About this episode
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 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 book, 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: Thinkific : It has never been easier to create an online course than with the Thinkific App Store. Learn more and sign up for a free trial at Thinkific.com/firefree ! Klaviyo : Customers want more from brands. Delivering more means owning the customer experience. Klaviyo calls this "owned marketing" and they believe it's the best path to growth. For more, visit Klaviyo.com/fire !