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#136: Naval Ravikant on Happiness Hacks and The 5 Chimps Theory
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Published: Fri Jan 29 2016
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When a guest is nominated for "Podcast of the Year," that's usually a good sign to bring them to the show for more. That's why Naval Ravikant (@naval) is back, and this time, he's answering your questions. For those of you that missed round 1, Naval is the CEO and a co-founder of AngelList. He has invested in more than 100 companies, including more than a few “unicorn” mega-successes. Maybe most importantly, he has developed a diverse set of skills and knowledge that are invaluable. Even if you have no interest in startups or investing, this will be well worth your time. In this episode, Naval answers your top 10 questions from Reddit, including topics such as, Artificial intelligence Most recommended books Happiness hacks Conflict resolution Startup tips And much, much more... Enjoy these fascinating insights from Naval. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.fourhourworkweek.com/podcast. This podcast is also brought to you by Wealthfront. Wealthfront is a massively disruptive (in a good way) set-it-and-forget-it investing service, led by technologists from places like Apple and world-famous investors. It has exploded in popularity in the last 2 years and now has more than $2.5B under management. In fact, some of my good investor friends in Silicon Valley have millions of their own money in Wealthfront. Why? Because you can get services previously limited to the ultra-wealthy and only pay pennies on the dollar for them, and it’s all through smarter software instead of retail locations and bloated sales teams. Check out wealthfront.com/tim, take their risk assessment quiz, which only takes 2-5 minutes, and they’ll show you—for free–exactly the portfolio they’d put you in. If you want to just take their advice and do it yourself, you can. Or, as I would, you can set it and forget it. Well worth a few minutes: wealthfront.com/tim. This podcast is brought to you by Athletic Greens. I get asked all the time, “if you could only use one supplement, what would it be?” My answer is, inevitably, Athletic Greens. It is my all-in-one nutritional insurance. I recommended it in The 4-Hour Body and did not get paid to do so. Get 50% off your order at Athletic Greens.com/Tim. ***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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"This episode is brought to you by 5 Bullet Friday, a popular email newsletter with millions of subscribers that features Tim Ferriss' findings of the coolest things from around the world, including apps, books, documentaries, supplements, gadgets, and more."
00:00 - 01:08 (01:08)
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Newsletter
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"This episode is brought to you by 5 Bullet Friday, a popular email newsletter with millions of subscribers that features Tim Ferriss' findings of the coolest things from around the world, including apps, books, documentaries, supplements, gadgets, and more."

Episode
#136: Naval Ravikant on Happiness Hacks and The 5 Chimps Theory
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
In this experimental Q&A episode, Tim Ferriss interviews Naval Ravikant on topics ranging from artificial intelligence to money making, favorite books, conflict resolution and more.
01:08 - 06:06 (04:58)
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Interview
Summary

In this experimental Q&A episode, Tim Ferriss interviews Naval Ravikant on topics ranging from artificial intelligence to money making, favorite books, conflict resolution and more.

Episode
#136: Naval Ravikant on Happiness Hacks and The 5 Chimps Theory
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Despite advancements in AI in specific areas such as computer vision and self-driving cars, true general purpose AI that can pass the Turing test is still far off.
06:06 - 10:17 (04:11)
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AI
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Despite advancements in AI in specific areas such as computer vision and self-driving cars, true general purpose AI that can pass the Turing test is still far off. An alternative form of AI that could emerge is a social AI formed by all the computers in the world working together, designed to serve humans and coexist with humanity.

Episode
#136: Naval Ravikant on Happiness Hacks and The 5 Chimps Theory
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
In order to prepare for the future, the education system should focus on building basic skills such as nutrition and exercise, good habits, relationships, charitable work, and public speaking.
10:17 - 18:28 (08:11)
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Education System
Summary

In order to prepare for the future, the education system should focus on building basic skills such as nutrition and exercise, good habits, relationships, charitable work, and public speaking. Additionally, finding something you love to do and building your own independent brand around it is important for creating a successful future.

