Podcasts by Ask Altucher

Ep 369: Product Hunt – Entrepreneurship Lessons From a Blazing Success Story from 2015-10-08T21:03:53

James credits at least some of his success to his guest's new company, .   Erik Torenberg a founding team-member at Product Hunt, co-founder of Rapt.fm, and associate at Queensbridge Venture Partne...

Ep 368: The Best-Kept Secret in "America" from 2015-10-07T17:36:46

Do you need a vacation?
How about a place that has such a lingering bad reputation that it's the perfect place to get away to?
Interested?
Today, James and Claudia call our good friend ...

Ep 367: Altucher interviews Altucher from 2015-10-06T18:36:46

James spent an hour interviewing his wife and business partner, Claudia Azula Altucher.
They went back to 1999, when Claudia first started to learn about yoga. She knew very little about it, bu...

Ep 366: James Needs a Therapist for His Public Speaking from 2015-10-05T16:44:38

James gives his friend a call today to talk about a subject that scares the heck out of him — public speaking.
James asks Mitch about his philosophy on public speaking.
Mitch breaks down p...

Ep 365: Chris Brogan – What's the Real Value of Podcasting? from 2015-10-02T19:25:56

James gives his good friend a call today to talk about the real value of doing a podcast.
James asks Chris... Is podcasting worth the time and effort?
Chris says "no... and yes." There's n...

Ep 364: The Art of Fiction, with Screenwriter, Brian Koppelman, Part Two from 2015-09-30T20:57:20

Brian Koppelman is back today to continue the fascinating discussion he and James started on his last visit.
As Brian says, "Non-fiction books answer a series of questions, whereas fiction book...

AA Ep 363: It's Time to Take Care of Your Own Needs from 2015-09-29T19:42:48

Today's question is a tough one, as one of our listeners writes in...
"My girlfriend has decided to concentrate on her career and wants to take a break from our relationship. How can I support ...

Ep 362: Should I Quit College and Pursue My Passion? from 2015-09-25T18:17:24

Today's question...
"I feel like the life I knew is falling apart before my eyes and my next steps are critical. I would deeply appreciate guidance and support.
Here is what's happening. I'...

Ep 361: The Best Salesman Ever from 2015-09-24T19:15:16

joins James and Claudia to talk about what it means to be a great salesman and
John has decided to take it to a new level.
Before you can sell you have to get in the door.
So he introdu...

Ep 360 Jason Zook (aka Surfrapp) Sells His Future from 2015-09-22T17:58:54

Of all the assets that you could possibly sell, I bet you've never thought of selling your future . . . but Jason is doing just that.
Jason Zook (formerly JasonSurfrapp, Jason Headsetsdotcom an...

Ep 359: How to Become a Master at Networking from 2015-09-18T16:57:21

is the master at networking.
Derek says, "Going to networking events is a waste of time." You can go to networking events two or three times a week and never realize how much time you're wastin...

Ep 358: What to Do When You're Burned Out from 2015-09-17T18:40:55

Everyone at some point in their career hates their job.
For some people it's just temporary, but for others, it gets so bad that they quit.
If you decide to quit, everything suddenly change...

Ep 357: The Secret Mistake ALL First Time Entrepreneurs Make from 2015-09-16T20:51:14

Do you know what the secret mistake that most first time entrepreneurs make?
If you’re an entrepreneur than its so to know it. If you don’t you could already be out of business and not even kno...

Ep 356: The 10 Most Important Books to Expand Your Mind from 2015-09-15T16:20:23

Most books are "business card" books.
A "business card" book is a book that helps the author establish credentials. It works as a business card.
But today, James wants to talk about "braing...

Ep 355: Is There Such a Thing as True Love from 2015-09-14T21:22:58

 
James says, no.

Ep 354 Suicide from 2015-09-11T19:09:42

Just don't do it.
In honor of , Claudia and James felt it was very important to record this podcast.
Claudia, being a victim of living through her mother's suicide when she was just a teena...

Ep 353: Why Accomplish Anything? from 2015-09-10T17:22:53

This question came in from the Facebook group:
"I've been passed over for my next promotion. I feel like 'the poor employee' instead of "the 'rich employee.'"
James says being "The Rich Em...

Ep 352: Do You Have To Pay Your Student Loans? from 2015-09-09T14:53:21

Get ready – this one is going to be very controversial.
You went to college. You took out huge student loans to get your degree. You can barely make ends meet, and your monthly student loan bil...

Ep 351: How to Know When to 'Fire' a Terrible Customer from 2015-09-08T19:38:19

Should you "fire" a really terrible customer?
Well, that depends...
If that customer happens to be 99% of your business, you have a big problem. But today, James addresses what to do with t...

Ep 350: How to Go From $0 to $100,000 as a Public Speaker from 2015-09-04T16:29:46

Do you want to be a professional speaker? Does having to get up on stage in front of a group of people scare the heck out of you?
Today James and Claudia invite to join them to give us a coupl...

Ep 349: Why Did James Self-Publish The Rich Employee? from 2015-09-03T19:57:38

Why did James self-publish his new book, ?
He wanted total control over the marketing.
The old way of the legacy book publishers is to get the author to march around the country doing book ...

Ep 348: The Rich Employee from 2015-09-02T20:16:26

Why did James feel that he had to write his new book, ?
He wanted to set the record straight.
For the average employee, income is going down while inflation goes up. Industry, knowledge, an...

Ep 347 Chris Brogan hosts James today on Blab.im from 2015-09-01T23:05:05

was gracious enough to allow us to repost an interview he did today with James to talk about, everything…including the release of James brand new book; that hit the Amazon bookstore today.
The...

Ep 346: Dr. Wayne Dyer – Namaste from 2015-08-31T14:39:44

This weekend Dr. Wayne Dyer passed away.
James wants to recognize the influence Wayne Dyer has had on his life. We're very sad about his passing.
Here is one of the last interviews Wayne Dy...

Ep 345: Frank Curzio Interviews James Altucher from 2015-08-28T23:36:20

A few months ago Frank Curzio interviewed James on his Top 10 iTunes podcast .
We thought a lot of our new listeners might have never heard this interview and so I decided to publish it today.<...

