me hope.

[@Tyegnass]

You’re right

[@Graham1786]

How to get wise without getting lucky: listen to Naval

[@VinnyMickeyRickeyDickeyEddy]

This man is important. Every young person needs to hear this.

[@anandogs]

Naval: “there’s no lottery here to win. Lottery is for losers. Lotteries are just a tax on people who can’t do math” 😂😂

[@philipmurray9796]

Better a self imposed tax with a chance of winning than forced tax with no upside, lol

[@lucasszymkowiak6765]

@@philipmurray9796 yeah 'chance' xD

[@Stranger_In_The_Alps]

1 in 4 accidents caused by texting and driving: won’t be me 1 in 500 million to win lottery: you never know

[@JuanIgnacioFernandez]

Lol, Accurate AF

[@man.h]

Please Naval go on the JRE again. It was one of the best episodes ever.

[@andreyv1]

Yes. I just came here after that. It's nice being able to see the person

[@yahooo985]

Tim has specific questions. Tim is a guy who writes for people who are hes target audience ( tim ferriss himself) its up to you to choose and they both (Naval and tim) would agree on this. JRE is the best but Tim doesn't sacrifice for "others" cheers

[@pavansridharan]

Because Joe famously kept going "ummm" and "aah"

[@tonyg1489]

I thought Peterson said everything I was subconsciously thinking, but this guy takes it to a new level. New hero.

[@thePlum]

THE BEST PODCASTS EVER!! Naval always comes through with life changing insights and wisdom

[@austyn5004]

Waking up to a Naval Ravikant youtube rec is the best way to start my Saturday morning! Listening to his JRE episode changed my outlook and life for the better!

[@VentureAHighway]

agreed!

[@cscokid75]

Naval is like a mentor and a friend that I always wish I had around me all my life. His wisdom and insight into life, philosophy, creating wealth, investment, relationships are pure gold. Listening to his “how to get rich” (how to create wealth) podcast and this interview have changed the way I think about all these aspects and how prioritize things in my life. Thank you, Naval, and Tim!

[@sah9548]

5:12

[@bartjuhh12]

5 minutes of ad.. woah

[@jonnynelson7930]

Legend

[@bossgd100]

Thank you !

[@tlinjr]

thank you!

[@_siai]

top-tier comment

[@javiersantos5501]

Naval gives me the best understanding of life in this planet. Period!

[@dankindcom]

33:27 Naval’s success path 34:50 Naval’s guiding principles 44:57 OMFG THE SKY’S FALLING!what should I do? 53:28 slightly critical thought filter 54:51 the meditation system for mental state of inbox zero in 60 days

[@Klaude]

Tks for the time stamps 👌

[@dankindcom]

클롸드 KLΔUDE you’re welcome 🙏

[@WitchLuw]

1:32:00 Video Game talk

[@mepalashgoyal]

If you listen to Naval you can be my friend. Simple!

[@howisjason]

Naval is the most practical wise person I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. There's lots of really wise and smart people out there who also give out a lot of phenomenal advice... But Naval has a way of simplifying all of his wisdom into easy to digest, neatly packaged ideas that even a simpleton like me can understand and apply into my life in a practical way. Also the part that shocked me most was that Tim didn't know what an NPC was

[@mfundodlamini8544]

So I am not insane after all. I really enjoyed listening to this. The worse mistake Ive ever made is to compare my self to people around me and trying to be smart using words that do not make a thorough sense to me. I wish I could listen to Naval all the time thank you!

[@ecdctechmma]

OK I understand sequel sucks, but go back on the JRE as well.

[@stevenponte6655]

and watch Godfather Part II

[@matthewalkman386]

Joes sheep ass would never have him on again, especially whens hes calling out science during a plandemic.

[@DKM.23]

Harry Potter 2 was pretty lit

[@DKM.23]

Lord of the rings two towers also pretty lit

[@joshualovelace3375]

Yes! For me the 'sequel' is the first time!

[@unknown52222]

Jeez listening to naval is so amazing, it’s like every thing he says there’s a little of wisdom with each sentence, thank you Tim and Naval for the content !

[@JoshSnyman]

Thanks Tim. Naval is the modern stoic mentor we all need right now. Much love.

