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Naval Ravikant

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

To alleviate stress, acknowledge your conflicting desires and either resolve them or accept the loss of one.

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44 Harsh Truths About Human Nature - Naval Ravikant (4K)

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44 Harsh Truths About Human Nature - Naval Ravikant (4K)

04/01/25

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04/01/25

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Stress arises from conflicting desires, where your mind is pulled in two different directions, causing mental strain.

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You need to be careful about how many desires you pursue at once, as it can lead to unhappiness until you achieve them.

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Desire can lead to suffering; focusing on one desire at a time can help you achieve it more effectively.

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It's okay to feel stress during adversity, but you need to prevent that stress from making you avoid challenges.

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The desire to be successful often contradicts the desire to be happy, and we must learn to balance both.

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Desire is a contract you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want, so it's important to manage your desires wisely.

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Naval Ravikant

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

It's important to prioritize your own happiness unapologetically. Many people compromise their desires to appease social expectations, but life is too short to waste time on things you don't want to do.