logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2024
10m 57s

3244: Is Failure Good? by James Altucher...

Justin Malik
About this episode

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 3244:

James Altucher challenges the glorification of failure, arguing that there's nothing inherently valuable in failing. Instead, he emphasizes learning from related concepts like curiosity, persistence, and forgiveness. Altucher encourages focusing on these aspects to overcome challenges and grow, rather than fixating on failure itself.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/failure-good/

Quotes to ponder:

"Failure is not a hard problem. It’s a label. Failure is in the past. Hard problems can be solved right now."

"The best way to get better, to get more known, to learn the subtleties of your art or your field or your sport, is to simply do it again."

"The thing you learn first is forgiveness. Then you move back to the present. Get healthy. Be around people you love. Start being creative again."

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up next
Today
3661: Permission To Rest AND Extraordinary Love by Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be on Self-Care Advice
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 3661: Angelina Lee offers a heartfelt reminder that true restoration comes not just from pausing our bodies, but from quiet ... Show More
12m 37s
Yesterday
3660: Tell People What You Want by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Generosity and Collaboration
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 3660: Author J. Money encourages readers to voice their desires clearly and unapologetically, showing how openness can attr ... Show More
10m 18s
Jul 7
3659: Helpful Tips When You're Stuck on Getting Started by Zoe Kim with No Sidebar on Lifestyle Design
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 3659: Zoe Kim examines why we sometimes feel stuck even when we know what we want, highlighting how overthinking and perfec ... Show More
11m 54s
Recommended Episodes
Oct 2024
2755: Project Sexification: The Art of Failing by Roger Lawson on Personal Growth & Fitness Development
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 2755:Roger Lawson's "Project Sexification: The Art of Failing" offers a fresh perspective on embracing failure as a key comp ... Show More
10m 4s
Nov 2024
2759: [Part 1] Pick Your Passion by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Personal Development & Hard Work
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 2759:Ross Enamait encourages readers to stop overthinking and embrace a simple yet powerful approach to pursuing personal gr ... Show More
13m 30s
Aug 2024
2653: The Other F Word: Failure by Lea Genders of Lea Genders Fitness on Healthy Living Advice
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 2653:Lea Genders explores the concept of failure, not as a defeat but as a crucial step in finding one's true path. By embra ... Show More
11m 41s
Nov 2024
2760: [Part 2] Pick Your Passion - Part 2 by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Goal Achievement & Healthy Habits
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 2760:Ross Enamait challenges the common advice to "follow your passion," arguing instead that success comes from consistent ... Show More
12m 55s
Sep 2024
Success is Simple: Do Less!
In today’s episode, we're exploring how to make your success simple and effortless. I believe that true success comes from subtracting what's holding you back rather than adding more to your plate. Join me as I share my journey and insights on evolving into your best self, tackli ... Show More
18m 27s
Oct 2024
Easy Now, Hard Later: Why Discipline Today Leads to Success Tomorrow!
What if the secret to success is actually just mastering self-discipline? In today’s episode, I'm diving deep into why we quit, how to push through when it gets tough, and the simple mindset shifts that can unlock your full potential. If you’ve ever felt stuck, or like you’re alw ... Show More
19m 29s
Nov 2024
2789: For Better Habits, Just Don’t Fail Twice In A Row by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology on Building Routines
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 2789:Building habits is a marathon, not a sprint. Tyler Tervooren reveals the secret to long-lasting change: don’t aim for p ... Show More
8m 53s
Nov 2024
2769: Politically Incorrect Fat Loss - How to Finally Lose Fat by Nia Shanks on How to Exercise Consistently
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 2769:Tough love and brutal honesty may be the missing ingredients in your fat loss journey. Nia Shanks emphasizes the import ... Show More
11m 34s
Oct 2021
The Gift Of Failing
With a growth mindset, we see failure as the gift it is: an opportunity to learn and prove that we are evolving and changing. Fixed mindsets teach us that failures are something to be scared of, and to avoid because they are a damning indictment of us as individuals. We view them ... Show More
11m 54s
Sep 2024
2706: Why Having to Start Over AGAIN Is Great by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Resiliency & Fitness Motivation
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 2706:Steve Kamb of NerdFitness.com explores why starting over after setbacks can be a powerful tool in personal development. ... Show More
12m 17s