[@calebormsby6351]

This guy bridges concepts of Deep Spirituality & Entrepreneurship so well!! Totally keen to adopt this approach! His ideas, concepts and philosophies speak to my soul!!

[@claesronnenberg5829]

I love Naval - I love his simple podcast and I love the non-bs approach. I love how Naval forces self criticism & self awareness upon the listener/interacting party.

[@segamanable91]

The best podcast I have ever heard. And I listen to the multitude of them.

[@sushilanahar]

One of the best podcasts I have heard. Naval Ravikant is so clear in his thought process. 😊

[@eduardoreyes9106]

I'm very grateful of this time and age and the people like Naval and Tim giving value in the form of information that we can use to make our lives better. Just pure good for people looking for good. there's no excuse anymore. if you want to win your game you can and after you win forget about it. cheers from Chile. thank you guys! have a good and long life you all!

[@StudioArquitectura]

Naval is the best. Such a positive and joyful man!

[@GEN]

Reading how to get rich and listening to naval’s podcasts have fundamentally changed how I think about everything in life

[@satwikraj9434]

World needs more people like Naval

[@Arri11]

Only reason for downloading Twitter is to follow Naval. Thanks for getting him back again Tim despite Navals hate for podcasts lol.

[@annaxi1111]

Two brilliant human beings. The talk about Crypto gives me goose pumps. Mind blowing wisdom!

[@mr.BobbySingh]

Lifetime of wisdom encapsulated in 2 hours of bliss

[@plumrains5010]

“The first principle is that you must not fool yourself - and you are the easiest person to fool.” Richard Feynman

[@WinVault]

1:00:28 - omg thank you, I had to hear this! I'm so sick and tired of feeling as if it's my duty to be focused on every single world issue over my own result producing activities!

[@DrSuvidha41]

What I love about Naval is absolute honesty and his sentences are like …. Wow exactly… I was thinking the same but I never knew till Naval spoke that I was also thinking the same 😅😅😅

[@JPxKillz]

I wouldn't recommend multitasking while listening to this. Don't underestimate the value being presented here just because it's a free KZbin podcast. If you actually take the time to pause, understand, think through these topics, then apply what is being said, it not only will take you to higher level of thinking. But it has the potential to give you a shot at genuinely becoming wealthy and successful in the modern era.

[@ronakchauhan8137]

This video makes me pause it. Think about how Naval is able to put out so profound knowledge in a way which is easy to grasp. Thank you Tim for asking great questions on our behalf.

[@JR19face]

Changing lives one podcast at a time. The value in each question answered is worth repeating multiple times.

[@TejenderPrasad]

People like Naval and Tim make the world better )

[@agustincortes2270]

If Naval starts a cult, I’m down

[@stomachhurts2044]

Me too

[@vTacts]

Incredible, unfortunate I watched 4 years late but better now than never. Both brillant people thank you guys.

[@pvsk10]

Naval is the guru that we do not deserve but we need, who else thinks he should write a book?

[@weyustyle]

Okay Naval is the Man!! Such wealth if knowledge!! So thorough ! Thank you thank you !!

[@vlmrs395]

It's like every 20 seconds Naval is dropping a knowledge bomb. Can't keep up, this podcast needs a week to digest

[@designthinkingwithgian]

A rich man with deep wisdom. We need more people like him in our country.

[@writewithTejaEeducation]

This video should reach to every person on this planet ❤pure gem

[@babykangaroo8769]

The part he touched on how ppl used to hanging on to the old path or relationship really got me, that is probably the reason destroyed many of our lives of not willing to let go of sth bad but we are already comfortable with, a career path not too bad to at least provide a good living, a relationship not too bad to at least have a family, i wish i have the courage to press the reset button everytime when it no longer serves the best out of me!!

[@KETANRAMTEKE]

One of my all-time favorite personalities, Naval :) Sequels are good when it stars Naval.

[@rameshhansaravendra]

Purpose of money is freedom, but the key to freedom is responsibility, not money.

[@moniquemichelle7295]

Literally one of my favorite podcast episodes. My second listen. 🔥 Naval is so inspiring!

