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The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowDrugs, Chess, and Rock & Roll | Brian LawlorA Note from James:Drugs, chess, and rock and roll-Brian Lawlor has seen it all. I didn't include the sex part because I don't know, but he's been to jail. We talk all about that: how, why, when. But I was concerned-how did he survive? Interestingly, part of the way he survived was through chess.Brian's story is riveting and valuable, touching on survival in general. We played a bunch of games. I'm not including the games in the podcast, but he surprised me with his skill. We'll do a video on that later. But for now, here's Brian Lawlor...2024-06-271h 07The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show'Secret Altucher' | Negotiation lesson from Eminem, Life Lessons from Bill Murray, Choose Yourself with Mick Jagger, and Hero's Journey with Stan Lee.Episode Description:In this special episode of "The James Altucher Show," James shares his unique commentary on surprisingly impactful media that has imparted valuable life and business lessons. Through an in-depth analysis of scenes from iconic movies and insights from legendary figures, James reveals how these media moments have influenced his thinking and strategies. Listeners will discover practical and transcendent lessons that aren't typically found in conventional self-help resources. Whether it's the strategic use of cognitive biases in "8 Mile" or the unfiltered wisdom of Bill Murray, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights that can elevate your performance in...2024-06-0731 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowJames and Tim Solve the Student Loan Debt Crisis and Make a Billion DollarsA Note from James:"In this episode, Tim Collins and I discuss what I believe is a great business idea that could solve the main problems of the world, including student loan debt and possibly even inflation. It's a very interesting concept, and I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.Additionally, we have a call for participants in this episode. So here we go: the ultimate business idea that solves every problem in the world." Episode Description:In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss a groundbreaking business idea with the potential to solve significant world problems, including student loan d...2024-04-1630 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowJames Goes to Jail, and then… | James Brandolino Part 2A Note from James:Yesterday, we talked all about how James Brandolino started a hedge fund, which was a fraud upon the scheme, all the illegal activity, and how he went from civil to criminal.  You could go back and listen to that, but also, dive into some of the details here. But most of all, this one starts with James Brandolino going to jail and what happened afterward.  Episode Description:Today, we conclude our interview with James Brandolino, a former hedge fund manager who turned himself in after running a fraudulent fund. Part Two begins with Brandolino's decision to fac...2024-03-2155 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowThe Diary of a Fraudster | James Brandolino Part 1A Note from James:James Bandolino committed serious financial fraud - started a hedge fund which was a Ponzi scheme - went to jail for nine years, and we really dive into the details of his fraud, the psychology of it. What's critical is that not all frauds have the same flavor - all frauds are bad,  don't get me wrong. It is morally bad to be fraudulent. There's a reason why he went to jail. He wanted to go to jail. He tried to kill himself. It's amazing the story of how he failed to do that. But, before I g...2024-03-2043 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowMy Favorite Things: James Sharing Favorites and what he learnt!In this podcast episode, James Altucher is joined by Jay "The Engineer" Yow to share their favorite things, covering diverse themes including his favorite TV show, Instagram accounts, AI websites, Kung Fu movies, Twitter accounts, books, comedians, and much more. He discusses the details of why these particular favorites have made an impact on him and why he recommends checking them out. Co-host Jay also chimes in with his favorite sitcom and Kung Fu film.  Here are the links that you should check out!Favorite IG Accounts: @emonthebrain and @codiesanchezFavorite AI Websites: Suno.ai and pixite.aiFavorite Books: Jesus' Son b...2024-02-1126 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowThe Power of Quests | James is Interviewed by Amy MorinFrom James: Oh, my God, I'm so excited about this, because Amy Morin she doesn't know it, but she's my therapist. Amy doesn't realize it, but whenever she comes on my podcast or I go on her podcast, it's like I'm going into a therapy session.Of course, you know her as the author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, sold millions of copies. She's been on my podcast five or six times or more, and I'm really happy this episode is her interviewing me from her podcast. And it's me having a therapy session. Here we go!Episode...2024-02-0158 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowCan You Solve These Puzzles with Me and A.J.?Unleashing a realm of curiosity and amusement, this episode of the James Altucher Show welcomes the ever-inventive A.J. Jacobs, who brings along a treasure trove of puzzles from his new daily podcast, "The Puzzler". As A.J. shares the essence behind his latest venture, James steps into the playful challenge, answering sample anagrams and audio rebuses on the spot.The episode kicks off with a lively discussion about A.J.'s upcoming book on living according to the U.S. Constitution, offering a quick glimpse into his boundless exploratory spirit. Soon, the spotlight shifts to "The Puzzler," where A...2023-10-1953 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowJocko Willink’s Tactical PlaybookThe episode unfolds with James Altucher welcoming back Jocko Willink, a seasoned veteran and a recurrent esteemed guest on the show. They dive straight into the heart of Jocko's newly expanded edition of his Leadership Strategy and Tactics: Field Manual, a bestseller that resonates with many aspiring and established leaders alike. Through a series of hypothetical problem scenarios presented by James, Jocko demonstrates how the principles in his book can be applied to overcome various leadership challenges, providing listeners with practical takeaways. With Jocko's adept articulation and James' probing inquiries, listeners are in for an enlightening discussion filled with practical l...2023-10-051h 19The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowAsk Altucher! EP07: How to Unlock Your TwentiesIn this insightful episode of "Ask Altucher," James delves into a pivotal query from a recent college graduate, seeking wisdom on navigating life and career paths in the uncertain times of early adulthood. James provides comforting advice, stating it's normal not to have it all figured out in your early twenties, and emphasizes the value of embracing experiences and increasing the surface area of luck.Reflecting on his journey from being a grad student in computer science to embracing varied roles like a stand-up comedian, a hedge fund manager, a podcast host, and a father, James shares the significance of...2023-09-2229 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowHow to Become the World Champion of Your Favorite Hobby | Chris Ullman (Part 1)When you think of someone in the inner circle of billionaires and political giants, you don't usually imagine them whistling Duke Ellington tunes in corporate meeting rooms. Chris Ullman defies that stereotype; a virtuoso whistler, he has performed in venues as diverse as the Oval Office and the top of the Washington Monument. Join James Altucher in part one of this extraordinary interview as they delve into Chris's passion for whistling, which he explored in his