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May 2024
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MI Rewind: Road to Becoming A Successful...

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About this episode

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!


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