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the only true test of intelligence

Naval gives an interesting definition of intelligence.

“The only true test of intelligence is if you get what you want out of life.”

And he continues:

“There is two parts to that. The first is getting what you want, and the second is wanting the right thing, knowing what to want in the first place.”

Then he expands on how we normally develop these wants/desires and how to be conscious about that.

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