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Naval begins by emphasizing the richness of human existence, likening it to a combination of seemingly unrelated pursuits—like a bear on a unicycle—creating curiosity and interest. He highlights that all humans are inherently multivariate: entrepreneurs, comedians, fighters, thinkers, fathers, lovers, and more. The ancient Greek and Roman models of life, with their emphasis on experiencing different roles and stages, resonate with Naval's rejection of hyper-specialization.
"Everyone should be able to do everything," he advocates, challenging the contemporary tendency to focus narrowly out of fear of losing success. Life's arc, from youth to old age, should involve trying one’s hand at all facets, embodying a holistic, unbalanced balance.