You need Proof of Work to get a meeting with a busy person. — Naval Ravikant

You need Proof of Work to get a meeting with a busy person.

Author: Naval Ravikant

Insight: When someone's swamped, showing up with vague ideas wastes both your time. Busy people respect the person who's already done the homework—not the one asking them to fill in the blanks. It's less about being impressive and more about respecting their scarcity.

Source: Naval, Twitter post, January 27, 2018

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You need Proof of Work to get a meeting with a busy person.

Naval RavikantNaval, Twitter post, January 27, 2018

Insight

When someone's swamped, showing up with vague ideas wastes both your time. Busy people respect the person who's already done the homework—not the one asking them to fill in the blanks. It's less about being impressive and more about respecting their scarcity.

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Naval Ravikant

Naval Ravikant is a successful entrepreneur, investor, and author, known for his expertise in the field of technology and startup companies. He is the co-founder of AngelList and has gained popularity for his insightful thoughts on happiness, wealth, and personal development shared through his popular podcast and social media platforms.

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