Ep 344: Why Do So Many Small Businesses Fail? from 2015-08-27T17:39

Most small businesses fail. In fact, about 85% of them do.
Is it the business, or is it the people behind the business that fail?
 
Listen here today as James talks about how not to fai...

Ep 343: Why Do Anything If You're Going To Die Anyway from 2015-08-26T14:31:36

Why do anything if you're going to die anyway?
It's an evolutionary thing. Our brains have been setup to reward us for those things that trigger well-being.
When the chemical dopamine is tr...

Ep 342: Is the Stock Market Crashing? from 2015-08-25T15:39:22

China is having problems...
The Fed may raise interest rates next month.
And the market is down about 10%.
But this is not 2009. The world is not falling apart.
Today James gives yo...

Ep 341: Why You Should DO IT NOW from 2015-08-24T18:14:19

Before you start your podcast, should you have a specific niche in mind?
James says no – you can do whatever you want, whenever you want. If it works, great. If not, then you can close it down ...

Ep 340: SPECIAL PRESENTATION: James Altucher Live (Sort of...) from 2015-08-21T21:37:48

I've been saving this recording for the day when James' schedule became so crazy he just couldn't record your daily dose of Ask Altucher.
Today is that day...
This is a presentation that Ja...

Ep 339: Cassey Ho, YouTube's Biggest Fitness Instructor, Tells How She Did It Her Way from 2015-08-20T20:46:50

Are you willing to disobey your parents?
Cassey Ho came from a typical Asian family. They gave her three choices for her career... doctor, lawyer or engineer.
She had to bring honor to her ...

Ep 338: Do You Fear Death? from 2015-08-19T17:04:57

Do you fear the nothingness of death?
That last thought, that last breath...
James doesn't.
Pain scares him, but not death.
Listen here today as he and Claudia discuss the unknown.<...

Ep 337: The Power of an Impossible No! from 2015-08-18T21:02:54

What if the consequences of saying "no" are so strong, you feel like you just have to agree?
James gives an example: Your boss demands that you change your plans at the last second and spend th...

Ep 336: Dominating a Room with Your Body Cues from 2015-08-17T20:22:50

What if someone told you that your behavior was controlled by a powerful, invisible force?
Nick Morgan, the author of , joins James today to tell the fantastic story of how, after a serious con...

Ep 335: Q & A Day from 2015-08-14T19:40:40

What's an effective way to deal with complainers? James says help the complainer focus on other things, and if they're a chronic complainer, then just remove yourself from the conversation. You'll ...

Ep 334: How to Make a GREAT Book from 2015-08-13T16:22:36

Are you writing a thousand words a day, every day? You better be if you want to write a great book.
Are you doing great research? Have you immersed yourself in the story? Are you writing everyt...

Ep 333: I’m Obsessed with Being Rich from 2015-08-12T20:53:52

We’re not talking about having enough money to take care of your human needs; we’re talking about getting rich.
Today’s question comes from a twenty-year-old who says that’s all he can think ab...

Ep 332: Ask Mollie from 2015-08-11T20:51:48

James delves into the mind of his 13-year-old daughter Mollie today.
We start off with James asking Mollie about her favorite music, movies, and TV shows.
They then talk about school. James...

Ep 331: How to Remember Everything You Read from 2015-08-10T19:40:14

Claudia "The Snake Killer" has today's question, which is, how does James retain the information from all the books he reads?
James usually reads about five books at the same time, making it th...

Ep 330: How to Survive a Really Terrible Job from 2015-08-07T16:10:26

I hate my boss. He's a real tyrant, but I can't quit because I need the money.
James says, in order to become the rich employee, you need to tie your success to the success of the company.
...

Ep 329: How You Can Get Your Dream Job from 2015-08-06T18:01:02

What's the best way to get your dream job?
A listener wrote in to say that he has been sending his "out-of-the-box ideas" to his company, but he hasn't heard back.
Suddenly, the company has...

Ep 328: Who Are the Gatekeepers in Your Life? from 2015-08-05T20:38:37

Today, James, Claudia, Mollie, and Josie are podcasters in cars going to Whole Foods.
Often, the biggest gatekeeper you'll run up against is in your own mind. You believe you have to use gateke...

Ep 327: The 11 Funniest Movies Ever from 2015-08-04T16:27:31

Good television tells great stories... In fact, James believes television is the best art form out there right now. It's better than the best movies and even better than most books.
But they bo...

Ep 326: Is Society Dying Because of Lack of Character? from 2015-08-03T13:54:36

First, what is good character? 
A person who takes responsibility has good character.
to hear James and Claudia talk about whether society is dying because of a lack of character.
Be im...

Ep 325: The One Question More Valuable than Money from 2015-07-31T15:06:52

When is enough enough?
Whenever money is your main goal, it will always disappoint you.
At the end of the day, it's more important to ask yourself: "Who did I help today?"
Regards,
...

Ep 324: Super Nova Thursday from 2015-07-30T17:04:47

James answers a few questions in rapid-fire fashion.
The first question is whether you should edit as you write. James says never. Your first draft is always terrible. Just race to the end.
Listen

Ep 323 How Has James Survived Being Married to Claudia for Five Years!? from 2015-07-29T22:22:56

James and Claudia celebrate five years of marriage on today's show.
They talk about what marriage is really all about. It's not about your sex life, the money, or almost anything else...
It...

Ep 322: The Hustle from 2015-07-28T19:04:53

James recently hired someone to completely rewrite Fifty Shades of Grey using a thesaurus to change every word. Unfortunately, he found out there are laws against this, so of course, he never publi...

Ep 321: How to Deal With Unrequited Love from 2015-07-27T15:54:53

Love can be tough – especially when it's unrequited or unreturned.
We've all been there...
Are you sure that what you're feeling is love?
If you truly care about someone, then you want ...

Ep 320: What is the Difference Between School and Real Life? from 2015-07-24T15:41:29

In school, in order to get an "A" you have to get 90% of the questions right. But in business, if you make just 50% of your decisions correctly, you're an "A+" leader.
Do most of you really nee...

