494: Eric Jorgenson - The Wisdom of Naval Ravikant

The Savvy Dentist

Welcome to The Savvy Dentist Podcast with Dr. Jesse Green, where we explore the intersection of dentistry, business, and personal growth to help you create a practice and a life you love.
Whether you’re looking to master the art of leadership, grow your practice sustainably, or find balance and fulfillment, you’re in the right place. Each episode is designed to deliver practical strategies and inspiring ideas to help you thrive both professionally and personally.
In this episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, Dr. Jesse Green is joined by Eric Jorgenson, the author of the groundbreaking book The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness. This modern classic distills the wisdom of Naval Ravikant—a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, philosopher, and investor—into actionable principles for creating both financial success and personal well-being. Eric’s unique talent lies in his ability to break down complex ideas into relatable, actionable insights that help people design lives of purpose, freedom, and joy.
Beyond his work as an author, Eric is a startup operator and seasoned curator of wisdom, always focused on empowering others to think bigger and live better.
In this episode, Eric will share key lessons from his book and unpack how dentists can apply these timeless principles to their practices and lives. From leverage and compounding to aligning your work with your values, Eric’s insights will challenge the way you think about success, growth, and happiness.
Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation that could change how you approach not only your business but also your personal journey in 2025.

• [07:01] - The parallels between Warren Buffet, Charlie Munger and Naval Ravikant and why Eric felt compelled to write a book on the topic.
• [12:41] - Happiness as a process can be a much more achievable outcome for all of us. Try it!
• [16:07] - Speaking in 140 characters … how Naval Ravikant learnt to speak the Twitter (X) language to the world.
• [29:35] - The future of the world according to Eric Jorgenson. The technologies he feels will change the world in the long-term.
• [34:34] - How many lead bullets can you fire, or should you be looking for the ‘silver bullet’?