Naval Ravikant | The most important thing I did to become successful

Naval talks about the importance of valuing your time, and how this was the single most important thing for his success.

Enjoy!

- My Notes:
* When I realize that something is a waste of my time, I leave immediately.
* No time for formalities, dressing up, business trips.
* This annoys people, but is important that you value your time. It is the most important thing you can have (more than friends, money). That doesn't mean you can't relax. It's OK, the thing is doing the things you want.
* As long as you are doing what you want, is not a waste of your time.
* Remember, you are not responsible for making other people happy That is their problem.

(P.D. I'm not any of the speakers on the video)

It's packed with 23 Nuggets from top Influential Doers and Entrepreneurs (in their own words), 🎆 visuals (to make it super easy to understand), and my own 💭 reflections.

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[yovannydominguez]

"You are not responsible to make other people happy" Sounds so simple but yet it is the hardest lesson to learn in a marriage. So true. The minute I stopped outsourcing my happiness to my spouse, we became much happier together. So strange how that works.

[DanDraper]

Probably the best Life Advice out there!

[DanDraper]

These last words, I have to inject them in my life!

[quuqeemonster]

I agree except sometime we do things to make loved ones happy - just to make them happy.

[mason]

I see some people annoyed by the "do not spend your time making other people happy” statement. I assume what he means is that you need to take care of yourself first. That may seem selfish, but if you're giving away all your time to other people there's a good chance you'll end up burnt out and bitter. Especially if you realize people aren't appreciating your efforts. Also, if you just follow his logic it means if doing things for other people, i.e. volunteering at a homeless shelter, truly brings you fulfillment and happiness then that's a good use of your time by your own principles. The point is, don't let yourself be used by others.
TLDR; don't waste your life doing what other people think you should do: doing stuff with friends that you don't like to do just because you don't want to upset them and think "you should be social", appeasing the culture, following trends to impress people, etc.

[boonchew]

Legend has it that Naval’s parents left him in the woods in order to save time from having to raise him.

[mariannegana]

This is really good advice !!! Wasted time makes you feel wasted !! 😢

[allenjacob]

Oh Ravi.. You have achieved a lot along the way... I hope you are happy. For me my family is also important. And also the time i spending in making others happy... Because that's where true joy comes from. Otherwise.. Wise words worth following 👍

[Shashank_More]

Dont waste your time in making other people happy its their business, if you are happy they are happy ! so reliving

[karolisz]

I was doing this without anybody telling me that is the way without realising this is not so much 'normal' in a society. Only many years after i realised how me leaving dinners and parties in the middle of action was shocking for some people.

[Shashank_More]

Every minute of yours is highly highly precious

[Chris-elhd]

1:40 I need to copy that from his book. I don't want to make my friends assume I enjoy something that I don't

[rajeswarynarasimman]

I am also very cautious about how I spend my time. But I find it difficult to leave a place when I don't want to. I have to work on that..

[keversonsouzaa]

When he speaks, I don't have the courage to put it in 2x.

[dwshbag]

That’s why I can’t be bothered going into a relationship. Having to compromise your time for a limited gain.

[sieugiatri]

coi trọng thời gian của bạn là tất cả những gì bạn có
quan trọng hơn tiền của bạn
quan trọng hơn bạn bè của bạn
ghét chờ đợi, ghét lãng phí thời gian

[blanket]

Next time you see a guy speeding on the freeway, it has to be Naval. He drives fast so he does not like to waste time!

[Shashank_More]

Leave immediately, give no time to Formality, Dont waste time your time is very precious DONT WASTE IT FOR OTHERS !

[Bruhne]

Nice move, for that dinner party sounded very ridiculous.

[theAMi]

@Picking Nuggets
Hi I’m from Silicon Valley, Bay Area in California and I just discovered your channel yesterday.

I just want to acknowledge that this is a gathering of very valuable gems you are putting together.

Please continue this as I am sure many others will begin to follow you as well.

PS. I keep replaying the ending of this video because of how soothing the piano / guitar music is. What is the name of the music/song ? 🙏