Ep 319: How Do I Get Rid of Doubt? from 2015-07-23T15:53:48

What is doubt?
James says doubts are all in your head. "If I X, then the result of Y may not be great" – that's a doubt.
Don't let doubt control you. Instead, use it as a tool.
Action i...

Ep 318: What Can You Learn From Playing Poker? from 2015-07-22T14:35:30

James once played poker for more than 365 days in a row. He was obsessed.
He’d just sold a business and had a ton of cash in his pocket, but he had no friends. He thought he could make both mon...

Ep 317: What Is the Business Model of Podcasting? from 2015-07-21T17:52:18

There are about 250,000 podcasts available today, but what's the business model?
Business models don't have to come first, but problems that you solve and your passion to solve them should.
Listen

Ep 316: The Eleven Top TV Shows Ever from 2015-07-20T14:37:35

Today we're going to have some fun...
James and Claudia share a list of their 11 top TV shows:
1."Arrested Development"
2."Breaking Bad"
3."Better Call Saul"
4."Peep Show"
5...

Ep 315: How to Build Your Influential Network from 2015-07-17T13:37:47

How can you build your network of influencers? Ignore the obvious. Don't do what everyone else is doing.
Don't send the people congratulations on their birthdays. Everyone else is doing that. Listen

Ep 314: What to Do if Your Best Friend's Husband Is Cheating from 2015-07-16T16:21:54

Your friend's spouse is cheating and you know about it. What should you do?
This exact situation happened to James once and he decided to stay out of it. By saying something, he would have inje...

Ep 313: Get an MIT Education for 1% of the Price from 2015-07-15T20:03:18

spent $2,000 and got a "degree" from MIT... And he never had to leave his house.
He calls it the "."
Scott believes you might learn better without having to go to college for four years. Listen

Ep 312: True Friends from 2015-07-14T17:12:29

I can't seem to make new friends...
Today's question is from someone who's recently out of prison and can't find a true friend except his wife.
James and Claudia each define what a true fri...

Ep 311: How to Deal With Catastrophes from 2015-07-13T16:56:22

Claudia is upset...
United Airlines grounded all their flights recently due to a computer glitch. This glitch had nothing to do with their airplanes. People just couldn't check in.
United p...

Ep 310 How Mastery Can Make Your Life Amazing from 2015-07-10T16:39:45

Did mastering chess change James life? 
Yes. It has opened all sorts of doors for him and taught him to look at everything a little differently.
He spent his youth studying everything about...

Ep 309: The End of Jobs from 2015-07-09T17:28:41

talks with James today about , he wrote the book on it.
James says about Taylors book “ The most important thing about The End of Jobs is that entrepreneurship is not a choice you can make at y...

AA Ep 308: How Does the Daily Practice Turn into Money? from 2015-07-08T19:22:53

James' practice of working to improve four areas of his life (physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental) just 1% a day led to today’s question: How does James' daily practice turn into money?
...

Ep 307: What If All of My Ideas Are Rejected? from 2015-07-07T20:49:34

So, you've gone ahead and created 10 great ideas, sent them over to a company to try to help them, and someone from the company has written back and said...
We don't need your ideas.
James ...

Ep 306: The Path to Excellence from 2015-07-06T17:38:14

(born David McCleary Sheldon) is another overnight success, 17 years in the making.
In November 2011, he released a video on of him rapping over the beat to "Look at Me Now" while he prepared ...

Ep 305: Mozart Rap Idea Sex from 2015-07-03T10:00

Happy Fourth of July.
To celebrate, James and Claudia wanted to give everyone a present.
Listen to today's show and to get your special present.
Regards,
David Newman
P.S. NOT ...

Ep 304: How Can I Not Have Strong Opinions? from 2015-07-02T15:19:44

James and Claudia touch on a controversial subject today... opinions.
James says whenever he has a strong opinion about something, everybody gets angry.
As you probably already know, James ...

Ep 303: The Bruce Lee Technique of Learning from 2015-07-01T19:57:43

James starts off today with a productivity hack, and it involves looking at Claudia.
Today's question asks for James' opinion on the best technique to teach someone something.
James starts ...

Ep 302 James Goes Super Nova from 2015-06-30T19:41:32

James wants to catch up before he leaves for his silent retreat to finish his new book.
His phone has been exploding with questions and today he's trying to get through a few of them. (If you l...

Ep 301: How to Get People to Listen to Your Ideas from 2015-06-29T17:08:03

James was giving a talk to 150 people in Hoboken, New Jersey last week.
Before the talk, he took a walk to prepare, settled into a café, took out his waiter's pad, and jotted down notes.
A ...

AA Ep 300 The One Thing That Can Improve All of Your Relationships from 2015-06-26T16:56:16

Today is a huge day for all of us at The Choose Yourself Network. Today we're publishing our 300th episode of Ask Altucher.
What started as an experiment has now become a way of life for so man...

Ep 299: How to Teach Your Kids About Business from 2015-06-25T17:30:29

"Dr. Altucher" is in the house today. Well he's not really a doctor but he plays one on Twitter.
Today's question is, "What is the best way to teach your kids about business?"
James has a f...

Ep 298: The Naked Truth about Personal Finance from 2015-06-24T20:09:17

James 13-year-old daughter explains to him today that the safest way to make money is to get a job with a steady salary.
As you can imagine, James disagrees.
He says DON'T focus on a salary...

Ep 297: Is 19 Years Old Too Young to Have a Meaningful Relationship? from 2015-06-23T15:56:35

Don't try to predict the future.
When you're 19 years old, you're going to make every mistake possible. We all do it, but that doesn't mean that your relationship isn't meaningful.
Don't re...

Ep 296: Is It Possible to Be Too Humble? from 2015-06-22T15:36

"Can a person be too humble," was the question asked of James today.
James says he doesn't think that's the real question. The real question should be, "Should I be so humble that I let people ...

Ep 295: Yesterday, James' Identity Was Stolen from 2015-06-19T19:13:59

Yesterday, James noticed on Amazon that there was a second version of The Choose Yourself Guide to Wealth.
Someone had hacked James' book and made himself the editor so he could sell it and get...

