Podcast appearances and mentions of James Altucher

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Probablement le plus anticonformiste des coureurs.Depuis plus de 10 ans, Alexandre Boucheix est chef de projet chez JCDecaux le jour et superstar de l'ultra-trail la nuit.Son nom de scène : Casquette Verte.Aujourd'hui connu comme le loup blanc dans le monde du trail, il rassemble plus de 140 000 personnes sur son compte Instagram sous ce nom, documentant ses courses et ses aventures avec sa fameuse casquette verte.Son approche de la course est complètement délirante. Il refuse toute méthode ou programme et se concentre sur le volume : “Jamais de fractionné. Je ne m'entraîne pas, je cours.”Auparavant la course le rendait indifférent, il préférait répéter 3000 fois une figure de skateboard plutôt que de sortir courir.L'aventure commence par un acte manqué, après une soirée arrosée. Alexandre candidate pour son premier ultra-trail, La Diagonale des Fous : 175 km avec plus de 10 000 mètres de dénivelé sur l'île de la Réunion.Il parvient alors à entrer dans le top 100. Depuis, il multiplie les projets, tous plus insensés les uns que les autres.Finir dans le top 10 de la Diagonale des Fous. Faire 100 km autour du Parc des Princes en tournant en rond. Courir 490 km dans le désert d'Atacama. Inventer l'Ultra-trail de Montmartre. Et bien d'autres projets pirates.Alexandre nous livre ses meilleurs conseils et sa non-méthode :La stratégie pour améliorer sa récupérationRendre la course facile et agréableLa fonctionnalité cachée de StravaSes plus grandes erreurs de nutritionLe rapport entre les sponsors et les influenceurs dans le monde du sportLes coulisses de ses ultra-trails et de ses entraînements (qui n'en sont pas !)Un épisode inspirant, motivant, avec un personnage aussi résilient que punk qui propose une approche alternative à la course longue et au trail. Préparez vos baskets, il vous sera impossible de rester cloué à votre chaise après cette écoute.Vous faites une sortie : partagez-la sur les réseaux en mentionnant le compte GDIY et retrouvez-moi sur Strava.D'ailleurs, en programmant la rediffusion je suis retombé sur le Club GDIY ! Il y a actuellement 278 membres, si on arrive à 1000, on reprend l'activité dessus avec des petites exclus toutes les semaines.Comme lors de la première diffusion de cet épisode en août 2024, Alex sera au depart de l'UTMB dans quelques jours. Suivez-le sur les réseaux pour découvrir son classement : Instagram, Strava, Linkedin.TIMELINE00:00:00 : Briller sans être le meilleur00:14:25 : Comment Alexandre a commencé à courir ?00:25:24 : Le refus des programmes pour la beauté du geste00:40:19 : Lui c'est une petite biche et moi j'ai un fusil00:47:15 : Le plus bel acte manqué d'ivresse : les dossards00:57:03 : Gérer sa récupération, les blessures et les lendemains de course : suis-je un bourrin ?01:02:03 : Désert, Diagonale des fous, Montmartre01:15:28 : Comment se motiver et courir par plaisir01:24:46 : La fonctionnalité la plus sous-côtée de Strava01:29:16 : La plus grosse erreur en nutrition lors des trails01:38:36 : Jusqu'où peut-on pousser le corps ?01:52:06 : Combien gagne Casquette Verte auprès des sponsors ?02:10:29 : Les moments de grâce02:24:11 : Urine, imperméabilité et bâtons02:37:18 : Quelle responsabilité sur les réseaux sociaux ?02:47:16 : Les projets caritatifs de Casquette Verte02:53:46 : La fuite à VarennesLes anciens épisodes de GDIY mentionnés :#300 - Mathieu Blanchard - Ultratrail et Aventure - Commencer le running à 26 ans et devenir une légende de l'ultratrail#401 - Emmanuel Macron - Président de la République - Les décisions les plus lourdes se prennent seul#178 - Kilian Jornet - Alpinisme & Ultra-trail - Ne pense pas au résultat, l'objectif c'est de progresser#203 - Catherine Poletti - UTMB - Changer l'histoire du sport et du Mont-Blanc#396 - Gérard Saillant - Institut du Cerveau — Le chirurgien de Ronaldo, Schumacher, du PSG et de la FIA#338 - Gad Elmaleh - On est tous le blond de quelqu'un#320 - Michael Horvath - Strava - Vous êtes ce que vous faites chaque jour#52 Stéphanie Gicquel - Visualiser pour ne jamais abandonner#181 - Olivier Goy - La vie, la maladie, le dépassement : memento moriNous avons parlé de :Casquette Verte YoutubeOVNIJCDecauxLa Diagonale des Fous (Grand Raid de la Réunion)UTMB : Ultra-Trail du Mont-BlancRonald BouteilleNicolas Spiess (Running addict)Campus coachEcoTrail 80km ParisTrail dans le désert d'Atacama (vidéo YouTube)TRAIL DI U MONTE CARDUUltra Trail MontMartreSalomonVisites du Paris secret de Lorànt DeutschStravanäakUgo FerrariSuuntoSeen creative contentULTRA 01La MartingaleLa création du Téléthon - Bernard BarataudZEventLes recommandations de lecture : L'Art de la Guerre de Sun TzuCyrano de Bergerac d'Edmond RostandAutoportrait de l'auteur en coureur de fond de Haruki MurakamiVous souhaitez sponsoriser Génération Do It Yourself ou nous proposer un partenariat ?Contactez mon label Orso Media via ce formulaire.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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Vous nous demandez très souvent des recommandations d'épisodes de Génération Do It Yourself.Nous avons décidé de vous proposer dans une mini-série de nos recos d'épisodes à écouter pour vos week-ends, vacances, sessions de sport, ou pour vos trajets en voiture, en train etc.Des épisodes à écouter seul à ou à plusieurs, à (re)découvrir, des épisodes oubliés, des épisodes encore d'actualité…Enjoy !——————————————#553 - Paul Frambot - Morpho - Briser le cartel bancaire avec 600 lignes de code#552 - Vincent Luciani - Artefact - Organiser ses données pour débloquer la puissance de l'IA#549 - Hadrien Canter - Alta Ares - Construire le bouclier aérien de l'Europe#547 - Thomas Ramos - Rugbyman - Devenir hermétique à la pression#542 - VO - Yoni Assia - eToro - "AI Will Replace Most Traders in 18 Months"#542 - VF - Yoni Assia - eToro - "Les traders ont 18 mois avant d'être remplacés par l'IA"#540 - Sissy Mua - Youtubeuse, Trainsweateat - L'app fitness la plus utilisée de France#533 - Gaëlle Lebrat Personnaz - Manucurist Paris - Le futur leader mondial du vernis à ongles ?