Denver Cowan

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The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

by Eric Jorgenson

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A guide to wealth and happiness summarizing the insights and philosophy of Naval Ravikant.

Selected Quotes

"Seek wealth, not money or status. Wealth is having assets that earn while you sleep. Money is how we transfer time and wealth. Status is your place in the social hierarchy."
"If you cannot decide, the answer is no."
"The three big decisions in life are where you live, who you're with, and what you're doing."
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Arithmetic

by Paul Lockhart

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A passionate, lively, and hands-on introduction to the world of numbers and counting, exploring arithmetic as a creative art form.

Selected Quotes

"Arithmetic is not a set of rules to be memorized and followed; it is an art, a craft, and a playground of beautiful ideas."
"To a mathematical artist, the goal is not to get an answer, but to understand what is really going on."
"Calculation is a chore; arithmetic is a science of discovery."
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