[@iliaantipin9919]

Wow, his speech is so clear and loaded with meaning. Every one of his sentences can be cut out and made into a great tweet

[@TheArtofTravel]

This conversation was brilliant, beautiful, and calming. Especially the last 30 minutes.

[@chanchalbist7385]

Wow thank you for posting this and thank you Naval for speaking from your mind and heart....this podcast is all wisdom.

[@adityatalekar88]

I just finished naval and Tim's last podcast and I got the notification of this new one😁😁😁

[@dbo1111]

Naval is my mentor. Thanks for another fantastic talk!

[@ronakchauhan8137]

Pausing the video to comment this. Thank you Tim for bringing Naval to the show. I'm fortunate to have this guidance even though it's just someone's opinion of their life. This is pure value.

[@prajwal_puruvan.]

I listened naval's early podcast 5 times and I don't know how many I listen to this.

[@umeshupadhyaya2752]

Anxiety comes when there is conflict or non-acceptance of the moment. If we can be aware, relaxing and being thankful at the moment we feel anxious, it dissolves right there. If we can be thankful to whatever we have including the breath or that we are alive right now, the anxiety vanishes.

[@itzvirt]

This man on another level

[@trentbosnic]

Right? His thinking seems so far elevated above even the most intellectual people out there, in terms of philosophy and broader life topics, I don’t think anyone comes close

[@sunnynepal1940]

This is the type of podcast I have to watch with a notebook and a pen

[@seckinaydin1]

This is the best content i have ever came across in my KZbin life… amazing to know you guys.

[@ValueMaverick]

Naval's talks enhance the intelligence. Love from India ❤

[@Zshan1089]

Love the way Naval speak and articulate his ideas. Amazing!

[@alibhellaar8463]

Philosophy Sidhharta Gautama Arthur Schopenhauer ( Counsels and Maxims) J Krishnamurti (Think on These Things, The book of life) Osho ( The great challenge) Kapil Gupta (direct truth) Rupert Spira Anthony de Mello ( Way to love, awareness) Tao Te Ching by Stephen Mitchell The Bhagavad Gita by stephen mitchell The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself Moral letters to Lucilius

[@alphabeta8403]

1:23:50 Crypto (Bitcoin) is like a Swiss bank account 1:28:30 Crypto is the native currency of the internet 1:31:00 Long term thinking gives you long term results 1:32:30 Hard choices easy life, easy choices hard life 1:35:00 Read what you love until you love to read 1:39:00 Be self aware

[@firstprinciples994]

Naval, you are truly world class.🙏

[@maanoramoitoi4933]

1:36:15 Once I heard this, I never looked back, really thankful for discovering this man❤

[@AngchukMayur]

Naval is a Legend !! The moment I heard the podcast "How to get rich" I thought it must be converted into a book and we have now ! Love

[@thisisajaym]

Naval only speaks in priceless quotes.

[@sabrinamobley1978]

A whole sermon on getting with yourself to free yourself. What a great conversation.

[@sauraabh]

J Krishnamurthy is amazing! His philosophies will really make you think what your beliefs are and what actual reality is!

[@VinnyTheory]

1:39:50 Naval just revealed that by taking accountability can turn a improving on a skill into a habit and in turn make one more self aware. Accountability leads to unknown doors of opportunity that we may not even be capable of foreseeing

[@samratshrestha7664]

Really grateful for naval's valuable insights. He has really helped me to get my life together somehow.

[@McTrump]

Thank you Tim for introducing us to this wonderful person. 勉強になりました！

[@jizim8947]

Show start 6:05

[@ashishdeora8522]

Listening to him is pure joy

[@Liimiinaa]

Omg I LOVE NAVAL - goddammit this is the best podcast ever

[@BOBSMITHH]

This episode has been mind blowing, much thanks!

[@rileyq4227]

wow a year ago today, these two are both an inspiration

[@rameshhansaravendra]

There is no difference between not wanting it and having it.

[@priyanshubalkrishna3291]

Overall he is from my country India 😊 we proud of you legend..🙏

[@sandeep10]

Thank you Naval and Tim ! Superb conversation !!

[@hengyeongsiang_86]

Naval Ravikant, Sir thank you so much for your wisdom.

[@Nalliyappa]

One of the best episodes of all time!

