Getting rich is not just about luck; happiness is not just a trait we are born with. These aspirations may seem out of reach, but building wealth and being happy are skills we can learn. So what are these skills, and how do we learn them? What are the principles that should guide our efforts? What does progress really look like? Naval Ravikant is an entrepreneur, philosopher, and investor who has captivated the world with his principles for building wealth and creating long-term happiness. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant is a collection of Naval’s wisdom and experience from the last ten years, shared as a curation of his most insightful interviews and poignant reflections. This isn’t a how-to book, or a step-by-step gimmick. Instead, through Naval’s own words, you will learn how to walk your own unique path toward a happier, wealthier life.

2006年6月25日，“股神”沃伦·巴菲特宣布将85％的个人财产（约370亿美元）捐给比尔与美琳达·盖茨基金会，委托后者用于公益事业。这一巨额的捐款使巴菲特超越卡内基、洛克菲勒，福特和盖茨，成为历史上最慷慨的慈善家。据说，世界第二富翁巴菲特曾亲自送给世界首富比尔·盖茨一本钢铁大王安德鲁，卡内基的著作——《财富的福音》。而盖茨也常读《财富的福音》，并以卡内基的警句“拥巨富而死者耻辱”自勉。