The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

A guide to wealth and happiness.


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Avoid Unnecessary Suffering

Most suffering comes from thought — not reality. We:

  • Overthink
  • Compare
  • Predict disaster

“Suffering is the moment when you mentally wish things were different.”

Takeaway

Accept reality before judging or resisting it.


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