Ep 294 What it's like to Die – The Miracle Morning from 2015-06-18T19:06:20

Hal Elrod died.
We're not talking metaphorically; he actually died in a head-on car accident. Driving home in his new car he was hit head on by a drunk driver. He bled to death on the side of t...

Ep 293: Stupid Mistakes Young (and Old) People Constantly Make from 2015-06-17T18:25:32

James has a list...
First, having any opinion at all is a mistake for any young person.
Second, you were not put on this earth for any special purpose. Stop searching for your purpose in li...

Ep 292: What Is Happiness? from 2015-06-16T14:47:58

Everyone's happiness is different, special, and customized just for them by them.
Is happiness something inside you or is it outside of you?
James and Claudia explain the difference.
Re...

Ep 291: Living Location Independent (aka Homeless) from 2015-06-15T15:15:09

Last week in our Ask Altucher episode #286: and episode #283: James and Claudia talked about being homeless.
Today they interview who is living, as she calls it, location independent.
Ma...

Ep 290: What To Do When You Have Too Many Choices from 2015-06-12T16:22:52

James and Claudia tackled todays question about too many choices a little differently today.
Claudia thought you should begin with focusing and James felt you should instead just pick anything ...

Ep 289: How to be Mega-Productive from 2015-06-11T14:06:03

You can't be productive all day every day.
First, you must read. When you read, you get the distilled, curated life of the writer. The author becomes your virtual mentor.
Second, you must s...

Ep 288: This 11 year old dropped out of school... Then THIS HAPPENED from 2015-06-10T16:14:10

dropped out of school at age 11 and that's when his real education began.
It wasn't his choice. He was comfortable in his "normal" life but his family was about to make a few quick, short-term ...

Ep 287: How to Turn Fear Into Money from 2015-06-09T19:28:40

Have you ever thought to yourself, "I want to start a business, but I'm afraid I'm going to go broke?"
Somehow, when you work for someone else, you feel more stable. But that's just not the cas...

Ep 286: Help, I'm Homeless from 2015-06-08T10:47:06

Last Thursday on our Ask Altucher Episode #283:
James said: "How many homeless people do you know? It's harder to become homeless than you think."
And while he still believes that to be tr...

Ep 285: The Dr. is in The House from 2015-06-05T13:35:38

"Dr. Claudia" is in the house today.
Back pain is a major problem for many people, yet for most it's easily curable.
Here are a few quick exercises that may help.
1.Back away from your ...

Ep 284: How to Stop Feeling Anxious from 2015-06-04T17:17:25

Do you feel anxious when you're not working, or not studying?
Anxiety is built into all of us. It's in our DNA. We had to be anxious or we'd be eaten.
When you feel anxious, think about it,...

Ep 283: Will You Go Broke Choosing Yourself? from 2015-06-03T20:36:54

James has shut up. He's not talking... except on this show. He's saving his voice for a special project.
Today's question is an important one. It's about fear. The fear of becoming homeless if ...

Ep 282: Podcasters in Cars Getting Coffee Talking Part 2 – Making Quick Cash from 2015-06-02T17:02:24

Another podcast on the go today...
James received a text from a young listener who wants to earn a quick $5,000 so he can travel to Thailand.
He asks, "What's a quick and easy way to make s...

Ep 281: Podcasters in Cars Getting Coffee Talking About Career Envy from 2015-06-01T19:53:22

We want to thank Jerry Seinfeld for coming up his original show, "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee." Today we ripped off the title.
James and Claudia are on the way to a dance recital for James...

Ep 280: Want to be Smarter, Read Fiction from 2015-05-29T16:40:36

"Ocean's 13" and "Rounders" writer Brian Koppelman talks with James today about why reading fiction is so valuable.
No matter what field you're in there's tremendous benefit to reading fiction ...

Ep 279: How to Make a Boatload of Money After Going on Shark Tank from 2015-05-28T16:45:33

Two entrepreneurs, Robert (Bobby) Edwards and his mother, Judy Edwards who presented on Shark Tank talk with James today about what life is like after the show.
They did a deal with Lori Greine...

Ep 278: Make More Money by Having Less Focus from 2015-05-27T18:19:48

"It's important to lack focus."
Both Newton and Einstein were fans of this idea... Let your mind drift off and see what happens.
Maybe your best ideas come while you're in the shower or as ...

Ep 277: How to Stop Giving a Darn from 2015-05-26T14:04:06

If you put yourself into the public domain, be prepared. There are a lot of haters out there.
No matter who you are, one in 10, one in 20, or one in whatever will hate you.
Nobody is above ...

Ep 276: How to Make $25,000 in 90 Minutes from 2015-05-22T14:47:44

We're lucky... We're living at a very special time in history. Startup companies have so much cash that if you're smart, you can legally grab a bunch of it.
Greg Muender did. He became a part-t...

Ep 275 Pocket Dreams Can Come True from 2015-05-21T17:59:38

Do you carry around a dream in your back pocket?
did.
He left a cushy job on Wall Street to go to Peru and get punched in the face...
And he loved it.
So what's next? His world is ...

Ep 274: How To Think About Hard Work from 2015-05-20T14:33:11

Someone once asked Mohammad Ali how many push-ups he does. He said he has no idea. He doesn’t start counting until it starts hurting.
How do you think about work? Do you get tense, anxious and ...

Ep 273: Three Choose Yourself Exercises from 2015-05-19T15:53:03

Exercising is something you have to constantly work on. It's not something you can do for a while and then never need again.
First, unclutter. Give away anything you really don't need.
Seco...

Ep 272 How to Make 7-Figures a Year on YouTube from 2015-05-18T17:28:47

One of the most frequently asked questions we get relates to how to make more money. 
Today, James and Claudia talk to Alex and Mimi Ikonn who've figured out one of the formulas. 
They took...

Ep 271: What Should You Unlearn? from 2015-05-15T17:35:34

James flips this question around and asks Claudia, "What have you learned?" 
They talk about many of the misconceptions that exist about the things you've "learned."
Including how to learn ...

Ep 270: What Does James Want People to Say at His Funeral? from 2015-05-14T16:48:22

What does James want people to say at his funeral?
He could care less...
We all have two lists: your résumé list and your eulogy list.
No one is going to stand up at your funeral and re...