book "Find Your Whistle."From a young age of 13, Chris committed himself to whistling. He credits his father for the initial inspiration, but becoming...2023-09-1940 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowAsk Altucher! EP06: The Legacy Dilemma - What We Leave Behind and Why It Matters (Or Doesn't)Is it important to leave a legacy? Should your life's mission revolve around creating something that outlasts you? Episode #6 of "Ask Altucher" grapples with these questions as Jay and James offer contrasting perspectives. Jay strongly believes that leaving a legacy should be a driving force in life. James counters with a cautionary note, arguing that the pursuit of a legacy beyond your immediate family can lead to discontentment, as you'll never experience the benefits after you pass away.The conversation takes an even deeper turn when James raises the concern about one legacy he would NOT want to leave: death b...2023-09-1639 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowAnxiety, Art, and Appetizers | Inside Jeremy Fall's Creative JourneyJoin James Altucher and Jeremy Fall, the entrepreneurial polymath who has worn hats as varied as restaurateur, nightclub and bar owner, and digital NFT artist. Known for his groundbreaking breakfast-for-dinner concept restaurant in L.A., Jeremy has collaborated with big names like Jay Z and Quincy Jones. His latest venture, the book Falling Upwards: Living the Dream, One Panic Attack at a Time, details how he navigated the complexities of anxiety disorder, a subject James can relate to. It's not just about the restaurants; it's about breaking the mold and charting a path through the often anxious world of creativity...2023-09-141h 03The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowHow to Pivot Your Life Multiple Times | Bruce FeilerYou've heard the saying, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket," but have you ever considered applying it to your career? James Altucher, a man of many hats-software guy, writer, standup comedian, and more-dives deep into this concept with Bruce Feiler, an author who has spent years researching people who have successfully made dramatic transitions in their lives. From discovering a new passion in your 40s to switching industries without a safety net, Bruce offers a practical guide for those ready to pivot and change direction. So, if you're tired of the straight and narrow and curious about carving...2023-09-061h 12The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowDeciphering the Global Economic Puzzle | David RubensteinWhat's really going on in the world economy? James Altucher turns to David Rubenstein-manager of the Carlyle Group, one of the world's most significant private equity funds-for answers. With half a trillion dollars in investments and a deep involvement in the global economy since the '70s, David offers unparalleled insights into pressing questions like the future of the U.S. dollar, oil markets, and potential recessions. The conversation doesn't just skim the surface; it dives deep into the mechanics of financial systems, interest rates, and unemployment figures. Whether you're an investor, an entrepreneur, or someone simply trying to understand...2023-08-3039 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowHooked on the First Line | 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' with Cal FussmanJames Altucher is back, this time with an exciting new sub-series called "Hooked on the First Line," where he and his guests dive deep into the world of storytelling through the lens of a novel's opening sentence. Today's episode kicks off with Cal Fussman, an expert storyteller and interviewer, as they explore the first lines of "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel García Márquez and "The Satanic Verses" by Salman Rushdie.Imagine if you could predict a book's richness, complexity, and emotional highs and lows just by its first line. James and Cal explain why a well-crafted fi...2023-08-2619 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowUnmasking Shadows with Chuck Palahniuk | Fight Clubs, Killer Families, and Deep ReflectionsIn this candid episode, James Altucher welcomes back Chuck Palahniuk, a guest who never ceases to inspire introspection long after the conversation has wrapped. As they unpack the twisted humor and darkness of Palahniuk's new book, "Not Forever, But for Now", listeners are invited into a world of professional killer families and the burdens shouldered by young successors. But it doesn't end there. In an episode filled with profound insights and electric dialogues, James and Chuck paint a vivid tapestry of how writing mirrors life, its joys, and its abysses.------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.c...2023-08-221h 08The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowLocked In & Breaking Out | Ian Bick - Part 2By age 21, Ian Bick's life took a sharp detour from the world of nightclubs and parties to the harsh realities of prison and 'Diesel Therapy'. The disorienting experience of being constantly moved from one correctional facility to the next was just the beginning. Ian opens up about the mental and emotional challenges of enduring six long months in solitary confinement, an experience that could break even the most resilient. Yet, his spirit wasn't quashed.Emerging from his prison sentence, Ian navigated his return to society, a world that was vastly different from the one he remembered. In the digital age...2023-08-1736 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowRisky Business: A Teen, A Nightclub, and a Ponzi Scheme | Ian Bick - Part 1Before he could legally drink, Ian Bick was already in the thick of the nightclub scene, not as a patron, but as the owner of Tuxedo Junction in Connecticut. Drawing from the excitement of youthful partying, Bick's events were anything but your typical high school get-togethers. But when the glitz started to fade, and the revenue wasn't flowing as he'd imagined, desperation knocked on his door. Instead of seeking advice or potentially shutting down, Bick veered down a dangerous path, one that entangled him in a web of deceit, old debts, and new investors. On this episode of the James Al...2023-08-1551 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowBeyond Stars and Conspiracies | A Cosmic Chat with Brian KeatingEver wondered just how vast our universe truly is or if there's any truth to those compelling space conspiracies? In this episode of the James Altucher Show, James sits down with Brian Keating, a renowned astrophysicist, to delve deep into the cosmos. They chat about the groundbreaking findings from the James Webb Space Telescope, providing an intriguing glimpse into the universe's origins. But it's not all about distant galaxies; James throws in some of the most captivating space-related conspiracies he's come across, and with Brian's expertise, they sift fact from fiction. Plus, tune in to hear about the recent developments...2023-08-101h 32The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowRevolutionizing Gaming: The Legendary Creator of DOOM Speaks | John RomeroStep into the world of legendary gaming as James Altucher sits down with none other than John Romero, the brilliant mind behind the groundbreaking first-person shooter, DOOM. Join us on this captivating episode of The James Altucher Show, as we delve into the fascinating journey of a visionary video game developer who revolutionized the gaming industry.For over three decades, FPS games have enthralled gamers worldwide, and DOOM stands tall as one of the pioneers that defined the genre. In this candid conversation, James reminisces about his exhilarating experiences with DOOM, which captured the hearts of millions with its unparalleled 3...2023-07-2559 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowThe Real AI: Unmasking the Hype | Kevin SuraceAre we overhyping AI? Can it truly shape our future or devastate it? James Altucher, an AI veteran, brings