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Your boss has a good reason to hate you. Too many employees don't want to be proactive. They want more money and bigger titles, but they don't want to tie their own success to the success of the company they work for. Figure out a way to tie your success to your company's. Try to solve your company's problems. Become an asset and your boss won't hate you. Regards, David P.S. As you can tell, James is fiercely committed to helping people lead happier, wealthier, and more fulfilling lives.   That's why he's working on a – one that introduces you to life-changing ideas, secrets, and techniques you have never heard of before. It's the perfect guidebook for succeeding in a rapidly changing America.

Yes, money was a factor, but not the most important factor. Listen to what was the most important thing. Regards, David P.S. As you can tell, James is fiercely committed to helping people lead happier, wealthier, and more fulfilling lives.   That's why he's working on a – one that introduces you to life-changing ideas, secrets, and techniques you have never heard of before. It's the perfect guidebook for succeeding in a rapidly changing America.

Who do you want to do business with – honest, forthright, and trustworthy people or aggressive sharks? James says honestly pays every time. Being a shark is a terrible strategy. In the long term, it will always catch up with you. Regards, David P.S. As you can tell, James is fiercely committed to helping people lead happier, wealthier, and more fulfilling lives.   That's why he's working on a – one that introduces you to life-changing ideas, secrets, and techniques you have never heard of before. It's the perfect guidebook for succeeding in a rapidly changing America.

The average successful multimillionaire has roughly seven to 10 streams of income. Becoming an entrepreneur often means that you only have one; it may be a very large income but it's usually from just one source. James recommends working on multiple sources of income, and today he and Claudia talk about numerous opportunities available to everyone. Nothing happens overnight. Find what you're knowledgeable about and start today. You'll look back a year from now and discover you're on your way.   Regards, David   P.S. Hi, James here... My new book is finally out! It has taken me a year to put together all the skills I think are needed to create abundance in this new economy. I hope you write me with feedback and questions. Here's what the initial reviews of this book have said: "James Altucher did it again. I just finished and have to say it was a great read. Great insight into the future of wealth." "I couldn't wait for this book to come out. It was well worth the wait! Very short and jam-packed with good idea

How can I make money on my blog is a question James gets over and over and over again. So today he and Claudia call an expert in the field of SEO, Matt Capala, to learn some of the secrets. James and Claudia visited Matt in his NYU class last week and since then he's helped Claudia optimize her new website. Matt has dug into the Google algorithms to understand how you can best utilize their search engine, and today he tells James a few of the new updates coming. James asks Matt if a new blogger can really make money on the web. As Matt says, first you need a ton of free content on your website, but it's much more than that. Google will give you free tools to help you get ranked and you should learn what they are and how to use them Blogging like a pro is a real science, and Matt can help you get a quick education. He's written the ultimate beginners guide to SEO and he's giving it away free to James' listeners. , (just click on the link). This book will help you with: •Where to start •Which free platforms

When are you most creative – when you're working alone or when you're working in a team? James used to work alone, but in about 2010, Claudia gave him some feedback, a "spark." And as he says, "he's never looked back," and his work is much better. He has found his team, his partner. Not every team works out well, but don't neglect the value of having a good partner. It's well worth the effort. Regards, David   P.S. Hi, James here... My new book is finally out! It has taken me a year to put together all the skills I think are needed to create abundance in this new economy. I hope you write me with feedback and questions. Here's what the initial reviews of this book have said: "James Altucher did it again. I just finished and have to say it was a great read. Great insight into the future of wealth." "I couldn't wait for this book to come out. It was well worth the wait! Very short and jam-packed with good ideas and advice for the budding entrepreneur. A must read!" "This is the road map out. Very specific ideas

went to prison. Not jail... prison. He was sent to the Texas State Penitentiary and served a six-month prison term there. He joins James today to talk about the mistakes he made and why he did it. He was convicted of stealing about 17,000 pages of documents from the Mazal Holocaust Library in Hill Country Village and then selling them online. While exact numbers aren't available, it's believed about 7,000 pages were never recovered. He felt he probably won't have to go to jail but in June 2014 the judge sentenced him to six months in prison. During the three and a half years between being arrested and being sentenced, he finished school and started a business. He credits as one of things that helped him get through this ordeal. How he survived prison is a fascinating story. Regards, David P.S. Hi, James here... My new book is finally out! It has taken me a year to put together all the skills I think are needed to create abundance in this new economy. I hope you write me with feedback and questions. Here's wh