Ep 269 James' Secret to Writing from 2015-05-13T16:55:24

To write well, you need to continually exercise your brain muscle.
As James says, one of the best books on writing is Stephen King's book, On Writing.
King says that after a bad bicycle acc...

Ep 268 The ONE WORD that will make you RICH from 2015-05-12T15:50:18

This week on Quora both James and Claudia answered the same question, which was, "What is the one word you need to know to make you rich?
The funny thing is, their answers appeared to be exact ...

Ep 267: Two Hacks for Incredible Monday Productivity from 2015-05-11T14:40:29

James is thinking about giving up e-mail. His kids are only using Telegram and he wants to see what will happen.
Claudia believes she has a better idea… and it's changing her life already. She ...

Ep 266: How to Get Any Mentor in the World from 2015-05-08T19:26:31

Gillian Zoe Segal joins James and Claudia today to talk about how you can get any mentor in the world.
She interviewed "everyone" for her new book Getting There: A Book of Mentors. People like ...

Ep 265: 401(k)s Are Still a Scam – No Matter How Much Hate Mail You Send Me. from 2015-05-07T16:05:25

Last week James was invited to do a video for Business Insider on whether you should put money into your 401(k).
People went crazy attacking James. Not his arguments against saving within a 401...

Ep 264: How Do I Get Back My Old Rusty Skills? from 2015-05-06T15:03:57

One of our past Ask Altucher guests Matt Capala from emailed Claudia with our question of today.
Matt wants to know how to get the skills and passions he used to have, but that he has let slip...

Ep 263: "You Must Do the Thing You Think You Cannot Do" from 2015-05-05T14:54:21

Claudia loves this quote and James hates it.
Today they debate this famous quote by Eleanor Roosevelt and what it means to each of them.
In the broadest sense of the word, this quote can se...

Ep 262: Don't Say 'Yes' When You Really Want to Say 'No' from 2015-05-04T15:47:36

How can you say "no" without hurting someone's feelings?
If your immediate reaction isn't "hell yeah," than you should probably say "no." Unless your career is speaking, then don't say "yes" ju...

Ep 261: Why You Should KEEP Your Job from 2015-05-01T12:56:16

The most engaged article on LinkedIn last year was James' article on the "10 Reasons You Have to Quit Your Job in 2014."
But today, James is going to tell you why you might want to keep your jo...

Ep 260: Who Is Going to Be the Next President? from 2015-04-30T15:05:33

Recently, James met with one of the current presidential candidates and came away with nothing new.
He realized that everyone is out for themselves and for their own self-interests. That's some...

Ep 259 When Should You Stop Paying Your Mortgage from 2015-04-29T14:04:38

Today’s question is going to be a controversial one. 
Our listener is under water on his mortgage and wants to know if he should stop paying it.
James says, absolutely.
When you took ou...

Ep 258 How to Be a Great Leader from 2015-04-28T15:15:31

What makes a good leader?
A lot of people give advice on this topic, but should you take their advice? Maybe not...
James says...
A good leader should give everyone who works for them a...

Ep 257: How Does James Focus to Get Everything Done Every Day? from 2015-04-27T13:45:05

James says it's not focus that matters the most. It's "decluttering" that really makes the biggest difference.
Get rid of negative people, stop arguing with people, don't go to meetings or conf...

Ep 256: What Does James Think About Abortion? from 2015-04-24T14:35:37

Today's question is a delicate one. A listener texted in to ask what James thinks about abortion.
James says that there are a few topics that no matter which side you're on, everyone hates you....

Ep 255: The Perfect Resume to Get Any Job Today from 2015-04-23T20:36:37

Claudia showed James "" yesterday. After taking a look at it, James had to agree.
This should be the standard resume anyone should use going forward.
The resume was from a woman named Nina,...

Ep 254: More Myths, Part II from 2015-04-22T15:08:07

Yesterday, James and Claudia covered a bunch of myths that have been drilled into us. Here's a to yesterday's episode if you missed it.
Today, they talk about the myths we believe in regarding...

Ep 253: Seven Myths Debunked from 2015-04-21T15:47:55

James likes to beat his kids (you’ll have to listen to find out why)
But that's not today's question.
Today, James and Claudia cover a bunch of myths that have been drilled into us.
Lis...

Ep 252: How to Use "The Force" in Your Life from 2015-04-20T16:44:08

James is so excited that he can hardly handle it...
James has used "The Force" to help him solve a major business problem he experienced in one of his earlier companies.
He decided not to b...

Ep 251: Should You Be Friends With Your Customers? from 2015-04-17T16:05:58

If you're in a service business, you need to give your friendship away for free at first.
But be careful, and make sure the friendship is reciprocal.
Take each individual client on a case-b...

Ep 250 The Key to Becoming a Creative Genius from 2015-04-16T15:42:50

Claudia threw out all of her dinner plates since she wants to live longer, but that's not today's question.
Today, James wanted to talk about creativity and the power of a partnership.
1 + ...

Ep 249 – Why Does Your Boss Hate You? from 2015-04-15T14:10:44

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 th...

Ep 248: Did Claudia Marry James for the Money? from 2015-04-14T14:29:46

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 ...

Ep 247: Do You Have to Be Tough and Aggressive to be Successful in Business? from 2015-04-13T15:04:32

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...

Ep 246: How to Create 15 Sources of Income from 2015-04-10T14:47:04

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 fr...

Ep 245: How to Make Money With Your Blog in Six Months from 2015-04-09T16:14:26

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.
Listen

Ep 244: How Can You Become More Creative? from 2015-04-08T15:57:04

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, ...

Ep 243 How to Survive Prison from 2015-04-07T15:43:12

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 ...

Ep 242: Can You Really Make Money Giving All Your Ideas Away? from 2015-04-06T13:34:49

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 evolu...

Ep 103: Part 2 with Mark Ford: The Man Who Built 100 Businesses from 2015-04-03T20:55:54

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 h...

Ep 241 – Are 401(k)s a Scam? from 2015-04-02T15:51:35

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. Listen

Ep 240: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It from 2015-04-01T13:34:41

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 ...

