The James Altucher Show

This week, Adam Braun, New York Times bestselling author and the founder of the charity Pencils of Promise, joins The James Altucher Show.  Today you will hear how Adam found his purpose in life and what near-disaster made him realize he was meant to live doing what he loved. "When you are pushed to your limit and you are faced with your own mortality, it's the expectation, almost knowledge that you have something more to live for." This is how Adam describes the moment that changed his life forever.  You probably haven't had a near death experience, but today you will learn that there is more than one way to find your purpose in life – Adam describes three. Adam has backpacked around the world, risked his life, and gained knowledge that led him to start an extraordinary charitable organization. This leads James to ask him... "Was it worth it to go to college, given that a lot of the impactful things that happened to you happened outside the classroom?"  You won't want to miss Adams response. You'll also find

This week, Kamal Ravikant, a serial entrepreneur and author of Live Your Truth, joins The James Altucher Show to talk about the secret to his success.Today's interview will reveal a side to Kamal that many people have not seen before. He shares his past... from his time in the military to the time he was bed-ridden. There are many life lessons and hardships that he has risen above... and it's here that you get the exclusive details.His experiences will remind listeners that everything can change in the blink of an eye. No matter how good or bad a situation is, it will change.Part of Kamal's success is his skillful investing techniques, and now you will hear what he specifically looks for when picking these enterprises.James asks Kamal to share the trends in the technology sector he is excited about (that nobody else knows about yet). Find out why he is excited about what he calls "the new Internet." He describes it as having no government, no private company, no middle man; it will be communication without ce

This week, Kamal Ravikant, a serial entrepreneur and author of Live Your Truth, joins The James Altucher Show to talk about the secret to his success.Today's interview will reveal a side to Kamal that many people have not seen before. He shares his past... from his time in the military to the time he was bed-ridden. There are many life lessons and hardships that he has risen above... and it's here that you get the exclusive details.His experiences will remind listeners that everything can change in the blink of an eye. No matter how good or bad a situation is, it will change.Part of Kamal's success is his skillful investing techniques, and now you will hear what he specifically looks for when picking these enterprises.James asks Kamal to share the trends in the technology sector he is excited about (that nobody else knows about yet). Find out why he is excited about what he calls "the new Internet." He describes it as having no government, no private company, no middle man; it will be communication without ce

This week, Seth Godin, founder and CEO of Squidoo.com joins The James Altucher Show to talk about some of the ideas behind his many bestsellers. He'll also share how he got started on his entrepreneurial path.James starts the interview by asking Seth to introduce a side of himself that many people might not know about.You'll hear how his summer as a camp instructor was where he really discovered his passion for helping people. This time of his life also is where many of the themes of his books originated.Discover which two books were most influential to James while he was starting his internet business... they could be the inspiration that you have been looking for, as well.Then, James asks Seth to talk about what the first real big push into success was for him. It was a highly successful company that you have probably never heard of.You'll find out which company it was and why Yahoo was so impressed they decided to buy it.Just like James, Seth believes in the power of storytelling. You'll hear him break dow

This week, Seth Godin, founder and CEO of Squidoo.com joins The James Altucher Show to talk about some of the ideas behind his many bestsellers. He'll also share how he got started on his entrepreneurial path.James starts the interview by asking Seth to introduce a side of himself that many people might not know about.You'll hear how his summer as a camp instructor was where he really discovered his passion for helping people. This time of his life also is where many of the themes of his books originated.Discover which two books were most influential to James while he was starting his internet business... they could be the inspiration that you have been looking for, as well.Then, James asks Seth to talk about what the first real big push into success was for him. It was a highly successful company that you have probably never heard of.You'll find out which company it was and why Yahoo was so impressed they decided to buy it.Just like James, Seth believes in the power of storytelling. You'll hear him break dow

Today's show is a little different. Aaron is out so James asked his wife, Claudia, to join as his co-host to talk about their new book, The Power of No.How many times have you heard yourself saying "yes" to the wrong things – overwhelming requests, bad relationships, time-consuming obligations? How often have you wished you could summon the power to turn them down?James and Claudia talk about how this book is a practical guide that helps you take back that power – and shows that a well-placed "no" can not only save you time and trouble... it can save your life.Drawing on their own stories as well as feedback from their readers and students, James and Claudia clearly show that you have the right to say no to:•    Anything that is hurting you•    Standards that no longer serve you•    People who drain you of your creativity and expression•    Beliefs that are not true to the real you"It's one thing to say no," the authors explain, "it's another thing to have the 'Power of No.' When you do, you will have a stron

Today's show is a little different. Aaron is out so James asked his wife, Claudia, to join as his co-host to talk about their new book, The Power of No.How many times have you heard yourself saying "yes" to the wrong things – overwhelming requests, bad relationships, time-consuming obligations? How often have you wished you could summon the power to turn them down?James and Claudia talk about how this book is a practical guide that helps you take back that power – and shows that a well-placed "no" can not only save you time and trouble... it can save your life.Drawing on their own stories as well as feedback from their readers and students, James and Claudia clearly show that you have the right to say no to:•    Anything that is hurting you•    Standards that no longer serve you•    People who drain you of your creativity and expression•    Beliefs that are not true to the real you"It's one thing to say no," the authors explain, "it's another thing to have the 'Power of No.' When you do, you will have a stron

This week, Adam Carolla, American comedian and host of The Adam Carolla Show, joins The James Altucher Show.You probably know Adam best from his show on Comedy Central, The Man Show. But what you might not know is how the show actually originated.Today, Adam reveals the secret to the show that may shock many listeners.Like James, Adam chose a more unconventional path in life.He was a college dropout who tried every job in the book. But with perseverance, he was able to go around the gatekeepers of the industry that he wanted to pursue. You'll hear all the struggles and hurdles that got Adam to where he is today.A humbling side of Adam is revealed as he shares the story of his first consistent paying job where the little things meant so much to him. Things as simple as sitting in air conditioning and getting paid to interview people... He says he just could not fathom the idea of it.Even when his ideas were shut down, he found incentive to move forward and continue building his idea muscle... Here, you'll lear

This week, Adam Carolla, American comedian and host of The Adam Carolla Show, joins The James Altucher Show.You probably know Adam best from his show on Comedy Central, The Man Show. But what you might not know is how the show actually originated.Today, Adam reveals the secret to the show that may shock many listeners.Like James, Adam chose a more unconventional path in life.He was a college dropout who tried every job in the book. But with perseverance, he was able to go around the gatekeepers of the industry that he wanted to pursue. You'll hear all the struggles and hurdles that got Adam to where he is today.A humbling side of Adam is revealed as he shares the story of his first consistent paying job where the little things meant so much to him. Things as simple as sitting in air conditioning and getting paid to interview people... He says he just could not fathom the idea of it.Even when his ideas were shut down, he found incentive to move forward and continue building his idea muscle... Here, you'll lear

e is all over the media... but this is an interview you won't get anywhere else!Having started out with no money, living with six guys in a three-bedroom apartment, while sleeping on the floor, it's kind of hard to believe that this person would be able to retire by age 30.But this isn't just any person, it's Mark Cuban... and that is exactly what he did. His first passion in life was getting rich, and today you get the real story about his success.It was more than just aspiration – Mark says it was about putting in the time and the desire to be self-employed and an entrepreneur that really drove his passion.What started as the motivation to simply survive his monthly bills turned into a life he could not have imagined.From his first college bar to MicroSolutions (the first company that he sold), you'll get the inside scoop on how his business ventures started and then soared to epic proportions.Plus, Mark goes into detail about his recent case with the SEC, and talks about the influence that the case had on

e is all over the media... but this is an interview you won't get anywhere else!Having started out with no money, living with six guys in a three-bedroom apartment, while sleeping on the floor, it's kind of hard to believe that this person would be able to retire by age 30.But this isn't just any person, it's Mark Cuban... and that is exactly what he did. His first passion in life was getting rich, and today you get the real story about his success.It was more than just aspiration – Mark says it was about putting in the time and the desire to be self-employed and an entrepreneur that really drove his passion.What started as the motivation to simply survive his monthly bills turned into a life he could not have imagined.From his first college bar to MicroSolutions (the first company that he sold), you'll get the inside scoop on how his business ventures started and then soared to epic proportions.Plus, Mark goes into detail about his recent case with the SEC, and talks about the influence that the case had on

Divorce, success, failure, struggle... are these excuses or stepping stones?Today's guest has been through many situations similar to our host, James Altucher.Like James, Steve Scott has made his passions a reality by going around the gatekeepers of industries and finding a way to "choose himself."Steve has written a variety of books that deliver step-by-step strategies you can immediately implement to improve your life and business strategies.You'll quickly learn that what separates Steve from many others is his unique ability to break down barriers and explain complex topics in a no-nonsense, straight forward way.You would think that having a failed marriage, losing his house, and moving back in with his parents would have slowed his success and willpower. However, for Steve, that is simply not the case... in fact, it has only pushed his drive and focus even further.Here is your shortcut in life... There is no holding back in this interview. Steve shares all the secrets and shortcuts that have brought him s

Divorce, success, failure, struggle... are these excuses or stepping stones?Today's guest has been through many situations similar to our host, James Altucher.Like James, Steve Scott has made his passions a reality by going around the gatekeepers of industries and finding a way to "choose himself."Steve has written a variety of books that deliver step-by-step strategies you can immediately implement to improve your life and business strategies.You'll quickly learn that what separates Steve from many others is his unique ability to break down barriers and explain complex topics in a no-nonsense, straight forward way.You would think that having a failed marriage, losing his house, and moving back in with his parents would have slowed his success and willpower. However, for Steve, that is simply not the case... in fact, it has only pushed his drive and focus even further.Here is your shortcut in life... There is no holding back in this interview. Steve shares all the secrets and shortcuts that have brought him s

This week James hosts his good friend and best-selling author of The 4-Hour Workweek, Tim Ferriss.Before every interview, James spends hours reviewing his guest's work so he can come up with something different and something very special.This interview proved to be the most difficult in regard to preparation, so far. Not because Tim Ferriss doesn't have anything interesting to talk about (quite the opposite), but because James didn't want to ask him the same old questions he gets asked on every interview. "Can you really only work 4 hours a week?" "Did you really do the things you wrote about?" "Is it actually possible to get the results that you did?" Blah, Blah, Blah.Tim Ferriss has done many different, interesting things besides writing his "4 hour series," and James explores many of those passions on this podcast.And don't worry, this isn't "The 4 Hour Podcast." But almost. ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will he

This week James hosts his good friend and best-selling author of The 4-Hour Workweek, Tim Ferriss.Before every interview, James spends hours reviewing his guest's work so he can come up with something different and something very special.This interview proved to be the most difficult in regard to preparation, so far. Not because Tim Ferriss doesn't have anything interesting to talk about (quite the opposite), but because James didn't want to ask him the same old questions he gets asked on every interview. "Can you really only work 4 hours a week?" "Did you really do the things you wrote about?" "Is it actually possible to get the results that you did?" Blah, Blah, Blah.Tim Ferriss has done many different, interesting things besides writing his "4 hour series," and James explores many of those passions on this podcast.And don't worry, this isn't "The 4 Hour Podcast." But almost. ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will he

We are doing something a little different this week. There isn't a guest, but there will be a heated debate between James and Aaron.It's a sensitive topic for many individuals, so get ready...Kids that are graduating high school right now are beginning to apply for college. Unfortunately, they could be making one of the biggest mistakes of their lives.Hundreds of dollars of student debt, little to no job opportunities – these are the realities of today's college graduate.James takes some of the most popular arguments for why kids should go to college and turns them on their head.It's the American religion that kids should go to college... but is it necessary?What are the reasons for going to college? Is it to network and meet people?Couldn't you do the same by taking a year off and traveling? Not only would you get to see the world, meet people from all walks of life, but you would be gaining knowledge and experiences that could NEVER be taught in a classroom.Will you make more money if you go to college?Do y

We are doing something a little different this week. There isn't a guest, but there will be a heated debate between James and Aaron.It's a sensitive topic for many individuals, so get ready...Kids that are graduating high school right now are beginning to apply for college. Unfortunately, they could be making one of the biggest mistakes of their lives.Hundreds of dollars of student debt, little to no job opportunities – these are the realities of today's college graduate.James takes some of the most popular arguments for why kids should go to college and turns them on their head.It's the American religion that kids should go to college... but is it necessary?What are the reasons for going to college? Is it to network and meet people?Couldn't you do the same by taking a year off and traveling? Not only would you get to see the world, meet people from all walks of life, but you would be gaining knowledge and experiences that could NEVER be taught in a classroom.Will you make more money if you go to college?Do y

This week, James asked one of his favorite guests, Stephen Dubner, to join the show and talk about his newest book, Think Like a Freak.Just like his previous bestseller, Freakonomics, you'll hear James and Stephen talk about how his new book also infuses the power of storytelling... If you don't already know the secret purpose, you'll hear it here!Stephen's newest book gives practical advice on how to think outside of the box and how to solve problems from an economic perspective.He explains to our listeners that "in order for a piece of writing to be successful, you have to be really good at both logic and rhetoric." What Stephen has to share will certainly have your idea-muscle breaking a sweat... His recipe for greatness is revealed. and you'll get incredibly valuable behind-the-scenes knowledge.Get ready, because once again, James has found another completely unconventional guest to deliver priceless knowledge and information that you just can't get anywhere else!It's rare to come across an individual tha

This week, James asked one of his favorite guests, Stephen Dubner, to join the show and talk about his newest book, Think Like a Freak.Just like his previous bestseller, Freakonomics, you'll hear James and Stephen talk about how his new book also infuses the power of storytelling... If you don't already know the secret purpose, you'll hear it here!Stephen's newest book gives practical advice on how to think outside of the box and how to solve problems from an economic perspective.He explains to our listeners that "in order for a piece of writing to be successful, you have to be really good at both logic and rhetoric." What Stephen has to share will certainly have your idea-muscle breaking a sweat... His recipe for greatness is revealed. and you'll get incredibly valuable behind-the-scenes knowledge.Get ready, because once again, James has found another completely unconventional guest to deliver priceless knowledge and information that you just can't get anywhere else!It's rare to come across an individual tha

This week, Austin Kleon, New York Times bestselling author, joins The James Altucher Show.James and Austin start the show with a discussion on embracing influence, which is the main theme in his book, Steal Like An Artist.This will truly open up your creativity and tap into your artistic side.Austin believes that you should open yourself up to influence and accept a mash up of what you let into your life.James and Austin both express the importance of following your interests and generating ideas... They tell you how you can be unique by just reinventing ideas of others.They encourage you to "choose yourself" and get rid of any hurdles that are keeping you from success.And... It's a question that many of us have asked... "How do I find purpose in life?" It's different for everyone, but Austin tells you how to look at the world to figure that out.Throughout the day, is there time that you are not using efficiently? Find out how to utilize those moments you might have been overlooking. It's a fantastic show tha