"The more desire you have for something to work out a certain way, the less likely you are to see the truth."
ERIC JORGENSON
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The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness by Eric Jorgenson compiles the wisdom and insights of Naval Ravikant, a successful entrepreneur, investor, and philosopher.
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