Creative Insights and Controversial Narratives

James Altucher is a fascinating guy.

He is an American hedge-fund manager, author, podcaster and entrepreneur who has founded or cofounded over 20 companies. He has published 20 books, including the really great books "Choose Yourself" and "Reinvent Yourself", and he is a contributor to publications including The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post.

 

 

 

 

During our discussion, you'll discover: -The magic that comes from writing down 10 ideas per day...8:35

 

 

 

 

 

-Reading and writing during a pandemic...13:20

 

 

 

 

 

-How James' writing practice dug himself out of a huge hole, financially and personally...20:40

 

 

 

 

-How James' love of games improves his health and wellbeing...41:15

 

 

 

 

-The importance of game theory...46:15

 

 

 

-Things people should say "no" to more often...51:15

 

 

 

 

-Why James never says "no" to doing stand-up comedy...56:15

 

 

 

 

-The necessity of college...1:05:35

 

 

 

 

-And much more!

 

 

 

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