a fresh perspective to the table, cutting through the buzz and fearmongering that often surrounds Artificial Intelligence.In this enlightening episode, James sits down with a true pioneer in the AI industry, Kevin Surace. Known for his instrumental role in developing Siri, and a series of impressive AI companies, Surace is here to demystify AI. Tune in as they delve deep into the real possibilities and limitations of AI, separate fact from fiction, and explore how you can harness this powerful...2023-07-2051 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowUnveiling a Financial World Order: Challenging the 'Own Nothing' Paradigm | Carol RothIn this thought-provoking episode of The James Altucher Show, renowned author and entrepreneurial powerhouse, Carol Roth, joins James to delve deep into the captivating themes explored in her groundbreaking book, "You Will Own Nothing." Prepare for a riveting conversation that challenges the status quo and offers fresh perspectives on the future of wealth, ownership, and personal freedom.Drawing from her extensive research and insightful analysis, Carol Roth exposes an underlying agenda shared by numerous international institutions that seeks to diminish the influence of the dollar and hinder millions of Americans from attaining true financial autonomy. She expertly elucidates why owning...2023-07-181h 02The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowWriting Thrillers and Unraveling Geopolitics | Brandon Webb?? Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping episode of The James Altucher Show featuring the extraordinary Brandon Webb, a former Navy SEAL, sniper training program leader, and master of thrilling storytelling! ??Join James as he dives into a captivating conversation with Brandon, the ultimate "slasher," who has conquered the worlds of military expertise, nonfiction writing, and now, bestselling thrillers that are taking the entertainment industry by storm. Discover the secrets behind Brandon's latest heart-pounding release, "Blind Fear," and gain invaluable advice on writing gripping thrillers.Brandon updates us on the intricate dynamics of global affairs, discussing new approaches he's taking for his n...2023-07-1459 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowThe Ultimate Guide to Making Good Decisions?? Tune in to this week's episode of The James Altucher Show, where James and his producer, Jay Yow, dive deep into the fascinating world of decision-making methodologies and the formula for happiness! ??Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed when making decisions, big or small? Join James and Jay as they explore the art of making good choices, breaking them down into short-term and long-term categories. Discover how even seemingly mundane decisions, such as selecting a food brand or choosing your daily outfit, can impact your life and happiness.?? Uncover the secret to happiness as James and Jay reveal the importance...2023-07-111h 15The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowKing's Gambit - A Chess Prodigy's Journey Back to 2200 | "The Chess Angle Podcast" with Neal BellonWelcome to a very special episode of The James Altucher Show! James steps out of the usual host's seat, becoming the interviewee on "The Chess Angle" podcast with the insightful Neal Bellon. You've never heard James like this before, and you definitely don't want to miss it.Journey back to James' early days as a young chess wunderkind, when he stormed the New Jersey youth championship and achieved an impressive 2200 rating. Now, at 55 and currently the reigning senior champion in Georgia, James is on a quest - a journey back to the top, a crusade to regain that coveted 2200 rating...2023-07-0851 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowThe Identity of Success | Polina Marinova Pompliano on 'Hidden Genius'Welcome to another thrilling episode of the James Altucher Show. Our special guest for today is none other than Polina Marinova Pompliano, a former Fortune journalist, founder of the celebrated newsletter "The Profile", and now, author of the sensational new book Hidden Genius: The Secret Ways of Thinking That Power the World's Most Successful People.Polina breaks down the principles that power the most successful minds. We delve deep into the profiles of extraordinary personalities like the indomitable David Goggins, the master storyteller Aaron Sorkin, and the astute thinker Charlie Munger. Each figure illustrates an aspect of the 'hidden genius...2023-06-221h 04The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowHow to Speed Read - And When NOT To | Ask Altucher! EP06Does your mind wander while reading a book? Do you have to go back pages and re-read because you have no idea what happened in the plot for a few minutes? Have you given up or lost your joy of reading because the task was too daunting?Today, James gives his tried-and-true method of speed-reading books to maximize the knowledge you retain and reduce the amount of time spent reading to a minimum. He gives practical examples for optimal efficiency based on the time you have available and breaks down why other speed-reading methods are less effective over the long...2023-06-181h 00The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowThe History of Money - Part 1 | Omid Malekan | Ask Altucher! EP05Why do we use money? How did we get to the point where billions of US dollars can be created by the Federal Reserve with the click of a button for bills that are never printed and have no relation to the finite assets those dollars used to be pegged against? Are cryptocurrencies and the digital blockchain the next evolution of worldwide finance?The answer - according to Omid Malekan - is trust, and on today's episode of Ask Altucher, he and James take this conversation back thousands of years to the beginning of 'commodity money' and walk through its...2023-05-2251 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowHow to Become a Better Writer with AI | SmartBlogger's Jon MorrowJon Morrow was facing an existential threat to the future of his livelihood's existence. He needed to figure out whether Chat-GPT was truly capable of authoring content that surpassed his team of copywriters at Smartblogger. After hundreds of hours of testing, Jon found his answer and made his choice: embrace the future.Jon has now published a book written completely by AI based on his exhaustive writing prompt discoveries, selling over 2,000 copies per week and a perfect 5-star average rating on Amazon. As Jon says, "You can only write a great prompt for AI if you truly understand the output...2023-05-181h 14The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowJordan Harbinger | How Does Your Community Define You? | Ask Altucher! EP04In this engaging episode of Ask Altucher, James welcomes a special guest, the renowned podcast host and relationship/networking expert, Jordan Harbinger. Together, they dive deep into a highly sought-after question from one of our dedicated listeners, Steve Blackburn. Steve's query resonates with many of us, as he asks a fundamental question that has the potential to transform our lives: "Since you always mention you're an average of the five people you spend the most time with, how do I develop relationships with more successful people so I surround myself with a better five people?"With his wealth of knowledge...2023-05-1657 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowUnleash Exponential Success with The 10x Approach | Dr. Benjamin HardyJames sits down with renowned author and psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy to discuss Dr. Hardy's highly anticipated book, 10x Is Easier than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less, the third book he's co-authored with the accomplished entrepreneur and coach, Dan Sullivan.The conversation began with Altucher delving into the title of the book, intrigued by the idea that achieving ten times more success might be easier than merely