In this first chapter, Hill demonstrates the power of your thought and how it has the power to shape your life.Hill writes that Edwin Barnes, a man who had an immense desire to partner and work with the famous inventor, Thomas Edison. Besides Edwin Barnes, Hill also writes about Darby, the guy quit because he failed to mine gold.

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According to Napoleon Hill, desire is the starting point of all achievement.Anyone can achieve anything they want if they have a strong enough burning desire. And desire is not the same as a wish or a hope, it is definite and insatiable.Hill writes, “The most practical of all methods for controlling the mind is the habit of keeping it busy with a definite purpose.” In the book, Hill shares a six-step method how anyone can achieve what they desire in life, such as to amass wealth These six steps are a part of the transformation of what you desire in your mind into the physical equivalent.

 Desire 

In the third chapter, Hill writes about the important to have unshakable faith.He admits that it is difficult and challenging to be faithful when everything else around you is falling apart, but Hill states that faith is absolutely essential especially during tough times.

 Faith 

Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.”

according to Hill, is to train your subconscious mind to attain the success you want.Auto-suggestion is a technique of teaching yourself to believe that you can achieve whatever you want.What you want to do is to condition your desire into your subconscious mind when you have convinced yourself about the desire you want to achieve through auto-suggestion, you will work on the success you desire and gain desirable results effortlessly.

Autosuggestion

Hill states that knowledge is power and if you want to achieve outstanding success, you must use your specialized knowledge. It is the application of the knowledge that is important. Knowledge itself is just a form of potential power.Hill suggests readers to always seek knowledge through public libraries, training courses, universities, colleges, practical experiences, and often read books in the related industry to gain more specialized knowledge that will give you an edge

Specialized Knowledge

Hill says that imagination is one the most important steps to success that everyone must use.He explains that there are two types of imagination, one is the synthetic imagination, which simple rearrange the existing ideas into new concepts. And another type of imagination is the creative imagination, which creates something from nothing.Hill writes that riches come “in response to definite demands, based upon the application of definite principles… when a creator of ideas and a seller of ideas got together and worked in harmony.”

Imagination

Hill discusses how one can achieve extraordinary success through organized planning.He shares with the readers a couple of steps that can be taken to construct a practical plan to accomplish what people desire.First, Hill says, you must associate yourself with other people to create a direction and put your plan into action.HHe calls this group of people, the ‘mastermind’, which he also dedicates a whole chapter to this subject

Organized Planning 

According to Napoleon Hill, one of the most common reasons people fail is because of procrastination.He says that it is important to avoid procrastination and take immediate action. Most people will wait and refuse to do things immediately, which causes them to lose motivation and eventually, fail in their venture.

Decision

Persistence is an extremely important factor that will determine your success and riches in life. Hill says that it is an important habit or practice you need to develop to build faith and succeed in your endeavors. There are a couple of examples given by Hill to show their will and determination in handling difficult moments. One is none other than Thomas Edison, the famous inventor who invented light-bulb.

Persistence

Hill writes that mastermind is perhaps the most important principles to success. As what he already explains in the earlier chapter, you need to leverage both the economic and “psychic” features of having such a group of individuals to support you in your journey.In a simple term, the combination of experience and brainpower has a serious economic advantage

Power of the Mastermind 

Hill describes the power of sex transmutation in this chapter. He says that sexual urge is a very powerful force and oftentimes, men lose their focus and risk their lives, career and also money to quench their desires. And if this sexual energy can be transformed into a creative energy, it has tremendous power and ability to help boost your willpower. What Hill is trying to say is that sexual desires are insatiable and they can be converted into something that is very productive.

The Mystery of Sex Transmutation

This book is all about harnessing the power of your subconscious mind. And though Hill has covered some of the most important ideas and the concept of your subconscious mind works in the earlier chapter, Hill dedicates a full chapter to remind his readers about the importance of understanding and connecting their subconscious mind with richest and success.According to Hill, we can voluntarily plant any idea we desire in our subconscious mind to use its power to achieve what we want in life.

