Welcome to another thrilling episode of the James Altucher Show. Our special guest for today is none other than Polina Marinova Pompliano, a former Fortune journalist, founder of the celebrated newsletter "The Profile", and now, author of the sensational new book Hidden Genius: The Secret Ways of Thinking That Power the World's Most Successful People.Polina breaks down the principles that power the most successful minds. We delve deep into the profiles of extraordinary personalities like the indomitable David Goggins, the master storyteller Aaron Sorkin, and the astute thinker Charlie Munger. Each figure illustrates an aspect of the 'hidden genius' Polina describes in her book, from Goggins' hardening resilience through adversity, Sorkin's impeccable storytelling acumen, to Munger's insights on building trust.As the conversation evolves, James and Polina offer a behind-the-scenes look into their journeys as interviewers and chroniclers of human experience. They dive into their philosophies behind profiling and interviewing guests, discussing the art and science of extracting nuggets of wisdom from their subjects, and the challenges and joys they encounter in the process.Further, they explore the sense of identity tied to their respective platforms. Polina offers insights on founding 'The Profile', revealing how the venture reflects her journalistic ethos and contributes to her evolving identity. In an industry where names are often tied to success, James and Polina reflect on the importance of creating something inherently and intrinsically connected to who they are. This episode promises to be a captivating exploration of what it means to navigate the world of profiles, interviews, and personal branding. This is not just a discussion about 'Hidden Genius' but a conversation that unveils the hidden geniuses behind 'The James Altucher Show' and 'The Profile'. Be prepared for an exciting ride!-----------What to write and publish a book in 30 days? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/writing to join James' writing intensive!What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book Skip the Line is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook
------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate,...
The Identity of Success | Polina Marinova Pompliano on 'Hidden Genius' | The James Altucher Show podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
