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The James Altucher Show

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James Altucher interviews the world's leading peak performers in every area of life. But instead of giving you the typical success story, James digs deeper to find the "Choose Yourself" story - these are the moments we relate to... when someone rises up from personal struggle to reinvent themselves. The James Altucher Show brings you into the lives of peak-performers: billionaires, best-selling authors, rappers, astronauts, athletes, comedians, actors, and the world champions in every field, all who forged their own paths, found financial freedom and harnessed the power to create more meaningful and fulfilling lives.
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Make You a Millionaire! Paolo EP03: Taking on new challenges!

In this Make You a Millionaire Episode, Paolo came back on with more ideas for his apps! On top of that, I came up with a new challenge for Paolo, and see how far he could take the challenge! 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 s...

Oct 15, 20211 hr

777 - Unni Turrettini (Part 1): How to battle loneliness?

Loneliness is a very real and terrifying feeling. Loneliness doesn't necessarily mean that you're on an empty island or alone in an empty city. It could occur when you're in a new environment, or you feel like you're not "fitting in" in the new social group! In this episode, I have Unni Turrettini, writer, lawyer, citizen activist, and international speaker, on to not talk about Nobel Prize Winner, but about loneliness. What is loneliness, and how to battle loneliness? Unni was also kind enough ...

Oct 14, 202148 min

778 - Unni Turrettini (Part 2): Is Jay Lonely?

In this Part 2 of the episode, Unni and I talked to Jay The Engineer about dealing with the loneliness that he felt when he came all the way from Malaysia all by himself! If you're interested, make sure to check out Unni's course using the link below: https://unniturrettini.simplero.com/purchase/133214-The-Fully-Connected-Method/coupon/JAMES When using this link, you get the course at $197 (instead of the full price, which is $497). Also, a FREE guide to get out to loneliness, which you can down...

Oct 14, 202121 min

775 - NFT (Part 1): All Things NFTs!

What are NFTs? When I first saw NFTs, I thought they were all just a piece of art that you could screenshot and download. So my questions were, what are NFTs? Why were they worth thousands and millions of dollars? Was it a scam, if not, why am I not making them right now? So I called up my long-time friend, Tim Collins, a Contributor to TheStreet RM/RMPro, to tell me all about NFTs, what were their utilities, and why are people so excited about a piece of pixel art!? Listen to this Part 1 out of...

Oct 13, 202157 min

776 - NFT (Part 2): The Future, and Ideas for NFTs!

After knowing more about NFTs, and what they can do, Tim Colins, Andy, and Josh talked about their NFT projects, Robo Rampage and MetaChamp. On top of that, I even brainstormed multiple business models for NFTs! Listen to this Part 2 out of 2, and make sure you check out Part 1 if you missed 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...

Oct 13, 202138 min

773 - Anna Powers (Part 1): Make Millions Sitting at Home with Copywriting

I once had a couple of CEOs told me if they were to reborn and start all over again, they would want to be reborn as a copywriter! I have always talked about copywriting, and in last year's IG Live, I talked about it every other day! However, In this episode, I have Anna Power, a Conversion Copywriter and Online Business Mentor who helps her clients get paid to write copy through her Clickworthy Copywriting Certification™, to tell us what is Copywriting? And how much you can make as a copywriter...

Oct 12, 202127 min

774 - Anna Powers (Part 2): How to be the Best Copywriter

In Part 1 of the episode, Anna Powers told us all about what is copywriter, and why you should be one! In this part 2 of the episode, we talked about all the copywriting techniques, and some use cases as well! Listen to this Part 2 out of 2, and make sure you check out Part 1 if you missed it! REF: Clickworthy Copywriting Certification™ sales page 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 w...