The Subconscious Mind

Napoleon Hill explains that our brain is a remarkable machine and it works just like a broadcasting and receiving station for thoughts.With more than 14 million nerve cells, the brain works like a factor that guides and controls our day-to-day life.He also says that thoughts are things and the greater the vibration our brain receives, the higher the chances we can achieve our goals.<a href="https://t.me/+_ceB5ziqccYwOTBl">This is why a mastermind group works.</a>

The Brain

Some people refer sixth sense to their gut feeling or intuition, and Hill says that it is crucial to believe and tap into one’s sixth sense when it comes to making a decision and accumulates wealth.Hill defines sixth sense as “that portion of the subconscious mind which has been referred to as the Creative Imagination,” through which “you will be warned of impending dangers in time to avoid them, and notified of opportunities in time to embrace them.” Hill continues to say that it is not possible to explain how the sixth sense works, but it can only be understood once you have experienced it.

The Sixth Sense

In this chapter, Hill addresses that there are six fears that stop us in life. They are poverty, old age, criticism, illness, love, and death. And because faith cannot co-exist with fear, you must learn to master your fear in order to grow your faith and to achieve the success you want in life. When you are fearful, you will never have faith, and when you are faithful, you will never be fearful.And Hill writes that fear is a state of mind, and because you can control your state of mind, you can overcome your fears. Therefore, choose to exercise your willpower to banish your fear, your worry.

How to Outwit the Six Ghosts of Fear

This is the final chapter in Think and Grow Rich. And in this section, Hill talks about another important factor that may prevent you from getting what you want and becoming rich. Hill states that this evil is even stronger and dangerous than the previous six fears that you have learned from the last chapter.According to Hill, this evil is your susceptibility to negative influences. And if you did not take immediate action to analyze yourself to figure out if you are under negative influences, it will grow so strong that becomes very difficult to eliminate.

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Ever wondered how life would be if we could condition our minds to Think and Grow Rich? Author Napoleon Hill claims to have based this book on twenty years of rigorous research on the lives of those who had amassed great wealth and made a fortune. Observing their habits, their ways of working and the principles they followed, Hill put together laws and philosophies that can be practiced in everyday life to achieve all-round success. The narrative is rich with stories and anecdotes, which not only inspire, but also show a way forward to take action. After all, riches are not just material, but also pertaining to the mind, body and spirit.  Having sold more than fifteen million copies across the world, this book remains the most read self-improvement book of all times!

Oliver Napoleon Hill was an American self-help author. He is best known for his book Think and Grow Rich, which is among the best-selling self-help books of all time. Hill's works insisted that fervid expectations are essential to improving one's life.

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<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bren%C3%A9_Brown">Brené Brown </a>is the world’s #1 researcher on shame, vulnerability, and courage. An American professor, author, and podcaster born in 1965, Brené’s work first received widespread public attention after <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability/">her 2010 TEDx talk </a>on “the power of vulnerability.” If you’re looking for the best Brené Brown quotes from her books and talks, you’ve come to the right place!

Despite covering important topics that affect all of us, Brené’s research initially wasn’t super popular among her academic peers. After her TED talk went viral, however, it became clear that mainstream demand to learn more about shame and vulnerability was huge. That’s why Brené started publishing <a href="https://brenebrown.com/books-audio">books </a>, and so far, 6 of her 8 main titles have become major bestsellers.

To give you an overview of her work and best ideas, we’ve compiled the most popular Brené Brown quotes for you in an organized list. Besides the top 10 lines based on reader votes, we’ve also included the top 5 quotes from 7 of her books each, as well as some custom-designed images for you to share your favorites on social media.

Navigating this list is as easy as clicking on the section that most interests you in the table of contents below. To share any quote, just highlight the text, and sharing options will appear. You can also use the images towards the end of this list. Now, without further ado, let’s jump into the best quotes from Brené Brown!

1. “Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”

2. “Love is not something we give or get; it is something that we nurture and grow, a connection that can only be cultivated between two people when it exists within each one of them — we can only love others as much as we love ourselves.”

3. “Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It’s about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.”

4. “You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.”

5. “Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.”

6. “I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”

7. “Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.”

8. “Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.”

9. “Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness.”

10. “Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity. If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.”

11. “Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.”