Ben from London is skeptical that writing down your 10 ideas a day and then giving them away will really help you generate income. James explains that this type of thinking comes from our evolutionary instinct towards scarcity. Life is not a zero-sum game, though. By giving away your ideas, you're showing people a few things about you. You're the type of person who can come up with ideas that can help them. Share your ideas and don't ask for anything. Just plant the seed and see what grows. if you're ready to learn about giving away your ideas.   P.S. Hi, James here... My new book is finally out! It has taken me a year to put together all the skills I think are needed to create abundance in this new economy. I hope you write me with feedback and questions. Here's what the initial reviews of this book have said: "James Altucher did it again. I just finished and have to say it was a great read. Great insight into the future of wealth." "I couldn't wait for this book to come out. It was well worth the wait! Ver

We sent you Part 1 of this amazing interview with Mark Ford on Tuesday and today we're releasing Part 2. If you've not listened to Part 1 to start there.   Make sure you go to and learn how you can claim your free copy of Mark's book, Living Rich: How to Live as Well as a Billionaire on a Middle-Class Budget.

No matter how you invest, James says the best investment is to invest in yourself. But today he and Claudia cover 401(k)s. You'll hear Claudia's story about how hers never made her any money. But James says that's not the "scam." The real problem is that the people who sell these calculate an annualized return and project it out over 30 or 40 years. They show you these compounding growth charts and suddenly, when you're ready to retire, boom, you're rich. But there are two big problems with those calculations. First, no one can really tell you what you're going to be earning on these investments and all too often the projections are way too aggressive. And secondly, and this one is really important, they don't tell you about the taxes you're going to have to pay when you want your money back. And then there are the fees. Everyone has his or her hand in your money getting a piece of your retirement. The fees will kill you. Listen here if you're ready to learn how to get rich.     P.S. Hi, James here... My new

is a marketing strategy consultant, professional speaker, and frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur,and the World Economic Forum blog. Recognized as a "branding expert" by the Associated Press, Fortune, and Inc. magazine, she is the author of the brand-new best-seller . Today, she talks with James and Claudia about what it means to stand out. Dorie gives us five different strategies that successful people have used to come up with their breakthrough ideas. 1.Become an expert in a narrow niche and then expand out. 2.Combine disciplines, mash up two different ideas. 3.Do independent research. We need more facts. 4.Tackle a big idea. 5.Create a framework.   She details all of these with great examples in today's podcast, along with examples on how to build your following. She says you first have to build your network, next build your audience, and finally you have to build your community. That's the tipping point. Regards, David   P.S. Hi, James here... My new book is fi

Today we have a very special show for you.  James hopped a plane to Palm Beach and recorded this two-part show from this gentleman’s waterfront mansion. He’s is a true legend in the field of entrepreneurship and investing having started over 100 companies, most of which have been successful. His guest today is the New York Times bestselling author, Mark Ford, You might recognize Mark by his pen name, “Michael Masterson,” but I also wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve never heard of him. Unlike other business and financial “gurus,” Mark is intensely private and has deliberately kept a low profile over the past 30 years. He has been a silent force behind the careers and ideas of many of the smartest people in investing and entrepreneurship. Mark’s accomplishments are as impressive as they are varied: he has built 100+ businesses, amassed a fortune in the high 8-figure range… climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, speaks 4 languages… is a best selling author of nearly twenty books… and at 64, he still wears his Brazilian jiu-jits

Drew Canole – a nutrition specialist, transformation specialist, and national spokesperson for the benefits of juicing vegetables for health and vitality – joins James and Claudia today to talk about getting healthy. Drew goes way beyond just eating healthily. He teaches James and Claudia some really easy vestibular exercises to lower stress ad stimulate brain activity. He also promises to give us at least 30 unhealthily food substitutions, and boy does he deliver. Drew is the founder of and has offered to give all our listeners a free report. Just go to . Listen today if you're ready to reset your life. Regards, David   P.S. Hi, James here... My new book is finally out! It has taken me a year to put together all the skills I think are needed to create abundance in this new economy. I hope you write me with feedback and questions. Here's what the initial reviews on this book have said: "James Altucher did it again. I just finished and have to say it was a great read. Great insight into the future of wealth."

joins James today to explain how, by helping liquidate failed businesses, he's created a seven-figure income for himself. Today they dig into some of the basic reasons why business fail and what they should be doing at the very beginning to help them succeed. Steve explains the liquidation business to James. It's recently gone online, which makes it much easier to manage. James is on a roll today as an atomic idea machine, tossing out some great business ideas to help Steve grow his business  Hi, James here... My new book is finally out! It has taken me a year to put together all the skills I think are needed to create abundance in this new economy. I hope you write me with feedback and questions. Here's what the initial reviews on this book have said: "James Altucher did it again. I just finished and have to say it was a great read. Great insight into the future of wealth." "I couldn't wait for this book to come out. It was well worth the wait! Very short and jam-packed with good ideas and advice for the bud

