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“The only real test of intelligence is if you get what you want out of life.”
- Naval Ravikant
True Intelligence = Getting What You Want
Let that sink in.
It’s not about what you know. It’s about how you use what you know to get what you want.
It’s not about working hard. It’s about working right.
Because if you’re constantly hustling but still unhappy…
If you're chasing goals that aren’t even yours…
If your life doesn’t feel like yours at all…
Then maybe it’s time to ask: Am I being smart in the way that actually matters?
So, what does "getting what you want out of life" even mean?
It starts with knowing what you want.
Not what society wants. Not what your family expects. Not what will make you look cool.
But, What you want.
Then aligning your time, energy, and focus toward that. Ruthlessly. Consistently. Intelligently.
The smartest people don’t just make money or build empires.
They design lives that make them feel alive.
So here’s your mini challenge for this week:
Ask yourself — What do I truly want out of life?
Then take one small step toward it.
Because the most intelligent life strategy?
Living on your own terms.
But the more important question is: are we smart enough to know what we should want from life?