Ep 102: The Man Who Built 100 Businesses from 2015-03-31T18:04:16

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 en...

Ep 239: Changing Your Lifestyle Can Change Your Life from 2015-03-30T18:55:28

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 abo...

Ep 238 How to Make Seven Figures Liquidating Failed Businesses from 2015-03-27T17:17:34

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 wha...

Ep 237: Aaron Brabham's Back – Well, Sort Of from 2015-03-26T17:42:07

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...

Ep 236: What Do You Think of Obama's Free Community College Proposal? from 2015-03-25T16:03:53

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 abo...

Ep 235: Should I Quit My Job to Open a Yoga Studio? from 2015-03-24T11:12:15

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 cho...

Ep 234: How Much Money Do I Need Before I Quit My Job? from 2015-03-23T17:49:07

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...

Ep 233: Should We Trust Our Friends in Business? from 2015-03-20T18:29:32

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 s...

Ep 232: Can You Make a Career in the E-Commerce Space? from 2015-03-19T17:27:31

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...

Ep 231: Why Did James Decide to Start a Newsletter? from 2015-03-18T17:57:35

For those who are interested, I decided to launch a new monthly newsletter, .
It's going to be a little more specific and much more tactical than my free blog posts.
It's brand new and I'm ...

Ep 230: Quick-Fire on AA's Today – Relationships, Investing, Karma, Goals, and More from 2015-03-17T16:44:27

Today, James is going to fire off quick answers to a bunch of questions.
He talks about karma, investing, and relationships. He answers a question about his goals.
We'd love to hear about y...

Ep 229: Why Should You Over-Promise and Over-Deliver from 2015-03-16T17:31:27

James always says that you should over-promise and over-deliver. Though, most people say you should under-promise and then over-deliver.
The over-promise gets you beyond what people think you m...

Ep 228 Should You Home School Your Kids? from 2015-03-13T20:36:46

Today's question for James is, would he home school his children?
James says absolutely, but only after the sixth grade. Well, sort of...
Instead he would "un-school" his kids. All they'd h...

Ep 227: How to Counteract Your Addictions from 2015-03-12T14:17:20

Is James' daily practice a way out of an addiction?
James says yes and no...
First, you need to become physically healthy. You need to sleep well, eat well, and exercise at least a little.<...

Ep 226 How to Improve 1% per Day, Every Day from 2015-03-11T20:15:29

Today's questioner wants to know if James' daily 1% improvement comes from doing something brand new.
His answer is yes, and no...
Plus, today James answers a second question about how to f...

Ep 225: Is it Ethical to Just Walk Out of Your Job? from 2015-03-10T20:15:33

Is it ethical to just walk out of a meeting, quit your job, and never return?
Today, James talks about your legal and ethical responsibilities. When James walked out, he felt it was the best th...

Ep 224: Screw The Paleo Diet from 2015-03-09T17:49:09

What's the deal with The Paleo Diet?
James says screw it, it's just another marketing message.
Our lifestyle is so different from that of our ancestors. We sit at work all day and watch TV ...

Ep 223: How Do I Execute? from 2015-03-06T18:55:29

How do I execute on my ideas?
 
It's extremely hard to come up with an idea worth executing. Execution is just a subset of ideas.
 
When you have a good idea, the next day you shoul...

Ep 222 – Is it better to lease or buy a car? from 2015-03-05T17:22:44

Alan wants to know why I leas my car instead of buying it.
I'm  a bit conflicted about which is better – buying or leasing.
Today a car is really a computer with a bunch of metal wrapped ar...

Ep 221 What Did James Do When He Crashed His Car? from 2015-03-04T16:37:02

Don't Run Over a Baby in the Middle of the Snow
by James Altucher
 
The car started to skid and swerve and we couldn't stop. It was all my fault.
I had sped up while going into a sh...

Ep 220 The Choose Yourself Guide To Wealth from 2015-03-03T20:07:45

My new book, , is now available. I've been working on this book all my life.
I believe this is the financial book for today's new economy and for my members. Every month, I'll be sending them u...

Ep 219 What Can You Do if Someone Steals Your Website? from 2015-03-02T20:23:10

What can you do if someone steals your website?
Amazingly, this is more common than you think.
James says to just move on… There's nothing you can do. No one can compete with you being you....

Ep 218 How Important Is Suffering? from 2015-02-27T16:05:02

James says suffering is extremely important, yet it's always horrible. But a lot of people believe that through their suffering, they've paid their dues.
James doesn't see it this way.
It's...

Ep 96: Kevin Kelly – A Thousand True Fans from 2015-02-26T20:56:11

Kevin Kelly is Senior Maverick at Wired magazine. He co-founded Wired in 1993, and served as its executive editor from its inception until 1999.
He is also editor and publisher of the website,...

Ep 217 How one man makes six figures with Uber from 2015-02-26T16:13:47

Uber is popping up everywhere and it's a lot more than just a new way to hire a ride.
 
todays guest on Ask Altucher, shares his great story first about the "Uberpreneur" Gavin Escolar.

Ep 216 Where Can Your Kids Publish Their Content from 2015-02-25T18:46

Today James does the show in Spanish... Just kidding.
Roma wrote to James asking him where his daughter can publish her work. Whether it's a written piece, a video, or an audio recording, it do...

Ep 215 What's on Your Bucket List? from 2015-02-24T14:35:02

A listener from Brazil writes in and asks James what's on his bucket list.
James says he purposely doesn't have a bucket list. Instead he wants to focus on every day.
"Was I creative today?...

Ep 214 What Businesses Can Be Created to Take Advantage of the Lack of Privacy from 2015-02-23T15:12:38

What businesses can be created to take advantage of the lack of privacy in the times we live in?
James tells us you have to assume privacy is gone.
He tells us of an idea he has to build a ...

Ep 213 The Art of Negotiation from 2015-02-20T20:58:02

Are you a great negotiator? Most people think they are. But the reality is most people are terrible negotiators.
James says first, the better negotiator will have a big list. The list needs to ...

