131: James Altucher - It's Time To Choose Yourself • Exercise Your Idea Muscle • The Power Of No

Dec 7, 2016

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James Altucher is a successful entrepreneur, chess master, investor, and writer.

He's been inspiring people both in person through hundreds of events and through weekly Q&A Twitter sessions by speaking on topics including stress, fear, anxiety, money, and relationships.

James' writing has appeared in most major national media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, ABC, Elephant Journal, Tech Crunch, Forbes, and CNBC. His blog, The Altucher Confidential, has attracted more than 10 million readers since its launch in 2010 and he hosts The James Altucher Show, a popular podcast. James is the author of eighteen books, including the motivational bestseller Choose Yourself.

In this episode, we discuss:

James' upcoming book - Reinvent Yourself
People judge books by their covers
Don't ride the wave of your success, continue to reinvent yourself
Deeply connecting with people through authenticity
It's time to choose yourself
Can we all choose ourselves, is there enough room?
The Daily Practice - Maintaining your four bodies… physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual
A simple way to exercise your idea muscle
Eating, moving, and sleeping are the keys to maintaining your physical health
Jame's morning routine (part of it)
Choose who you spend your time with wisely
James' love for TV and what he's watching right now
Stop resisting Netflix
Stop time travelling (anxiety and regret)... be more present
Difficult gratitude problems
The only thing that actually counts is doing
You don't have to be productive all the time, you just need to live all the time
Social media may be beneficial for introverts
Embrace your comfort zone... too
Think twice before you say "yes"
Warren Buffet's 5/25 Rule
Living as an extreme minimalist