“Don’t take yourself so seriously. You’re just a monkey with a plan,” says AngelList founder Naval Ravikant

Sometimes, the simplest words say the most. 

Entrepreneur and investor Naval Ravikant recently shared a short tweet that quickly went viral: “Don’t take yourself so seriously. You’re just a monkey with a plan.” 

For many, especially startup founders and business owners, the message was both funny and eye-opening.

Why Naval Ravikant’s Message Strikes a Chord With Entrepreneurs

Naval Ravikant, co-founder of AngelList, has long been known for giving simple, clear advice about life, work, and building a business. His recent tweet reminds entrepreneurs to stay grounded.

By saying “You’re just a monkey with a plan,” he highlights that even the smartest or most ambitious people are still figuring things out as they go. 

The message reminds us to stay humble. No matter how smart or driven we think we are, we’re still figuring things out day by day. For founders and creators, it’s a helpful reminder that success often comes with mistakes, luck, and learning — not just planning.

People online called it “the most grounding thing” they’ve read all week. Many said it helped them see their work in a lighter way, to take action without overthinking or stressing too much.

Naval’s insight is simple: work hard, plan, and build but don’t forget to laugh at yourself along the way. In the end, we’re all just figuring things out one step at a time.

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