#531 - Mathias Frachon - The Product Crew - IA et agents, tout part en vrille, il est temps de vous y mettre#522 - Amixem - YouTubeur - Les nouveaux maîtres du divertissement#514 - VO - Ivan Zhao - Notion - The software toolkit that beats them all#514 - VF - Ivan Zhao - Notion - Le LEGO des logiciels#512 - François Ruffin - Député - En finir avec l'État perfusion#510 - Carole Benaroya - Kujten - La reine du cachemire#508 - Armand Thiberge - Brevo - La licorne la plus sous-côtée de France#505 - Mingpo Cai - Cathay Capital - De la chine profonde aux sommets du capital-investissement#502 - Thomas Sammut - Préparateur Mental - Faut-il forcément souffrir pour réussir ?#501 - Delphine Horvilleur - Rabbin, Écrivaine - Dialoguer quand tout nous divise#499 - Alexandre Mulliez - Président FC Versailles - Quitter l'empire familial et acheter un club de foot#326 - Ning Li - Typology - Fonder Made.Com, péter tous les scores et devenir le leader de la cosmétique made in FranceN'hésitez pas à partager vos retours sur vos réseaux en nous mentionnant si l'un de ces épisodes vous a plu.Vous pouvez contacter Clémence sur LinkedIn et sur Instagram.00:00:00 : Fleurons00:02:08 = La martingale 00:04:34 = Reco n°1 00:05:27 = Reco n°2 - nº3 - nº4 00:08:18 = Reco n°5 - n°6 00:11:17 = Reco n°7 00:12:20 = Reco n°8 00:13:28 = Reco n°9 00:15:58 = Reco n°10 00:18:11 = Reco n°11 00:19:06 = Reco nº12 00:22:22 = Reco n°13 - n°14 - n°15 00:23:13 = Reco n°16 00:23:55 = Reco n°17 00:26:02 = La newsletter 00:26:34 = Combien Ça GagneVous souhaitez sponsoriser Génération Do It Yourself ou nous proposer un partenariat ?Contactez mon label Orso Media via ce formulaire.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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Vous nous demandez très souvent des recommandations d'épisodes de Génération Do It Yourself.Nous avons décidé de vous proposer dans une mini-série de nos recos d'épisodes à écouter pour vos week-ends, vacances, sessions de sport, ou pour vos trajets en voiture, en train etc.Des épisodes à écouter seul à ou à plusieurs, à (re)découvrir, des épisodes oubliés, des épisodes encore d'actualité…Enjoy !——————————————On commence aujourd'hui avec un quizz qui reprend les meilleures citations de nos invités (choix entièrement subjectif par Clémence Lepice et l'équipe GDIY) : #560 - Rudy Gobert - 4x meilleur défenseur NBA (Épisode pas encore disponible)#559 - Yaël Braun-Pivet - Présidente de l'Assemblée nationale - « Si j'avais demandé l'autorisation, il n'y aurait jamais eu de femme au perchoir »#549 - Hadrien Canter - Alta Ares - Construire le bouclier aérien de l'Europe#548 - Yoram Moyal - PBS - Se libérer du poids de son poids#547 - Thomas Ramos - Rugbyman - Devenir hermétique à la pression#544 - Coline Bertrand - La Rosée - "La cosmétique c'est l'industrie de la surenchère"#527 - Céline Chung - Bao Family - La reine de la street food asiatique#518 - Benoît Saint-Denis - Combattant MMA - Devenir le meilleur guerrier possible#515 - Pierre de Villiers - Ancien Chef d'État-major des Armées - "Nous ne sommes pas prêts pour la guerre"#512 - François Ruffin - Député - En finir avec l'État perfusion#505 - Mingpo Cai - Cathay Capital - De la chine profonde aux sommets du capital-investissement#496 - Sébastien Kopp - VEJA - Faire du business autrement#493 - Anthony Berthou - Nutritionniste - Comment mieux manger avec l'expert n°1 de la nutritionN'hésitez pas à partager vos retours sur vos réseaux en nous mentionnant si l'un de ces épisodes vous a plu.Vous pouvez contacter Clémence sur LinkedIn et sur Instagram.Vous souhaitez sponsoriser Génération Do It Yourself ou nous proposer un partenariat ?Contactez mon label Orso Media via ce formulaire.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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Yannick Noah arrive en France à 12 ans, loin de sa famille restée au Cameroun.Le tennis devient vite plus qu'un sport : une obsession qui rythme chacune de ses journées.En 1983, il gagne Roland-Garros, chez lui, devant ses parents, ses coachs et son public. Le rêve exact qu'il avait visualisé des dizaines de fois.Mais au sommet de sa gloire, il prend la décision de raccrocher la raquette pour se réinventer en chanteur. À contre-courant diront certains, au bon moment selon lui.“Saga Africa” devient un tube et cette deuxième carrière un succès unanime.Des années plus tard, nouveau virage : il devient capitaine de l'équipe de France de Coupe Davis, puis coach de Fed Cup, puis consultant pour le PSG. Il découvre la rudesse du rôle en même temps que la richesse de la transmission.“Le bon coach, il prend des décisions, il les explique, mais il ne fait pas de compromis. Jamais.”Dans cet échange (rediffusion de l'épisode 137), Yannick revient sans filtre sur chacune de ses vies :Grandir loin des siens et se construire une identité entre deux continentsSa façon de compter ses heures d'entraînement : seules celles faites en plus des autres comptaient, jusqu'à 15 par semaineSes débuts de chanteur dans les MJC, juste après avoir soulevé la Coupe DavisLa méthode pour sélectionner et faire adhérer un groupe d'individusTransmettre à ses 5 enfants sans jamais forcer leur voieUne discussion qui 6 ans plus tard est encore intacte dans ma mémoire. On parle de réinvention, de transmission entre générations, et de ce que ça coûte vraiment de rester fidèle à ses valeurs, même au sommet.TIMELINE00:00:00 : Enchaîner les heures de gloire00:11:19 : S'occuper des hommes et non des joueurs00:26:33 : Pourquoi un bon coach ne fait jamais de compromis00:40:01 : Quitter le Cameroun à 12 ans et décider de devenir pro00:49:49 : 15 heures d'entraînement de plus que les autres00:56:15 : “Footing, abdos, pompes : ça c'est ton jour de repos”01:09:00 : "C'est le regard de l'autre qui décide de ce que tu es" : Johannesburg sous l'apartheid01:29:37 : Chanter pour donner de la joie01:39:50 : S'oublier complètement pour devenir un bon coach01:57:05 : “Pendant des mois j'ai mangé, dormi, respiré uniquement pour Roland-Garros”On a parlé de :The Last Dance, la force mentale