Oct 12, 202129 min

771 - General Stanley McChrystal (Part 1): How to prepare yourself for risk

This man has probably taken on more risks than anyone in the world, and his decision could've meant life or death in a certain situation! General Stanley McChrystal, a retired United States Army General, and author came on to talk about his new book, Risk: A User's Guide, the stories that he had to essentially make life or death decisions while assessing the risk, and how can one prepare themselves to face the unforeseen future, and risks! Listen to this Part 1 out of 2, and Part 2 will come out...

Oct 07, 202147 min

772 - General Stanley McChrystal (Part 2): What were US's risks after the withdrawal from Afghanistan

In Part 1 of the episode, General Stanley McChrystal talked about how he manages risks during his time as United States Army General, and how he uses the techniques that he had learned during then in Businesses. And of course, natural, the topic about the US Withdrawal from Afghanistan came up, and we get to talk about what happened with Iraq, Afghanistan, China. and Russia through his perspective, and also what were US's risks when we withdrew from Afghanistan. Listen to this Part 2 out of 2, a...

Oct 07, 202118 min

769 - Peter Boghossian (Part 1): Was Peter Right to Quit?

September 8th, 2021. Peter Boghossian, an American philosopher, pedagogist, and author, thrown down his resignation letter as an educator for 10 years to the Portland State University. Here's the open letter that Peter penned after his resignation. https://bariweiss.substack.com/p/my-university-sacrificed-ideas-for Now, as a friend of the pod, I naturally invited him back on again, and talk about why, does he feel the needs to quit, and did he ever have the impossible conversation with the unive...

Oct 06, 202135 min

770 - Peter Boghossian (Part 2): How much would you stand up for what you believe in?

Peter Boghossian, an American philosopher, pedagogist, and author, had explained what happened to him for the past years, and why was he being investigated. Now he explained why he choose to hand in his resignation letter, along with why he wrote the open letter to Portland State University. And how far would he go to stand up for what he believed in! Now, ask yourself, how much would you stand up for what you believed in. Ref: https://bariweiss.substack.com/p/my-university-sacrificed-ideas-for ...

Oct 06, 202133 min

768 - Michael Dell (Part 2): The future of Dell, and the future of technology

If you missed Part 1, make sure you listened to it before listening to Part 2! Now that Dell is up and running, growing and scaling, Michael Dell walked us through the struggle that the company had faced, the negotiation with the late Steve Jobs, and what does Michael sees in anyone when he was looking for the right candidate for his CEO role. He also talked about the future of Dell, the future tech that he's excited about, and his takes on cryptocurrency and bitcoin! Listen to this Part 2 out o...

Oct 05, 202128 min

767 - Michael Dell (Part 1): From a Tiny Dorm to Big Time Founder and Leader

We all have heard of Dell Computers, Dell Server, Dell Monitors, and everything Dell. However, what's the story behind Dell? How did it get started? Who has the idea of breaking apart computers, and put them back again? In this part 1 (of 2 parts) episode, Micahel Dell, an American billionaire businessman, and philanthropist. He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Dell Technologies, came on The James Altucher Show to talk about his new book, Play Nice But Win: A CEO's Journey from Founder to Le...

Oct 05, 202124 min

766 - How to Test if You're Rational with Robyn and Jay The Engineer

A couple of episodes ago, I have Steven Pinker, cognitive psychologist, linguist, and popular science author, on to talk about this new book, Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters. And at the end of this book, there are quizzes to see if you're system 1 or system 2 in terms of Rationality. Naturally, I have to try this quiz on people, so I have my wife, Robyn, and Jay The Engineer on to see how they do on the quiz! We also talked about some of the different biases. My new ...

Oct 01, 202136 min

764 - Dr. Brian Keating (Part 1): Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner

Dr. Brian Keating, an American physicist, podcaster, and author, has a new project, new book, and even a new podcast, Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner! Naturally, I wanted to be a Novel Prize Winner myself, so I have him on to talk about the collective interview that he had done with all the Nobel Prize Winner, and maybe one day, I too can win a Nobel Prize myself! The Kindle version is only 99 cents this week. Order it here https://amzn.to/2UPTxOI and tune into Brian's YouTube channel https://ww...