Today is a very special episode of Ask Altucher. Our original co-host, Aaron Brabham, is back for a long-overdue reunion. Aaron decided a few months ago to "choose himself." He moved from snowy Baltimore to sunny San Diego to work on the projects he loves. Copywriting has always been something he dabbled in, but now he has decided to dive in full time. He tells James and Claudia all about the art of copywriting. Aaron dives into the art of gives away a few of his best secrets. James then asks him what a "choose yourself" lifestyle really is, and Aaron shares his own path to living life on his own terms. He explains how he's living lifestyle – living, feeling, and earning like a millionaire. If you go to Aaron's website, , today, you can get his free report, "10 Strategies to Start Your First Business Today (Even if You Don't Have an Idea)." You'll be happy you did. Regards, David   P.S. Hi, James here... My new book is finally out! It has taken me a year to put together all the skills I think are needed to c

James hits Claudia with another idea today. As he says, you are allowed to have bad ideas. Today's idea is called "The Lottery Diet." You'll have to tune in to find out what his idea is all about. Today's question comes from a listener who wants to know what James thinks about President Obama's idea to offer community college for free. James says it's a horrible idea. Too many young people think that it is the "degree" that counts, but that's not correct. It's not the piece of paper that matters... it's experience that really matters. Take those few years you'll waste in college and travel, intern, experiment. You'll be much better off. We'd love to hear about your "Choose Yourself" stories. Send us your stories here: Regards, David   P.S. Hi, James here... My new book is finally out! It has taken me a year to put together all the skills I think are needed to create abundance in this new economy. I hope you write me with feedback and questions. Here's what the initial reviews on this book have said: "James A

Today's question comes from a listener who wants to know, "Should I quit my job and open a yoga studio?" James says, "If you're leaving your job, don't start a yoga studio." The goal to choosing yourself is to make money while you sleep. The problem with quitting your job and opening a yoga studio is you always have to be there to make any money. The best case is it's a lifestyle business. You're doing this because you love it and just have to do it, but test your idea first. Try adding in clothing, food, and equipment. Make it a destination. We'd love to hear about your "Choose Yourself" stories. Send us your stories here: Regards, David   P.S. Hi, James here... My new book is finally out! It has taken me a year to put together all the skills I think are needed to create abundance in this new economy. I hope you write me with feedback and questions. Here's what the initial reviews on this book have said: "James Altucher did it again. I just finished and have to say it was a great read. Great insight into th

Today's question came from a listener who wants to know "How much money do I need before I quit my job?" James says, "ZERO!" But James recommends staying with the job you already have while you start your new business. You need to create a second source of income before you quit. That's your runway. We'd love to hear about your "Choose Yourself" stories. Send us your stories here:   P.S. Hi, James here... My new book is finally out! It has taken me a year to put together all the skills I think are needed to create abundance in this new economy. I hope you write me with feedback and questions.  Here's what the initial reviews on this book have said: "James Altucher did it again. I just finished and have to say it was a great read. Great insight into the future of wealth." "I couldn't wait for this book to come out. It was well worth the wait! Very short and jam-packed with good ideas and advice for the budding entrepreneur. A must read!" "This is the road map out. Very specific ideas to get you unstuck and to

Today's question came from a listener who wants to know if you should trust your friends in business. James says you should never go into business with people you don't trust. Or to take it a step farther, you shouldn't have friends you can't trust. The average person is inherently trustworthy, but... It's always personal. Listen here as James tosses out a huge number of ideas. We'd love to hear about your "Choose Yourself" stories. Send us your stories here: .   P.S. Hi, James here... My new book is finally out! It has taken me a year to put together all the skills I think are needed to create abundance in this new economy. I hope you write me with feedback and questions. I have more books coming. Here's what the initial reviews on this book have said: "James Altucher did it again. I just finished and have to say it was a great read. Great insight into the future of wealth." "I couldn't wait for this book to come out. It was well worth the wait! Very short and jam-packed with good ideas and advice for the bu

Today's question came from a listener who was laid off after 10 years at his last company. He's interested in the wine business and is wondering if he can make a living in the wine e-commerce space. James first says... Congratulations! First, think of three levels "free," "pay," and then wealth. •Free – Every day, blog about wine. James and Claudia give him a bunch of ideas. Move into the video space, use Vine. Try everything, and always be storytelling. •Pay – Create a newsletter and sell a wine of the day with a 24-hour countdown. •Wealth – Host wine tours. Write down your ten ideas a day and watch how quickly you'll also come up with great ideas. James tosses out a huge number of ideas. We'd love to hear about your "Choose Yourself" stories. Send us your stories here:   P.S. Hi, James here... My new book is finally out! It has taken me a year to put together all the skills I think are needed to create abundance in this new economy. I hope you write me with feedback and questions. I have more books c