de Michael Jordan.Le Master Class d'Edgar Grospiron, les meilleurs conseils d'un championNotre Master Class avec Clémentine Galey “Entreprendre un Podcast”Son livre blanc, qu'il vous conseille. Nano Pourtier, champion de ski acrobatique français et entraîneur d'Edgard Grospiron, capitaine de l'équipe de France.Olivier Allamand, champion de ski acrobatique françaisArthur Waller, CEO & Cofondateur de PennylaneElon musk et The boring company Nicomak, société spécialisée en ingénierie pédagogique Ayaq, les vêtements techniques et respectueux de la montagne de Vincent DefrasneOn a cité les épisodes : #38 Vincent Defrasne – de l'Or Olympique à la Fondation Somfy#COVID-19 - 8 Amiral François Dupont – Comment “réussir son confinement” avec un commandant de sous-marin#143 Alexandre Pachulski - Talentsoft - L'Intelligence Artificielle pour casser le moule#149 Hugues Le Bret - Nickel - Gérer des crises, prendre des risques, ouvrir une banque au tabac#157 Philippe de La Chevasnerie - Papernest - Avoir un business model sain et créer 200 emplois en 6 moisVous souhaitez sponsoriser Génération Do It Yourself ou nous proposer un partenariat ?Contactez mon label Orso Media via ce formulaire.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join 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 4106: James Altucher reveals the difference between learning passively and learning aggressively, drawing on Bruce Lee's devotion to practicing one kick ten thousand times. He shares stories from the tennis court and a make-or-break software project to show how pressure and repetition rewire your skills, and why intense practice illuminates far more than the skill itself. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/the-one-learning-technique-that-scared-the-st-out-of-bruce-lee/ Quotes to ponder: "I fear the man who practiced one kick 10,000 times." "Passively is in your head. Aggressively is noticing RIGHT NOW and taking action." "Sunlight doesn't just hit you. When you open the window the sunlight hits everything in your house." Optimal Living Daily is a daily personal development and self-improvement podcast where we narrate the best self-help articles on minimalism, productivity, and intentional living, read to you by a professional narrator so you can live your best life a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join 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 4106: James Altucher reveals the difference between learning passively and learning aggressively, drawing on Bruce Lee's devotion to practicing one kick ten thousand times. He shares stories from the tennis court and a make-or-break software project to show how pressure and repetition rewire your skills, and why intense practice illuminates far more than the skill itself. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/the-one-learning-technique-that-scared-the-st-out-of-bruce-lee/ Quotes to ponder: "I fear the man who practiced one kick 10,000 times." "Passively is in your head. Aggressively is noticing RIGHT NOW and taking action." "Sunlight doesn't just hit you. When you open the window the sunlight hits everything in your house." Optimal Living Daily is a daily personal development and self-improvement podcast where we narrate the best self-help articles on minimalism, productivity, and intentional living, read to you by a professional narrator so you can live your best life a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join 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 4106: James Altucher reveals the difference between learning passively and learning aggressively, drawing on Bruce Lee's devotion to practicing one kick ten thousand times. He shares stories from the tennis court and a make-or-break software project to show how pressure and repetition rewire your skills, and why intense practice illuminates far more than the skill itself. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/the-one-learning-technique-that-scared-the-st-out-of-bruce-lee/ Quotes to ponder: "I fear the man who practiced one kick 10,000 times." "Passively is in your head. Aggressively is noticing RIGHT NOW and taking action." "Sunlight doesn't just hit you. When you open the window the sunlight hits everything in your house." Optimal Living Daily is a daily personal development and self-improvement podcast where we narrate the best self-help articles on minimalism, productivity, and intentional living, read to you by a professional narrator so you can live your best life a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ 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 2130: James Altucher explains how unfocused ambitions, shallow knowledge, unhealthy relationships, and resistance to change can undermine success. He shows how connecting your interests, learning continuously, choosing relationships carefully, and improving by just 1% each day can create meaningful long-term growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/surefire-ways/ Quotes to ponder: “Focus is about connecting the dots so that one vision emerges.” “You're only competing against the person you were yesterday.” “Focus is not about doing one thing. It's about doing many things that connect and combine in ways nobody ever thought of before.” 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 2129: James Altucher uses candid stories of repeated setbacks to reveal how poor health, neglected creativity, indecision, carelessness, and laziness undermine progress. His practical lessons, protecting your energy, generating ideas, taking easy next steps, and mastering the details, offer a grounded approach to building resilience and creating better results. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/surefire-ways/ Quotes to ponder: “Failure is a deck of cards. You can shuffle and pick out the card you want.” “Write down ten ideas. Every day. Write down the next EASY step for each idea.” “Anxiety and fear and stress and the wrong people will drain you of energy.” Episode references: Harry Potter: https://www.harrypotter.com/ Campbell's Soup Cans: https://www.moma.org/collection/works/79809 SpaceX: https://www.spacex.com/ Virgin Atlantic: https://www.virginatlantic.com/ Bitcoin: https://bitcoin.org/ Choose Yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-James-Altucher/dp/1490313370 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode Description:This is a From the Archive episode with one of my favorite guests: Steven Pressfield.Steven Pressfield has spent his career writing about war, creativity, discipline, storytelling, and the inner battle every artist faces. In this archive conversation, James and Steven explore how stories work—and why the same structures that power novels and movies also show up in real life.They begin with The Legend of Bagger Vance, which Pressfield built from the structure of the Bhagavad Gita. James connects that idea to his own writing, where ancient texts like the Yoga Sutras became frameworks for modern essays about entrepreneurship. Their point is simple: if a story has survived thousands of years, it probably contains a structure worth studying.From there, the conversation moves into the hero's journey. The ordinary world. The call to adventure. The refusal of the call. The mentor. The threshold. The extraordinary world. The tests, allies, enemies, ordeal, return, and gift.But Pressfield pushes the idea further. In real life, people do not always answer the call. Some people refuse it for years. Some cross the threshold and then run back. Some sacrifice security, status, money, family expectations, or even relationships to follow the deeper pull of their lives.James shares his own story of walking out of a finance job after three days, leaving his coat on the chair, taking the elevator down 40 floors, getting on a train, and never returning. Pressfield recognizes it immediately as a real-life threshold moment.The conversation then turns to The Artist's Journey. Pressfield explains that the hero's journey ends when the hero returns home with a gift. The artist's journey begins when the artist asks: What is the gift I am meant to give? What is my material? What is my voice? What am I here to make?They discuss Resistance as the real villain in every story, why the question “Who am I?” often drives the inciting incident, why villains often do not change, why opening and closing images matter, and why genres have rules that writers ignore at their own risk.This episode is a masterclass in story, but it is also a meditation on identity. The deeper question is not just how to write a story. It is how to recognize the story already trying to live through you.Editorial Note:This is a "From the Archive" episode. References to “new” or “upcoming” books, projects, or events reflect the timing of the original recording.What You'll Learn:Why Steven Pressfield built The Legend of Bagger Vance on the structure of the Bhagavad Gita.How ancient myths and spiritual texts can become frameworks for modern stories.Why the hero's journey begins only when the hero answers the call.What separates the ordinary world from the extraordinary world.Why Resistance appears immediately after the call to action.Why crossing the threshold changes how other people see you—and how you see yourself.How the artist's journey begins after the hero's journey ends.Why the artist's real question is: What gift am I bringing back?How to go deeper into theme instead of just telling a surface-level story.Why success, awards, money, and status can become forms of Resistance.How dreams, intuition, and recurring ideas can point toward a person's real work.Why every strong story creates a first pole and second pole: the question and the answer.Why the villain may be a person, a force, or Resistance itself.Why genre conventions matter, even for experienced writers.How opening and closing images can reveal the full emotional transformation of a story.Timestamped Chapters:[02:00] Steven Pressfield and the Ancient Structure of StoryJames introduces Pressfield through The Legend of Bagger Vance, The Authentic Swing, and the Bhagavad Gita.[03:33] Ancient Wisdom in Modern WritingJames explains how he used the Yoga Sutras as a hidden structure for one of his most popular entrepreneurship essays.[04:42] Stories That Have Been Tested for Thousands of YearsWhy myths, sacred texts, and ancient epics still work as storytelling engines.[05:00] Pressfield's Small Books on StorytellingJames introduces Pressfield's mini-books on how stories begin, what they are about, and how artists find their material.[05:31] Are You the Hero or the Red Shirt?James asks whether everyone is really the hero of their own story—or whether some people refuse the call.[07:13] The Call to Adventure and the Refusal of the CallPressfield walks through Joseph Campbell's structure: ordinary world, call, refusal, and threshold.[08:31] It Is Never Too Late to Answer the CallThe hero's journey can begin late, and people may have more than one journey in a lifetime.[09:08] Ordinary World vs. Extraordinary WorldLuke Skywalker, Star Wars, Christopher Vogler, Blake Snyder, and the moment a story crosses into Act Two.[10:45] Resistance at the Edge of the ThresholdWhy no one enters the extraordinary world without hesitation, fear, or circumstances forcing the break.[11:23] Mentors, Books, and Virtual TeachersJames questions whether every hero needs a mentor and describes books and podcast guests as his own collective mentors.[12:32] What Steven Gave Up to Become a WriterPressfield recalls sacrificing security, a marriage, and stable advertising jobs in order to keep writing.[13:25] The Temptation to Stay SafeThe boss offers the title, the office, the raise—and the artist has to decide whether to cross the threshold anyway.[14:15] James Walks Out of the Ordinary WorldJames tells the story of leaving a finance job after three days, taking the elevator down 40 floors, and never returning.[15:36] Real Life Follows the Hero's JourneyPressfield explains that threshold moments happen before we understand them as story structure.[16:44] The Books That Made Steven Pressfield a Creative MentorJames names The War of Art, Turning Pro, Nobody Wants to Read Your Sht*, The Knowledge, and The Artist's Journey.