Sep 30, 202150 min

765 - Dr. Brian Keating (Part 2): Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner

In this Part 2 of the 2 parts episode with Dr. Brian Keating talking about his new book Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner, we discussed the trait of the Nobel Prize Winner, and what does it mean for them! The Kindle version is only 99 cents this week. Order it here https://amzn.to/2UPTxOI and tune into Brian's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/DrBrianKeating?sub_confirmation=1 to watch his phenomenal interviews. Listen to this Part 2 out of 2, and make sure you check out Part 1 if you missed...

Sep 30, 202145 min

762 - Steven Pinker (Part 1): Are you Rational or Irrational?

In 2020, things have been challenging! There are constant arguments on social media like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and all the social sites that you can find on the internet! In this Part 1 (of 2) of the episode, I have one of my favorite writers, and I have read countless of his book, multiple times, Steven Pinker, cognitive psychologist, linguist, and popular science author, on to talk about this new book, Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters. We talked about what i...

Sep 28, 202131 min

763 - Steven Pinker (Part 2): How to be more Rational?

In this Part 2 of the episode (make sure you check out Part 1), Steven Pinker, and I discussed how to be more Rational, and how to argue with yourself if you could understand the other "side" better? We also talked about all the biases that are associate with Rationality, and if you recognize them, can you change your behavior? Listen to this Part 2 out of 2, and make sure you check out Part 1 if you missed it! My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new ...

Sep 28, 202127 min

761 - Chess Grandmaster Judit Polgár: Learning how to learn with chess

Prodigy vs talent vs hard work. Is a prodigy born or made? How important is talent compare to hard work? What is the role of the educator nowadays compare pre-Google days? In this episode, I am honored to have Judit Polgár, Chess Grandmaster, on to talk about her origin story, her take on the education system nowadays, how can chess be translated into education, how can an adult learn a new skill at a high level. Towards the end of the episode, Jay The Engineer and I also talked about what we le...

Sep 23, 20211 hr 5 min

Make You a Millionaire! Jen Glantz EP04: How do I gain more subscribers for my newsletter!?

I was totally blown away by Jen Glantz's idea lists! She didn't just send me one, but multiple idea lists and all of them are great! In the last episode with Jen's, we talked about multiple ideas for newsletters that she could start. Sure enough, two weeks later, she started her new newsletters! Now, the next question, how can she gain more subscribers in a more organic and effienct ways! Twitter: @JenGlantz IG: @jenglantz My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you g...

Sep 22, 20211 hr 10 min

759 - Dr. Scott Gottlieb (Part 1): Uncontrolled Spread: Why COVID-19 CRUSHED Us

When did Covid-19 start to spread? How did it get spread globally so quickly? How is it different than all the other Flu-like diseases? In this episode, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, an American physician, investor, Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner, and author, came on to talk about his new book, Uncontrolled Spread: Why COVID-19 Crushed Us and How We Can Defeat the Next Pandemic. We also talked about how should The CDC have responded to the pandemic, how did the "6 inches" guideline came ...

Sep 21, 202134 min

760 - Dr. Scott Gottlieb (Part 2): Uncontrolled Spread: How We Can Defeat the Next Pandemic

In this Part 2 of the episode (make sure you check out Part 1), Dr. Scott Gottlieb explained the role of the vaccine against Covid-19 in the current situation, vaccines vs drugs, the immunity against Covid-19, and also how soon could we have drugs that would work against Covid-19. Also, I finally get to ask the question that I always wondered about my whole life (until now.) If someone has a terminal disease, why do we have to wait years, and billions of dollars spent, to have the drugs that cou...

Sep 21, 202124 min

758 - Bill Jackson (Allied Van Lines) : Where are people relocating to?