Episode
#136: Naval Ravikant on Happiness Hacks and The 5 Chimps Theory
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The modern world is filled with distractions that do not contribute to happiness.
18:28 - 26:02 (07:34)
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Happiness
Summary

The modern world is filled with distractions that do not contribute to happiness. By prioritizing what matters, and focusing on the positive, anyone can train themselves to be happier on a daily basis.

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#136: Naval Ravikant on Happiness Hacks and The 5 Chimps Theory
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The Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast, Sam Harris talks about embracing the idea of death to find happiness and fulfillment in the present.
26:02 - 30:47 (04:45)
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Life Philosophy
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In this podcast, Sam Harris talks about embracing the idea of death to find happiness and fulfillment in the present. He discusses his reading habits and how he chooses what books to read, and ponders the purpose of life.

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#136: Naval Ravikant on Happiness Hacks and The 5 Chimps Theory
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares their recent reads, including "Total Freedom" by Krishnamurti and "The Better Procrustes The Lessons of History" by Will Durant, and emphasizes the importance of habits and how they shape our lives.
30:47 - 35:42 (04:55)
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Habits
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The speaker shares their recent reads, including "Total Freedom" by Krishnamurti and "The Better Procrustes The Lessons of History" by Will Durant, and emphasizes the importance of habits and how they shape our lives.

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#136: Naval Ravikant on Happiness Hacks and The 5 Chimps Theory
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Breaking bad habits is a skill that can be learned by starting with small habits and trying different techniques.
35:42 - 40:36 (04:54)
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Personal Development
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Breaking bad habits is a skill that can be learned by starting with small habits and trying different techniques. Living a happy life involves focusing on the important things, accepting what you cannot change, and not micromanaging yourself.

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#136: Naval Ravikant on Happiness Hacks and The 5 Chimps Theory
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast, the host recommends the book "The Prophet" by Gibran for its philosophical and true answers to life's major problems.
40:36 - 44:36 (04:00)
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Business
Summary

In this podcast, the host recommends the book "The Prophet" by Gibran for its philosophical and true answers to life's major problems. Later, he answers a money-making question on how to begin a journey with business and startups.

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#136: Naval Ravikant on Happiness Hacks and The 5 Chimps Theory
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The key to success is to work hard, learn something new every day, and put in the time.
44:36 - 48:02 (03:26)
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Success
Summary

The key to success is to work hard, learn something new every day, and put in the time. It's important to be in the right industry hub and focus on the parts of your field that are most useful and won't fade over time.

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#136: Naval Ravikant on Happiness Hacks and The 5 Chimps Theory
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Naval Ravikant provides advice for software engineers on whether to continue working at established companies or pursue entrepreneurship, and shares his perspective on time management strategies to protect one's own time.
48:02 - 53:44 (05:42)
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Entrepreneurship
Summary

Naval Ravikant provides advice for software engineers on whether to continue working at established companies or pursue entrepreneurship, and shares his perspective on time management strategies to protect one's own time. He emphasizes the importance of understanding incentives in decision making.

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#136: Naval Ravikant on Happiness Hacks and The 5 Chimps Theory
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Naval Ravikant emphasizes the importance of having free time to allow for creativity and spontaneous social connections, regardless of one's financial standing, and emphasizes humility in investing decisions.
53:44 - 57:28 (03:44)
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Time management
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Naval Ravikant emphasizes the importance of having free time to allow for creativity and spontaneous social connections, regardless of one's financial standing, and emphasizes humility in investing decisions.

Episode
#136: Naval Ravikant on Happiness Hacks and The 5 Chimps Theory
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss offers a short email every Friday sharing the coolest things he's discovered or pondered over the week, including gizmos and gadgets, new albums, favorite articles, and more.
57:28 - 1:00:01 (02:33)
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Productivity
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Tim Ferriss offers a short email every Friday sharing the coolest things he's discovered or pondered over the week, including gizmos and gadgets, new albums, favorite articles, and more.

Episode
#136: Naval Ravikant on Happiness Hacks and The 5 Chimps Theory
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show