[17:36] How the Hero Becomes Known DifferentlyPressfield explains how crossing the threshold changes the hero's identity in the eyes of others and themselves.[20:26] Breaking Bad and the Discovery of the Real SelfWalter White becomes an example of a character realizing who he really is inside the extraordinary world.[21:08] What the Audience Sees Before the Villain DoesJames explains how the hero, villain, and audience may recognize transformation at different moments.[22:13] Crossing the Threshold Means Losing PeoplePressfield and James discuss how entering a new life attracts new people and repels old ones.[23:38] Real Life Is Messier Than StoryUnlike a focused screenplay, a life can contain many themes at once: parenthood, business, art, family, and identity.[24:36] Ignorance, Arrogance, and FaithWhy artists and entrepreneurs need enough irrational confidence to begin before they know whether they have anything to say.[26:53] Peeling Back the OnionJames and Steven discuss how artists move from surface ideas to deeper themes over time.[29:04] The Rolling Stones, the Beatles, and Artistic EvolutionHow great artists begin by imitating what they love and eventually discover what they are really trying to express.[32:08] What Are We Actually Talking About?Pressfield pauses the conversation to ask whether a theme is emerging from the discussion itself.[33:25] The Calling Is Already Inside YouPressfield argues that each person is born with a destiny, identity, or inner pressure that eventually wants to surface.[35:21] The Hero's Journey Across GenerationsJames and Steven discuss World War II, the Greatest Generation, the boomers, and social movements as mass threshold moments.[39:48] The Full Shape of the Hero's JourneyOrdinary world, call, mentor, inciting incident, trials, return, and the gift brought back to the people.[41:17] When the Artist's Journey BeginsPressfield explains that the artist's journey starts when the hero's journey ends.[42:33] What Is the Gift?The artist asks: What is my act? What is my material? What is my medium? Who am I?[44:20] Good Will Hunting and the Beginning After the EndingWhy the end of one story often marks the beginning of the artist's real work.[45:17] Catch Me If You Can and the Artist After the AdventureJames uses Frank Abagnale as an example of a hero's journey followed by a less cinematic but still meaningful artist's journey.[47:00] The Return Home and the Embedded SelfPressfield explains that the person at the end of the journey was already hidden inside the person at the beginning.[49:05] Who Am I?James identifies the core question behind the inciting incident: am I ordinary, or am I extraordinary?[51:28] Who Am I, Why Am I Here, What Do I Want?Pressfield connects story structure to Stanislavski's dramatic questions and real-life identity.[53:37] Taken, Jason Bourne, and the Hidden SelfThe extraordinary world reveals the self that was always there but could not appear in the ordinary world.[55:00] Why Stories Let Us Practice the ExtraordinaryJames describes storytelling as a safe space where people in ordinary life can rehearse crossing the threshold.[55:45] Steven Pressfield: Servant of the MusePressfield answers James's question “Who are you?” by describing himself as a servant of the muse.[56:31] Success, the Muse, and the Second Half of LifePressfield discusses process, hierarchy, status, Richard Rohr, and why chasing awards can become Resistance.[01:03:00] Becoming a Second-Half Person at Any AgeJames and Steven discuss moving past external goals earlier in life and clearing the channel for deeper work.[01:05:25] The 10,000-Hour Rule and Cross-PollinationWriting, advertising, finance, comedy, podcasting, and entrepreneurship all become grist for the mill.[01:07:16] Inventing Yourself as You GoPressfield tells James that he is creating something that has never existed before: the James Altucher version of the artist's journey.[01:08:20] How to Find the Extraordinary WorldPressfield advises people to listen to their dreams, journal them, and pay attention to the signals coming from the deeper self.[01:10:40] Inner Work and Learning to Hear IdeasSteven recommends Robert A. Johnson's Inner Work and describes creativity as the skill of noticing what is already arriving.[01:11:49] The First Pole and the Second PoleThe inciting incident creates a question the audience needs answered, as in The Bourne Identity: Who is he?[01:13:31] The Villain Is EverywhereJames and Steven discuss why villains keep returning and why Resistance may be the real villain in every story.[01:15:05] Does the Villain Ever Change?Darth Vader becomes an example of a character who may look like the villain but is really on another journey.[01:16:16] Opening Image, Closing ImageThe Godfather shows how a story can begin and end in similar places while revealing total transformation.[01:17:19] Why Everyone Can't Just Write a ThrillerEven with formulas available, genre rules and obligatory scenes still have to be understood and honored.[01:18:24] Rules, Genres, and Why Audiences Feel CheatedPressfield explains that if a genre's necessary beat is missing, the audience may feel the story is hollow.[01:18:42] Romance, Tragedy, and The Way We WereJames and Steven discuss romance structure and why a love story can still work when the couple does not end up together.