12. “If you want to make a difference, the next time you see someone being cruel to another human being, take it personally. Take it personally because it is personal!”

13. “Courage is a heart word. The root of the word courage is ‘cor’ — the Latin word for heart. In one of its earliest forms, the word courage meant ‘To speak one’s mind by telling all one’s heart.’ Over time, this definition has changed, and today, we typically associate courage with heroic and brave deeds. But in my opinion, this definition fails to recognize the inner strength and level of commitment required for us to actually speak honestly and openly about who we are and about our experiences — good and bad. Speaking from our hearts is what I think of as ‘ordinary courage.’”

14. “Compassion is not a virtue — it is a commitment. It’s not something we have or don’t have — it’s something we choose to practice.”

15. “The biggest potential for helping us overcome shame is this: We are ‘those people.’ The truth is…we are the others. Most of us are one paycheck, one divorce, one drug-addicted kid, one mental health illness, one sexual assault, one drinking binge, one night of unprotected sex, or one affair away from being ‘those people’ — the ones we don’t trust, the ones we pity, the ones we don’t let our kids play with, the ones bad things happen to, the ones we don’t want living next door.”

16. “We cannot selectively numb emotions. When we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions.”

17. “The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It’s our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows.”

18. “Understanding the difference between healthy striving and perfectionism is critical to laying down the shield and picking up your life. Research shows that perfectionism hampers success. In fact, it’s often the path to depression, anxiety, addiction, and life paralysis.”

19. “Faith is a place of mystery, where we find the courage to believe in what we cannot see and the strength to let go of our fear of uncertainty.”

20. “Perfectionism is a self destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame.”

21. “If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive.”

22. “When I look at narcissism through the vulnerability lens, I see the shame-based fear of being ordinary. I see the fear of never feeling extraordinary enough to be noticed, to be lovable, to belong, or to cultivate a sense of purpose.”

23. “What we know matters but who we are matters more.”

24. “The willingness to show up changes us, It makes us a little braver each time.”

25. “Numb the dark and you numb the light.”

26. “Compassionate people ask for what they need. They say no when they need to, and when they say yes, they mean it. They’re compassionate because their boundaries keep them out of resentment.”

27. “Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it’s having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness; it’s our greatest measure of courage.”

28. “Just because someone isn’t willing or able to love us, it doesn’t mean that we are unlovable.”

29. “There are too many people today who instead of feeling hurt are acting out their hurt; instead of acknowledging pain, they’re inflicting pain on others. Rather than risking feeling disappointed, they’re choosing to live disappointed. Emotional stoicism is not badassery. Blustery posturing is not badassery. Swagger is not badassery. Perfection is about the furthest thing in the world from badassery.”

30. “Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy; and choosing to practice our values rather than simply professing them.”

31. “Stop walking through the world looking for confirmation that you don’t belong. You will always find it because you’ve made that your mission. Stop scouring people’s faces for evidence that you’re not enough. You will always find it because you’ve made that your goal. True belonging and self-worth are not goods; we don’t negotiate their value with the world. The truth about who we are lives in our hearts. Our call to courage is to protect our wild heart against constant evaluation, especially our own. No one belongs here more than you.”

33. “People often silence themselves, or ‘agree to disagree’ without fully exploring the actual nature of the disagreement, for the sake of protecting a relationship and maintaining connection. But when we avoid certain conversations, and never fully learn how the other person feels about all of the issues, we sometimes end up making assumptions that not only perpetuate but deepen misunderstandings, and that can generate resentment.”

34. “You are only free when you realize you belong no place — you belong every place — no place at all. The price is high. The reward is great.”

35. “But what we know now is that when we deny our emotion, it owns us. When we own our emotion, we can rebuild and find our way through the pain.”

36. “I define a leader as anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes, and who has the courage to develop that potential.”

37. “At the end of the day, at the end of the week, at the end of my life, I want to say I contributed more than I criticized.”

38. “Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.”

