The School of Greatness

How To Overcome Embarrassment & Reach Your Goals Faster w/James Altucher EP 1104

Apr 30, 2021

In this engaging conversation, James Altucher, an author and entrepreneur known for his innovative insights, discusses his new book, which challenges the traditional 10,000-hour rule. He shares tips on monetizing passions and the importance of developing a rich mindset. James opens up about overcoming embarrassment through stand-up comedy and emphasizes the power of experimentation in achieving goals. He also highlights the value of mentorship and community support in personal growth. Expect relatable anecdotes and practical advice for navigating life's challenges!

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Intro

6min

Cultivating an Abundance Mindset

17min

Tools for Productivity and Team Building

4min

Leveraging Past Experiences for Growth

18min

The Power of Mentorship and Learning

3min

The Journey to Mastery: Embracing Experimentation

19min

Mastering Skills and Overcoming Doubts

5min

Mastering Micro Skills for Success

13min

Games, Growth, and Goals

6min

Today's guest is author, entrepreneur and investor James Altucher. He's written a new book called, Skip the Line: The 10,000 Experiments Rule and Other Surprising Advice for Reaching Your Goals.

In this episode Lewis and James discuss why James hates the 10,000 hour rule and what he believes you should do instead, how you can become the top 1% in the world of what you like and monetize your dream, how James was able to overcome embarrassment and practice stand-up comedy and how to develop a rich mindset.

For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1104

Check out his new book: Skip the Line: The 10,000 Experiments Rule and Other Surprising Advice for Reaching Your Goals

Check out his website: https://jamesaltucher.com/

Mel Robbins: The “Secret” Mindset Habit to Building Confidence and Overcoming Scarcity: https://link.chtbl.com/970-pod

Dr. Joe Dispenza on Healing the Body and Transforming the Mind: https://link.chtbl.com/826-pod

Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds with David Goggins: https://link.chtbl.com/715-pod

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