A quest is different from a goal. But a quest doesn't need to be lifelong. Instead, you could create lots of short, fun quests that add value to your life.
Best-selling author James Altucher has created lots of quests for himself — from becoming a standup comedian to trying to buy a foreign country. Some of the things he talks about today are how to develop ... Show More
Oct 23
362 — Feeling Drained? 3 Two-Minute Energy Fixes (And How to Pick the Right One)
Do you ever run out of energy by the middle of the day, or feel like you’re on empty before the day even starts? Most of us reach for the same fix every time, like more coffee, something sweet, or a quick scroll that turns into 20 minutes. But there are at least three different r ... Show More
22m 54s
Oct 19
361 — You’re Not a Bad Person for Feeling Envy. Here’s What You Can Actually Learn From It With Dr. Stacy Kim
Have you ever gotten good news from a friend and felt bad instead of happy for them? Or someone in the group chat announced they’re pregnant — and instead of feeling excited, you felt a little sick to your stomach. And then you felt guilty for feeling that way, so you typed “cong ... Show More
46m 18s
Oct 16
360 — Only One Trying in Your Friendship? Why Keeping Score Backfires (And What to Do Instead)
Are you always the one who reaches out first? You send the text, plan the dinner, and remember everyone’s birthday. At some point you start to wonder, if I just stopped trying, would anyone even notice? So you start keeping track about who called last and whose turn it is to invi ... Show More
22m 33s
Mar 2025
3530: The One Thing You Really Do Need by James Altucher on How to Improve Curiosity and Creativity
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Episode 3530:
Curiosity is the key to personal growth, creativity, and success. James Altucher explores how curiosity fuels innovat ... Show More
9m 29s
Jun 2015
Choose Yourself (An Interview with James Altucher)
<p>As someone who has made and lost millions, authored international best-selling books, and hosts a top podcast, investor and serial entrepreneur James Altucher knows a thing or two about getting results and the failures that happen along the way. Join host Hal Elrod as he inte ... Show More
45m 47s
Apr 2021
The 10,000 Hour Rule Is Wrong. Run Experiments Instead | James Altucher
<p>Today's guest is author, entrepreneur and investor James Altucher. He's written a new book called, Skip the Line: The 10,000 Experiments Rule and Other Surprising Advice for Reaching Your Goals.</p><p>In this episode Lewis and James discuss why James hates the 10,000 hour rule ... Show More
1h 20m
Jun 2017
545: A List of 30 Day Challenges You Can Start Today by James Altucher
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 ... Show More
10m 40s
Jul 2024
3244: Is Failure Good? by James Altucher on Self Improvement & Personal Development
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Episode 3244:
James Altucher challenges the glorification of failure, arguing that there's nothing inherently valuable in failing. ... Show More
10m 27s
Feb 2018
James Altucher On The Art of Thinking Differently — Adventures In Minimalism, Stand Up Comedy & Crypto-Currency
“You can't write until you do.”James Altucher
When someone fires off a long list of occupations in conversation, my instinct tells me that person probably isn’t great at any of them.James Altucher is not that guy.A hugely successful blogger, podcaster, public speaker, stand up co ... Show More
1h 46m