39. “If you are not in the arena getting your ass kicked on occasion, I’m not interested in or open to your feedback. There are a million cheap seats in the world today filled with people who will never be brave with their lives but who will spend every ounce of energy they have hurling advice and judgment at those who dare greatly. Their only contributions are criticism, cynicism, and fearmongering. If you’re criticizing from a place where you’re not also putting yourself on the line, I’m not interested in what you have to say. ”

40. “Show up for people in pain and don’t look away.”

41. “Avoidance will make you feel less vulnerable in the short run, but it will never make you less afraid.”

42. “Science is not the truth. Science is finding the truth. When science changes its opinion, it didn’t lie to you. It learned more.”

43. “I am responsible for holding you accountable in a respectful and productive way. I’m not responsible for your emotional reaction to that accountability.”

44. “Good friends aren’t afraid of your light. They never blow out your flame and you don’t blow out theirs — even when it’s really bright and it makes you worry about your own flame.”

45. “People will do almost anything to not feel pain, including causing pain and abusing power.”

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"Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change."-Stephen Hawking

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First published in 1988 <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3869.A_Brief_History_of_Time">A Brief History of Time </a> resembled <a href="http://www.hawking.org.uk/">Stephen Hawking’s </a>wish to make the most important theories, discoveries and phenomena from the world of physics accessible to everyone with a basic 8th-grade knowledge of math and physics.

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<ol><li>Theories can never be proven. </li><li>Time is not fixed, due to the speed of light. </li><li>There are 3 reasons why time can likely only move forward. </li> </ol>Ready for some physics? Let’s go!

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As children we’re all scientists. We constantly come up with theories, and then test them. For example as a toddler you might have had the theory that a glass will easily survive its fall from the kitchen table A theory, which you probably quickly went on to disprove, much to the frustration of your Mum and Dad. Nowadays, since we’re grown up, we don’t see theories as what they are any more: educated guesses.

Lesson 1: Theories can never be fully proven.

If you come up with the theory that your software startup needs 1,000 clients to thrive and start turning a profit, you almost instantly accept it as true, which leads to lots of disappointment, should you fail in spite of reaching that goal. Hawking says a theory is nothing more than a model, which correctly explains a big number of observations . This has 2 great benefits: <ol><li>You can make definite predictions about the future. </li><li>The theory can always be disproven, if evidence against it comes up. </li> </ol>

For example, a commonly accepted theory until 1903 was that nothing heavier than air could fly. That’s what kept 99% of people from driving their carriages over cliffs and jumping out of windows with wings attached to their back. According to the theory, they wouldn’t be able to fly, and some of the people who tried added credibility to that theory.

However, on December 17th that year, <a href="http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-airplane-flies">Orville Wright stayed in the air for 12 seconds in the gasoline aircraft he and his brother had built </a>. When he half crashed half landed after 120 feet in the air, the theory was disproven. Hawking loves the fact that theories can always be proven wrong in the future, and so should you. Stop assuming so much, and start finding evidence!

If you’ve ever wondered what <a href="http://www.space.com/17661-theory-general-relativity.html">Einstein’s theory of relativity </a>was all about, you’ve come to the right place. The general statement of this theory is that the laws of physics are the same for all freely moving observers and objects . Because <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_of_light">the speed of light constantly being 186,000 miles per second </a>is one such law, it means that no matter where you are or where you’re going, the speed with which light reaches you is the same.

Lesson 2: Due to the constant speed of light, time is not fixed.

However, <a href="http://fourminutebooks.com/the-order-of-time-summary/">time </a>is always determined by dividing the distance something has traveled by its speed, right? For example if you take your car and drive for 100 miles at 100 mph, it will take you exactly an hour to get to your destination. But if one person travels 186,000 miles towards a ray of light and another travels 186,000 miles away from it, but the speed of light is constant, the light would reach the first person 2 seconds faster – that is at a different point in time. That’s the reason why time is relative and why Mr. Einstein has become so famous.

Different times for different people is one thing, but how about time travel? Can time move backwards? Hawking says it’s not impossible, but unlikely, for 3 reasons. 1. Time only moves forward thermodynamically. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entropy_(arrow_of_time)">Entropy </a>is the tendency to increase disorder wherever possible.

Lesson 3: Time can most likely only move forward, for 3 reasons.

or example your coffee mug only stays in mug form, because force is holding it together. As soon as you drop it, it’ll be happy to increase its entropy in the form of a whole bunch of shards. However, it would never spontaneously reassemble itself on its own (and thus decrease entropy), so thermodynamically, time only moves forward.

2. Time only moves forward psychologically. You can never “remember” the future. For example after your mug breaks you can remember what it looked like before, but you can never know the exact position of the shards on the floor before you break it.

As the universe expands, its entropy increases. Since entropy constantly increasing also means that time moves forward, due to reason number 1, this adds to the point.However, the universe could start contracting again, after reaching its maximum extension, thus reversing entropy and also time.

But Hawking says that we wouldn’t know: our bodies rely on entropy to break the food we eat down into its particles, which give us energy. So if time were to ever start reversing, we’d have to die first. But then again, who knows if that’ll ever happen, right? After all, it’s just a theory.

Holy cow. If you want a book to wonder, marvel, think and scratch your head at, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3869.A_Brief_History_of_Time">A Brief History of Time </a> is the one for you. If you’re curious about the universe we live in, go read this book.

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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2413423.A_Splendid_Exchange">A Splendid Exchange </a>outlines the history of global trade, revealing its older than we think, has enabled the progress of civilization, and continues to change the world on a daily basis.

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"Few other historical inquiries tell us as much about the world we live in today as does the search for the origins of world trade."-William J. Bernstein

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<ol><li>One of the earliest trades in history dealt with stones. </li><li>You never just trade the items you exchange. </li><li>Not all innovations that helped foster global trade were about transporting goods. </li> </ol>Chances are over 50% of the items you use daily have not been manufactured in your country. It probably makes sense to learn why, don’t you think? That’s exactly what we’ll do right now.

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There is a place in modern-day Iraq that is called <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cradle_of_civilization">the cradle of civilization </a>. In the middle of nowhere, between two rivers that reconnect at the Persian Gulf, the Euphrates and the Tigris, lies our ancient history. Then called Mesopotamia, this was one of the first urban hubs in the world.

Lesson 1: The first item traded long-distance was…a stone.

Lying between two rivers, hence the term ‘cradle,’ Mesopotamia was rich in barley, fish, wool and other farmable products. What it lacked, however, was building materials to create its infrastructure – houses, paths, shelter, and so on. As early as 3,000 BC, they decided to try and exchange their surplus of farm goods for those materials, like lumber, marble, and precious metals. They began trading with Persia, Oman and Lebanon and soon, the Persian Gulf was a center of commerce!

However, the very first long-distance trade happened a lot earlier still, around 12,000 BC. It also originated from Mesopotamia, but involved a different export: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsidian">Obsidian stone </a>. We don’t know why and what it was traded for, but researchers found the rare, black material, that is today often used for decorative elements and in expensive floors, in a cave in Greece, over 2,000 miles away from its source.

In the Middle Ages, wealthy royals showed off their power in the form of huge castles and pompous decor. But there was another vice of the rich that could never be flaunted for long: spices. Salt, pepper, cinnamon, all of these were incredibly rare in Europe, so dangerous journeys had to be taken to get them. That’s why merchants often sold them for a cool 100% in profit and doctors all added them to their medicines, even though they didn’t do anything.

Lesson 2: Trading always involves more goods than just the traded items and sometimes, they can be deadly.

The rise in spice trade had its price, however. One, because European merchants often traded slaves to Arab countries for it, and two, because alongside their spices, they imported something else entirely: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Death">the plague </a>. The Black Death reduced the global population by as much as 20%, wiping out up to half of Europe. We would not see those population levels again for 400 years.

This disease likely originated in the Himalayas in China and took years to spread, but imagine something like this happened today. True, our hygiene and medical care is exponentially better, but we’re also much more connected, so viruses can spread a lot faster. If you’re fascinated by this, the movie <a href="http://amzn.to/2Fus48J">Contagion </a>gives a good idea. What’s the lesson? You never just trade item A for item B. There are always other factors involved.

When we think of the history of trade, our minds quickly wander to new means of transportation. It’s true that two major reasons why you could eat strawberries year round in New York as early as 1900 originate from this industry: the steamship and the railroad. The former surpassed the sailboat as the preferred type of ship in 1890, the latter helped transport goods cross-country, even in terrible weather conditions.

