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Meet Eric Jorgenson: The Author Of The Almanack Of Naval Ravikant and CEO Of Scribe Media!

This week, I sat down with Eric Jorgenson—author of The Almanac of Naval Ravikant, CEO of Scribe Media, and an investor in next-gen startups. We covered contrarian thinking, long-term success, and future-proofing your business.

Key Takeaways

• Challenge the Norm – The biggest opportunities lie where others aren’t looking. Learn from outlier thinkers like Naval Ravikant and Balaji Srinivasan. Question conventional wisdom and focus on original insights.

• Pick the Right Influences – Who you learn from shapes your mindset. Choose mentors who emphasize leverage, compounding, and scalable impact. Surround yourself with thinkers who challenge the status quo.

• Think Long-Term – The best investments—whether in business, skills, or relationships—compound over time. Avoid short-term gratification and focus on sustainable growth. Naval’s principles of wealth-building and decision-making highlight the power of delayed rewards.

• Give More Than You Take – Success comes from providing value before expecting anything in return. Jorgenson’s work proves that creating useful, insightful content builds credibility, trust, and eventually, opportunity.

• Move Fast, Adapt Faster – Patience and urgency must be balanced. Knowing when to wait and when to act decisively is critical for success in business and life. Eric took this approach when stepping up to save Scribe Media, turning crisis into opportunity.

Follow Eric & Learn More

• Website: ejorgenson.com

• Twitter/X: @EricJorgenson

• Books: The Almanac of Naval Ravikant, The Anthology of Balaji

What’s one contrarian insight that has shaped your business? Let’s discuss.

- Andres Sanchez
Beyond The Wealth

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