doubling one's productivity. Benjamin emphasizes that their book challenges the widely held belief that more effort and hard work are the only paths to success. Instead, Dr. Hardy and...2023-05-111h 13The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowAsk Altucher! EP03: Altucher's Hybrid Tax Plan for All AmericansOn today's 'Ask Altucher', which continues the chain of thought from our previous episode, James details his innovative economic and taxation plan to help all Americans. Proposing a flat 10% federal income tax while instituting a 10% national sales tax (with rebates for the first $20k of purchases annually), his hybrid solution provides an innovative and effective economic plan that increases tax revenue, capitalizes on foreign national tourist spending, and offers progressive tax relief for low-income families.James also delves into topics such as foreign & domestic policy, the national defense budget, the strength of the US dollar's role in the global economy...2023-04-2557 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowAsk Altucher! EP02: A Crash Course in Civics from the Nation's 47th President (Possibly)We all know that James is running for President of the United States in 2024 (and you should too!) In today's episode, James  answers questions about the President's role, the distribution of powers at each level throughout the country, and how the US government differs from parliamentary republics and fascist states.Each week, James will be answering user-submitted questions from the web form, Twitter queries, and submissions via NotePd.com------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested i...2023-04-2229 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowUnleash Your Self-Publishing Success | Chandler BoltToday, we dive further into the world of self-publishing with a true expert, Chandler Bolt. Chandler is the founder of SelfPublishing.com and a best-selling author who has cracked the code to help self-published authors create and sell 10,000 copies of their books.Chandler shares invaluable insights from his latest book, Published, which is a game-changing guide for aspiring authors who dream of seeing their books soar to new heights. He reveals his proven techniques and strategies that have helped him sell thousands of copies of his own books and helped countless authors succeed in the competitive world of publishing.Chandler...2023-04-1856 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowAsk Altucher EP01: Is Entrepreneurship an Innate Ability or Influenced by Environment?'Ask Altucher' has returned! After a brief 7.5 year hiatus, James has resurrected his beloved Q&A show as a weekly sub-series on The James Altucher Show podcast, and we want YOUR questions. Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher to ask James a question on any topic and your submission could be answered on a future episode!On today's return show, James fields a question deep in his wheelhouse regarding 'what it takes' to be an entrepreneur, the types of businesses he's succeeded (and failed) at in the past, and the motivation behind each one. James also fields a question prompted by...2023-04-1543 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowRobert F. Kennedy Jr. | The Man Who Could Be PresidentThis is the only interview James ever recorded that wasn't released on the podcast...until today.In July 2019, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined James for an interview at Stand Up New York, where the pair discussed RFK Jr's book American Values: Lessons I Learned from My Family amidst a wide-ranging conversation on the Kennedy Family, the role money plays in American politics, and the cost of fossil fuel-based energy compared to renewable energy sources. Around the 50-minute mark in the conversation, the topic pivots, following a discussion on the post-WW2 tax rates and the rise of billionaires such as Bill Ga...2023-04-101h 08The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowA Decade of Discovery: Reflecting on Ten Years of Podcasting with James and JayIn this podcast episode, James talks to our producer Jay Yow about the show's first ten years, James' experience with interviewing before starting the podcast, and his podcast goals for the next decade. This conversation comes after James has conducted 1300 interviews over nearly a decade.James has a rich and varied background in media and entertainment, which has informed his approach to podcasting. Prior to launching his show, James worked at HBO, where he developed and produced the web series "3 AM." This project, which followed the lives of New York City night owls, was ahead of its time and was...2023-03-1752 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowUnusual Facts of the Day: Insights on Marriage, History Trivia and NeuroscienceIn this episode of The James Altucher Show, James sits down with producer Jay Yow to discuss eight fascinating and unusual facts James learned that day. From tips on marriage and happiness to surprising historical trivia and neuroscience, this conversation is packed with exciting and thought-provoking tidbits that are sure to spark your curiosity.The duo begins by discussing the declining birth rate in many countries and what it means for their future. They then dive into statistics on various accidents, including the number of Tesla deaths in 2023.Next, James shares Gottman's 7 Principles for Making a Marriage Work, offering his...2023-03-0743 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowJames Mentors People | Jason WrightIn 2003, Jason Wright was feeling utterly miserable after spending six years job-hopping through corporate America. Wanting more out of life, he decided to become his own boss and operate his own small business. At the age of 28 and with no clue where to start, Jason was determined to make it happen.After a year of hard work, Jason successfully purchased an existing real estate company without any money down. His secret? A compelling story as to why he was the right buyer and an ability to convince the seller they'll get their money. Now, two decades later, Jason is a w...2023-02-231h 32The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowThe Importance of Human Connection | Cal Fussman"If you're connected, there's always hope, there's always a solution. If you feel disconnected, man...it's all on you!"In this episode of the podcast, James Altucher sits down with Cal Fussman to discuss the need for human contact and social connectivity in a world that has been forever changed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Cal shares his personal experience of the daily breakfast group he was a part of for many years with his friend and confidant Larry King, where the motto was "Seize the Day".As the world begins to slowly emerge from the pandemic, Cal and James explore...2023-02-141h 04The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowEveryone is Lying About the Economy! | James on The Undefeated Marketing PodcastEverybody is lying about the economy and I can't stand it anymore. Listen as I break down what people are misrepresenting, what is actually going on, and how I'm personally investing during this time.One stock that I own a good amount of is  Wrap Technologies, which I've owned for years (as a co-founder). I plan on owning it for hopefully 10 more years, so I don't care if people will buy it or not. Here's why I'm talking about this: I don't particularly care about what happens in the economy when I plan my investments. When I invest, I'm long-term an...2023-02-1051 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowThis Author's Titles Are So Important, I Wrote an Entire Chapter About Them! | Nassim Nicholas TalebNassim Nicholas Taleb, author of Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder, joins The James Altucher Show to discuss technology and how different systems handle disorder. As humans evolve, technology is constantly being upgraded and replaced with new concepts and ideas. Today, we use technology in almost every aspect of our lives, but do we really understand the advantages and disadvantages of constantly being computerized?In Nassim's book The Black Swan, he highlighted for readers the unusual and unpredictable events that underlie almost everything about our world.  