
James Altucher on Creating the Freedom to Leap Over and Over Again
In this episode, you will learn:
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After selling his first company, James Altucher went from having $15 million in his checking account to a balance of $143 within a short period. Then, he managed to build himself back up and sell another company only to lose it all again.
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Although he failed many more times, James never let fear stop him from taking action. His commitment to consistent experimentation led him to make several bold leaps, from web development to business, and from finance to standup comedy.
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James and Ilana talk about how he is able to master new skills and reinvent himself quickly despite the fear of failure.
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He is a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, LinkedIn influencer, and venture capitalist. He has written over 20 books, including his most recent, Skip the Line.

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