Ep 212 – Use Your 10 Ideas as Your Feedback from 2015-02-18T17:29:54

Whenever Claudia gets an email asking for feedback from a service she's recently used, she responds with "10 Ideas."
She has been using 99Designs recently to design the covers for the new Speci...

Ep 92 Andy Weir – The Martian - How to go from Self Published to Six Figures from 2015-02-17T20:55:06

Andy Weir followed his dream. Ever since he was a small boy he wanted to be a writer, but it took him a long time to find success.
His first short story, , brought him a bit of notoriety. This ...

Ep 211 – A Twofer Today from 2015-02-17T13:46:42

Today's show is very special.
The first question comes from one of our listeners about making business deals through mergers and acquisitions.
James says the real work begins after both par...

Ep 210 – Ari Whitten, The Low Carb Myth from 2015-02-13T18:31:05

James and Claudia talk with , author of the book ,to talk aboutwhy people get fat and get unhealthy.
Do carbohydrates make you fat?
His conclusions are surprising.
He disagrees strongly...

Ep 209: A Choose Yourself Meet-up Guide from 2015-02-12T17:02:04

What's a "Choose Yourself" meet-up?
When a group of people get together and share ideas... well that's a great start.
Claudia shares her thoughts on how to get involved and keep the meet-up...

Ep 208 To Make More Money – Spend More from 2015-02-11T19:23:08

Did you miss us?
Yesterday was so crazy that James and Claudia just couldn't do an Ask Altucher show. You'll hear why on today's show.
But today James had a great question. "Why not save?"<...

Ep 207 What's the Difference between a Loser and a Winner? from 2015-02-09T15:54:11

Claudia, Claudia, Claudia asks James "What's the difference between a loser and a winner?" James loves this question and thinks it through with us today.
A winner starts with a basic idea.
...

Ep 206: How to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone from 2015-02-05T20:59:08

How we step outside of our comfort zone to achieve success? It is a question James gets asked all the time.
His recent discussion with Seth Godin really dives into it... a problem many of us co...

Ep 205 – How Do You Deal When Everything is Going Wrong? from 2015-02-04T20:42:11

When everything is going wrong, James says to... subtract.
Listen today and you'll understand.
Plus, today's show has a little bit of everything thrown into it.
First you'll get a list ...

Ep 204 What Does James Do in the Afternoon? from 2015-02-03T13:22:46

James' youngest daughter Mollie joins him again and asks James what he does in the afternoon?
James tells her he spends the first few hours of every day reading; he has a cup of coffee and then...

AA Ep 203 Are You Shy? from 2015-02-02T15:51:23

James youngest daughter Mollie joins him today to talk about what technology young teenagers are interested in today. 
Mollie than asks James today’s question,  “What you should do if you’re sh...

Ep 202: Casey Neistat – How to Get to 13 Million YouTube Views from 2015-01-30T19:23:13

Casey Neistat is an American film director, producer, and creator of popular .
While he has worked in almost every aspect of video making, he tells James that YouTube is his absolute passion. Listen

Ep 201: Does The Self-Help Industry Help? from 2015-01-29T17:36:45

Does the self-help industry help?
James says they're 99% useless but Claudia disagrees. They do both agree that you need to take time to focus on yourself before anything else.
 
It's a...

Ep 200 Entrepreneurs Get It Wrong Most of the Time from 2015-01-28T17:23:25

As an entrepreneur, you're going to make more bad decisions than good ones.
Even the smartest entrepreneurs constantly make decisions they have to undo.
There's an extremely small differenc...

Ep 199 Public Speaking Tips from 2015-01-27T16:30:37

You've been asked to give a speech, so how can you capitalize on this to be asked back?
First, nix the Power Point.
Second, always be a storyteller. Tell a story that relates to your talk. ...

Ep 198 How Can I Build a Media Empire? from 2015-01-26T15:09:20

How can I build a media empire?
James says, first you have to realize it takes years.
Find a writing voice, write constantly, and put that article everywhere you can. People will write back...

Ep 197 Nicole Lapin – Rich Bitch from 2015-01-23T19:25:16

, known for being the youngest anchor ever at CNN and then going on to claim the same title at CNBC – where she anchored "Worldwide Exchange" and contributed to "Morning Joe" and "The Today Show" –...

Ep 196 – The Guy Who Makes Things Happen from 2015-01-22T19:08:57

Today we're going to do something a little bit different.
Hi, my name is David Newman and I'm the Executive Producer for all of James' podcasts.
Yesterday, while Claudia and James were havi...

Ep 195 Jayson Gaignard – Uncommon Commonalities from 2015-01-21T15:02:43

Building connections and building relationships are how you bring real value to the world around you.
Jayson Gaignard is a super-connector. He's two degrees of separation from anyone you want t...

Ep 194 – How to Throw Out Everything from 2015-01-20T19:26:46

Claudia and I threw out everything we owned this weekend. We threw out 98% of everything.
There are about 30 garbage bags and another 20 boxes filled with stuff. "Stuff."
We had just spent ...

Ep 193: Should I Buy a Home? from 2015-01-19T15:00:38

Should you buy a home?
No... Almost never.
Time is always more valuable than money and you're going to spend a huge amount of your time repairing your home.
Things constantly break and ...

Ep 192 Become an Idea Machine from 2015-01-16T18:57:49

How do you transform your life?
The answer is simple. Come up with 10 ideas a day. Every day. It doesn't matter if they are good or bad; the point is to exercise your idea muscle, to make it sw...

Ep 191 How to Make Seven Figures a Year on Social Media from 2015-01-15T19:49:25

Branden Hampton's a master of making money on social media and today James and Claudia ask him to help them understand it.
First off, James asks him what his top four social media sites are tod...

Ep 190 Travel The World on $50 a Day from 2015-01-14T18:52:22

Can you really travel the world if you don’t have a bunch of money? 
The simple answer is yes…
Today James and Claudia call their new friend who just wrote the new book  
He shares wit...

Ep 189 Why Doesn't James Own an iPhone? from 2015-01-13T19:01:19

James is a big fan of Apple products, but he says he's going to pay for an iPhone's older technology.
He's using a Samsung Galaxy Note 4. He likes the larger screen and calls it the best phone ...