Now with his book Antifragile, readers are presented with why we should embrace these u...2023-01-101h 41The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowBooks, Boats, Murders, and More | Amy Morin & James' Best-of-2022 RecommendationsOur favorite boat-dwelling, social working, Maine-to-Florida transplant - bestselling author/podcaster/psychotherapist Amy Morin, LCSW - makes her eagerly awaited return to the podcast to wrap up 2022 and help ring in the new year with James. The duo present their favorite book, show, and activity recommendations from the next year and we get the details on Amy's upcoming books releasing in 2023!James and Amy's 2022 Nonfiction Book Picks:Discipline is Destiny by Ryan HolidayListen to the InterviewBuy the BookThe Gift by Edith EgerListen to the interviewBuy the BookGovt Cheese by Steven PressfieldListen to the most recent interviewBuy the BookOther memoirs about w...2022-12-061h 09The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show2022 Election Recap! How Did James' PredictIt Bets Fare? | Phillip Stutts"Voters are ready to move on and they want to know how you're going to solve the future problems and the current problems, not dispute past arguments." -  Phillip StuttsPolitical operative and campaign manager Phil Stutts joins James live on YouTube for a 2022 election recap. Listeners may recall Phil's two most recent appearances on the podcast where Phil discussed polling while James gambled on outcomes using the website PredictIt.org.The "Red Wave" that Phil had forecasted 9-days prior to the election did not turn out as he'd expected. Today, the two discuss the exit polling demographic data across the c...2022-11-221h 14The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowModern Finance, Web3 & NFTs | James on 'The NFT Show'At this year's Web 3 Expo, James sat down with @PioVincenzo_ for a special interview on The NFT Show YouTube channel.Topics include:The importance of product vs. services (00:07:17)StockPickr.com and Mike Lazerow (00:13:43)James' crypto ads plastered across social media (00:18:24)James' hedge fund days (00:30:54)James' take on the NFT space (00:36:47)Bitcoin vs Ethereum (00:47:34)Will corporations adopt Ethereum or use their own blockchains? (00:53:44)------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book Skip the Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for P...2022-10-2257 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowA 'Make Me a Millionaire' Mentee's Musings | James' Interview on "The James Quandahl Show"Today, former Make You a Millionaire mentee James Quandahl hosts James on his one-on-one podcast,  "The James Quandahl Show". Below are the notes James Quandahl wrote to accompany the interview:This is a very special episode because I finally had a chance to record a conversation with someone who needs no introduction for the listeners of this show... my good friend and mentor James Altucher.During today's episode, we discussed why James believes hosting a podcast is like taking classes from the best professors ever.The negative effect social media has on our focus, careers, life, etc.Why we have t...2022-10-161h 17The James Quandahl ShowThe James Quandahl ShowHow to Keep Choosing Yourself When Times are Tough with James AltucherThis is a very special episode because I finally had a chance to record a conversation with someone who needs no introduction for the listeners of this show… my good friend and mentor James Altucher.During today’s episode we discussed why James believes hosting a podcast is like taking classes from the best professors ever.The negative effect social media has on our focus, careers, life, etc.Why we have the tendency to do what is bad for us… even when we know it is bad.And how James feels it may...2022-10-041h 19The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowUnlock Your Potential | Jeff Lerner Interviews James!"If you're not in the top 1% or striving to be the best you can be at whatever you love doing, you're not going to feel fully alive in the short amount of time you're alive."Friend of the show and Entre Institute founder Jeff Lerner returns, and the tables are turned this time. Today, we're pleased to share Jeff's interview with James on his Unlock Your Potential podcast, which focuses on three pillars:Humans have extraordinary potentialUnlocking our potential is part of our purposeHard things are worth doing if they make us betterThe interview focuses on James' Skip the Line pr...2022-09-241h 22The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowMy Life in 4 Trades | Maggie Lake Interviews JamesToday, we're sharing James' recent interview on the RealVision podcast 'My Life in 4 Trades'.Hosted by Maggie Lake, My Life in 4 Trades is a weekly podcast featuring the brightest minds in the world of finance. Each guest shares insights on the extraordinary trades that transformed their careers and the trades that set them back.Here's how they describe their interview with James:"James Altucher has been to hell and back. On the morning of September 11, 2001, James was just three blocks away from Ground Zero when two hijacked airplanes flew into the Twin Towers. He was one of the few who...2022-09-0850 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowWall Street Insane! EP05: Omid wrote a 10 pages letter just to quit James! The Rise and Fall of The StockPickrYou know, back in our hedge fund trading days, it was so stressful that Dan and I seriously thought about pivoting to selling Diet Pill on Television! after failing 9 of the other ideas, we eventually started StockPickr, which was eventually acquired by Thestreet.com. It is at that time, Omid wrote a 10-pages letter, and he quit me! We also talked about how we get connected to thestreet.com, how Jim Cramer crashed our website, how it was rebuilt and optimized, how Omid actually felt about the whole StockPickr and Thestreet.com's deal, and how I could never work in a...2022-08-301h 12The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowFrom The Chess Experience Podcast: My Success Strategies for Adult ImproversThere are nitty-gritty ways to improve: like focusing on tactics or endgame study... But what about big picture improvement skills?Example: are there ways to speed up the learning process?How can you sustain motivation to get better at such a hard game?For some discussion on that, I brought National Master, James Altucher, who is also a successful author and entrepreneur...James has written several business & personal development books...Most relevant is Skip the Line, which teaches you how to improve at a skill faster than expected...Plus, on his podcast, The James Altucher Show, he talks with highly s...2022-07-281h 06The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show848 - James plays skeptic on crypto... with Omid Malekan & Dan KellyIn the past few days, there have been a lot of uncertainties in the crypto world, and also a lot of talks around Coinbase, and what happens if Coinbase goes bankrupt?I called up my friend Omid Malekan, who had come on the show before to talk about all things crypto, and also my business partner, Dan Kelly to talk about what's really going on with Luna, UST, and the crypto world. Most importantly, what will happen if Coinbase goes bankrupt? Omid explains all here, and also clear up some misconception too!Visit Notepd.com to read more idea lists...2022-05-1330 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show813 - How to be a Super Connector with Jen Gottlieb & Chris WinfieldDo you know someone that is like a super connector and just know everyone in the planet? Wouldn't it great to know more people other than your