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James Altucher interviews the world’s leading peak performers in every area of life. But instead of giving you the typical success story, James digs deeper to find the “Choose Yourself” story—these are the moments we relate to… when someone rises up from personal struggle to reinvent themselves. The James Altucher Show brings you into the lives of peak-performers: billionaires, best-selling authors, rappers, astronauts, athletes, comedians, actors, and the world champions in every field, all who forged their own paths, found financial freedom and harnessed the power to create more meaningful and fulfilling lives.

The James Altucher Show James Altucher, Jay Yow

    • Business
    • 4.7 • 173 Ratings

James Altucher interviews the world’s leading peak performers in every area of life. But instead of giving you the typical success story, James digs deeper to find the “Choose Yourself” story—these are the moments we relate to… when someone rises up from personal struggle to reinvent themselves. The James Altucher Show brings you into the lives of peak-performers: billionaires, best-selling authors, rappers, astronauts, athletes, comedians, actors, and the world champions in every field, all who forged their own paths, found financial freedom and harnessed the power to create more meaningful and fulfilling lives.

    Living By the Books | AJ Jacobs on Writing Methods

    Living By the Books | AJ Jacobs on Writing Methods

    Dive deep into the fascinating world of puzzles, creativity, and the future with James and AJ Jacobs in a riveting conversation that unpacks the power of thinking outside the box for shaping bestsellers and envisioning a transformative tomorrow.

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Mastering the Art of the Interview | Polina Pompliano Returns!

    Mastering the Art of the Interview | Polina Pompliano Returns!

    Today, we explore the art of interviewing with insights from Polina Pompliano, uncovering techniques that enhance communication in journalism and everyday life.

    • 1 hr 19 min
    Tim Ferriss: 10 Years Later...

    Tim Ferriss: 10 Years Later...

    Tim Ferriss has a life-changing surprise for you, and it will change our lives. Yes, both of us.
    It was expensive. I mean, it was expensive for him. It cost him a couple hundred thousand dollars to get. It also wasn't easy. He fought for a year and a half to get it.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Scott Galloway's Ultimate Guide to Financial Well-Being: The Algebra of Wealth

    Scott Galloway's Ultimate Guide to Financial Well-Being: The Algebra of Wealth

    "The Algebra of Wealth" is a very good book by Scott Galloway and I had a very good conversation with him about how to create wealth, along with all the mistakes he's ever made. He's started nine companies: two were super successful, and several were pretty successful. He's talked about entrepreneurship so much. He's a really smart guy and these lessons are about building wealth. I wish I had known them when I was younger. I wish my kids would know them and I want your kids to know them. So pay attention to this conversation I'm about to have with Scott Galloway, Professor G.

    • 1 hr 7 min
    The Secret to Longevity: David Sinclair's Revolutionary Anti-Aging Insights

    The Secret to Longevity: David Sinclair's Revolutionary Anti-Aging Insights

    James explores personal and scientific perspectives on reversing brain aging, discussing cultural insights and detailed research from Arthur Brooks and David Sinclair, including Sinclair's advancements in anti-aging treatments, epigenetics, and the potential of Yamanaka factors.

    • 56 min
    James and Tim Solve the Student Loan Debt Crisis and Make a Billion Dollars

    James and Tim Solve the Student Loan Debt Crisis and Make a Billion Dollars

    In this episode, Tim Collins and I explore a groundbreaking business idea that could tackle global issues like student loan debt and inflation, and we invite your participation to discuss this potentially world-altering concept.

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
173 Ratings

173 Ratings

andyisawesomepeqceout ,

Inspiring for 40yo

I’m in my mid 40s and have always had a passion for design and art and James has inspired me to follow those dreams from earlier in my life.
The main points I get form he’s podcasts to just keep trying anything that makes you happy.

Leesa - Australia ,

Addictive, engaging, brilliant

I’ve been listening to James for almost two years and strongly recommend his podcast to anyone who has a passion for performance. James is whip-smart, has a wonderfully dry sense of humour and a depth of experience that makes him uniquely suited to being a podcast mentor.

James’ back-catalogue of guests is top shelf. Be it business, sports, comedy, health, science, or any other topic James is interested in, he seeks out guests who can provide insight into how to get the most out of yourself and the people around you. Sometimes there’s a podcast I don’t think I’m going to be interested in, but I keep listening and - BAM! - there’s another great life lesson learned. The interviews with Stephen Schwarzman, Sara Blakely, Yuval Noah Harari and Byron Allen are some of my favourites.

I’m almost caught up on all of James’ older episodes and my only regret is that I didn’t start listening to him sooner. Thank you, James, for inspiring me every day. Australia loves you.

PS. Would very much enjoy listening to more about future markets/industries, LBOs and perhaps hearing from some younger entrepreneurs (though I understand they are unlikely to be releasing a book). Love your episodes on investing, cryptocurrency, idea-generating habits, leadership, mental state/frame of mind and deal making.

MarkJPrebble ,

Bias free interviewing and self reviewing podcast

James breaks down the barriers to bring a personal perspective.

I wish James was around when I was 20! But am thankful I found him in my forty’s.

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