[01:20:54] No One Is Born a ProJames reads a Pressfield line about falling before hitting bottom and connects it to the artist's journey needing the hero's journey first.Additional Resources:Steven Pressfield Official WebsiteSteven Pressfield BooksThe War of Art by Steven PressfieldTurning Pro by Steven PressfieldThe Artist's Journey by Steven PressfieldNobody Wants to Read Your Sht* by Steven PressfieldThe Authentic Swing by Steven PressfieldThe Legend of Bagger Vance by Steven Pressfield“How Does a Story Start?” by Steven PressfieldThe Writer's Journey by Christopher VoglerSave the Cat! by Blake SnyderInner Work by Robert A. JohnsonFalling Upward by Richard RohrSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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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 4069: James Altucher reflects on a childhood friend whose life slowly lost direction, using that story to explore the importance of finding a daily reason to keep moving forward. He also shares practical ways that generosity, through ideas, honesty, gratitude, time, and support, can create meaningful opportunities, stronger relationships, and a richer life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/how-to-be-rich-the-push/  &  https://archive.jamesaltucher.com/blog/give-and-you-will-receive/ Quotes to ponder: "You're riding the bicycle up the hill all the time. In life, everything in life wants you to decay, to be subjugated, to be violated, to be tired, to become a ghost, to roll back down the hill just when you thought you were close to the top." "A little bit every day compounds. A little push today turns into a big life tomorrow." "Give first, then receive. It works." Episode references: Cornell University: https://www.cornell.edu 140love: https://140love.com TheStreet: https://www.thestreet.com 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 4069: James Altucher reflects on a childhood friend whose life slowly lost direction, using that story to explore the importance of finding a daily reason to keep moving forward. He also shares practical ways that generosity, through ideas, honesty, gratitude, time, and support, can create meaningful opportunities, stronger relationships, and a richer life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/how-to-be-rich-the-push/  &  https://archive.jamesaltucher.com/blog/give-and-you-will-receive/ Quotes to ponder: "You're riding the bicycle up the hill all the time. In life, everything in life wants you to decay, to be subjugated, to be violated, to be tired, to become a ghost, to roll back down the hill just when you thought you were close to the top." "A little bit every day compounds. A little push today turns into a big life tomorrow." "Give first, then receive. It works." Episode references: Cornell University: https://www.cornell.edu 140love: https://140love.com TheStreet: https://www.thestreet.com 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 4069: James Altucher reflects on a childhood friend whose life slowly lost direction, using that story to explore the importance of finding a daily reason to keep moving forward. He also shares practical ways that generosity, through ideas, honesty, gratitude, time, and support, can create meaningful opportunities, stronger relationships, and a richer life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/how-to-be-rich-the-push/  &  https://archive.jamesaltucher.com/blog/give-and-you-will-receive/ Quotes to ponder: "You're riding the bicycle up the hill all the time. In life, everything in life wants you to decay, to be subjugated, to be violated, to be tired, to become a ghost, to roll back down the hill just when you thought you were close to the top." "A little bit every day compounds. A little push today turns into a big life tomorrow." "Give first, then receive. It works." Episode references: Cornell University: https://www.cornell.edu 140love: https://140love.com TheStreet: https://www.thestreet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 3605: James Altucher shares hard-earned lessons on handling sudden wealth without sabotaging it through impulsive decisions, bad investments, or strained relationships. His practical rules focus on patience, risk management, health, and long-term thinking, offering a roadmap for turning a windfall into lasting financial security. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/what-do-you-do-after-you-make-a-zillion-dollars/ Quotes to ponder: "Don't change your lifestyle at all for at least one year." "Put it in a savings account for one year at least. Or under your mattress. No stocks. No paintings. No private investments." "Once you make money, everyone will approach you about new investments you can make. Or people will want to borrow money from you." Episode references: Aspen Snowmass: https://www.aspensnowmass.com/ Wealthfront's high-yield Cash Account: ⁠⁠https://wealthfront.com/OFD⁠⁠ This experience may not be representative of other Wealthfront clients, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Experiences will vary. The Optimal Finance Daily Podcast, Diana Merriam (collectively "Media Partner") are not clients of Wealthfront. The Media Partner receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage for this paid endorsement placed in their video, creating a conflict of interest. More details available via the referral link. The Direct Deposit Plus Investing Program from Wealthfront Advisers LLC and Wealthfront Brokerage LLC provides eligible clients a 0.25% APY increase above the base APY on eligible Cash Account balances (up to an overall boosted rate of 4.30% for a limited time when including the 0.75% APY boost for new clients) when you direct deposit $1,000 a month, plus open, fund, and maintain an investing account. Wealthfront may change or end the program at any time and determine eligibility at its discretion. Terms apply. Full details at ⁠⁠wealthfront.com/promo-terms⁠⁠.  The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of January 30, 2026, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. References to the APY for the Wealthfront Cash Account, including any APY increase, are to the APY paid by insured depository institutions that participate in our cash sweep program (the "Program Banks”).. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable APY. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Securities investments are not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value. Investment advisory services are provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. 