immediate social circle?In this episode, Jen Gottlieb, Actress, and co-founder of Super Connector Media, and Chris Winfield, entrepreneur, writer, coach and co-founder of Super Connector Media, came on to talk about the techniques and the benefit becoming a Super Connector! Jen also talked about the imposter syndrome that she had seen during her actress and hosting days, and how to overcome them. And Chris talked about how he made it to the t...2022-01-181h 06The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show812 - Michael Hearne: The Future of CryptoIt has been a wild ride in Crypto World in the past couple of years! There are kids and teenagers making million and million of dollars from NFTs, Crypto, and even metaverse! I was so fascinated by what's been happening in the Crypto world, I have Michael Hearne, The Founder of Decentral Publishing, and the host of Uncensored Crypto Podcast  come on to tell me more about what happened in the past few years in the crypto world. He even made a 9 Parts docu-series called Uncensored Crypto which you can watch here: https://uncensoredcrypto.com/altucher  to help you understand mor...2022-01-131h 06The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowMake You a Millionaire! - Annual Meeting 2021 with Jen Glantz, Paolo, James Quandahl, and Jay the Engineer!It's the end of the year, so it's time to have an annual meeting with the "Millionaire's Series" candidates to look at their progress!In this episode, Jay Yow, The Engineer, has an annual meeting with James Quandahl, Jen Glantz, and Paolo. They talked about their journey, expectation, experience, and their obstacles that they faced during this whole journey!My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book!Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Facebook Group, and we discuss why should run for president.I write about all my podc...2021-12-231h 08The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowMake You a Millionaire! - James Quandahl EP08: The Birth of PodPubAnother 'Make You A Millionaire' episode with James Quandahl! In this episode, we continue to navigate what's the best way to build new connections and bring in new clients. Also, I made a proposal with him to start a new venture! The PodPub!My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book!Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Facebook Group, and we discuss why should run for president.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.Thanks so muc...2021-11-2947 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show799 - James' Chess Match of the Century with Henrik CarlsenI have the honor to play 6 matches of Blitz Chess Game with the father of the famous chess grandmaster, Magnus Carlsen's father, Henrik Carlsen! It was such a great match. On top of that, he came on to the podcast to talk about the matches, adult learning, and how is it like to be the father of a great chess grandmaster! We also talked about how they built a chess learning empire as well!My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book!Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Faceb...2021-11-251h 23The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowMake You a Millionaire! James Quandahl EP07: The Importance of networking and building a personal relationship!James Quandahl, a participant for Make You A Millionaire series came back from an Expo! He describes how he made a connection with the companies that he loves!On top of that, he came on to the podcast with more ideas on ways to accelerate and grow his Amazon agency business! My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book!Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Facebook Group, and we discuss why should run for president.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what...2021-11-1351 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowMake You a Millionaire! James Quandahl EP06: How successful can a new agency be nowadays?James Quandahl has been working hard on the idealists! In this episode, James pitched me a couple of business ideas and see which one would be successful! Some of the business ideas include planning retreats for other people as a service, creating an agency that helps people with Amazon stores, and others! Listen to the episode, and see if you could come up some ideas of your own! My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book! Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Facebook Group, and we discuss why...2021-10-301h 01The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowMake You a Millionaire! James Quandahl EP05: When what you love intersect with what you good at, is Passion, When what you love intersect with what the world needs, is Mission!Another series with James Quandahl! He has launched a new podcast, called The James Quandahl Show, everyone should check it out! This time around we talked about should you quit when you're so close to the finish line, and we also talked about how could you niche what you do, so you will get more audience! Sometimes, less is more! My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book! Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Facebook Group, and we discuss why should run for president. I write about all...2021-08-291h 34The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show742 - The One Philosophy James Lives His Life By!During the lockdown, I have been thinking a lot about the different philosophies, especially Stoicism and Absurdism. In this episode, I broke down the 4 big philosophies: Stoicism, Existentialism, Nihilism, and Absurdism. I also talked about why I am adapting one of them and how that makes me happier! (To know more about Stoicism, Ryan Holiday, author, and he wrote a lot about it, make sure you check out all his book and his podcast.) My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book! Join You Should Run For President 2.0...2021-08-1755 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show737 - To be successful, you have to do something that's unexpected with James Altucher"Talented" is just a label. You can't be good or successful at something by just being talented! I have been plagued by brain fog ever since I am recovering from Covid, and my chess tactics are not as sharp as they used to be. So I have been experimenting, how can still win knowing that I have brain fog. The answer is, do the unexpected. This can also apply to everyday life. Rather than sticking to what you know, and your routine. Break away from it, and experiment with the unexpected! My new book Skip The Line is out! Make...2021-07-3038 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowMake You a Millionaire! James Quandahl EP04: When you're good at something, make a course out of it!James Quandahl is back in the series again! He is great at being an Amazon Ninja! However, being great at something doesn't mean you have to stop there! In this episode, we broke down how he can transfer the skill into making a course, another spoke-and-wheel opportunity for him! Like any other episode, this is not a regular interview series, we also talked about chess, writing, and books! My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book! Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Facebook Group, and we discuss why...2021-07-101h 35The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowMake You a Millionaire! James Quandahl EP03: Becoming more than an Amazon Ninja!In the last episode of Make you a Millionaire with James Quandahl, we talked about spoke-and-wheel techniques. In this episode, we are putting that technique and mindset into practice. I started out asking James the ins and outs of setting up, and running an Amazon Seller account. And then we branch it out into making courses and other things for it! My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book! Join You Should Run For President 2.0 Facebook Group, and we discuss why should run for president. I write about...2021-05-1056 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowMake You a Millionaire! - James Quandahl EP02: Spoke-and-Wheel Techniques!In the first Make You a Millionaire episode with James Quandahl, I showed him some of the interview techniques that I would use when I am interviewing people. We even did a couple of spontaneus interviews right there and then! In this episode, we broke down some of his idea lists, and use the Spoke-and-Wheel techniques from my Skip The Line book to come up with even more ideas, more ways to monetize his idea list! My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book! Join You Should Run...2021-05-021h 00The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowMake You a Millionaire! James Quandahl EP01: The Skill of InterviewingI Will Make You A Millionaire! A new series that has been in my mind for a while now, I pitched to TV executives, agents, and even mentioned it in the podcast a couple of times! This time, I am choosing myself, skipping the line, recording this series, and putting it in the podcast! In this series, I will work with a couple of people that will put them on the path of making a million dollars. In this episode, I am mentoring James Quandahl, who was picked by me from Skip The Line book's contest, on how to execute...2021-04-161h 08The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show703 - 13 Things Strong Kids Do (BUT really for Adults) with Amy Morin feature Robyn AltucherAmy Morin, psychotherapist, mental strength trainer, international bestselling author, and a friend of the pod, is on again to talk about her new book, 13 Things Strong Kids Do: Think Big, Feel Good, Act Brave. However, I think this book is really for all adults and parents! In this episode, we discussed what did we do as a parent for our kids, and how could we even apply those methods that Amy suggested to ourselves (as an adult). My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book! Join You Should...2021-04-061h 03The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowThe Companion Podcast EP01: Learned from the BEST!It's the new meta-show! 'The Companion Podcast' for The James Altucher Show, where Jay Yow, the Producer, and Nathan Rosborough, the Post-Production Engineer, sit down and talk about what they learned during the last past month from The James Altucher Show! In this episode, we cover Cal Fussman's amazing Larry King stories, Angela Duckworth's Grit, Dr. Brian Keating's brilliant conversations, and more! I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and...2021-02-2626 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show679 - How I Will Evolve Into 'James Plus' with Jay YowIn this episode, Jay brought up a good question, How do you measure moral? Are moral and ethic measurable? And then we started talking about how did humans evolved themselves, how can you evolve to be the "plus" version of yourself. And also, how can you evolve yourself in a moral way!Enjoy! If you like this episode and this topic, feel free to tweet me at @jaltucher on twitter! I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode...2021-01-191h 02The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show678 - *Not* The James Alutcher Show: The History of The James Altucher Show by Jay Yow and Nathan RosboroughThis is a special/bonus episode that wasn't hosted by me but Jay Yow, The James Altucher Show Producer, and Nathan Rosborough, The James Altucher Show Audio Producer! By the time this came out, it would be the first time I am listening to this episode too! In this episode, Jay and Nathan talked about how Nathan started working on the show, how the show evolves, and what both of them learned from the show! If you like this episode, tweet at @jaltucher and @jay_yow07. I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what...2021-01-181h 04The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show670 - Garry Kasparov on Chess, AI, and The World! With a special personal introduction by James AltucherThe Queen's Gambit is one of the most watch shows on Netflix right now, and a lot of people have asked me about the show and chess! So I decided to re-release the episode that I recorded several years ago interviewing the former World Chess Champion, Chess Grandmaster, writer, and political activist, Garry Kasparov. On top of the re-release episode, I also told my stories about chess and my passion for it! If you enjoy this episode, you can tweet me @jaltucher and if you're a chess player, tweet me your chess stories! I write about all my podcasts! Check...2020-12-091h 34The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show668 - 21 Persuasion Techniques by James AltucherI had Scott Adams, Bill Beteet, Brendon Lemon, and more on the podcast to talk about persuasion and frame control. This time in this episode, I will breakdown the 21 powerful persuasion techniques that I personally used daily. Let's face it, we all want to convince other people that we are right! Also, guess what's Jesus view on taxes? Find out in the episode! I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show"...2020-12-0743 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show665 - 10,000 Experiments Rule by James AltucherMost things that you do, should fail. If you don't fail enough, means you're not doing enough experiments. The more experiment you do, the more interesting life, experience, and the more successful you'll have! In this episode, I share my stories on experiments, and how I learn from there, and where they all lead it too! If you like this episode, make sure you tweet at me @jaltucher and let me know your feedback! You could even share some quotes from the episode. Best yet, if you're using overcast or player that can share clips, clips your favorite ones, and...2020-11-2933 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show661 - Quick Basic Economic Lessons by James AltucherTo create a Side Hustle Business, you need to know and understand the basic economic principles. In this episode, I gave quick basic economic lessons on Warren Buffet, housings, relationship, student loan, and gold vs bitcoin! I hope this episode helps you understand the basic economy. If you have any question or feedback, tweet @jaltucher I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your...2020-11-2134 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowEverything Q&A: I asked Robyn Altucher (my wife) some very specific questions!In this special episode, I asked Robyn, my wife, some very specific questions. What happened before we met, how we met, and how she overcome everything! I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify Follow me on Social Media: YouTube Twitter Facebook ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill ou...2020-05-2737 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show550 - How to Find Your Passion: My Wife, Robyn Altucher, and I on How to Find Your Passion at Any Age and Stage of Your LifeI get these emails all the time, "How do I find my passion? Is it too late? Am I a failure?" Every age asks this. Because we all want to know what's next for us. We all want a second act. Or third. Or fourth. And it's possible. So I sat down with my wife, Robyn, and talked about the exercises that each of us have tried. What works. What doesn't. And where to start (over). Also! The best place right now to discover your passion is to check out this course from my friends Dean Graziosi and Tony Robbins...2020-02-2454 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher ShowMy breakdown of the Presidential candidates and their narratives!What are strong narratives and what are weak narratives?  I sat down with comedian Brian Scott McFadden and we broke down the narratives of all of the presidential candidates to discover what we can learn from each of them and how we might form strong narratives for ourselves.   