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  Naval Ravikant is an icon in Silicon Valley and startup culture around the world. He founded multiple successful companies  (Epinions during the 2000 dot-com crash, AngelList in 2010). Naval is also an angel investor, betting early on companies like  Uber, Twitter, Postmates, and hundreds more. More than a financial success, Naval has been sharing his own philosophy of life and happiness, attracting readers and listeners  throughout the world. Naval is broadly followed because he is a rare combination of successful and happy. After a lifetime  of study and application of philosophy, economics, and wealth creation, he has proven the impact of his principles. This book collects and organizes the pieces of wisdom he has shared and shows you how to achieve the same for yourself. This book is available in various formats for free download on  his website .

  I bought this book a few months ago when we had the opportunity to listen to the man himself,  Mr. Chandra , Chairman of the Board of Tata Sons at an event hosted by  Cathy Bessant , the Chief Operation & Technology Officer at Bank of America. When two such stalwarts come together for a fireside chat then the range of topics and the depth of discussion is mesmerizing.  During the session Mr. Chandra mentioned about his book " Bridgital Nation " and its contents. I promptly ordered the same from Amazon. This book has a wealth of insights specific to the problems faced by India and he points out with examples how India can leapfrog from where it is today by the prudent use of technology and automation. In the current scenario the book becomes even more relevant as India tries to evolve as a business and manufacturing hub. He points out that if there is support from government in the form of policy then by the right use of technology we can overcome the many challenges cur