The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness

The front matter of The Almanack of Naval Ravikant establishes both the methodology and credibility behind this compilation of Naval Ravikant’s wisdom. Eric Jorgenson presents this work as a curated collection drawn from Ravikant’s tweets, podcasts, interviews, and public statements over a decade, emphasizing that the book serves as a public service rather than a commercial venture. The author acknowledges several methodological limitations: Transcripts have been edited multiple times for clarity, not all sources are primary, and some content may have been recontextualized or misinterpreted during compilation. The compilation aims to make Ravikant’s scattered insights on wealth creation and happiness more accessible and permanent, transforming ephemeral digital content into a structured reference guide.

Entrepreneur and lifestyle influencer Tim Ferriss provides the foreword, which positions Ravikant not merely as another Silicon Valley success story but as someone who combines business acumen with philosophical depth. Ferriss emphasizes Ravikant’s willingness to challenge consensus thinking and his ability to maintain happiness alongside financial success—a combination that addresses the common criticism of business literature as focusing solely on wealth accumulation. Ravikant’s background as an immigrant who overcame poverty to become a successful entrepreneur and investor in companies like Uber and Twitter adds authenticity to his perspectives on wealth creation.