I also wrote an article about it: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/democratic-disaster-last-night-how-candidates-can-james-altucher/?trackingId=cOH9XPfBQVGug6qlU1GHTQ%3D%3D   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "...2020-01-031h 19The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show518 - “You Don’t Get What You Deserve. You Get What You Negotiate.": Steve Cohen and James Share 10+ of The Best Negotiation Strategies to Increase Your Salary, Buy & Sell Businesses & Get More Vacation TimeI've been through almost every type of negotiation: salary negotiation, vacation time, buying businesses, selling businesses, getting equity, etc. The only negotiation I haven't tried personally is hostage negotiation. But I interviewed one from the CIA. And learned a lot to apply to other negotiations. So I decided to take all my best negotiation tips and put them into one podcast. Here's me with Steve Cohen on the subject. I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please...2019-12-261h 24The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show503 - The Path to Stillness: Ryan Holiday on How to Develop Self-Discipline & Reduce OverwhelmThis is Ryan Holiday's 10th time on the podcast. In this episode, we talk about his new book, "Stillness Is the Key," which takes an allusive topic (stillness) and makes it applicable to everyday life.  Ryan signed a bunch of copies for me to give away. You can learn how to enter by going to @Altucher on Instagram. - James    I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and rev...2019-11-051h 07The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show408 - James Frey: Breaking The Rules, Writing & Becoming Yourself AgainJames Frey is a controversial writer. On purpose. He wanted to be "the most notorious writer in the world." He ran off to Paris to be a writer when he was 21. He published a bestseller 12 years later ("A Million Little Pieces"). That's 12 years of failure. He told me about those 12 years, his writing style, how he developed a voice, rehab, addiction, depression... but mostly about learning how to become yourself again. Links and Resources:  Read James' books:  "A Million Little Pieces" "Katerina" "My Friend Leonard" "Bright Shiny Morning" "The Final Testament of the Holy Bible" "Endgame: The Complete Training Diaries: Vo...2018-11-081h 18The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show[Bonus - Part 2] - The Real Truth How James Chose HimselfThis is the 5th anniversary of my book "Choose Yourself," which I am so proud of. The book took off in ways that I could not have expected. I self published it thinking only my family would read it and a few friends and now it has over a million copies published in 20 different countries. Plus, I get emails and letters everyday from people like you who say it's helped them either get unstuck or take a chance they were too scared to. Or anything. So I'm happy I get to celebrate it with you. There's a special announcement waiting...2018-08-1249 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show[Bonus] - The Real Truth How James Altucher Chose HimselfSo, this is a very special podcast for me. Because it's the 5th Year Anniversary of my bestselling book "Choose Yourself." This book changed my life. And so I want to bring you into the celebration! All the details are in this podcast. Plus you'll also hear the real truth behind why I published this book, how it's lead to new opportunities everyday, the financial struggles I dealt with in the roughest time of my life, my family hardships, etc. It's a real tell all. Writing it has helped me and now I hope you can use it to do...2018-08-1143 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show378 - James Altucher: Cal Fussman Asks Me About Experimenting with Minimalism & LifestyleCal Fussman was the Editor at Large at Esquire for years where he got to interview Muhammad Ali, Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, Robert DeNiro and hundreds more. So he's really known as an all star interviewer. He asks big questions. And now he's interviewing me, which is also live on his podcast "Big Questions." He named the episode "James Altucher on Reaching For Your Future and Letting Go of Your Past." So, I guess that's what this episode is about. He said, "I'd like to go to the start and see the arch of your life." And I hope you...2018-08-021h 03The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show372 - James Altucher [Part 2]: How to Go from Idea to Business, Build an Inner Circle...This is Part 2 of my interview with Amy Morin where she interviews me on building a business, going from idea to implementation, learning new skills, some my personal investment philosophies, why I think I'm stupid, burnout, relationships and more. I'd also like to hear what you think of this episode. Tweet me at @jaltucher. Thanks - James   Links and Resources 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do: Take Back Your Power, Embrace Change, Face Your Fears, and Train Your Brain for Happiness and Success by Amy Morin 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do: Raising Self-Assured Children and Training Their Brains for a...2018-07-121h 00The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show371 - James Altucher [Part 1]: Amy Morin Interviews Me (How to Say "No," Anxiety, Success & More)I wanted someone to interview me. And Amy Morin was the perfect choice. She's the author of "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do" and she's been on the podcast twice before this. For Part 1 of this interview, we cover a lot... Here's a list: - WHY you should invest in yourself & how to diversify that investment - Why process is more important than goals - "Vulnerability hangovers" - Anxiety - Writing - Reinvention - How to say "no" (and when to say "yes") And more. Enjoy and you can let me know what you think on Twitter @jaltucher   I write a...2018-07-1045 minThe James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show363 - Allison Task: How to Have a Personal RevolutionAllison Task is a businesswoman. She was in the dot-com industry for nearly a decade. But she didn't want to run a tech business. She wanted a more creative career... cooking. So that's what she did. First, she went to culinary school, then she worked for Martha Stewart. and now, Allison is a premier chef, life coach, TV personality and podcaster. She's also the author of recent book, "Personal Revolution: How to Be Happy, Change Your Life, and Do That Thing You've Always Wanted to Do." And that's what she'll teach you in this episode... how to have a personal r...2018-06-121h 06The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show356 - Steve Cohen: The Tao of Steve Cohen, A Shortcut to WisdomI hired Steve Cohen. He produces this podcast. And I wanted him to be on the show because he has a mutant superpower. All my guests do. But his superpower really blows me away. I can barely understand how it comes so natural to him. But it does. Steve is a friend to thousands and thousands of people. He knows everyone and their mom, their manager, their business. He's built up genuine goodwill with so many people. And I look at that as a superpower because it's not your typical "networking." It's more than that. It's networking with meaning. Or...2018-05-171h 18The James Altucher ShowThe James Altucher Show319 - Cheryl Richardson: Personal Growth: How to Give Yourself a Radical UpgradeSelf-care. What does that even mean? I called the expert: Cheryl Richardson. She's written several New York Times bestsellers and I owe her credit for helping me cultivate new thinking whenever I needed it. When I was most scared, I'd call Cheryl. And she'd say, "Your best thinking got you here, (to the worst situation of your life, to your complete bottom), so you probably need the thinking of somebody else." She's always been right.    Show Notes: "Waking Up in Winter: In Search of What Really Matters at Midlife" by Cheryl Richardson "The Art of Extreme Self Care: Transform Your Li...2018-02-201h 15