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He recounts the importance of curiosity and the pitfalls of the modern information overload that diminishes attention spans. To combat this, Naval prefers bouncing between books and disciplines to absorb concepts selectively and deeply rather than rushing through superficial summaries.
Curiosity, Childlike Wonder, and the Art of Learning
Naval reflects on his upbringing, where libraries served as both school and sanctuary. This fostered a love for exploration and a rejection of superficiality. Unlike social media signaling—where many showcase their reading lists—Naval emphasizes reading selectively, reabsorbing the best ideas repeatedly, and understanding principles rather than accumulating titles.