Naval's sharpest move is distinguishing wealth creation from status competition. Wealth is a positive-sum game—you create something new and everyone gains. Status is zero-sum—your win requires someone else's loss. Most people attacking wealth creators are actually playing status games, which is why they focus on tearing others down rather than building anything. The implication: refuse status games and redirect that energy into positive-sum creation where your gain doesn't require another's loss.
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