The James Altucher Show

Built for Growth with Miesha Tate: James Altucher on Ideas, Obsession, and Fulfillment

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Oct 2, 2025
Miesha Tate, a former UFC champion and current host of Built for Growth, dives into resilience and obsession with James Altucher. They discuss how childhood insecurities shape adult identity and the importance of doing hard things. Miesha shares her shift to alternative education for her kids, critiquing traditional schooling. James reveals his journey through loss and rebuilding, emphasizing that experimentation can shortcut mastery. The duo explores the balance between mindfulness and productivity, ultimately highlighting fulfillment as the true goal.
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ADVICE

Train The Idea Muscle Daily

  • Write 10 ideas every day to strengthen your creativity muscle and break mental paralysis.
  • Use a small pocket notebook and treat ideas as practice, not immediate winners.
ADVICE

Turn Idea Lists Into Practical Next Steps

  • Use idea lists to surface practical next steps like learning composting or interior design during life changes.
  • Writing specific wishes helps you notice gaps and take small actions toward them.
INSIGHT

Obsession As The Differentiator

  • Obsession often decides who becomes great when all else is equal.
  • Obsession fuels the hours and focus needed for difficult, repetitive creative work.
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