Sell the Truth

About this episode

Naval Ravikant shares insights on credibility, leadership, and the importance of selling the truth.

Naval's Podcast and Periscope Sessions Intro Can’t get enough Naval Ravikant? Check out our guide packed with Naval’s greatest advice Read the full notes @ podcastnotes.org 00:00 Be Credible 03:18 "Yes, And" 04:31 Selfish Honesty 05:37 Charisma Is Confidence + Love 07:56 Don't Manage, Lead 11:16 Hunt Together 14:51 Feed Your (Good) Obsessions 18:57 Sell the Truth 21:07 Good Deal or No Deal 23:39 The Age of Nonlinear Returns — Transcript: http://nav.al/sell USVC is a product of AngelList, where we are founders and hold equity.

Topics covered

• credibility
• leadership
• self-honesty
• charisma
• obsessions
• truth selling
• nonlinear returns

Keywords

• Naval Ravikant
• credibility
• leadership
• self-honesty
• charisma
• obsessions
• truth
• nonlinear returns

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AngelList

Products: USVC

Books & works: Naval's Podcast

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