Thread by @itsmewaldi

As only ~150 people watched the Live-stream of @akirathedon with @naval in the chat, here are most of Naval's answers to various questions from chat!

On Creating A Steel-Framework of Understanding from Scratch

"Start from the very basics. Obsess over them. Don’t memorize. Explain to others. Go slow."

The Basics
- Physics
- Microeconomics
- Evolution
- Computer Science
- Persuasive Writing
- Mathematics
- Logic

On Thinking About The Past

"Nobody with half a brain is nostalgic for the past. ...
Nothing wrong with nostalgia. Just don’t lose sight of the opportunities ahead of you. There’s never been a better time to make money, be happy. Just stay fit and clear of mind."

On Young Entrepreneurs

"I’m excited for the young entrepreneurs. The Internet is just getting started."

On Changing What you Publicize

"When I first started tweeting about anything having to do with spirituality or wealth creation (basically not tech investing stuff), I got a lot of blow back.
You can’t pick up new audiences and friends without being willing to give up the old."

On Sharing His Thoughts

"I’m not trying to convince anyone of anything. I’m just putting it out there. If it doesn’t work for someone, they should just drop it. I honestly don’t care."

On Finding Your "Why"

"Why is personal. There is no global why. Single player game."

On The Need To Find A Mission

"Everything will align when you stop obsessing over the future."

On How to Deal with Anxiety, Mental Loops, Distorted and Negative Thinking?

"Memento Mori. Make it real. Feel the reaper breathing down your neck and running his scythe down your spine."

If You Want To Read What Naval Has Read

Start with "Skin in the Game"

Has Naval Read Jed McKenna's Books?

"All ten books, at least twice each."

On Selecting Books For Reading

"Any book that is compressible probably isn’t worth reading."

"I scan many to find and devour the few."

What Naval Listens To

- chill yoga music
- classic rock
- "some DJ sets"

Naval's Answers To Individual Questions

What can a non-technical person learn to become a good founder?

"Become amazing at sales, marketing, persuasive writing."

How can I learn to sell?

"Practice. Cultivate empathy and honesty. Don't trick people. Read "Influence" by Cialdini."

How can I learn about game theory?

Play multiplayer strategy games with diplomacy. Read "The Strategy of Conflict” and basic military history.

Should I move (out of the country/in a bigger city)?

"Go wherever you are called. Being born in a specific location isn’t the impediment that it used to be."

One of the biggest advantages of living in big cities is the "density of smart people."

What do I do if I don't have a real-life mentor?

"Don’t sweat it, I never had a real-life mentor either. Just do it your way."

I missed out on a lot of learning, what do I do?

"4 years is enough to learn anything practical."

Naval's opinion about stimulants

"The candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long."

What is the best (easy to learn & profitable) programming language?

"Probably Python."

On What's Next

- Post about meditation "at some point soon."
- More podcasts with Naval
- Naval is open for a debate with @jordanbpeterson
- He will work on a "most recommended" book list, but because it is contextual it takes time.

Thank you @naval for being available for viewer questions!
Thank you @akirathedon for making this possible and best of luck for your new release!

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