Naval on Philosophy

Naval shares the biggest, deepest, oldest thoughts in this philosophy episode. What is the meaning of life? It turns out there are 3 answers, from Naval’s perspective. Naval shares the values that he lives by, and “rational buddhism” the foundation of his worldview, which involves science, evolution, and ancient eastern wisdom. At the end of the day, as Naval reminds us… the present is all we have. This very moment of consciousness to enjoy peace and find joy and happiness. Huge thanks to Sky King for his help. If you need help with podcast growth or monetization go to modernstoa.co or hit him up on twitter @consumersky   Artwork and illustrations by Jack Butcher of @VisualizeValue Shownotes: Important Quotes from the podcast on The Meaning of Life:   The real truths are heresies. They cannot be spoken. Only discovered, whispered, and perhaps read. - Naval Ravikant   Before you can lie to another, you must first lie to yourself. - Naval Ravikant   Important Quotes from the podcast on Values: Another example of a foundational value: I don’t believe in any short-term thinking or dealing. If I’m doing business with somebody and they think in a short-term manner with somebody else, then I don’t want to do business with them anymore. All benefits in life come from compound interest, whether in money, relationships, love, health, activities, or habits. I only want to be around people I know I’m going to be around for the rest of my life. I only want to work on things I know have long-term payout. - Naval Ravikant   Important Quotes from the podcast on Wisdom and being present: The older the question, the older the answers. - Naval Ravikant   Everyone starts out innocent. Everyone is corrupted. Wisdom is the discarding of vices and the return to virtue, by way of knowledge. - Naval Ravikant   Inspiration is perishable—act on it immediately. - Naval Ravikant   “Everything is more beautiful because we’re doomed.  You will never be lovelier than you are now, and we will never be here again.”  —Homer, The Iliad

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