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 3605: James Altucher shares hard-earned lessons on handling sudden wealth without sabotaging it through impulsive decisions, bad investments, or strained relationships. His practical rules focus on patience, risk management, health, and long-term thinking, offering a roadmap for turning a windfall into lasting financial security. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/what-do-you-do-after-you-make-a-zillion-dollars/ Quotes to ponder: "Don't change your lifestyle at all for at least one year." "Put it in a savings account for one year at least. Or under your mattress. No stocks. No paintings. No private investments." "Once you make money, everyone will approach you about new investments you can make. Or people will want to borrow money from you." Episode references: Aspen Snowmass: https://www.aspensnowmass.com/ Wealthfront's high-yield Cash Account: ⁠⁠https://wealthfront.com/OFD⁠⁠ This experience may not be representative of other Wealthfront clients, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Experiences will vary. The Optimal Finance Daily Podcast, Diana Merriam (collectively "Media Partner") are not clients of Wealthfront. The Media Partner receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage for this paid endorsement placed in their video, creating a conflict of interest. More details available via the referral link. The Direct Deposit Plus Investing Program from Wealthfront Advisers LLC and Wealthfront Brokerage LLC provides eligible clients a 0.25% APY increase above the base APY on eligible Cash Account balances (up to an overall boosted rate of 4.30% for a limited time when including the 0.75% APY boost for new clients) when you direct deposit $1,000 a month, plus open, fund, and maintain an investing account. Wealthfront may change or end the program at any time and determine eligibility at its discretion. Terms apply. Full details at ⁠⁠wealthfront.com/promo-terms⁠⁠.  The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of January 30, 2026, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. References to the APY for the Wealthfront Cash Account, including any APY increase, are to the APY paid by insured depository institutions that participate in our cash sweep program (the "Program Banks”).. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable APY. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Securities investments are not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value. Investment advisory services are provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. 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 3605: James Altucher shares hard-earned lessons on handling sudden wealth without sabotaging it through impulsive decisions, bad investments, or strained relationships. His practical rules focus on patience, risk management, health, and long-term thinking, offering a roadmap for turning a windfall into lasting financial security. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/what-do-you-do-after-you-make-a-zillion-dollars/ Quotes to ponder: "Don't change your lifestyle at all for at least one year." "Put it in a savings account for one year at least. Or under your mattress. No stocks. No paintings. No private investments." "Once you make money, everyone will approach you about new investments you can make. Or people will want to borrow money from you." Episode references: Aspen Snowmass: https://www.aspensnowmass.com/ Wealthfront's high-yield Cash Account: ⁠⁠https://wealthfront.com/OFD⁠⁠ This experience may not be representative of other Wealthfront clients, and there is no guarantee of future performance or success. Experiences will vary. The Optimal Finance Daily Podcast, Diana Merriam (collectively "Media Partner") are not clients of Wealthfront. The Media Partner receives cash compensation from Wealthfront Brokerage for this paid endorsement placed in their video, creating a conflict of interest. More details available via the referral link. The Direct Deposit Plus Investing Program from Wealthfront Advisers LLC and Wealthfront Brokerage LLC provides eligible clients a 0.25% APY increase above the base APY on eligible Cash Account balances (up to an overall boosted rate of 4.30% for a limited time when including the 0.75% APY boost for new clients) when you direct deposit $1,000 a month, plus open, fund, and maintain an investing account. Wealthfront may change or end the program at any time and determine eligibility at its discretion. Terms apply. Full details at ⁠⁠wealthfront.com/promo-terms⁠⁠.  The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of January 30, 2026, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. References to the APY for the Wealthfront Cash Account, including any APY increase, are to the APY paid by insured depository institutions that participate in our cash sweep program (the "Program Banks”).. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable APY. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Securities investments are not bank deposits, bank-guaranteed or FDIC-insured, and may lose value. Investment advisory services are provided by Wealthfront Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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James Altucher breaks down the real foundation of creativity and why most writers and filmmakers struggle—not because they lack talent, but because they don't consistently generate ideas. He explains how developing an “idea muscle” through daily practice can completely transform your ability to create stories, solve problems, and build projects. Instead of waiting for inspiration, he reframes creativity as a discipline—something you train every day through repetition and experimentation.The conversation also dives into filmmaking and screenwriting from a practical perspective, including how to start projects without overthinking, why persistence matters more than perfection, and how to use small creative “wins” to build momentum. From pitching shows at HBO to creating content with minimal resources, James emphasizes that execution—not theory—is what separates working creators from those who never finish their ideas.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.