In the past year during the lockdown, people have been relocating cause 1. They are working remotely, and they can be anywhere they want to, 2. They need a bigger space because they have kids or more family members, 3. Or they realize, they don't need to be in the city for what they do, and they could pay cheaper rent and cheaper income tax elsewhere! In this episode, Bill Jackson from Allied Van Lines, comes on to the show, to talk about his experience of relocating people. How has the pandemic...

Sep 18, 202141 min

Side Hustle Friday: How to rock your Affiliate with Laura Sprinkle

In almost every Side Hustle Friday, and Make You A Millionaire series, I talked about building email lists, publish a book, and get affiliate deals constantly. The question is, what is an affiliate deal? How does it actually work? On top of that, do you know, you can be an Affiliate Manager? In this episode, Laura Sprinkle, affiliate partnerships strategist, came on to talk about how to become a successful affiliate manager, and how much money affiliate managers can make. This is one of the epis...

Sep 17, 202143 min

756 - Brandon Webb (Part 1): What actually happened in Afghanistan, what happened in Iraq?

What happened after 9/11? What happened in Afghanistan? What happened in Iraq? What were we doing in Afghanistan for 20 years? What have we achieved? In this episode, Brandon Webb, author, former United States Navy SEAL and SEAL Sniper course Head Instructor, with one combat deployment to Afghanistan and one to the Persian Gulf, joined me to talk about his time when he deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11. We also discussed why America has stayed in Afghanistan so long after we won the war? Listen...

Sep 16, 202142 min

757 - Brandon Webb (Part 2): Withdrawal from Afghanistan (Sequel): What went wrong, and what should've happened?

What exactly happened to the Withdrawal from Afghanistan? What went wrong? How should America has be more effective in the withdrawal? What should we do better in politics, in terms of foreign policy, and internally? In this 2nd part of the episode, Brandon Webb, author, former United States Navy SEAL, and SEAL Sniper course Head Instructor, with one combat deployment to Afghanistan and one to the Persian Gulf, talk about what should America do to be more effective in withdrawal, and how should ...

Sep 16, 202135 min

754 - Kai-Fu Lee (Part 1): AI 2041, Ten Visions for Our Future

How will AI evolve in the future? Can AI replace humans in the future? How much do we really understand AI? In this episode (Part 1 of 2), my long-time friend, Kai-Fu Lee, computer scientist, businessman, and writer came on to The James Altucher Show to talk about his new book, AI 2041, Ten Visions for Our Future. Such an amazing book about the future of AI. Unlike all the other AI books out there, he forecasts the future of AI in an imaginative storytelling way! Listen to this Part 1 out of 2, ...

Sep 14, 202131 min

755 - Kai-Fu Lee (Part 2): AI 2041: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

In this part 2 (of 2), Kai-Fu Lee, computer scientist, businessman, and writer, explained The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of AI's future. How a good intention, could lead to a bad or undesirable outcome. How does privacy come into play with AI? Are people comfortable with sharing their personal data with AI? Can we actually have the "Good" AI? Listen to this Part 2 out of 2, and make sure you check out Part 1 if you missed it! My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever y...

Sep 14, 202130 min

753 - Can you pass this sample US Citizenship Test?? with Jay The Engineer

After the podcast taping with David Rubenstein, about his book, The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream, there was a sample Citizenship Test at the end of the book. So naturally, I have to have Jay Yow, The Engineer comes on to take the test and see if he would pass the test!? I am not going to lie, even I can't answer a couple of the questions! Can you answer all of them? Listen and find out how much do you know about the Citizenship Test, feel free to pause at any point to figure out the...

Sep 10, 202132 min

751 - Vanessa Bohns (Part 1) : You Have More Influence Than You Think, just ask!

Do you know you have more influence than you think? Do you know, when you have hard times asking for things that you want, it's also equally hard for someone else to say no, and reject you! I have been fascinated by this topic as you know, I have Robert Cialdini on before to talk about this topic! In this episode, Vanessa Bohns, a social psychologist and professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University, and author, came on to talk about her new book, You Have More Influence Than You Th...

Sep 09, 202133 min
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