Jocko Willink, an American author, podcaster, and retired United States Navy officer are one of what I considered the ultimate Choose Yourself-"er" out there! When I saw that he wrote a new book, Final Spin, I thought it would be one of the leadership books that he had written before, but no! It was a thriller novel! I had him on to talk about why he choose to write a novel, and what inspired him to write a thriller novel. The stories that he shared were heartfelt fascinating. Of course, other t...
Nov 09, 2021•53 min
Another Make You a Millionaire episode with Jen Glantz!In this episode, Jen, Jay Yow The Engineer, and I were talking about the prospect of live streaming. How can we monetize twitch and even use twitch to build followers! We also talked about her new newsletter, The Odd Jobs Newsletter, and another possible fascinating idea and/or journey that she can take, making a card game!Listen to this episode, and find out where will the conversation lead her on her journey to becoming a millionaire! Twit...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Is the world getting stupider? Has social media influenced the way our brain works, or does social media just make it easier for us to see that? In this episode, Ben Sheehan, a former award-winning executive producer at Funny Or Die and author, and I talked about how to come up with viral stories and videos during his time in Funny or Die, and his latest book, OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say?: A Non-Boring Guide to How Our Democracy is Supposed to Work! Listen to this Part 1 out of 2,...
Nov 04, 2021•40 min
In Part 1 of the episode, Ben Sheehan and I talked about his time in Funny or Die, and his new book, OMG WTF Does the Constitution Actually Say?: A Non-Boring Guide to How Our Democracy is Supposed to Work. We list some of the interesting and vague constitutions, and see if they're still relevant now? In this part 2 of the episode, we broke down what does some of those constitutions actually meant, and if he were to make any changes to the constitutions, what kind of changes would he make? Liste...
Nov 04, 2021•41 min
Another fun episode with Robyn, and Jay Yow The Engineer! I have been fascinated by the intimacies of any kind, including romance, workplace relationships, friendship, and how to establish quick intimacy! So in this episode, we did a set of questions from the experimental generation of interpersonal closenest done by multiple professors, and see where everyone stands, and also breakdown what each answer meant! My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new b...
Nov 03, 2021•59 min
It's been 24 years since the last time I participated in a chess tournament, and it didn't go so well, unfortunately. So I called up Ben Greenfield, a biohacker, nutritionist, physiologist, fitness coach, competitive athlete, and New York Times bestselling author of 13 books, to talk about how to supercharge myself physically and mentally to prepare for my next chess tournament! And this time I want to win! However, the craziest part of this episode is not only all techniques and advice that he ...
Nov 02, 2021•46 min
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 P...
Oct 30, 2021•1 hr 1 min
It's always fun when I have another fellow writer on, especially Chuck Palahniuk, an American freelance journalist and novelist, and the author of the famous novel/ movie, Fight Club! In this episode, we talked more about writing, and what does he mean by, "Don't start by telling the most important stories?" We also broke down and analyze some of the famous literature, and writing techniques out there. On top of that, we also talked about his new book, People, Places, Things: My Human Landmarks,...
Oct 28, 2021•48 min
In Part 1, Chuck Palahniuk and I broke down some of the writing techniques, and analyze some of the famous novels and literature out there. In this Part 2 of the episode, we talked more about his new book, People, Places, Things: My Human Landmarks. We even analyzed why he wrote it the way he did, and what was his intention! 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 boo...
Oct 28, 2021•28 min
Sometimes, I like to have fun on The James Altucher Show! We have an idea, and we try it out, the interesting part is how to make it educational while having fun! In this episode, I was joined by Robyn to guess these Beatles' songs in 3 seconds! I told Jay Yow The Engineer to pick out the songs, and we guess 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 preside...
Oct 27, 2021•58 min
Have you ever thought about switching passion when you're older, learning new skills, or trying to get out of whatever job that you hate, and trying to break into a new "field"? Then you tell yourself, it's too late, it's too hard, and it's impossible? You're not alone! In this episode, Robert Greene, an American author known for his books on strategy, power, and seduction, and has written six international bestsellers: The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50...
Oct 26, 2021•48 min
In Part 1 of the episodes, we talked about learning new skills, finding new passions, and mastering new power! In this Part 2 of the episode, Robert Greene, an American author known for his books on strategy, power, and seduction, and has written six international bestsellers: The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, Mastery, and The Laws of Human, and I talked about how to connects dots from all the skills that you have learnt, borrow skills from other...
Oct 26, 2021•48 min
Another episode with Jen Glantz on the I Will Make You a Millionaire series! Jen is such an overachiever! We started talking about building an idea list 2 episodes ago, and since then, she has been coming up with new lists and new business ideas! Can she do all of them though? Should she be even thinking about starting a new business or a new newsletter given the busy schedule that she has! Listen to this episode, and find out where will the conversation lead her on her journey to becoming a mil...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 26 min
As of the release of this episode, Bitcoin is hovering around $65,000, and just weeks ago, it was only $35,000! Seeing the price, I have to have one of my favorite newsletter writers, Anthony Pompliano, an entrepreneur, investor, and the founder of The Pomp Letter, which is about Bitcoin, finance, and technology, on to talk about what's the deal with Bitcoin. What is going on in the world, how is it different than ETH, SOL, and the stable coin?! Listen to this Part 1 out of 2, and Part 2 will co...
Oct 21, 2021•35 min
In this Part 2 of the 2 parts episode about BITCOIN, Anthony Pompliano, the writer of The Pomp Letter, after explaining the differences between Bitcoin, ETH, SOL, and other stable coins, we started talking about Defi, NFTs, regulation, and what will it take for Bitcoin to hit a Million dollars! 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 Pres...
Oct 21, 2021•33 min
Years ago, a young man named Mark Zuckerberg was asked this question by his father: Would you choose to take a McDonald's Franchise (that I would purchase for you), or go to Harvard University for the degree of your choosing? And of course, we all know what he chose and what happened next, but it's an interesting question. In this episode, I asked Jay Yow The Engineer, and my wife, Robyn, the same question. Listen to the episode, and see what were their choices, and how would they take it from t...
Oct 20, 2021•55 min
In this episode, I have Dan Naturman, an American stand-up comedian, on to talk about his journey of being a stand-up comedian, the industry, and the time he appeared on America's Got Talent! Now, as he heard from "someone" that one should have multiple source of income, so he went and wrote a book, Ira Spiro: Before Covid! Listen to this Part 1 out of 2, and Part 2 will come out the same day too! My new book Skip The Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever you get your new book! Join You...
Oct 19, 2021•27 min
In this Part 2 of the episode, Dan Naturman, talked about his adjustment as a stand-up comedian during the lockdown and pandemic. He also talked about why is always great to have multiple income streams whether if you're financially secured or not! We also talked about his new novel, Ira Spiro: Before Covid. Is the book based on him, and the people around him? 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 ...
Oct 19, 2021•27 min
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, 2021•1 hr
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, 2021•48 min
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, 2021•21 min
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, 2021•57 min
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, 2021•38 min
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, 2021•27 min
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, 2021•29 min
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, 2021•47 min
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, 2021•18 min
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, 2021•35 min
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, 2021•33 min
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, 2021•28 min