Lesson 3: One of the biggest enablers of transcontinental trade had nothing to do with transportation.

However, there was one <a href="http://fourminutebooks.com/the-idea-factory-summary/">invention </a>that had nothing to do with transportation, but without which neither of the above two would have meant anything: refrigeration . Around 1830, we first figured out how to freeze perishable goods without breaking them, and that made all the difference.

You could now preserve meats, flowers, vegetables and fruits for as long as the journey to their final destination would take. With shipping prices dropping more and more, it eventually became economical to ship not just large bulks of goods, but also smaller amounts. This ultimately led to what we’re so used to today: a supermarket that’s stocked to the brim with items from all around the globe!

In school I thought history was boring. Now I know better. Understanding the past is the single best way to figure out what’s going on today. Whether you want to improve your business, become a better investor, or just come up with better ideas for yourself, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2413423.A_Splendid_Exchange">A Splendid Exchange </a>  lives up to its title indeed: your time is well spent in acquiring this book’s knowledge.

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Money doesn't buy happiness - it buys freedom.

The Financial Freedom 

Making money is not a thing you do —it’s a skill you learn

Spend less than you earn—invest the surplus—avoid debt.Do simply this and you’ll wind up rich. Not just in money.

Spend

Carrying debt is as appealing as being covered with leeches and has much the same effect.

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Avoid fiscally irresponsible people. Never marry one or otherwise give him or her access to your money.

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You own the things you own and they in turn own you.

Own Things!

Money can buy many things, but nothing more valuable than your freedom.

Money And Freedom 

Life choices are not always about the money, but you should always be clear about the financial impact of the choices you make.

Choice

Save a portion of every rupee you earn or that otherwise comes your way.

Small Portion 

The greater the percent of your income you save and invest, the sooner you’ll have F-You Money.Try saving and investing 50% of your income. With no debt, this is perfectly doable.

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If you don’t own a piece of a business, you don’t have a path towards financial freedom.

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If you don’t own a piece of a business, you don’t have a path towards financial freedom.

The stock market is a powerful wealth-building tool and you should be investing in it. But realize the market and the value of your shares will sometimes drop dramatically. This is absolutely normal and to be expected. When it happens, ignore the drops and buy more shares.This will be much, much harder than you think. People all around you will panic. The news media will be screaming Sell, Sell,

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Nobody can predict when these drops will happen, even though the media is filled with those who claim they can. They are delusional, trying to sell you something or both. Ignore them.

Predict 

Wealth creation is an evolutionarily recent positive-sum game. Status is an old zero-sum game. Those attacking wealth creation are often just seeking status.

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GETTING RICH IS NOT JUST ABOUT LUCK; HAPPINESS IS NOT JUST A TRAIT WE ARE BORN WITH. These aspirations may seem out of reach, but building wealth and being happy are skills we can learn. So what are these skills, and how do we learn them? What are the principles that should guide our efforts? What does progress really look like? Naval Ravikant is an entrepreneur, philosopher, and investor who has captivated the world with his principles for building wealth and creating long-term happiness. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant is a collection of Naval's wisdom and experience from the last ten years, shared as a curation of his most insightful interviews and poignant reflections. This isn't a how-to book, or a step-by-step gimmick. Instead, through Naval's own words, you will learn how to walk your own unique path toward a happier, wealthier life.

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Getting rich is not just about luck; happiness is not just a trait we are born with. These aspirations may seem out of reach, but building wealth and being happy are skills we can learn. So what are these skills, and how do we learn them? What are the principles that should guide our efforts? What does progress really look like? Naval Ravikant is an entrepreneur, philosopher, and investor who has captivated the world with his principles for building wealth and creating long-term happiness. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant is a collection of Naval's wisdom and experience from the last ten years, shared as a curation of his most insightful interviews and poignant reflections. This isn't a how-to book, or a step-by-step gimmick. Instead, through Naval's own words, you will learn how to walk your own unique path toward a happier, wealthier life.

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

The Almanack Of Naval Ravikant

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