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"The only thing that prepares you to run a company is running a company."
"They wrote in the old days that it is sweet and fitting to die for one's country. But in modern war, there is nothing sweet nor fitting in your dying. You will die like a dog for no good reason."
"You don't want to be the smartest person in the room."
Naval's ideas on learning are critical in the digital age because they shift the focus from credentials to competence and adaptability. By prioritizing foundational understanding and specific knowledge, individuals can escape competition and build unique value that cannot be automated or outsourced.
To apply Naval's wisdom, start by dedicating time to read books that genuinely interest you, regardless of their perceived prestige, to build a reading habit. Focus your study on timeless basics like microeconomics, game theory, and persuasion, and follow your natural curiosity to discover the niche skills that feel like play to you but look like work to others.
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"Ultimately, Naval teaches us that the desire to learn is the only scarce resource left, and cultivating it is the key to an unstoppable life."