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When Betsy joined her last workplace, she thought it was a perfect fit. It was on a list of Best Places to Work and she got to be creative while helping people. But as the startup rapidly grew, the company culture changed and Betsy started to lose herself amid the stress. Then she got laid off. Honestly, Betsy was relieved, but now she's gotta figure out what's next. On this episode of How To!, we bring on James Altucher, author, podcaster, and all-around interesting person. He's both created successful companies and failed a number of times. He has some funny, frank advice for taking the sting out of rejection, reviving your passions, and making sure your next move is right for you.  If you liked this episode, check out "How To Advance Your Career by Quitting Your Job."  Do you have a burning question or a problem you need help with? Email us at howto@mikepesca.com and we will consider your topic for the show. For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To receive ad-free content, become a Pesca Plus subscriber at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@pescagist⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ad-sales@libsyn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/howto  

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 4003: James Altucher reframes minimalism as “emptiness,” showing how removing excess, mental, social, and physical, creates space for curiosity, connection, and possibility. By letting go of habits like lying, gossiping, and constant digital distraction, he reveals a lighter way of living that prioritizes meaningful relationships and genuine enjoyment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/seven-habits-highly-effective-minimalists/ Quotes to ponder: "Many people think minimalism is about possessions. It isn't at all." "Lying is the opposite of minimalism. You spin a complicated web between people and imaginary worlds that you have to keep track of." "A life filled with everything leaves room for nothing." Episode references: Quora: https://www.quora.com Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 3536: James Altucher reflects on a dinner where his strong views against college made him deeply disliked, exposing how much he craves approval even when standing by his beliefs. He unpacks the tension between authenticity and the desire to be accepted, revealing how easily ego and expectations can distort communication. His story offers a sharp, relatable look at why letting go of needing validation can be more freeing than being right. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/i-shouldnt-want-to-be-liked-so-much/ Quotes to ponder: "I don't like being disliked. I shouldn't care but I do." "You ever get that visceral feeling when everyone in a room is sending waves of revulsion in your direction?" "I thought I was going to state my case and everyone would applaud and agree with me and maybe there would even be a trophy with my name on it." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social media is a powerful marketing tool, but most entrepreneurs still struggle to leverage it and build a brand that stands out. In this episode of the YAPCreator Series Replay, Hala Taha shares how to use content creation as a strategic tool to grow your personal brand. Featuring insights from top creator-entrepreneurs like GaryVee, Jenna Kutcher, and Kat Norton, you'll learn social media marketing tips to grow your business and unlock your potential as a content creator. In this episode, Hala will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (01:14) Growing a Business with YouTube Content (07:54) Jenna Kutcher on Authentic Personal Branding (11:57) Creative Idea Generation and Content Scaling (19:00) Energy and Magnetism in Content Creation (24:13) Mastery and the 10,000-Hour Rule (29:40) Kelly Roach's Conviction Marketing Pyramid (40:13) What's the Best Time to Be a Content Creator? Hala Taha is the host of Young and Profiting, a top 10 business and entrepreneurship podcast on Apple and Spotify. She's the founder and CEO of YAP Media, an award-winning social media and podcast production agency, as well as the YAP Media Network, where she helps renowned podcasters like Russell Brunson, Jenna Kutcher, and Neil Patel grow and monetize their shows. Through her work, Hala has become one of the most influential creator entrepreneurs in podcasting. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Experian - Manage and cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reduce your bills. Get started now with the Experian App and let your Big Financial Friend do the work for you. See experian.com for details. Intuit - Start paying bills the smart way, not the hard way. Learn more at QuickBooks.com/billpay Huel - Grab nutritionally complete meals you can drink. Get 15% off with code PROFITING at huel.com/PROFITING AT&T Business - Power your small business with reliable connectivity from AT&T. Switch today at business.att.com.  Fabric - Protect your family with term life insurance from Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/profiting  ZocDoc - Stop putting off those doctors' appointments. Find and instantly book a doctor you love today at Zocdoc.com/PROFITING  Blinkist - Turn the world's best nonfiction books into quick 15-minute reads or listens. Grab your free trial plus an exclusive 30% discount at blinkist.com/profiting Resources Mentioned: YAP E278 with Sean Cannell: youngandprofiting.co/40GYZCy YAP E316 with Kat Norton: youngandprofiting.co/40I34q4 YAP E291 with Gary Vee: youngandprofiting.co/41DRxcd YAP E295 with Jenna Kutcher: youngandprofiting.co/40FzNw6 YAP E275 with James Altucher: youngandprofiting.co/4h2d2bG YAP E155 with Kelly Roach: youngandprofiting.co/4h1LfrD  YAPCreator Replay E1: youngandprofiting.co/YCR-E1 YAPCreator Replay E2: youngandprofiting.co/YCR-E2 YAPCreator Replay E3: youngandprofiting.co/YCR-E3 Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, SEO, E-commerce, LinkedIn, Instagram, Digital Marketing, Content Creator, Storytelling, Advertising, Communication, Video Marketing, Social Proof, Marketing Trends, Influencers, Influencer Marketing, Digital Trends, Online Marketing, Marketing Podcast

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 3948: James Altucher explores how much of our stress and unhappiness comes from trying to control others, or allowing them to control us. Drawing from painful personal experiences with money, relationships, and success, he explains that real freedom begins when you take responsibility for your inner world. His insights reveal how persistence, creativity, and personal health combine to create the “luck” that leads to a truly self-directed life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/do-you-control-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "NOBODY will ever remember how you helped them. And you can't save anyone." "The key to freedom is Luck. But luck is not magic." "I'd rather be healthy than “right”." Episode references: The Law of Attraction: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_attraction_(New_Thought) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices