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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1714: James Altucher shares his hard-won insights from years of podcasting, revealing how mastering authentic conversations and consistent practice can build both an audience and deep connections. His reflections guide listeners on balancing preparation with spontaneity and staying motivated by curiosity rather than metrics. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/the-ten-secrets-of-podcasting-and-what-ive-learned/ Quotes to ponder: "Podcasting is like a new language. You have to practice it every day." "Conversations are about listening, not just waiting to speak." "If you make an audience the goal, you won't have an audience." Episode references: Choose Yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-James-Altucher/dp/1490313370 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1714: James Altucher shares his hard-won insights from years of podcasting, revealing how mastering authentic conversations and consistent practice can build both an audience and deep connections. His reflections guide listeners on balancing preparation with spontaneity and staying motivated by curiosity rather than metrics. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/the-ten-secrets-of-podcasting-and-what-ive-learned/ Quotes to ponder: "Podcasting is like a new language. You have to practice it every day." "Conversations are about listening, not just waiting to speak." "If you make an audience the goal, you won't have an audience." Episode references: Choose Yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-James-Altucher/dp/1490313370 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3626: James Altucher shares a powerful roadmap for transforming from feeling like a “nobody” into building a life of influence and meaning. Through practical strategies like daily idea generation, relentless creativity, and authentic connection, he highlights how anyone can create opportunity from scratch, no fame, credentials, or big breaks required. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/what-you-can-do-if-you-are-a-nobody/ Quotes to ponder: "Nobody is born a somebody. You have to make yourself a somebody." "If you can come up with 10 ideas a day, that's 3,650 ideas a year." "To be a somebody, make a platform for yourself. It doesn't matter if it's bad at first." Episode references: Choose Yourself by James Altucher: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-James-Altucher/dp/1490313370 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3626: James Altucher shares a powerful roadmap for transforming from feeling like a “nobody” into building a life of influence and meaning. Through practical strategies like daily idea generation, relentless creativity, and authentic connection, he highlights how anyone can create opportunity from scratch, no fame, credentials, or big breaks required. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/what-you-can-do-if-you-are-a-nobody/ Quotes to ponder: "Nobody is born a somebody. You have to make yourself a somebody." "If you can come up with 10 ideas a day, that's 3,650 ideas a year." "To be a somebody, make a platform for yourself. It doesn't matter if it's bad at first." Episode references: Choose Yourself by James Altucher: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-James-Altucher/dp/1490313370 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3626: James Altucher shares a powerful roadmap for transforming from feeling like a “nobody” into building a life of influence and meaning. Through practical strategies like daily idea generation, relentless creativity, and authentic connection, he highlights how anyone can create opportunity from scratch, no fame, credentials, or big breaks required. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/what-you-can-do-if-you-are-a-nobody/ Quotes to ponder: "Nobody is born a somebody. You have to make yourself a somebody." "If you can come up with 10 ideas a day, that's 3,650 ideas a year." "To be a somebody, make a platform for yourself. It doesn't matter if it's bad at first." Episode references: Choose Yourself by James Altucher: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-James-Altucher/dp/1490313370 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us a textYou have been living inside a story that wasn't written by your own hands. But today, you begin again.In this powerful guided meditation from The Dimple Bindra Show, I invite you to gently close the past chapter the one shaped by pain, betrayal, and silence and step into your next one, filled with peace, clarity, and truth. This is for the woman who's ready to stop begging to be chosen and start choosing herself.In this episode, you will:Revisit and release a painful memory with compassionVisualize a future where you are safe, loved, and freeWrite new affirmations for your next chapterAnchor into mantras that remind you of your powerReclaim your voice, your story, and your soul✨ Take the [Healing Archetype Quiz] to understand the emotional role that shaped your survival
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1696: James Altucher lays out a raw and honest look at what it truly means to be an entrepreneur, not when you have a business card or a dream, but when you've navigated failure, reinvented yourself, and found a way to earn back trust and money. His insights cut through the glamorized startup myths, offering a reality check that's both sobering and empowering for anyone on the entrepreneurial path. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/you-can-call-yourself-an-entrepreneur-when/ Quotes to ponder: "You're not an entrepreneur when you have an idea. You're not an entrepreneur when you have a business card." "You're an entrepreneur when you make a sale. When you build something valuable." "Every time I failed, I had to reinvent myself. And it was always painful." Episode references: Choose Yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-James-Altucher/dp/1490313370 The Dip by Seth Godin: https://www.amazon.com/Dip-Little-Book-Teaches-Quit/dp/1591841666 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1696: James Altucher lays out a raw and honest look at what it truly means to be an entrepreneur, not when you have a business card or a dream, but when you've navigated failure, reinvented yourself, and found a way to earn back trust and money. His insights cut through the glamorized startup myths, offering a reality check that's both sobering and empowering for anyone on the entrepreneurial path. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/you-can-call-yourself-an-entrepreneur-when/ Quotes to ponder: "You're not an entrepreneur when you have an idea. You're not an entrepreneur when you have a business card." "You're an entrepreneur when you make a sale. When you build something valuable." "Every time I failed, I had to reinvent myself. And it was always painful." Episode references: Choose Yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-James-Altucher/dp/1490313370 The Dip by Seth Godin: https://www.amazon.com/Dip-Little-Book-Teaches-Quit/dp/1591841666 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Work & Life Balance | Managing Life, Career, Marriage, & Faith | The Latika Vines Show
What is rest? And, how do you obtain the power to rest?In this powerful episode of Empowering the Working Mom Podcast, we dive deep into what it truly means to rest—not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. If you've been running on empty, juggling roles, and feeling disconnected from who you are, this conversation is your invitation to pause and come home to yourself. Our guest, Donna Johnson-Klonsky shares her tips on how working moms, like yourself, can find the time and opportunity to rest. You don't want to miss this episode.Key Empowering Moments:✨ Reclaiming Yourself with Rest: Learn how rest can restore clarity, peace, and power in your daily life.✨ Designing a Life That Includes YOU: You'll hear reflections and practical encouragement on how to build rhythms and routines that center your needs, passions, and presence without guilt.✨ The Power to Choose Yourself, Again and Again: No matter how far you've strayed from your own desires or dreams, you always have the power to return to yourself. Empowering Resources: 4th Annual EWM BreakfastSubmit Prayer RequestsEWM Coaching ProgramAbout Donna: As President of DJ Consulting Services, Inc., Donna has spent over 25 years guiding people through personal transitions, business growth, and professional shifts. With thousands of coaching hours and hundreds of workshops delivered, Donna blends practical strategies with a deeply compassionate approach. She's also the author of ASPECTS OF CHANGE: 9 Steps to Conquer Your Most Devastating Change, Develop Boundless Energy, and Create a Life You Love. Donna's mission is clear: to help people move through change with more confidence, clarity, and choice—so they can build a life and business they truly love.Connect with Donna: Website | Amazon | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Clarity CallAbout Latika: Latika empowers working moms through her podcast, coaching sessions, and training programs, helping them reclaim their authority and faith to align their work-life balance and career vision with God's purpose. With Him, all things are possible.Connect with Latika: Website | Twitter | LinkedIn | Email | Instagram #worklifebalance #5years #worklifebalancepodcast #faithpodcast #motherhood #rest #season12 #podcast #EWM #empoweringtheworkingmom #resilient #empoweringtheworkingmompodcast #rest #workingmom #mom #clarity #confidence #thepowerofrest
How to Choose Yourself and Live Your Yes with Megan Walrod What if everything you've been searching for starts with choosing yourself? In this week's Find Your Feminine Fire podcast episode, I'm joined by author and coach Megan Walrod for a conversation that's both deeply inspiring and refreshingly real. Megan's new book, It's Always Been Me, is part beach read, part soul retrieval—and it's sparking so many women to break free from self-abandonment and reclaim their joy, power, and turn-on. Listen in now to discover: ✨ Why letting go of good girl conditioning is the key to freedom ✨ The surprising connection between creativity, sexuality, and personal power ✨ How Megan's alter ego (and main character!) helped her reclaim her sensuality ✨ How we can reconnect with desire after major life transitions ✨ A fresh take on the inner critic—and how it's actually a doorway to power If you've ever felt stuck between doing what's expected and honoring what you really want, this conversation is for you. Megan's debut novel, It's Always Been Me, is coming June 10th, 2025! Learn more here: meganwalrod.com/book ********* Get your free Sensual Self-Discovery Journal, Self-Love Meditation + Activation Ritual HERE to reconnect with your body, your desires, and your power — starting now.
Are You a Narcissist or Just Choosing Yourself? We talk about horrible bosses, narcissists, and how it's ok for women to choose themselves. A lot to unpack. Have you dealt with a narcissist? We also talk about Paige DeSorbo from Summer House on Bravo and how it's ok for her to choose herself over her relationship. Fight me on that...PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL WHILE YOU'RE HERE!My Website: https://madgeunmuted.com/Audio podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/madge-u.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadgeUnmutedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/madgemadigan/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@madgemadiganBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/madge-unmuted--4548342/support.
Notes from James:I don't care if you've never written a word before—if you've lived, you have a story worth telling. The people who write the most impactful books aren't the most famous or the best trained. They're the ones who tell the truth with clarity and heart.In this episode, I show you how to do exactly that. You'll learn how to structure your life story for emotional and commercial impact, and how to weave in other stories, research, and personal growth without losing the power of your own voice.Episode Description:This episode picks up where Part 1: Why You Should Write Your Autobiography left off. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, I highly encourage you to go back and start there first—it lays the essential groundwork for what we're doing here.In this (Part 2) episode, I walk you through how to identify the core of your story, pick the right style of memoir or hybrid book, and build your narrative around proven storytelling frameworks like the arc of the hero. I also introduce my “Six U's” checklist for great autobiographical writing—so every page you write is unique, useful, urgent, unforgettable, uplifting, and universal.Whether you're writing a classic memoir, a hybrid self-help book, or an autobiographical novel, this episode gives you the exact structure you need to make it work.Also—if you're serious about writing and publishing your own book, check out my full course: Write and Publish a Book in 30 Days. It's everything I've learned from writing over 25 books that have sold millions of copies.This is the blueprint I've used for every bestselling book I've written. You've got the raw material. Now it's time to build.What You'll Learn:How to turn intersecting life moments into a compelling narrativeWhy your story needs to follow the arc of the hero (and how to do it)The Six U's of great memoir writing—and how to apply them on every pageHow to protect real people in your story without sacrificing truthWhy memory doesn't matter as much as you think when writing your life storyHow to turn your autobiography into a nonfiction bestseller (with examples from Limitless, Choose Yourself, Atomic Habits, and more)Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Autobiographical Writing00:28 Finding Your Core Story01:34 Types of Autobiographical Works02:32 Example: Craig Stanley's 'Blank Canvas'05:24 The Hero's Journey in Autobiography14:23 The Six U's of Compelling Writing21:58 The Universality of Autobiographical Stories23:32 The Six U's of Autobiographical Writing25:03 Analyzing a Memoir: Prozac Nation26:31 Turning Your Autobiography into a Hybrid Book34:08 The Importance of Memory in Autobiography36:08 Ethical Considerations in Writing Autobiography39:55 Using AI for Research and Inspiration42:53 Final Encouragement and Next StepsBooks MentionedBlank Canvas by Craig StanleyThe Things They Carried by Tim O'BrienThinking in Bets by Annie DukeMan's Search for Meaning by Viktor FranklThe Puzzler by A.J. JacobsExtreme Ownership by Jocko WillinkThe Power of No by James AltucherThe Liars' Club by Mary KarrThe Art of Memoir by Mary KarrQuiet by Susan CainA Million Little Pieces by James FreyChoose Yourself by James Altucher13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do by Amy MorinLosing the Nobel Prize by Brian KeatingThe Art of Clear Thinking by Hasard LeeWhen Breath Becomes Air by Paul KalanithiProzac Nation by Elizabeth WurtzelLimitless by Jim KwikThe Talent Code by Daniel CoyleAtomic Habits by James ClearLove Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It by Kamal RavikantSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Notes from James:Here's the truth: if my great-great-great grandfather had written anything—just 10 pages about his daily life—I'd treasure it like gold. And I promise, your great-grandkids will feel the same about your story.You don't need to be a celebrity to write something that matters. You just need to be honest. Whether you're sharing how you survived grief, learned to say no, built new habits, or rebuilt your life after failure—your story could help someone else. And it could help you just as much.Episode Description:In this part one of a two-part episode, I walk you through the frameworks I've used in books like Choose Yourself and The Power of No, and show you how other authors—AJ Jacobs, Annie Duke, Susan Cain—infused autobiography into books that went on to change people's lives.I also break down the different types of autobiographical books—from traditional memoirs and mini-memoirs, to autobiographical fiction and nonfiction hybrids—and I explain how bestselling books like Atomic Habits, The Puzzler, and Man's Search for Meaning are all, at heart, autobiographies.This episode is part motivation, part masterclass in storytelling, and part therapy. If you've been sitting on a life story, this is the sign you've been waiting for.Oh, and yes, I'll even give you writing prompts and reflection questions to help you actually start.I also created a book-writing course: How to write and publish a book in 30 days.If this episode gets you thinking, share it with someone who has a story to tell.What You'll Learn: Why writing a memoir isn't about being famous—it's about being authentic How to turn life events, trauma, and setbacks into powerful narrative fuel The 5+ major types of autobiographical books (and how to pick yours) Why adding personal stories makes your writing more marketable, memorable, and meaningful The exact questions to ask yourself before you start writingTime Stamps00:00 Why Write an Autobiography?00:47 The Value of Personal History02:46 Memoirs and Mini Memoirs10:21 AI and Autobiographical Writing17:14 Unique Perspectives and Philosophies21:07 Opportunities Through Writing28:03 Defining Your Mission and Purpose30:22 Reflecting on Life's Important Events38:52 Overcoming Adversity and Difficult Situations45:16 Crafting Your Unique AutobiographyAdditional ResourcesHow to write and publish a book in 30 days.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today, I'm sharing my conversation with confidence coach Eimear Zone. She has two books available The Little Book of Good Enough and Choose Yourself. We talk about taming your inner tyrant, the invisible waiting room, being conditioned out of feeling enough, as well as the flipside - confidence and self-acceptance. If you're ready to remember how powerful you are and learn to feel at home within yourself this is for you. You don't want to miss:· Intuition is home· Awareness is key· The voice doesn't belong to you; it is echoes of others· Action is not the magic formula for confidence Connect with EimearWebsite: https://eimearzone.com/ Instagram: @eimearzonecoach Links and resources:· Download your free 20-min Guided Meditation· Buy my book! Make Ease Your Vibe (affiliate link)· Follow me on IG: @deliciousease· For more about me and what I do, check out my website Make sure you click SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any of my content coming up soon.And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a 5 STAR rating and review. Thank you!Send us a text
James Altucher is an entrepreneur, author, and podcast host who has founded over 20 companies. He's the author of "Choose Yourself" and hosts The James Altucher Show. Altucher is also an advocate for the transformative potential of AI, often discussing its impact on business and personal development in his work and interviews.In our conversation we discuss:(00:45) - James' AI experience(04:49) - What was the first version of AI?(12:23) - What will be the next bottlenecks in AI?(19:21) - Quantum computers(23:29) - Which jobs can be easily replaced by AI?(32:00) - AI's limitations in judgment(38:38) - Human vs. AI interactions(42:52) - Appreciating human creativity(46:37) - What skills do humans need to unlearn?(58:56) - James as a chess master and comedian(1:03:25) - Taking more risks(1:07:02) - What are the positive risks and challenges with AI?(1:11:40) - The Lindy Effect(1:14:48) - Keeping up with technological advancements(1:18:53) - Opportunities that come with AILearn more about James:Podcast: The James Altucher Show - https://jamesaltuchershow.com/Website: https://www.jamesaltucher.com/Watch full episodes on: https://www.youtube.com/@seankimConnect on IG: https://instagram.com/heyseankim
James Altucher is an entrepreneur, ranked Chess Master and the best selling author of 20 books. In this week's episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, he talks about rebuilding his life after contemplating suicide and the techniques he used to come back after he lost all his money and struggled with personal relationships. [Original air date: 2-26-19]. SHOW NOTES: James Altucher talks about how persistence helped him get his life back through the downturns of his life [4:06] His motivation behind writing about his life and getting raw and honest [7:15] Why his book Choose Yourself is great advice for anyone who wants to improve their life [9:07] How he deals with failure in any form [13:46] How he built back up after being so broken he couldn't get off the floor with a simple daily practice [16:29] The 4 things he started doing to improve his life, and why you have to build up your idea muscle by writing down 10 ideas a day [17:50] Why you may need to start rebuilding your life with just one daily practice [23:37] The to-do list you should follow if you want to get into a great mindset [26:05] James Altucher's thoughts on gratitude [28:36] The story of why he and his father stopped talking before he died [30:17] James Altucher's rule for “don't ask why” [32:49] James talks about his purpose in life and why it's similar to Tom's. [37:03] You can google “I want to die” and find James Altucher's writing [42:09] The impact he wants to have on the world [43:16] RELEVANT RESOURCES: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK [8255]) is a United States-based suicide prevention network of 161 crisis centers that provides a 24/7, toll-free hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://impacttheory.co/aurapod to start your free two-week trial. ********************************************************************** What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY & MINDSET PLAYBOOK AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This New Year's episode, co-hosts Gayla Scrivener and Fran Attilio talk about transforming your mindset for the year ahead. Drawing from personal experiences and favorite self-development books, they explore how small shifts in thinking can lead to significant life changes. Episode Highlights: Gayla & Fran share books that can reshape your perspective on personal growth and success Learn how setting boundaries and embracing imperfection can lead to personal empowerment Explore the importance of taking action without waiting for the "perfect moment" Understand the connection between self-love and achieving your goals Get practical insights on how to maintain resilience when facing challenges Book Recommendations: Fran's Picks The 8 Day Self-Love Project by Anna Z. Ryan [Amazon Link] Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis [Amazon Link] Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown [Amazon Link] Fierce Boundaries by Cynthia Garner, DBH [Amazon Link] The Choice [Amazon Link] & The Gift [Amazon Link] by Dr. Edith Eger Girl On Fire: How to Choose Yourself, Burn the Rule Book, and Blaze Your Own Trail in Life and Business by Cara Alwill Leyba [Amazon Link] Gayla's Picks The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier [Amazon Link] Building a StoryBrand 2.0: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller [Amazon Link] Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport [Amazon Link] Coach Builder: How to Turn Your Expertise Into a Profitable Coaching Career by Donald Miller [Amazon Link] Profit First by Michael Michalowicz [Amazon Link] SYSTEMology: Create time, reduce errors and scale your profits with proven business systems by David Jenyns [Amazon Link] Continue the conversation. Share some of you favorite books on Facebook. Additional Resources: Free “Don't Let the Start Stop You” Journal (just pay shipping): https://livefullworkfun.com/journal Free motivation download: https://tentouchcreative.com/flowforward/ Connect with Gayla: Website: https://www.gaylascrivener.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaylascrivener/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaylaScrivenerLiveFullWorkFun Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscrivener/ Connect with Fran: Website: https://tentouchcreative.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-groesbeck/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tentouchcreative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tentouchcreative/ This episode is brought to you by Scrivener Social. The easy-to-use social scheduling platform built for the busy solopreneur. Go to ScrivenerSocial.com and schedule a demo today!
Chapter 1:Summary of Choose Yourself"Choose Yourself" by James Altucher is a self-help book that emphasizes the importance of taking control of your own life and career in today's uncertain world. The book is based on the idea that traditional paths to success—such as a stable job or relying on institutions—are often inadequate and that individuals should prioritize their own well-being and happiness.Key themes include:1. Personal Responsibility: Altucher stresses the importance of taking responsibility for your own life and decisions. He encourages readers to define their own success and not rely on societal norms.2. Emotional and Mental Health: The author highlights the significance of mental health, advocating for practices that improve emotional well-being. He shares personal struggles and emphasizes the value of self-care.3. Creativity and Entrepreneurship: Altucher promotes the idea that anyone can pursue creative endeavors and entrepreneurial ventures, regardless of their background. He suggests that people should embrace their passions and find unique ways to generate income.4. Continuous Learning: The book encourages readers to adopt a mindset of lifelong learning and adaptability, equipping themselves with skills that can help them navigate an ever-changing job market.5. Building Relationships: Altucher underscores the importance of networking and building meaningful relationships. He believes that surrounding yourself with supportive people can lead to greater opportunities and fulfillment.Ultimately, "Choose Yourself" is a call to action for individuals to take charge of their lives, make choices that align with their values, and pursue their passions without waiting for permission from others. The book is filled with personal anecdotes, practical advice, and insights intended to inspire readers to create their own paths to happiness and success.Chapter 2:The Theme of Choose Yourself"Choose Yourself" by James Altucher is a self-help book that emphasizes personal empowerment, entrepreneurship, and the importance of making a conscious choice to take control of one's life. Here are some key plot points, character developments, and thematic ideas highlighted throughout the book: Key Plot Points:1. The Concept of Choosing Yourself: Altucher introduces the idea that rather than waiting for external validation or traditional opportunities, individuals should take the initiative to create their own paths and careers.2. Personal Stories and Struggles: Throughout the book, Altucher shares his own experiences, including his failures in business and finance. He reflects on the lows in his life, which serve to illustrate the importance of resilience and self-reinvention.3. The Importance of Mental Health: Altucher emphasizes mental well-being as a foundation for success. He advocates for practices like meditation and journaling to foster a positive mindset.4. Entrepreneurial Spirit: The book outlines practical steps for embracing an entrepreneurial mindset. Altucher advocates for creating multiple streams of income and encourages readers to develop skills that are valuable in the marketplace.5. Building Connections: Altucher speaks to the significance of networking and forming authentic relationships with others as a way to generate opportunities and support. Character Development:- James Altucher: The author evolves from a traditional mindset of career success defined by others to someone who advocates for creating one's own definition of success. His candid reflections serve as a model for vulnerability and authenticity, encouraging readers to embrace their individuality and follow their passions. Thematic Ideas:1. Self-Empowerment: A central theme is that individuals have the power to shape their destinies. Altucher challenges...
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1530: James Altucher compellingly challenges conventional career wisdom, urging readers to consider whether staying in a traditional job truly serves their personal growth, creativity, and financial security. By illustrating ten thought-provoking reasons to quit, he emphasizes the freedom, potential, and joy that emerge when one embraces entrepreneurship or alternative paths. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/10-reasons-need-quit-your-job-right-now/ Quotes to ponder: "Staying in a job you hate is like trading your most valuable currency - time - for unhappiness." "When you step off the beaten path, you give yourself the chance to create something extraordinary." "True freedom begins when you realize you don't need someone else to give you permission to succeed." Episode references: Choose Yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-James-Altucher/dp/1490313370 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1530: James Altucher compellingly challenges conventional career wisdom, urging readers to consider whether staying in a traditional job truly serves their personal growth, creativity, and financial security. By illustrating ten thought-provoking reasons to quit, he emphasizes the freedom, potential, and joy that emerge when one embraces entrepreneurship or alternative paths. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/10-reasons-need-quit-your-job-right-now/ Quotes to ponder: "Staying in a job you hate is like trading your most valuable currency - time - for unhappiness." "When you step off the beaten path, you give yourself the chance to create something extraordinary." "True freedom begins when you realize you don't need someone else to give you permission to succeed." Episode references: Choose Yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-James-Altucher/dp/1490313370 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
James Altucher is an entrepreneur, ranked Chess Master and the best selling author of 20 books. In this week's episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, he talks about rebuilding his life after contemplating suicide and the techniques he used to come back after he lost all his money and struggled with personal relationships. [Original air date: 2-26-19]. SHOW NOTES: James Altucher talks about how persistence helped him get his life back through the downturns of his life [4:06] His motivation behind writing about his life and getting raw and honest [7:15] Why his book Choose Yourself is great advice for anyone who wants to improve their life [9:07] How he deals with failure in any form [13:46] How he built back up after being so broken he couldn't get off the floor with a simple daily practice [16:29] The 4 things he started doing to improve his life, and why you have to build up your idea muscle by writing down 10 ideas a day [17:50] Why you may need to start rebuilding your life with just one daily practice [23:37] The to-do list you should follow if you want to get into a great mindset [26:05] James Altucher's thoughts on gratitude [28:36] The story of why he and his father stopped talking before he died [30:17] James Altucher's rule for “don't ask why” [32:49] James talks about his purpose in life and why it's similar to Tom's. [37:03] You can google “I want to die” and find James Altucher's writing [42:09] The impact he wants to have on the world [43:16] RELEVANT RESOURCES: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK [8255]) is a United States-based suicide prevention network of 161 crisis centers that provides a 24/7, toll-free hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://impacttheory.co/AG1pod. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://impacttheory.co/aurapod to start your free two-week trial. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Note from James:Oh my gosh, every time, this is the second time I've talked to Gladys McGarey. Last year she was 102 years old, this year she's 103 years old. She wrote a book, The Well Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age, and it's coming out in paperback. And every time I read this book, I've read it twice now, and I talk to her, I almost feel like crying, and I don't really know why. It's almost as if she was born with wisdom, but then kept even growing for the next 102 years. Like she drove a Ford Model A car, and now she's talking to me through Zoom on the internet and going on podcasts, writing books. She was a doctor her whole life. She's been all over the world. She's had so many amazing experiences and also has suffered, of course, much loss. I don't think you're going to live to be that age and not have an incredible amount of loss that you have to learn to move past and still be positive and still live every day to its fullest. She had, she was riding a tricycle and it threw her off into the street and she broke three ribs. And she's now totally healed and on the podcast. I really look up to this woman a lot.Here's Gladys McGarey. We have a great conversation about all sorts of things and she's the author of The Well Lived Life. Episode Description:In this profound and enlightening conversation, James revisits the remarkable life of Dr. Gladys McGarey, who, at 103 years old, shares her 'six secrets to health and happiness at every age' from her book 'The Well Lived Life'. Reflecting on a life rich with experiences, from caring for patients across the globe to handling personal loss and surviving a recent tricycle accident, Dr. McGarey embodies resilience and wisdom. She discusses the importance of facing challenges, the transformative power of love and life, and how her encounters with notable figures like Milton Erickson shaped her understanding of human potential. Dr. McGarey's perspectives on aging, happiness, and living a meaningful life offer invaluable insights, emphasizing the significance of community, love, and choosing one's path with intention.Episode Summary:00:00 Celebrating a Century of Wisdom with Gladys McGarey02:04 The Resilience of a 103-Year-Old: Tricycle Accidents and Recovery05:11 Finding Humanity and Overcoming Loss06:04 The Power of Love and Life: A Personal Journey14:44 Exploring the Mind's Influence on Reality16:31 The Magic of Connection: A Story of a Plant and Dementia25:39 Embracing Life's Adventures and the Quest for True Humanity31:29 The Philosophy of Life, Love, and Humanity36:07 Navigating Life's Challenges with Optimism37:47 The Power of Choice in Overcoming Adversity40:39 Turning Pain into Purpose: A Personal Journey41:47 Action as a Catalyst for Change42:23 The Interplay of Life and Love44:13 Embracing Aging with Grace and Wisdom46:33 The Impact of Stress on Health and Well-being47:47 Finding Meaning and Joy Amidst Loss50:42 The Importance of Memory and Presence56:42 Exploring Spiritual Growth and Self-Discovery01:02:05 The Role of Technology and Community in Modern Life01:06:32 Reflecting on a Life Well Lived ------------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, review, and subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn
Tired of the endless hustle without clear direction in your business journey? It's time for a fresh perspective. In this episode, Mark Drager interviews James Altucher, a Top 10 LinkedIn Influencer, bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, and venture capitalist. James has co-founded 20 companies, sold several, and advises over 30 different companies across various industries. His Wall Street Journal bestselling books, including "Choose Yourself," have made a significant impact, with USA Today ranking "Choose Yourself" second among the 12 Best Business Books of All Time. James shares his revolutionary "Skip the Line" philosophy—a method that challenges conventional wisdom and accelerates your path to success. Whether you're just starting out or looking to elevate your game, James' unconventional approach will inspire you to rethink the rules and take bold steps towards your goals. Today, you'll learn: Why the 10,000-hour rule is outdated and how to fast-track your expertise Why assuming you're the "stupidest person you know" can lead to smarter investment decisions How to leverage the "10,000 experiment rule" to outpace traditional learning methods How to turn setbacks into compelling stories and valuable lessons Why energy management is crucial for mastering difficult skills Strategies for mitigating risk and staying in the game long-term The importance of passion and obsession in achieving greatness How to use creative experiments to gain years of experience in days Why being different is more valuable than being marginally better Tips for developing a unique approach in crowded industries The unexpected benefits of putting yourself in uncomfortable situations How to apply the concept of "covers" to innovate in your chosen field The balance between mastering fundamentals and innovating in your field Follow Mark: LinkedIn: https://hi.switchy.io/markdrager Instagram: https://hi.switchy.io/KcKi Want more free tools? Go to our podcast page at https://hi.switchy.io/KcKe
In this special 100th episode, Liz Fernandez reflects on her podcast journey and shares 10 important lessons she's learned along the way. From the power of taking small steps to the importance of self-belief, Liz's insights are sure to inspire heart-led entrepreneurs. A big thank you to all the listeners for their support over the past two years. Episode Highlights: Celebrating Milestones: Liz looks back on the journey to 100 episodes, sharing the growth, challenges, and successes along the way. Key Lessons: Liz shares 10 essential life and business lessons, with personal stories and experiences that highlight their impact. Building Community: The importance of creating a supportive community and how it has helped Liz and her listeners. Self-Belief and Visibility: The power of believing in yourself, being visible, and how it can lead to new opportunities. Balancing Life and Work: Liz talks about finding a balance between professional goals and personal well-being, including her approach to a five-hour work week. Join the Conversation: Share your thoughts and experiences on social media using the hashtag #BeyondPrivatePractice. Follow Liz Fernandez on Instagram @theLizFernandez for more updates and insights. Therapist to Coach Collective (TCC): What is TCC?: TCC is a 12-month program designed to help you create 5-10K months in just 5 hours a week and double your income as a coach, even if you're new to coaching. It's tailored for the Latina service provider, helper, and aspiring coach, with the goal of bridging the Latina pay and opportunity gap. TCC helps you become 9-5 optional through coaching, start your coaching business while protecting your therapy license, learn how to advertise and market your work, and sell ethically y con corazón. Enroll Now: Join the TCC program and get instant access to all the resources and support. GET THE 48HR BONUS & ENROLL NOW: https://lizfernandez.mykajabi.com/offers/Je3QnVmA/checkout ENROLL NOW WITH THE PAYMENT PLAN: https://lizfernandez.mykajabi.com/offers/aCVWj6sk/checkout TCC DETAILS: https://thelizfernandez.com/therapisttocoachcollective#therapisttocoachcollective For Questions Schedule a Call: Book a consultation call with Liz to learn more about TCC and how it can benefit you. Schedule your call by August 9th here. Work with Liz Privately: Interested in one-on-one coaching? Find more details and book your private coaching consultation with Liz here. Subscribe and Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review to help others find this podcast. Episode Keywords: entrepreneurship, lessons, small steps, adapting, evolving, liberation, community, enough, plan, five-hour work week, visibility, choose yourself, celebrate wins
After selling his first company, James Altucher went from having $15 million in his checking account to a balance of $143 within a short period. Then, he managed to build himself back up and sell another company only to lose it all again. Although he failed many more times, James never let fear stop him from taking action. His commitment to consistent experimentation led him to make several bold leaps, from web development to business, and from finance to standup comedy. In this episode, James and Ilana talk about how he is able to master new skills and reinvent himself quickly despite the fear of failure. James Altucher is a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, LinkedIn influencer, and venture capitalist. He has written over 20 books, including his most recent, Skip the Line. In this episode, Ilana and James will discuss: - How he lost his fortune twice - Lessons he learned from hitting rock bottom - The ‘10 ideas a day' practice that changed his approach to life and business - The four areas he focused on to get himself out of a rut - Taking action in spite of fear - Execution as a subset of ideas - Hacking mastery by becoming the best at intersections - Having freedom no matter how many times you fail - The importance of being honest about imposter syndrome - Experimentation to prove your abilities to yourself - His crowdfunding experiment to buy Greenland - Thinking of luck in terms of experiments - His many leaps across diverse fields - The art of developing thick skin - And other topics… James Altucher is a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, LinkedIn influencer, and venture capitalist. He hosts The James Altucher Show, a popular business podcast. He has also authored over 20 books, including the Wall Street Journal bestseller Choose Yourself, ranked as the second-best business book of all time by USA Today. James has founded 20 businesses, 17 of which have failed, but continues to actively advise or invest in more than 30 companies across sectors such as technology, energy, healthcare, and biotech. Connect with James: James's Website: https://jamesaltucher.com/ James's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesaltucher/ Resources Mentioned: Choose Yourself! https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-James-Altucher/dp/1490313370 James's Books: Skip the Line: The 10,000 Experiments Rule and Other Surprising Advice for Reaching Your Goals: https://www.amazon.com/Skip-Line-Experiments-Surprising-Reaching-ebook/dp/B08BLLF3RD
TakeawaysMindfulness and emotional intelligence are essential in education to support the well-being of both students and educators.Establishing a noble goal and understanding one's why can help educators stay connected to their purpose and navigate challenges.Taking the time to pause, reflect on emotions, and choose self-care strategies can help educators manage stress and prevent burnout.Providing space for vulnerability and self-care in the education system is crucial for the overall well-being of educators and students. Educators need to prioritize their own well-being and practice self-awareness and self-care.The KCG framework (Know Yourself, Choose Yourself, Give Yourself) can help educators navigate difficult situations and manage their emotions.Emotions are data and should be acknowledged and understood.Education should focus on the whole child and provide educators with the tools and support they need.Showing up for others and spreading love can have a profound impact on individuals and communities.Sound Bites"Mindfulness and emotional intelligence are essential in education.""Establishing a noble goal and understanding one's why can help educators stay connected to their purpose.""Taking the time to pause, reflect on emotions, and choose self-care strategies can help educators manage stress and prevent burnout.""Emotions that are in your body for like six seconds.""KCG: Know Yourself, Choose Yourself, Give Yourself"Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background10:30 The Work of Challenge to Change23:07 Creating Space for Self-Reflection27:40 Challenges of Bringing Mindfulness Practices into Schools29:36 The Importance of Emotions in Education33:55 Managing Emotions in Challenging Situations38:14 Bringing Emotional Intelligence into the Classroom44:48 Creating a Culture of Empathy and UnderstandingResourcesChallenge To ChangeGuided MindfulnessSix SecondsJordan Turner BioKCG. Know Choose Give
Explore the power of reading with Lesley Logan and guest speaker Nick Hutchison, author of ‘The Rise of the Reader'. In this episode, Hutchison reveals how he evolved from a non-reader to devouring over 100 books annually, offering actionable tips on selecting books, effective note-taking, and applying what you learn. Learn to set SMART reading goals and balance your Entertainment to Education ratio to maximize personal development through literature.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:How Nick evolved from a non-reader to a prolific book reviewer.The crucial lessons Nick learned from early product failure. The importance of feedback and iteration in successful entrepreneurship.How James Altucher's influenced Nick's approaches to idea generation.The motivations and processes behind ‘Rise of the Reader'.Episode References/Links:BookThinkers on InstagramCheck out the BookThinkers WebsiteRise of the Reader: Strategies For Mastering Your Reading Habits and Applying What You LearnLimitless by Jim KwikJames Altucher PodcastGuest Bio:Nick Hutchison is the visionary force behind BookThinkers, a thriving 7-figure marketing agency bridging authors and readers. In just over 7 years, he has cultivated a platform reaching over 1,000,000 people monthly and hosts the top 2% global podcast, "BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books," featuring interviews with renowned authors like Grant Cardone and Lewis Howes. Nick's platform and services have empowered countless authors to reach millions of readers, driving substantial revenue growth. His services encompass video production, podcast booking, and social media brand building. With a mission to inspire readers to take action, Nick authored "Rise of the Reader," delving into mastering reading habits and applying newfound knowledge to unlock potential. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. DEALS! Check out all our Preferred Vendors & Special Deals from Clair Sparrow, Sensate, Lyfefuel BeeKeeper's Naturals, Sauna Space, HigherDose, AG1 and ToeSox Be in the know with all the workshops at OPCBe It Till You See It Podcast SurveyBe a part of Lesley's Pilates MentorshipFREE Ditching Busy Webinar Resources:Watch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable Pilates Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedIn Episode Transcript:Nick Hutchison 0:00 I have used these books in my twenties. I just turned 30. To become healthy, wealthy and happy. And I'm like, I know everybody else can too, because these books are condensing decades of somebody else's greatest life lessons and lived experience into days of reading. It's the greatest shortcut ever, but people aren't using them the right way. We're not taught how to retain and implement from books.Lesley Logan 0:24 Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 1:03 Hello Be It babe. Oh, my freaking goodness. This is gonna be a great episode. Nick Hutchison is our guest. So I'm just going to let the cat out of the bag right now. And I'm just going to tell you just really, really excited because I don't always get to meet our guests before I have them on and I got to meet this person. You'll hear all of the things about that in the interview. But there's something really special about knowing how amazing they already are before I get to bring them on (inaudible) and best way and I just really think you're going to love today's episode. I mean, I think that all the time. So obviously you're like, duh, Lesley, of course. But no, truly, we've had on a lot of authors in the past, and they're always talking about their awesomeness. But we've never had someone actually tell you how to retain that awesomeness. And next book is called The Rise of the Reader. And he'll tell you more about it, but you're gonna need to go get it. So you can just go to the show notes right now and just buy it, of course, because his tips on how to retain what you're reading are going to also help you retain what you're listening to this podcast. And so anyways, this is just a fabulous episode with a great human being who you're going to hear his journey of how he became a voracious reader, and he didn't grow up that way. And so if you're listening to this going ah, Lesley, another book person. I don't read. This is for you. This is absolutely for you. You don't have to have been a reader to become a reader. And so thank you, Nick, for being an amazing guest. Here he is you guys, Nick Hutchison. Lesley Logan 2:30 All right, Be It babe, I'm so excited. I got to know this person in real life. And when they stood up to introduce themselves I'm like, that is really cool what they're doing. That's really amazing. And then, by happenstance, he was put at the table to sit next to me and I got to hear how freakin intelligent he is. And just really how well he's able to distill down to certain problems and help people solve them. But more importantly, he's also an amazing author who really gets people reading. So Nick Hutchison, thank you so much for being here. Can you tell everyone who you are and what you rock at?Nick Hutchison 2:54 Yes. Thank you so much for the opportunity. And you forgot to tell everybody that I got to drive you to the event.Lesley Logan 3:00 Oh my God. That's right. Okay. Okay. This is really funny, you guys. He said, oh, I have a rental car. And I was like, I don't know how far this hotel is from this place. So I better get in on this car. So you were our chauffeur. Thank you so much. In the rain. I appreciate it.Nick Hutchison 3:16 Nick Hutchison, chauffeur extraordinaire. So my name is Nick, I grew up in the Boston, Massachusetts area, I was not much of a reader growing up, which we could dive deeper into in a minute. But somewhere in my early 20s, I discovered the world of personal development books, and I fell head over heels in love with it. So I started a company called BookThinkers today. We're an agency that helps authors promote and market their books, we've got a bunch of cool services, I decided to write my first book, Rise of the Reader, back in November. And that's when it launched. And so I love helping people retain and implement more from the books that they read, the podcasts they listen to, the events that they attend. And then I also host my own podcast where I do a deep dive on a book with an author. Lesley is going to be on that podcast sometime soon. So I'm really excited for that. And that's who I am. I'm just passionate, curious, a lifelong learner. And I love books. Lesley Logan 4:11 Okay, so I have to go back to though, you didn't grow up being a reader. I grew up being a reader. That was, my parents were like, you can have books, but they didn't buy it. We had to go to the library. We were constantly in the library, I would get as many books as they let me check out and I'd read them as fast as I could so I can get more. But how did you become a reader later, and then on this journey to push more people to read, I think it's kind of crazy, since that wasn't what you did when you're younger.Nick Hutchison 4:34 You know, it's funny, I grew up around reading as well. But I think that somewhere along the way, I started to be a little rebellious. And I realized that in the traditional public education system if you're being forced to read something and you're being forced to conform with how they think the book should be read and talked about, I just didn't like that it didn't sit well with me. I also fell into being a little bit more of the athletes stereotype not really much of the academic right? So I played football and I was captain of the wrestling team. And you just couldn't pay me to do my homework. I was capable. I was in AP classes and stuff. But I would famously rock a zero percent homework average. So I was just not into the idea of being a nerd or whatever. And I sort of looked down upon books, which was a mistake. And that attitude continued with me through, I'd say most of my college experience as well. I was in the dining hall and the gym playing basketball, not in the classroom. But all of that changed for me when I took an internship at a local software company, going into my senior year of college, because I was commuting an hour each way. And my boss at the time, Kyle, he recognized that I had some we'll call it unfulfilled potential. That's probably a nice way to put it. I was a little rough around the edges, a little arrogant, a little bit of a know it all. And he said, Listen, man, you're commuting an hour each way. That's 10 hours a week in the car. Why don't you try listening to some podcasts, because podcasts will teach you something, they'll get you closer to your potential, but listening to the same song or the same playlist, to the same radio station is not going to help you in life. And so I did, I started listening to all of these amazing podcasts. And very quickly, to make the long story short, I recognize that a lot of the successful people being interviewed on these shows, they were giving at least some credit for their success to the books that they had read or we're currently reading. And I'm like, okay, books are dumb, but I might as well give it a shot, because that's what everybody's telling me to do. And the rest is history. I've been reading 50 to 100 books a year ever since. Lesley Logan 6:32 That is amazing. Okay, I love that because it's true. I used to commute before, before podcasts were a thing. Like I had a little bit of a commute in my college years. And it was the radio and it's just the same songs. And it's just the same host doing the same beats all the time. And so I was so excited. Like I was one of the first people, I don't know if I was the first people, but I was on the podcast before people knew that app was on their phone. It was like, when it first came on, I was like, what is this? And you're right. That's when I started reading again as an adult because I had read so much for school, I didn't have time to read outside of the classroom. And so when I started listening to like, Tim Ferriss, they were saying the favorite books to gift out and I was like, what are these books and so I bought them and they're, you know, some of them are simple as like the Four Agreements, which I live my life by, like changed my life. So I really do love that journey and how you got there. Okay. So you then turned into helping book, I just don't know how you went from software company to okay, now I'm gonna help people who write books, get their books out there.Nick Hutchison 7:31 I'll break it down for you. And by the way, Tim Ferriss was one of my first podcast inspirations, and I consume a lot of his content. He's totally changed my life. And then the Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz, another amazing book. So we have a lot of things similar there. Okay, so I go through this internship. And I realized that I love the world of selling, I continue with this internship and continue reading books throughout my senior year, I graduate and they offer me a full-time position. So I take this full-time job and I start reading books on sales and marketing and negotiation and persuasion and effective communication, I apply them to my role, and I start experiencing a lot of financial success as a result of it. And I'm just shocked that no matter how much I talk about these books, my friends and family and co-workers want nothing to do with it, right a bunch of, you know, early 20s, sort of like jock types that are like I don't want to read. So I start posting on social media, the books that I'm reading, because I wanted to connect with like minded people and see what else was out there. And my current friend group was having nothing about it. So I start posting the books I'm reading on social media, again, really with no expectation for growing an audience or anything but just to see if anybody else has similar interests. This was before Bookstagram, before Book Talk, this is back in 2016-17. And before you know it, I have an audience and quickly after that, I have authors reaching out to me saying hey Nick, I love your book reviews can I pay you to review my book as well and I'm like Lesley Logan 9:03 That's great.Nick Hutchison 9:04 I'm like get paid to read like who wouldn't want to do that? So I built BookThinkers brick by brick, stone by stone whatever you want to say as a side hustle for a couple of years after that, trying different ways to help authors promote, market their books before I went full time with it, but that was sort of like the transition point.Lesley Logan 9:21 I think this is really cool. I love it because first of all, you are proof that niching down is like the best thing to do because your whole gram was just about books.Nick Hutchison 9:30 Yes. Lesley Logan 9:31 And I also, what I really love is like you didn't have it all figured out first and then you did it like you just kind of did the thing and let it evolve to what it is and I find a lot of people that we work with that we coach they're like wanting to develop all the parts they have. They want all the pictures. They want the product, and the course and then the how they're going to do their thing and it's like yeah, but you've put haven't put it out there yet. You don't know what the feedback is going to be. You don't know you're gonna like it. And so I love that you just kind of did it for fun and then allowed yourself up to see what it can become. That's really cool. Nick Hutchison 10:02 Yeah, can I tell you a story about a big mistake I made not playing it that way in the beginning. So early in this process, I recognize that people in the industry that read a lot of books, they have a hard time retaining and implementing what they read. And so one of my first ideas for monetizing my passion of books was to build a mobile application. They'll get to help readers retain and implement more from books. You can log your biggest takeaways, you would get put into this reiteration system. I thought it was the coolest thing ever. And I got together with a couple of my friends, we pulled together some money, right? Tens of thousands of dollars, we spent hundreds of hours of our time outsourcing and building the development of this app. And it totally flopped. Like, nobody wanted it. And that's because we did what you just highlighted not to do, we assumed that everybody wanted the same thing that we wanted in our brains, we didn't test, we didn't collect feedback, we didn't put out an MVP and iterate. We just built a finished product. And it had no product market fit whatsoever. And so I was like, super defeated by that for a little while. You know, thankfully, I was connected to a purpose, which I think is important. But yeah, I made a lot of mistakes. I think that we're expensive, both in terms of money and time to learn that lesson of don't assume what your audience wants, collect feedback and grow more organically and it's more sustainable that way too.Lesley Logan 11:24 Oh, my God, we did that. We did that in 2016. I became known because of my business skills as a Pilates instructor. I became a Pilates instructor in 2008, when everyone's canceling their cable, and people are paying me for private Pilates sessions. And so I got hired to teach all these workshops. And I found people wanted coaching calls. And I was like, okay, what if I create like this coaching website that would help all these Pilates instructors and be a nominal fee, it'd be $50 a month, and they could come and they could learn and all these things. And so Brad built this insane website that like some stuff was in the front. But then some was like, behind a paywall, like on the New York Times, just like that, and I put it out there, and I promoted it, and no one bought it. Zero people bought it, no one and I did it month after month, I was pretending like it was working. And I was like being it until I see it. And no one bought it. And I don't like, embarrassingly only for me, because no one even knew it really existed, shut it all down, redo a whole website, started over, and it was so funny, Nick, because what I ended up doing was like just doing one of the parts of it over and over again every month. And people pay me more for one part than I was charging for the whole thing. And what I learned is you have to get feedback and to see what people think before you do anything. So, been there.Nick Hutchison 12:43 So incredibly important, you know, and one of those four agreements, don't take anything personally, you know, another like, don't make assumptions. I think that in business it's important to build with your community and collect feedback. And a lot of authors, by the way, they make that mistake, they just put out a finished product, all of a sudden, they're like, hey, social media following, buy this book. And it's like, no, you should have included your community as you were building it, you should have put up multiple cover iterations and had your audience vote, you should have put out multiple subtitles and had your audience vote, you should have asked them if the information you're writing about is actually what they want to read before just assuming, and writing a book. So again, like this applies not only to business, but books and sort of everything in between. I thinkLesley Logan 13:27 That's amazing. That's actually really great feedback. I didn't do that with our first flashcard deck. Partly because I was afraid, I'll tell, I'll be really honest, I was afraid people would steal the idea. And I also was a little bit nervous that it wouldn't do well. And so I was trying to put all of it together. So I didn't really like only my members knew what I was creating, but the public didn't know. And I feel like it was successful-ish. I feel like it could have been even more successful had I brought people along the journey. And so when I was doing the second deck, I did bring people on the journey. And it was insane what happened when we launched that. And I'm like, looking back, I'm like, you know, it's really like, James Altucher, that's the podcast host. And he said this and it's perfect that his name came up to my brain right now. Because he said, "Less than 2% of people will ever take action on idea." He's like, here's 17 ideas I have for businesses, I'm gonna tell them on this podcast, because I know less than 2% of you listening will even take action to see if it's a valid business model. So no one's basically, no one's going to steal my idea. And I should have listened to that advice at the time.Nick Hutchison 14:30 Yeah, I love James. I've had the chance to interview him and spend some time with him. Lesley Logan 14:35 Stop it. Are you kidding? Nick Hutchison 14:36 Yeah, he's the best. He's the best. We did an episode on my show for his book, Choose Yourself. And in that book, he talks about something related to ideas called Idea Sex, and I love this idea. So he'll just say, take two random words, take Pilates and take Stanley Cups, you know, water bottles, and just write out a bunch of random ideas on how they could work together like should you be creating Pilates-specific Stanley Cup designs or like whatever, you never know what's going to come up from it. But that's how you get novel ideas is you combine two totally unrelated things. And I actually teach people to do this with the books they're reading. So you could take a book on the science of intermittent fasting and you could take a book on leadership, and you could just merge them together. And now you have intermittent delegation or something where you only delegate tasks once per week instead of throughout the work day. And then boom, now you have something that's super cool and new and efficient. But you never would have had it unless you merged them together. So shout out James Altucher for inspiring both of us in a big way. Lesley Logan 15:39 Oh my gosh. And also like, if I, he would be a dream guest, just he has no idea. He has no idea, like the fangirl that I was. But he was like with me at 5 a.m. every morning, I would listen to his podcast when I would go on a run. He was like, because you guys, so I tell the audience this all the time. If you can't afford to invest in coaching. You can't afford to invest in people to help you. You can't afford to have Nick help with your book idea or me to help you with your Pilates. It's like if you're listening to a podcast, and you treat it like you paid for it, he helped me build my business. He has no clue. Nick Hutchison 16:11 I will make that introduction for sure. Consider it done.Lesley Logan 16:13 Oh, that's amazing. Yeah, thank you. This is awesome. Okay, so tell me about, tell me about your book like you, so first of all, you're doing BookThinkers before you wrote your book. So I want to know, like kind of why you chose that route versus doing the book first and BookThinkers.Nick Hutchison 16:30 You know, I think you can probably resonate with this to some degree. But when you have a large social media audience, sometimes you accidentally become a source of credibility for something that you didn't intend on originally, right? So I'm reading these books, I'm applying the information, I'm sharing my thoughts on social media, authors start reaching out and saying, hey, I'd love you for you to post about my book and I build the business side of that, right? I've got 10 people on my team working with a couple hundred authors a year now. Amazing. But along the way, that social media audience continue to grow. And that's full of readers, right? Not authors. And so people start asking me all sorts of questions. I received some variation of the following questions hundreds and hundreds of times. Hey, Nick, how do I choose the right book to solve my problem? How do I take effective notes while I'm reading? How do I retain more I feel like the books go in one ear and out the other? How do I take more action? Like, I read the books, but my behavior doesn't change? I'm trying to overcome the resistance, but I'm not moving. What do I do? And so I wish there was a book I could have just recommended for everybody that would solve this problem. But nobody had written a book about implementing personal development material. And I knew I had the answers. So I just started to feel the questions and answer them, and then collect those answers and start to build out a book, essentially. And it was a lot more difficult than I thought it was going to be. It took me a couple of years to put it together. Because I first had to observe my own behavior, like what the heck does Nick Hutchison do to implement these books so effectively? I mean, I have used these books in my 20s, I just turned 30, to become healthy, wealthy, and happy. And I'm like, I know everybody else can, too, because these books are condensing decades of somebody else's greatest life lessons and lived experience into days of reading. Like, it's the greatest shortcut ever. But people aren't using them the right way. We're not taught how to retain and implement from books. So I started to build the book. And every single time one of those questions came in and encouraged me to continue to take action, because I'm like, there is a very clear need for this information out there in the world. So in November, it launched and I've been so thrilled with the feedback. But that's how I decided to go from like helping authors promote and market their books, to deciding to write one myself. And of course, I got to test all of my own services, which was cool.Lesley Logan 18:58 This is really cool. I want to highlight for everyone we take for granted what comes easy to us, like you had an there was an ease of which you were implementing what you're learning, that's possibly because like you had a boss tell you like use your time to read and then you are taking what you're reading and implement it in your work. And so like it just became a thing. But we tend to think everyone does it like that. Everyone retains everything that they're reading because that's what I'm doing. And oftentimes, it's not the case and what you're the most expert in is the thing that comes easy to you. But it seems so silly because it comes easy to you. You know, I think that that's just something I always have to take away. It's like, oh, this comes really easy but it's probably not easy for other people.Nick Hutchison 19:34 Yeah, I remember this, this period early into, so I was a recent college graduate, I was flying all around the U.S. with a sales team making presentations and going on-site to visit customers. It was a B2B software sale, kind of pretty complex, lot of variables and stuff, decision makers. And I'm reading books all about how to navigate this more smoothly. And I remember I'm sitting at a bar in Chicago with my same boss, still at the company. And I remember him saying like, how many books are you reading every year right now? And I told him and he's like, and you're taking notes on all of them? I'm like, Yeah. And he's like, and you're then using those notes to implement what you've learned in your role and test it? Like, yeah, and he goes, that is weird man. Who does that? Yyou know, we're sitting there over a couple of drinks. And I'm like, you're the one that got me into the space. And he's like, but I'm not doing all of that. So that's when I first started, think about how abnormal it was. But you're right, it came easy to me. And to sort of tell a little bit more of this story, the software that I was selling, it would go, it would be implemented into a company, like the company that would purchase it over the course of 4, 6, 8, maybe sometimes even as long as 12 weeks. So it take that company a long time to integrate our software. They would have to show up to training calls. They'd have to do their homework. They would have to provide questions. It was pretty intensive. And if the companies didn't go through that process, they would fail. But if they did, the software would help them grow their business. Same thing with the books, it's like, if I put this book through a four, eight, call it maybe even a 12-week implementation process. It's going to help me live a better life. But if I don't, I would argue that the book is closer to a form of entertainment, that it is education if you don't use what you've learned. You know what I mean?Lesley Logan 21:24 You and I and I know a lot of people who do a lot of self-development. And I'll have a lot of people who sign up for coaching with me or even with Pilates with me. And they think because they signed up then they get the, they get the results from the signing up. It's like, no, you have to do the thing. And like, so one of my coaches was like, information without integration equals constipation, like, if you just keep taking in information, but you don't integrate it, like it's gonna suck. Nick Hutchison 21:49 Yes. I love that line.Lesley Logan 21:52 Isn't that great? It's so great. Shout out to Samantha Skelly who I heard it from first. And it's like, I just really love it. Because anytime I'm like, taking things and I feel overwhelmed, it's like, oh, I'm just probably not integrating. It doesn't mean you have to integrate all of that we're gonna have Aaron (inaudible). Sorry, Aaron, I don't know how to say your last name. Anyways, we're gonna have her on, because she has the 50% rule, which is like, like 50% it. So you're not a perfectionist about it. Try to integrate some of it, as opposed to all of it. So I want to go into your book, because you guys, I read a lot. And I don't really unless I share what I just listened to or actually read because I do both audible and physical books. I don't retain it. It's like a podcast that I listened to, you know, on a walk. So but you have a whole thing on how I can learn how to like, learn it, like how to like, effectively take notes and like, retain it. Was that the easiest part of the book to write, the hardest part? Do you find people use it? What's like, what? Because I know book like, I've read Jim Kwik's book, and it's how to read fast, but I don't remember learning how to retain anything. Nick Hutchison 22:55 Yeah, I love Jim too. Funny enough, Jim was the second guest ever on my podcast (inaudible). Yeah, he's an amazing guy. And I went to send Jim a copy of my book. And he's like, oh, I just bought copies for everybody on my team anyway, so you don't need to sell one. I'm like, okay, that sounds super cool. I was like, that's like a hero buying your book, you know? Lesley Logan 23:18 Woah, that's crazy. Nick Hutchison 23:21 Yeah. So you're right. Jim's book, Limitless is is sort of about, you know, it talks about the possibilities of our brain, it talks a little bit about how to read more efficiently. It talks about some brain-boosting foods. But you're right, he's not talking about how to retain and implement more from books. So my book has only been out for a few months. So far, the reviews have been amazing. I've had a lot of people who are like, hey, I finally get it, I finally get how to take more action. So I do know that there are some people out there using these strategies and frameworks to get more from books and live up to their potential. Like, that's my whole message is that life doesn't have to be so hard. You can live an amazing life, a lot of other people have figured it out. You have access to the healthiest people, the wealthiest people, you know, on planet Earth, the happiest people on planet Earth, because they've either written a book or a book has been written by them. So yeah, then there are all the tools and strategies for actually taking that information and integrating it into your life. And they are a little detailed, you know, I tried to simplify them as much as possible. But as you know, from writing a book, like that's a hard process. Lesley Logan 24:30 It's so hard. And then also because I reread my book, because I wrote it, you guys, in 2013. Self-published it. And then like, as known as I thought I was, you know, I wasn't super known enough yet, but it went out there and it was shocking. I would go to conferences and there would be book people selling my book at a Pilates conference. So it was really, really cool. And I was trying to hear from people who'd bought it. And we're coming on the 10th year anniversary and my team was like we want to edit it and rerelease it and I had to sit down and read my book. And you know what? Like, I don't know, maybe you don't know this, but I was like, Oh my God, this stuff is 10 years old, like, How bad is it? Like people are buying it right now? And like, how bad is it you guys, it was fucking great. It was actually really amazing. There was only a couple things. I'm like no one calls it a web page anymore. Let me edit that out. But like, it was actually really brilliant stuff. And I when I wanted to add more stuff, I found myself editing it back out because I'm like, actually, that's succinct, it's enough. And if they need more, there'll be more, but I can't. If I keep adding on, it'll be too overwhelming for the reader who's getting it. And so we'll just have to figure that out for them. But it is hard to be succinct. It's hard to get everything down but have everything be detailed, but not too much. Don't get me wrong, but I also know that like, people listen to podcasts, they love details. And so they love knowing exactly the next step. Okay, so if I go out and I say I did this, like what do I do next, like so it's gonna be I think that for a lot of people, it's exactly what they want. Because I think it's really cool that you even take notes that I don't do, I'm an underliner. And then also you write in the front of your book, like when you started reading the book, that's really cool, because that's also good memory jogger actually.Nick Hutchison 26:14 Yeah, and something that you'll get into as you continue with the book, as well is I teach people to set a SMART goal for each book that they read. So smart is a goal-setting framework, a lot of us are familiar with it. S stands for Specific. M stands for measurable. So what's not being measured can't really be managed. So we need to set a goal that's measurable. So we know whether or not the book helps us achieve it right? A stands for attainable. So you need to set a realistic goal. If you try to consume too much in that example, before you get constipated. You don't take any action, you procrastinate. So it needs to be realistic. R stands for relevant. So you need to be emotionally connected to the information. Is the book solving a problem? Is it building a skill? What is the book going to do for you and ask yourself, why are you reading it like really get connected to taking action. And then T stands for time-bound. You want to give yourself a deadline to take action as well, Parkinson's law's the idea that a task will expand to the amount of time that you give it. So if you don't ever set a goal for taking action with a deadline on the book, you probably won't take any action. So when I pick up a brand new book, we'll say Limitless by Jim Kwik, I set a SMART goal, something like find and implement at least one new speed reading strategy by the end of March. That is specific. I know what the goal is, it's measurable. By the end of March did I implement at least one new speed reading tactic? Is it attainable? Yes. I didn't say like 5x my reading speed just implement one new strategy? Is it relevant for me? Of course it is. I read 100 books a year, like any efficiency boost is a positive thing. And then time-bound, by the end of March. And so I'll also write that intention on the inside cover of the book and then review it every time I read another chapter. So that it's almost like I'm sharing my goal with the book so that the book can share only the actions that I should take back with me. And that's one step in my process. But I just wanted to give everybody a little flavor for maybe some strategies, some action,Lesley Logan 28:16 I love it. And also, if you just got shocked by the 100 plus books a year, you guys in the first chapter, he actually explains really well, how that is actually very easily possible, even for the busiest person. So I love it because we had a guest on who said 30 minutes of your day is only 2% of your day. That's it. That's just 2%. And so in your equation, it was like 15 minutes. So it's 1% of your day spent reading can produce as over 100 books. It's kind of insane.Nick Hutchison 28:46 So that math won't produce 100 books, but it's a starting point. Lesley Logan 28:53 Oh, it produces 20 books. Nick Hutchison 28:54 Yes. Lesley Logan 28:55 That's still more than, that's still probably 20 more books than most people are reading. At least 19.Nick Hutchison 29:00 It really is. So sometimes I'll meet people that tell me hey, Nick, I'm way too busy to read. Like I understand the value. Thank you for positioning it with all those metaphors. But I'm too busy to read. I've got kids running around, I've got a business to run whatever the excuse is. And I love to say okay, Lesley, if I paid you $10,000 to read a book by the end of next month, do you think you could do it? And you're like, oh, yeah, yeah, of course I could. I'm like good. You've fallen into my trap because it's not a question of whether or not we can read. It's a question of whether or not we value the reading enough to prioritize it. So it's about picking books that solve problems, picking books that build skill sets, because when you have like a specific outcome that you're looking for, you'll prioritize it. And that math that I gave in the book, instead of trying to find time to read just replace a little bit of a low-impact activity like scrolling on social media or watching Netflix with reading a good book and it could be as little as 15 minutes a day, and all of a sudden you're reading a boatload of books every year solving problems, building skills. We tend to overcomplicate things but there's one other thing that I throw in the book, which is an entertainment to education ratio. And most people are going to find when they go through the exercise that for every one hour of education they spend every week they're spending 10 plus hours a week on entertainment. That's not a winning ratio in life. You know what I mean? So we just need to sacrifice a little bit more of that short-term dopamine hit, Netflix or social media, with something a little bit more productive, that serves our future self. And I think books are a great way to make that happen.Lesley Logan 30:39 Yeah, you are absolutely correct. It's like pretty much everything that started the businesses that I have and the success I have came from hearing it in a book or the author on a podcast and talking about their book because it's because it's your, you said it already and I want to repeat it, it's like any book that's out there is someone's expertise condensed into a book. So you are actually going, you're jumping through hoops, you're speeding up the time, you don't have to learn all of it on your own. You can learn it from someone else.Nick Hutchison 31:11 Yeah, and I had a mentor of mine, tell me recently, he's like a business coach of mine. He said, Nick, I would rather read somebody's book than get a full day coaching session with them. And I was like, why? And he was like, it took somebody years to consolidate that information and simplify it, which we talked about how hard that is, so that it's easily digestible and actionable. It's the best of what they've got. But in a full day coaching session, and there's a lot of value in coaching, obviously. But in a full day coaching session, you're not going to get that three years of effort boiled down to the perfectly digestible action items, like you're gonna get a bunch of random stuff. And I was like, that's an interesting perspective, you know? Like, you really can get access to all of your favorite entrepreneurs and authors and speakers and coaches in their books. Like, it's so cool. Lesley Logan 32:02 Yeah. It's so cool. It's so cool. You're so cool. All right, we're gonna take a brief break. And then we're gonna find out where people can work with you, read your book, all that good stuff. Lesley Logan 32:11 All right, Nick, where can people buy your book? Where can they find BookThinkers? How can I stalk you and learn more from you?Nick Hutchison 32:17 Here's my favorite way to end conversations like this, if anybody listened, and they're a reader, and they're like, okay, Nick, you've inspired me to take a little bit more action, but I don't know where to start, then you're going to love what I'm about to say. I love to play book matchmaker, it's my favorite thing to do. And it's totally manual, but I love doing it. So anybody here can direct message me on Instagram, @Bookthinkers, and tell me about a problem that you're facing or a skill that you want to build and I'll provide a custom book recommendation to you. Sometimes it takes me a few days to get back to everybody. But I love to provide custom book recommendations that are aligned with what you need, not what I think you need, you know what I mean? So that's my favorite thing to do. So BookThinkers on Instagram, and from there, there are links to my book and our website. If you're an author, you can check out the different services and set up a call. There are sales team and everything else is over there.Lesley Logan 33:13 Amazing. You guys. His book is called Rise of the Reader. So we'll make sure the links are in the show notes and also your Instagram. And I will, don't be surprised if you find me in your DMs (inaudible). Okay, so you've already given us so much and your book has so many amazing action items in it. But for the listener who needs a little like too long, didn't listen, or just one more reminder of a great action step they can take. Bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted steps they can take to be it till they see it. What do you have for us?Nick Hutchison 33:39 Here's what I recommend, do a little personal audit and find one problem that you deal with on a daily basis that you just can't get rid of. It could be small, it could be big, it could be related to your personal life, your professional life, it doesn't matter. But what problem, what pain do you experience on a daily basis? And by the way, to hammer this point home, if you don't fix it over the next 30 years, so 365 times 30, you'll experience that problem almost 11,000 more times. So here's your chance to do the little personal audit, identify the problem, and then go out there and find a book that can help you solve it, right? Like as human beings, we think that our lives and our problems are unique to us. But they're not. Almost 100 billion people have lived on this planet, many of them have found a solution to the same problem that you're tolerating. And so for $20 and a few hours of your time, you can go find a book, apply that person's solution that may have taken them decades of trial and error to figure out and you can solve your problem and then you'll get addicted to doing that. That's the power of these books. So my action item, to reiterate it is do a little personal audit, find a problem that you're dealing with, go out there and find a good book, read it and solve the problem and see how amazing it feels when you do that.Lesley Logan 34:56 I love it. I love it. I'm gonna do that right now. Thank you, Nick, for being so amazing, for giving so much great, awesome advice, you're just a gem. And I'm excited to complete your book because I know it's gonna help me with so much. And Brad, I put here a copy next to his bed so he can also take it in because he is not the ferocious reader that I want to be. But when he does read a book, I can see him implement all those things into how we work. So I'm actually really excited for him to continue to do that. So you're amazing. You guys, how are you going to use these tips in your life? What are your favorite takeaways? Please tag Nick at BookThinkers and the Be It Pod and let us know what your takeaways were. And then share this with a friend who you've been listening to the daily problem they have and you just want them to fix it.Nick Hutchison 35:39 Your life gets better that way too. Lesley Logan 35:42 Yeah, I'm one of those people. I'm like here you should listen to this. And until next time, Be It Till You See It. Lesley Logan 35:49 That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. 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When you make the decision to choose yourself every day, you will see life-changing transformation.In this episode, bestselling author and Big Idea To Bestseller client, Jessica Bennett, shares why launch day was the best day of her life and how writing a book led her to her life's mission. She'll teach you simple, actionable techniques for healing as a survivor and understand the powerful difference between just spending time and being consistent when facing adversity. What You'll LearnWhy you should choose yourself every dayWhy launch day was the best day of her lifeSimple, actionable techniques for healing as a survivor How writing a book led Jess to finding her life's missionThe difference between spending time vs being consistent when dealing with adversityAbout JessicaJessica Bennett is an author, speaker, creator of the Choose Yourself community platform for domestic abuse survivors, and longtime corporate leader in the United States. Through writing Choose Yourself, Jessica chronicles her journey from despair and darkness to one filled with gratitude and inspiration. It has now become her mission and calling to share her journey and experience with domestic violence, personality disorders, and overcoming years of trauma to not only survive but thrive through the outlet of personal growth.Connect With JessicaJoin Jessica's community based platform - www.choose-yourself.comFind Jessica on Social - @chooseyourselfcommunity, @jessicaelizabethbennettBuy Jessica's Bestselling Book - https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-Empowering-Survivors-Thrive/dp/1962280179Connect with JakeGet a FREE copy of Jake's bestselling book, Big Idea To Bestseller, when you cover shipping and handling - www.bigideatobestseller.com/free-bookFollow Jake: @jakekelferSubscribe to Jake's YouTube Channel - @jake_kelfer
In this episode, your host Kianna Jit sheds the light on why we should not settle in relationships and the reasons why we should not feel guilty for choosing ourselves! Kianna wants to remind you that YOU are your first priority before anyone else! It's okay to have standards/be (delulu) and want the partner of your dreams, you deserve them!❤︎ Follow Kianna on all socials: linktr.ee/kiannajit ❤︎ Music in this pod: Song Too Late Artist HassamBeatsSong Credit: HussamBeats on SoundCloud
On today's show, Robert Leonard talks with James Altucher. James is prolific writer, successful serial-entrepreneur, chess master, and venture capitalist. James has a very colorful history throughout many facets of the finance industry. He has successfully started and sold various companies. James currently actively invests in, or advises, over 30 companies in multiple industries. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN 00:00 - Intro 03:06 - The business environment of the early information technology revolution. 06:09 - How to overcome and recover after a difficult financial loss. 19:23 - How to be a successful serial entrepreneur. 28:18 - What it means to “Choose Yourself” for success. 35:23 - Why Bitcoin could be the currency of the future. And much, much more! *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Kyle and the other community members. Recommended Book: Entrepreneurial Leap by Gino Wickman. Recommended Book: The Lean Startup by Eric Ries. Recommended Book: Choose Yourself by James Altucher. Check out the books mentioned in the podcast here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Millennial Investing Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try Kyle's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Toyota Monarch Money Airbnb Meyka NerdWallet Fundrise Yahoo! Finance NetSuite Range Rover Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm
Join Brittany as she shares the BEST OF episode in Season 4, putting the spotlight for cultivating a thriving network and crafting a remarkable personal brand! EPISODES - EP46: Rent Your Title, Own Your Brand - EP41: Building Professional Relationships Despite Differences with Harry Allen | Co-Founder of Studio Bank - EP51: You Are The Brand. Choose Yourself & Master Your Message with Maya Elious | CEO of Built to Impact - EP54: Developing Your Exit Strategy to Maintain Relationships with Kimberly Brown | Career & Leadership Expert - EP45: Lead to Win: Own your Power to Lead with Impact, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence with Carla Harris | Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley RESOURCES The Blueprint to Visibility & Influence Guide | Download your FREE The Blueprint to Visibility & Influence Guide. Hey Hey Creative | Click here and experience the Magic of Hey Hey Creative today! AB Hillsboro Village | Visit here to learn more about AB Hillsboro Village, Nashville's premiere live event and music venue. Get the Own Your Power Checklist, the ultimate guide to helping you own your personal power to drive as a leader. Love what you're hearing? Follow Brittany Cole & The Career Thrivers Podcast to share the love! Work with Brittany at Career Thrivers IG | @CareerThrivers Brittany Cole IG | @BrittanyNCole LinkedIn | @BrittanyNCole Career Thrivers produced by EPYC Media Network
A Note from James:Oh my gosh, every time, this is the second time I've talked to Gladys McGarey. Last year she was 102 years old, this year she's 103 years old. She wrote a book, The Well Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age, and it's coming out in paperback. And every time I read this book, I've read it twice now, and I talk to her, I almost feel like crying, and I don't really know why. It's almost as if she was born with wisdom, but then kept even growing for the next 102 years. Like she drove a Ford Model A car, and now she's talking to me through Zoom on the internet and going on podcasts, writing books. She was a doctor her whole life. She's been all over the world. She's had so many amazing experiences and also has suffered, of course, much loss. I don't think you're going to live to be that age and not have an incredible amount of loss that you have to learn to move past and still be positive and still live every day to its fullest. She had, she was riding a tricycle and it threw her off into the street and she broke three ribs. And she's now totally healed and on the podcast. I really look up to this woman a lot.Here's Gladys McGarey. We have a great conversation about all sorts of things and she's the author of The Well Lived Life. Episode Description:In this profound and enlightening conversation, James revisits the remarkable life of Dr. Gladys McGarey, who, at 103 years old, shares her 'six secrets to health and happiness at every age' from her book 'The Well Lived Life'. Reflecting on a life rich with experiences, from caring for patients across the globe to handling personal loss and surviving a recent tricycle accident, Dr. McGarey embodies resilience and wisdom. She discusses the importance of facing challenges, the transformative power of love and life, and how her encounters with notable figures like Milton Erickson shaped her understanding of human potential. Dr. McGarey's perspectives on aging, happiness, and living a meaningful life offer invaluable insights, emphasizing the significance of community, love, and choosing one's path with intention. Episode Summary:00:00 Celebrating a Century of Wisdom with Gladys McGarey02:04 The Resilience of a 103-Year-Old: Tricycle Accidents and Recovery05:11 Finding Humanity and Overcoming Loss06:04 The Power of Love and Life: A Personal Journey14:44 Exploring the Mind's Influence on Reality16:31 The Magic of Connection: A Story of a Plant and Dementia25:39 Embracing Life's Adventures and the Quest for True Humanity31:29 The Philosophy of Life, Love, and Humanity36:07 Navigating Life's Challenges with Optimism37:47 The Power of Choice in Overcoming Adversity40:39 Turning Pain into Purpose: A Personal Journey41:47 Action as a Catalyst for Change42:23 The Interplay of Life and Love44:13 Embracing Aging with Grace and Wisdom46:33 The Impact of Stress on Health and Well-being47:47 Finding Meaning and Joy Amidst Loss50:42 The Importance of Memory and Presence56:42 Exploring Spiritual Growth and Self-Discovery01:02:05 The Role of Technology and Community in Modern Life01:06:32 Reflecting on a Life Well Lived ------------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, review, and subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn
A Note from James:Ryan Estis is potentially the most successful public speaker worldwide. I've known him for about a decade, thanks to our mutual friend Scott Cohen, who has appeared on this podcast several times and is an outstanding entrepreneur.Over the years, Ryan and I have developed a strong friendship, partly due to our connection with Scott. Ryan is an exceptional public speaker, known for his inspirational talks. He possesses a wealth of knowledge in business, sales, and global affairs, speaking at various events worldwide.Recently, he co-authored a book with his brother Chad, an executive with several sports teams, including the Cowboys. The book, titled "Prepare for Impact," features many compelling stories. I particularly recommend the "30 Steps to Success" section, which encourages readers to devise their strategies for success.I was curious to learn how Ryan became a top public speaker, including how he started his career, increased his fees, and gained the confidence to work independently. I also wondered about his future plans, especially how he intends to adapt his career as he ages and possibly reduce his travel for speaking engagements.These inquiries, while specific to Ryan, are relevant across all industries for professionals considering the future of their careers, wealth, and success.It was a great pleasure to speak with my friend Ryan Estis. His insights, shared in our conversation and in his book "Prepare for Impact," are sure to inspire many. Episode Description:This podcast episode features a comprehensive conversation with Ryan Estis, celebrated as one of the most successful public speakers globally. The discussion touches upon Ryan's journey from a prolific sales professional to a distinguished public speaker and author. James and Ryan explore the essence of Ryan's new book, 'Prepare for Impact,' co-authored with his brother Chad, who has an extensive executive background in sports management. The book encapsulates 30 steps to success, offering insightful advice on professional growth and human-centered leadership. Beyond discussing his literary work, Ryan delves into the nuances of public speaking, including his start, evolving fee structures, branching out on his own, and envisioning a future where he doesn't have to travel as intensely. They also discuss the implications of aging on career and life choices, reflecting on personal development and shifting from proving to giving back to the community. The conversation further explores Ryan's new venture, ImpactEleven, which aims to support and accelerate the growth of public speakers, and contemplates the transformative impacts of global crises on personal and professional reinvention. Episode Summary:00:00 Introduction to Ryan Estis: The Public Speaking Prodigy03:07 The Art of Public Speaking: Ryan's Path to Mastery08:23 Navigating Career Transitions: From Sales to the Stage08:52 Building a Speaking Career: Strategies and Breakthroughs19:03 The Power of Free Gigs: Establishing Credibility and Demand26:40 Maintaining Integrity and Navigating Imposter Syndrome28:19 Navigating the World of Public Speaking29:37 Overcoming Stage Fright and Idolization32:50 The Impact of COVID-19 on a Speaking Career34:50 The Genesis of ImpactEleven: A New Venture36:10 Expanding Beyond Public Speaking48:13 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Future Aspirations54:12 The Evolution of Success and the Importance of Giving BackLinks:Check our Prepare for Impact Here: "Prepare for Impact"Official Website: ryanestis.comImpactEleven Official Website: ImpactElevenTwitter: Ryan Estis on TwitterLinkedIn: Ryan Estis on LinkedInInstagram: Ryan Estis on Instagram ------------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, review, and subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn
A Note from James:Cal Newport has written such great books about how to be more productive, more creative, the titles of the books speak for themselves: 'So Good They Can't Ignore You', 'Deep Work', and this latest one is called 'Slow Productivity'. It's about how you ultimately succeed in getting more productive by going slower and sometimes doing nothing. Cal tells us how and why and we always have an interesting conversation. So here is Cal Newport!Episode Description:This episode explores the nuanced concept of 'Slow Productivity,' as championed by Cal Newport, across an engaging dialogue that sheds light on achieving more by intentionally slowing down. Newport, making his fifth appearance on the podcast, underscores the counterintuitive productivity philosophy through his journey, inspirations from his books like 'Digital Minimalism,' and the pivotal role of mindful work habits. Referencing historical and contemporary figures like Benjamin Franklin and John Grisham, Newport articulates the significance of deliberate practice, the fallacy of equating busyness with productivity, and the benefits of focused work. Additionally, the interview captures a personal milestone of applying for full professorship, emphasizing the importance of scholarly impact and steady progress. Through a blend of personal anecdotes, historical wisdom, and critique of modern work culture's inefficiencies, the discussion advocates for a transformative approach to work and creativity that values depth, reflection, and the strategic delegation of tasks.Episode Summary:00:00 Introduction to Cal Newport and His Work02:30 Cal's Journey as an Author and His Writing Process04:09 The Importance of Stories Over Studies in Books07:42 The Role of Workload in Productivity14:22 The Impact of Technology on Productivity14:52 The Shift to Remote and Hybrid Work20:30 The Importance of Structuring Your Day25:28 The Balance Between Hustle and Slow Productivity30:59 The Misconceptions of Young People About Work31:06 Balancing Grad School and Writing Books31:13 The Importance of Time Management32:03 The Reality of Workload and Social Interactions32:37 The Mythology of Speed in Work34:36 The Paradox of the Relaxed Rhodes Scholar35:12 The Role of Time in Productivity36:40 The Importance of Quality Over Quantity38:26 The Impact of Pseudo Productivity54:11 The Role of AI in Writing and Academia01:00:03 The Journey to Tenure and Beyond ------------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, review, and subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn
Welcome back to part 2 of this aaaaamazing conversation with my homie Najwa Zebian, the QUEEN of healing and embracing change. And if you thought part 1 of this convo was powerful, get ready cause we're going even deeper into understanding WHY choosing to leave a toxic guy is SO CHALLENGING and HOW you can stop waiting for someone to save you and CHOOSE YOURSELF instead. We're also talking about: - Why you MUST resolve childhood traumas to get out of survival mode & start living an authentic life - The difference between dirty pain & clean pain - Why you SHOULD take things personally & how it's different from blaming yourself - And why you should NEVER negotiate your change with people who want you to stay the same. Najwa doesn't hold back in sharing everything you need to know to live the life you want and make the little girl inside you feel SOOO safe and proud!! Don't miss out on the final part of this episode with Najwa Zebian. And if you're loving Women of Impact, please take a moment to leave us a review or rate the show. Your feedback is incredibly valuable! Follow Najwa Zebian: Website: https://najwazebian.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/najwazebian/ Order “The Only Constant”: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593580567 Follow Me, Lisa Bilyeu: Website: https://www.radicalconfidence.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisabilyeu X: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu If you want to dive deeper into my content, search through every episode, find specific topics I've covered, and ask me questions. Go to my Dexa page: https://dexa.ai/lisabilyeu Themes: Confidence, Relationships, Business, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After selling his first company for a staggering $15 million, James Altucher lost everything within two years. But instead of letting that setback define him, he forged his own unconventional path to success, embracing failure and constant experimentation. Not only has he built a career as a successful serial entrepreneur and thought leader, but he's also a chess master and stand-up comedian. In today's episode, James will share his transformation story, techniques for attaining mastery quicker, and how you can forge your own path to success. James Altucher is a multifaceted entrepreneur, renowned LinkedIn influencer, prolific writer, and venture capitalist. He is involved in over 30 companies across diverse fields including tech, energy, healthcare, and biotech. James's writing career boasts over 20 books, including Skip the Line and the Wall Street Journal bestseller Choose Yourself. In this episode, Hala and James will discuss: - Skipping the line to mastery - The concept of choosing your own life - Balancing passion & profitability - The idea that you don't have to be the best - When it's okay to sacrifice money - The 10,000-experiments rule versus the 10,000-hour rule - Experimenting to leapfrog over normal learners - How to become the top 1% in any field - The importance of executing cheaply and quickly - And other topics… James Altucher is a multifaceted entrepreneur, renowned LinkedIn influencer, prolific writer, and venture capitalist involved in over 30 companies across diverse fields including tech, energy, healthcare, and biotech. No stranger to failing, he's launched 20 businesses, 17 of which failed. James's writing career boasts over 20 books, including Skip the Line and the Wall Street Journal bestseller Choose Yourself, ranked second among the 12 Best Business Books of All Time by USA Today. His writing has been featured in The Financial Times, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. Resources Mentioned: James's Website: https://jamesaltucher.com/ James's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesaltucher/ James's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaltucher James's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altucher/ James's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JAltucher.Blog/ James's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-james-altucher-show/id794030859 James's Book, Skip the Line: https://www.amazon.com/Skip-Line-Experiments-Surprising-Reaching-ebook/dp/B08BLLF3RD/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Book by K. Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool, Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise: https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Secrets-New-Science-Expertise/dp/1531864880 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast' for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify Rakuten - Start all your shopping at rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app to start saving today. Porkbun - Get your .bio domain and link in bio bundle for just $5 from Porkbun at porkbun.com/Profiting Justworks - Start your free month now at justworks.com/profiting Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting Economist Education - Go to education.economist.com/PROFITING and enter my promo code PROFITING at registration to get 15% off any course from Economist Education. This offer ends on March 31st – don't wait! Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
Welcome back to another Monthly Akashic Forecast! ✨ The Monthly Akashic Forecast returns, exploring the theme of "Deeper Into Self" for March. Building on February's "Choose Yourself" theme, March invites us to delve deeper, push through renewal, and gain clarity on our evolving selves in these times. This month marks a continuation of February's energy, yet opens a new doorway for exploration. Expect an accelerated pace and heightened intensity. Self-care becomes paramount as we navigate this deeper journey. Are you ready to embark on a deeper exploration of yourself? Tune in for the MARCH Akashic Forecast, featuring a breakdown of the Akashic message and guidance on managing the energies leading into the first eclipse and Mercury retrograde season! TIMESTAMPSMARCH Akashic Forecast 30:33Forecast Breakdown 41:22 Access the Show Notes & Links: https://ahnahendrix.com/march-akashic-forecast-deeper-into-self CONNECT ONLINE:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/souldrivenpodcast/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/souldrivenpodcast Threads https://www.threads.net/@ahnahendrix YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5fsN8oqu8Ib8IcvpYZA4jQ
A Note from James:For 20 years, I've been writing about how much I think people should not go to college, and that college is not the only solution for a career. It could be the worst solution because tuition has risen faster than inflation every single year for the past 50 years.And why is that? Because student loans are a big scam and the government backs them, college presidents always know they're getting their money. They keep raising tuition even faster than society is raising the prices of anything else. James Keyes, former CEO of multibillion-dollar company 7-Eleven, has been CEO of many companies, including Blockbuster, and he wrote a book about the importance of education: Education is Freedom: The Future Is in Your Hands.So guess what? We decided to debate. And I'll admit I'm the sort of person who tends to agree with whoever the last person I speak to is, but he presented some very good arguments and I have to, I have to give them all credit for that. But I'll let you hear the conversation and it's well worth listening to, particularly if you've been wondering about this issue.So, here he is. Let's talk about college.Episode Description:James and corporate leader Jim Keyes debate the relevance of a college education for career success, attributing rising tuition costs and impractical skill sets to modern colleges' downsides. The importance of degrees as a differentiator in the job market is emphasized, with the debate also covering emerging alternatives such as Google certificates. The two later shift to discuss learning and education in the context of business evolution, specifically detailing challenges faced by 7-Eleven in maintaining "freshness" and the role of technology in overcoming these. Episode Summary:00:00 The Value of College Education: A Conversation with James Keyes01:45 The Business of Convenience: The 7-Eleven Story04:52 The Evolution of Blockbuster and the Future of Streaming07:03 The Impact of Technology on Global Education08:42 The Importance of Learning and the Role of College08:50 The Debate: Is College Worth It?09:46 The Role of College in Career Advancement13:52 The Future of Education and the Global Economy21:47 The Power of Self-Investment and the Value of a Degree24:07 The Practical Reality of College Education29:16 The Entrepreneurial Path vs. College Education36:22 The Impact of Self-Doubt and the Confidence from Education37:51 The Role of Society in Learning38:18 The Importance of Discipline in Self-Learning38:45 The Social Aspect of Education39:02 The Value of Collaboration in Learning39:32 The Impact of Real-World Experience on Learning40:12 The Comparison Between Formal Education and Self-Learning41:31 The Role of Professors in Learning42:05 The Power of Self-Learning42:52 The Debate on College Degree vs Google Certificate46:11 The Importance of Broad Education49:14 The Future of Education01:02:25 The Impact of Fear on Learning01:08:23 The Future of Economy01:15:31 The Importance of Freshness in Business01:17:15 The Power of Knowledge ------------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, review, and subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn
This is a replay from 2020. James Altucher is an investor, entrepreneur, speaker, podcast host, stand-up comedian and author of Choose Yourself. In our discussion, we talk about: Why James loves to explore multiple hobbies, careers, and topics How curiosity propelled him to success in multiple careers Skill stacking, and why being the top 1% of your field is overrated How James made millions, lost millions, and lessons he has learned about making money. James' relationship with money now and advice for people How to spot fake people, and developing authentic relationships How introverts can become better networkers and more. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes and a rating on our Spotify show? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/38bZNAYListen on Apple Podcast: https://buff.ly/2PycRL1Listen on Spotify: https://bit.ly/growth-mindsFollow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/heyseankimLearn Spanish by speaking it for free: https://www.jumpspeak.com Past guests on Growth Minds include: Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Poor Dad), Steve Aoki, Robert Greene, Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Steven Gundry, Neil deGrasse Tyson (StarTalk), Dennis Rodman, Wim Hof, Robin Sharma, Vanessa Van Edwards, King Bach, Daniel Pink, Dr. William Davis, Doctor Mike, Lewis Howes (School of Greatness), Tom Bilyeu (Impact Theory), Andrew Yang, Dr. Paul Conti, Charles Hoskinson (Ethereum), Dr. Drew (After Dark), Jo Koy, Jordan Belfort (Wolf of Wall Street), Gad Saad, Adam Carolla, Louis the Child, Vishen Lakhiani (Mindvalley), Bret Weinstein (DarkHorse Podcast), James Nestor, Dave Rubin, Scott Adams (Real Coffee with Scott Adams), Dave Asprey (Bulletproof Coffee), Gabby Reece, Rich Roll, James Altucher, R3hab, and more.
When my children or good friends have problems and difficulties in life, you would think I would recommend to them my book Choose Yourself, which describes times when I've had hardships and the ways I used to pick myself out of being broke or sick or depressed.But that is not the book I give people. I usually give them The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod, and starting today, I'll be giving them The Miracle Morning Update and Expanded Edition: The Not So Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life(Before 8 AM) by Hal Elrod. It's the 10th anniversary of the original book, it's an expanded edition. He now includes The Miracle Evening, The Miracle Life, and more!Imagine you wake up one morning, your lung has collapsed, you have cancer, and you're told you're going to die in two or three weeks. Hal Elrod had been doing the Miracle Morning for years when that happened to him, and he shows how it applied during a situation like that. It helped him when he was going broke and losing his house and when he got into a car accident and was declared dead three times on the way to the hospital. It has helped the hundreds of thousands of people who participate in his community and have embraced the ideas in this book and his SAVERS acronym.We talk about it all, and he's one of my favorite people. Here's Hal Elrod.
When my children or good friends have problems and difficulties in life, you would think I would recommend to them my book Choose Yourself, which describes times when I've had hardships and the ways I used to pick myself out of being broke or sick or depressed.But that is not the book I give people. I usually give them The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod, and starting today, I'll be giving them The Miracle Morning Update and Expanded Edition: The Not So Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life(Before 8 AM) by Hal Elrod. It's the 10th anniversary of the original book, it's an expanded edition. He now includes The Miracle Evening, The Miracle Life, and more!Imagine you wake up one morning, your lung has collapsed, you have cancer, and you're told you're going to die in two or three weeks. Hal Elrod had been doing the Miracle Morning for years when that happened to him, and he shows how it applied during a situation like that. It helped him when he was going broke and losing his house and when he got into a car accident and was declared dead three times on the way to the hospital. It has helped the hundreds of thousands of people who participate in his community and have embraced the ideas in this book and his SAVERS acronym.We talk about it all, and he's one of my favorite people. Here's Hal Elrod. -----------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, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn
Everybody wondering how to build wealth should listen to this episode with Codie Sanchez. Codie is a mastermind in turning 'boring' businesses into profitable ventures. She explains the allure of investing in everyday businesses like laundromats and car washes, showcasing how these often-overlooked opportunities can be lucrative. She also reveals her top strategy for increasing sales in small businesses, a hack that has proven pivotal in her success.We then shift to Codie's unique acquisition technique, a method influenced by Amazon's business strategies. She provides valuable insights into this approach, demonstrating how it can be applied to various business models for maximum effectiveness. Additionally, Codie shares her perspective on the burgeoning legal cannabis market, offering her thoughts on its current state and future potential.In the final segment of today's episode, Codie and James discuss her "Contrarian Thinking" course and newsletter, which embody the essence of challenging conventional wisdom and investing in unconventional ideas. Codie elaborates on the core principles of the course, emphasizing the importance of 'investing in yourself,' a philosophy that resonates deeply with the themes of James' book "Choose Yourself." This episode is not just about investments and strategies; it's about the mindset and resilience required to excel in the world of business.The FREE Contrarian Thinking Newsletter | Free your mind. Build your bank account.Contrarian Thinking CoursesCodie Sanchez's Website-----------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
Everybody wondering how to build wealth should listen to this episode with Codie Sanchez. Codie is a mastermind in turning 'boring' businesses into profitable ventures. She explains the allure of investing in everyday businesses like laundromats and car washes, showcasing how these often-overlooked opportunities can be lucrative. She also reveals her top strategy for increasing sales in small businesses, a hack that has proven pivotal in her success.We then shift to Codie's unique acquisition technique, a method influenced by Amazon's business strategies. She provides valuable insights into this approach, demonstrating how it can be applied to various business models for maximum effectiveness. Additionally, Codie shares her perspective on the burgeoning legal cannabis market, offering her thoughts on its current state and future potential.In the final segment of today's episode, Codie and James discuss her "Contrarian Thinking" course and newsletter, which embody the essence of challenging conventional wisdom and investing in unconventional ideas. Codie elaborates on the core principles of the course, emphasizing the importance of 'investing in yourself,' a philosophy that resonates deeply with the themes of James' book "Choose Yourself." This episode is not just about investments and strategies; it's about the mindset and resilience required to excel in the world of business.The FREE Contrarian Thinking Newsletter | Free your mind. Build your bank account.Contrarian Thinking CoursesCodie Sanchez's Website-----------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, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn
Hello Beautiful Bluebirds, I had you ask questions to my Instagram about hot topics to cover for my solo episodes. So many of you want to hear about how I set up my ceremony space, how I make prayer at the altar, and what I've learned through the art of self love. I'm here to answer all of your magical questions, share a literal WTF moment I recently had with a psychic, and talk about the time I discovered an inner a***hole living in my mind. In fact, in all of our minds. The only way we deal with this inner critic is by taking radical ownership of our healing. Because what if we recognized that we were the true healer of our own lives? And that it wasn't some shaman, guru, or teacher? Could you imagine the personal growth that would come with honoring our emotional, physical, and spiritual process as the most sacred gift Life has to offer? Get yourself comfortable shweeet heart. If you're sitting at home with your dogs or driving to work, just know… yes you. I'm grateful for you, you effing majestic being. *P.S. If you're in love with this jacket as much as I am, it's from: https://equalshuman.com/ (Sustainable fashion made for the body, derived from the soul). This podcast is sponsored by: BON CHARGE Use Code BLU to save 15% off your purchase from my favorite EMF protection products - protect your body and soul y'all. boncharge.com/blu BON CHARGE is a complete holistic wellness brand with a truly global footprint. They offer optimized red light therapy devices, cold therapy, EMF shielding and blackout sleep masks, all of which have been optimized to help you live a better life in our increasingly technological world. === Timestamps: 00:39 - BON CHARGE Sponsorship 2:01 - Introduction 5:24 - First Question: Being single and Learning How to Choose Yourself 7:32 - Recap of my hearing diagnosis 9:58 - Our internal dialogue - Question the inner a**hole 11:28 - Don't believe all of your thoughts - they're not The Truth 12:43 - Soften my love, and Awaken 13:15 - Life is in the micromoments 14:26 - Becoming my own best friend 15:48 - Your presence alone is enough 16:23 - Honour your sacred process 17:50 - People are a GIFT! (Not a given) 18:22 - Detach from the external - Focus on the Internal 19:10 - Don't wait at Expectation Station 20:37 - Never neglecting myself again 22:06 - Fall in love with being alone 23:10 - Keeping a tight circle of friends is like nourishing my favorite houseplants 24:49 - Second Question: How to Set Up A Sacred Space? 25:48 - Building your altar 27:11 - Setting intentions 28:11 - Full Moon Ceremony 29:05 - Third Question: How Do I Pray? A constant conversation with the Higher Spirit 31:04 - Praying under the Pisces Full Moon 32:14 - You are the healer of your own experience 33:42 - Calling in spiritual guides for support 34:58 - What a prayer can sound like 38:29 - Life is the greatest ceremony 39:39 - My WTF Psychic Reading 48:25 - Intuitive Wisdom 49:50 - Everything is exactly as it's meant to be 50:31 - Repleace fear with trust: Own your superpower 51:32 - Death is a man made word 52:45 - Explore your ceremonial space 53:31 - Listen to your intuition 54:03 - Closing === Blu is a motivational speaker, artist, musician & host of the Deja Blu Podcast with over 4 million listeners worldwide, interviewing some of the most prolific spiritual leaders of our generation. She is the co-founder of Florescence, a modern mystery school which connects a global community of women in sisterhood through online sharing circles & in-person events. === BLU: https://www.instagram.com/bluofearth/ https://www.bluofearth.com/ https://www.florescence.earth DONATE TO THE DEJA BLU PODCAST: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VACWQVBHTCQ3Q
From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. James Altucher has started and ran more than 20 companies and is currently an investor in and advisor to over 30, but at one point, James lost everything. In a matter of months, his account drained from $15 million to $143. Depressed and on the floor, James realized today's standard view of success comes with conditions, and that the only effective way to be successful is to choose yourself. Now, James Altucher is a successful entrepreneur, angel investor, chess master, and the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of "Choose Yourself." You can find his best and most controversial advice in The Altucher Report, which provides you with James' personal research in business, finance, and entrepreneurship. James also has a new bookour, Skip The Line. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. It's not enough to be good with what you are doing; you also have to monetize it to have continuity. 2. You can experiment with anything in life. 3. If you do a hundred experiments in the area you love, you will be successful. Skip the Line: The 10,000 Experiments Rule and Other Surprising Advice for Reaching Your Goals - Skip The Line Book Sponsors HubSpot Put your sales team on the fast track to winning Q4 with Sales Hub! Learn more at HubSpot.com/sales Thrivetime Show Is now your time? Clay Clark's business coaching has helped over 2,000 entrepreneurs to dramatically increase profitability! Schedule your free consultation today at ThrivetimeShow.com HelloFresh America's number 1 Meal Kit See for yourself: visit HelloFresh.com/50eof and use code 50eof for 50% off plus free shipping
Tom, Brittany, and Tevin are trying to shake off the sting of that brutal Twins defeat yesterday.In the first hour, SKOR North's Judd Zulgad reacts to the Twins' 9-1 loss to Houston in Game 3, and KSTP's Chris Egert has the latest on cutting edge billboard technology and the state's morale after the Twins loss.Hour #2 sees Hakeem McFarlane join the show to discuss his life and talk about the "Choose Yourself!" movement.In hour #3 we learn from Kristyn Burtt that Will Smith and Jada Pinkett are officially spereated and have ben for years, and Jada is soon to release a tell-all memoir.On The Family we discuss the Twins loss and how they can turn things around to force a Game 5 in Houston, and the current situation happening in Israel.Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-12PM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tom, Brittany, and Tevin are trying to shake off the sting of that brutal Twins defeat yesterday.In the first hour, SKOR North's Judd Zulgad reacts to the Twins' 9-1 loss to Houston in Game 3, and KSTP's Chris Egert has the latest on cutting edge billboard technology and the state's morale after the Twins loss.Hour #2 sees Hakeem McFarlane join the show to discuss his life and talk about the "Choose Yourself!" movement.In hour #3 we learn from Kristyn Burtt that Will Smith and Jada Pinkett are officially spereated and have ben for years, and Jada is soon to release a tell-all memoir.On The Family we discuss the Twins loss and how they can turn things around to force a Game 5 in Houston, and the current situation happening in Israel.Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-12PM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tom, Brittany, and Tevin are trying to shake off the sting of that brutal Twins defeat yesterday.In the first hour, SKOR North's Judd Zulgad reacts to the Twins' 9-1 loss to Houston in Game 3, and KSTP's Chris Egert has the latest on cutting edge billboard technology and the state's morale after the Twins loss.Hour #2 sees Hakeem McFarlane join the show to discuss his life and talk about the "Choose Yourself!" movement.In hour #3 we learn from Kristyn Burtt that Will Smith and Jada Pinkett are officially spereated and have ben for years, and Jada is soon to release a tell-all memoir.On The Family we discuss the Twins loss and how they can turn things around to force a Game 5 in Houston, and the current situation happening in Israel.Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-12PM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tom, Brittany, and Tevin are trying to shake off the sting of that brutal Twins defeat yesterday.In the first hour, SKOR North's Judd Zulgad reacts to the Twins' 9-1 loss to Houston in Game 3, and KSTP's Chris Egert has the latest on cutting edge billboard technology and the state's morale after the Twins loss.Hour #2 sees Hakeem McFarlane join the show to discuss his life and talk about the "Choose Yourself!" movement.In hour #3 we learn from Kristyn Burtt that Will Smith and Jada Pinkett are officially spereated and have ben for years, and Jada is soon to release a tell-all memoir.On The Family we discuss the Twins loss and how they can turn things around to force a Game 5 in Houston, and the current situation happening in Israel.Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-12PM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
James Altucher shares his thoughts on striving for progress and not perfection. Episode 2832: Strive For Progress And Not Perfection by James Altucher on How To Be More Resilient & Face Obstacles James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time. The original post is located here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/progress-not-perfection/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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