"We crave experiences that will make us be present, but the cravings themselves take us from the present moment." Naval

Maybe it's just the inner comedian in me but I find people who take themselves profoundly seriously such good fodder for comedy. There's something hilarious about someone who lacks any sense of the absurdity of human existence.

I wonder if the inventor of paper straws ever considered that they would be in prolonged contact with liquid.

"A happy person isn’t someone who’s happy all the time. It’s someone who effortlessly interprets events in such a way that they don’t lose their innate peace." Naval

Money is like oxygen. When you have none, it solves every problem. When you have plenty, it solves none of your problems.

Mfs that held through the dip

He's half Elon Musk, half melon. He's Melon Musk. #midjourneyart

"Inspiration is perishable - act on it immediately." Naval

"A happy, calm, and peaceful person will make better decisions. So if you want to operate at peak performance, you have to learn how to tame your mind." Naval

"If you’re so smart, why aren’t you happy?" Naval

"Alcohol is the payday loan of pleasure." Naval

"Three things in life - your health, your mission, and the people you love. That's it." Naval

“Be weird. Be random. Be who you are. Because you never know who would love the person you hide.” C.S. Lewis

The best cure for loneliness is not more frequent interaction. It's more meaningful interaction. Many people enjoy solitude. They can spend up to ~75% of their time alone without feeling isolated. What matters most for well-being is the quality of connections, not the quantity.

Fear of rejection is normal if we're not in touch with our self-love. The Reflections Retreat is a great place to work on this. It starts this week, and we have 3 spots left. Apply here: reflectionsretreats.co/registerandapp…

We all have joy that goes unexpressed because our culture doesn't always value it. It's important to find safe spaces for our pain and suffering, but also communities that embrace our unbridled joy. #CommunityBuilding

How do you best relate to others' opinions of you? Loving myself reduces defensiveness and guilt about negative opinions. It helps me empathize, learn, and discern if opinions are projections. With self-worth secure, clarity improves. Still learning this. #selflove

Society has conditioned men to see crying as a weakness, but it's a powerful emotional release that connects us to others and brings new perspectives. Women encourage men to embrace their emotions, seeing it as a source of trustworthy power. #society