The Creative Act a Way of Being

Summary One Sentence Summary One paragraph Summary Introduction “Use what’s helpful, let go of the rest” Everyone is a creator Creativity is not just limited to art or music. We engage in creative acts everyday, whether it be the conversations we partake in, the paths we take to work, or the letter that we write to a friend. To be creative is to be a creator; to create something into existence that was not previously available....

June 14, 2023

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

Introduction Part 1: Wealth Building Wealth Understanding how wealth is created Find and build specific knowledge Play long-term games with long-term people Take on accountability Build or buy equity in a business Find a position of leverage Get paid for your judgement Prioritize and focus Find work that feels like play How to get lucky Be Patient Building Judgement Judgement How to think clearly Shed your identity to see reality Learn the skills of decision-making Collect Mental Models Learn to love to read Part 2: Happiness Learning Happiness Happiness is learned Happiness is a choice Happiness requires presence Happiness requires peace Every desire is a chosen unhappiness Success does not earn happiness Envy is the enemy of happiness Happiness is built by habits Find happiness in acceptance Saving yourself Choosing to be yourself Choosing to care for yourself Meditation + Mental Strength Choosing to build yourself Choosing to grow yourself Choosing to gree yourself Philosophy The meanings of life Live by your values Rational Buddhism The present is all we have Bonus Naval’s Recommended Reading

May 10, 2023