[@VinnyTheory]

Naval doesn't not like being around "NPC's" or non-self-aware-people, he is just referring to the differences between N-Traited people and S-Traited people. The Myers Briggs Personality Test refers to personality in this language (Intuitive vs Sensing Thinkers), but the official big 5 psychology personality trait for this category is called "Openness". 1. Intuitive (N-Traited) thinkers who are high in openness like to think abstractly, creatively, philosophically, and are always thinking about why things are the way they are. Intuitive thinkers are always thinking about non-worldly concepts, or in other words, they are always thinking about the systems behind the world and the deeper meanings/patters beneath the surface. 2. Sensing (S-Traited) thinkers are the opposite. They are LOW in the personality trait "openness" and are worldly thinkers who only think about concepts on the surface level. Sensing thinkers take concepts on at face value and usually like to do things hands-on. S-traited people are usually "doers" while N-traited people are usually "dreamers". S-traited people like talking about sports, business, friends, relationships, events - things that are IN this world. *Due to this, N-traited people find them extremely boring to talk to or hang around.* You could say either one of these 2 things is true to debate whether or not S-traited people can ever become self aware. 1. You could argue that these traits are inherent to our personality and we are born with them - which in that case S-traited people can either never be self-aware OR undergo a different type of self-awareness entirely than N-traited people. 2. Or you could say that these personality traits can be improved upon, and that we are socialized into our personality traits through experience rather than born with them. If this happens to be true, then S-traited can only become self-aware by turning into N-traited people (or by increasing their level of trait “openness”). Naval is extremely high in trait "openness", as I am myself. We find S-traited people boring, dumb, not self-aware, and plain. This is a biased opinion based on our personality and perspective. In turn, S-traited people find us to be "overthinkers", a bit crazy of thinkers, weird, confusing, too intricate, too analytical, having too "high" of thoughts, and consider our thoughts a waste of time due to their foundation not being based in reality. In S-traited peoples mind, why sit around all day dreaming of these big crazy concepts when all you end up doing is sitting around all day sounding crazy. Naval, if you ever read this, I recommend looking into studying peoples personalities. Study all the 16 personalities and it will open up a new world of self-awareness for you. You will notice people are all biased in their perspectives based on their own personality. For example, highly conscientious people always quote "discipline is the path to freedom" while the opposite personality trait (low in conscienciousness) quote "why work your whole life when you never get to relax or live it" etc. Once you see that people are operating in totally different worlds, *you start to see even more of what lays behind the curtain.* Tap here to begin your journey, but remember to answer it based on who you ARE in default mode and not on who you WANT to be: www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

[@MrMadalien]

I have INFPT (Mediator) personality type, but I find both kinds of people fascinating, when I talk to an S type person, like my neighbours, I find it fascinating and I am envious of them, because their life is so simple and direct, they are easily satisfied, not always questioning things and tormenting themselves over hypothetical and difficult questions. I have travelled all over the place, lived in different continents, always searching for knowledge about the world and the underlying patterns that drive things, always looking for that satisfaction, but never finding it. And yet these people have lived on this land for hundreds of years, never moving, probably never questioning things more than needed, not overthinking, just living. Yet, that's the thing about personality, you have to accept what you're given. I cannot deny my own nature. I will always travel, I will always be attracted to crazy situations, I will never be satisfied in one place under the umbrella of one concept.

[@mariaizvestkina5740]

This is soooo expansive! Thank you Tim and Naval!

[@garimajoshigj5]

Tim your voice gets my all excitement DOWN! 😝😝😝😝

[@koroteevartem]

5:20 start🤘

[@aamirc]

Been looking forward to another podcast from Naval

[@VinnyTheory]

at 1:30:00 Tim finally got Naval into his flow state of spewing out intellectual golden nuggets

[@jinkim23]

This guy is a guru.

[@smalltalk3904]

he HATES that word

[@starksanchez3812]

Listening to this and I can't stop thinking about the nurses. Society needs a lot of people who are okay with renting their time in order for it to function, I imagine the hospitals would be pretty empty otherwise.

[@helloseoul]

this episode will end up as one of the all time greats

[@Iamjamesbond007]

Start @5:20 post the ad pitch ! You are welcome