Ep 188 Is Grad School Worth the Time? from 2015-01-12T15:06:23

"How do I make money if I just got thrown out of graduate school?"
Easy, you get a job...
Get your feet on the ground and get to work. You'll begin to get a feeling for what people really w...

Ep 187 Is The Food We Eat Killing Us? from 2015-01-09T21:12:36

James and Claudia call Vani Hani, author of , to talk about her inspiration for living a healthy life and to investigate what is really in our food, how it's grown, and what chemicals are used in i...

Ep 186 Credit Card Debt from 2015-01-08T14:58:31

“I lost my job and I’ve piled up a huge amount of credit card debt. I just got a new job but I’m only making $11/hr.  What should I do?”
James says – Stop making any payments on your credit car...

Ep 185 Find Your Unfair Advantage from 2015-01-07T16:37:27

You don't have to go to college to find your passion.
College doesn't make you smarter. You make yourself smarter by studying what you're passionate about.
Find a mentor and model yourself ...

Ep 184 Should I Take a Promotion if I Have to Sacrifice My Lifestyle? from 2015-01-06T15:20:12

Today's question is a great one. "Should I take a promotion if it means I'll have to work longer hours and sacrifice my Choose Yourself projects?"
James suggests you take a good look at what th...

Ep 183 Online Dating – Is It Worth it? from 2015-01-05T17:30:12

"Online dating doesn't seem to be working. Is there anything wrong with me?" 
James says there's nothing wrong with the woman who asks this question. Online dating has reduced the value of a re...

Ep 182 Are The Holidays Justified? from 2015-01-02T16:03:59

James and Claudia tell their New Year celebration stories and talk about whether any of the holidays we celebrate really make sense.
Halloween, Hanukkah, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving....

Ep 181: 203-512-2161 from 2015-01-01T14:52:03

The world around us is changing rapidly and what's old is new again.
James' daughter Mollie asks James why he gives away his real phone number for people to text him questions for this show. Listen

Ep 180 What I Learned in 2014 – Have Faith from 2014-12-31T17:50:53

James' daughter Mollie sits in for Claudia today and asks James...
What did you learn in 2014 and how will that affect you in 2015?
Success is measured in decades...
 
Don't get dis...

Ep 179 When is the Right Time to Start a Family from 2014-12-30T14:49:12

Not every couple's timetable is in sync. 
 
Today's question comes via James' text and is a difficult one. 
 
A man writes in... 
 
I'm in love with my woman and we've been ...

Ep 178 Do I Need a Business Plan? from 2014-12-29T15:42:12

You've got an idea; do you need a business plan to launch it?
James says yes sometimes, but not the kind of plan you're probably used to. Forget the PowerPoint with a ton of numbers, graphs, an...

Ep 177 How Can I Deal With Crappy People at the Holidays? from 2014-12-26T13:48:50

James and Claudia are celebrating Christmas by cheating on their paleo diet. 
We hope you all are enjoying yours.
Is blood really thicker than water? Do you have to be around those that are...

Ep 176 Am I a Taker If I Follow Advice? from 2014-12-25T16:45:30

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us to all of you. 
This year make sure you don’t forget to Choose Yourself…
Episode #73 of The James Altucher Show was about givers and takers...

Ep 175 How Can I Set up a Business Helping Small Businesses? from 2014-12-24T13:38:44

Our question comes today from Holland and Claudia gives us all a quick lesson in geography.
Many small entrepreneurs are great at their specialty but may not be good at or like to do the accoun...

EP 174 The No-Complaint Diet from 2014-12-23T14:38:49

The no-complaint diet says that for ten days you can't complain about anything. If you complain, you have to start again
As James says, you'll never get there. It's the practice that important....

Ep 173 How Can I Sell My idea? from 2014-12-22T16:39:29

Do you have a great idea but you're afraid that if you tell someone, they're going to steal it...
 
Well, as James tells us today there is no real way to protect your idea. But if you're mo...

Ep 172: What Goals Did You Set for 2015? from 2014-12-19T18:08:36

Have you set your 2015 goals yet? 
 
James doesn't make goals. Instead he tries to improve incrementally 1% better every day... spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. 
  Listen

Ep 171: How Can I Get My Movie Made? from 2014-12-18T16:36:50

Getting your movie produced through the traditional method is extremely difficult. But so is raising the money to do it yourself.
 
So James suggests you try both routes.
 
The cost...

Ep 170 What's The Best Way to Crowdfund? from 2014-12-17T15:18:39

Do you have a great idea for a product but have no idea how to raise the money to get it launched? Why not try crowdfunding?
 
Today James calls the expert, and gives you all the tricks. Listen

Ep 169 The Key to Success in Life from 2014-12-16T16:03:26

Today we start off with a cooking class, not really.
 
Claudia asks James, how did you start your day today? 
 
James says, "The key to success in life is what you do in the morning...

Ep 168 – How Do You Get That Final 1% Finished? from 2014-12-15T15:33:55

Getting that last 1% of your project finished is a problem so many of us experience.
 
James says it's a problem he has always had to deal with and can totally relate to. So here are a few ...

EP 167 How Long Should You Date Before Having Sex? from 2014-12-12T14:18:25

When is the right time and what message does that send? 
 
That depends... 
 
Do you want to have a relationship or are you just looking for a sexual partner? After you have sex, yo...

EP 166 Do You Believe in Intuition? from 2014-12-11T16:30:01

Do you believe in intuition or is it something else?
 
Intuition, that feeling that you know something even though you have no evidence to back that up, is how most people would define it.....

Ep 165: How to Monetize Your Niche Podcast from 2014-12-10T15:38:53

Podcasting can be extremely rewarding. And if you're willing to work hard, you can make a lot of money.
 
Today, James calls John Lee Dumas, the host of Entrepreneur on Fire, to ask him if ...

Ep 164 Should You Theme Your 10 Daily Ideas from 2014-12-09T16:21

James recommends exercising your idea muscle daily. Pull out a piece of paper and write down 10 ideas every day.
 
Today one of our listeners asks – "Should I theme my ideas?"
 
Jam...

Ep 163: Back Pain from 2014-12-08T15:22:55

Claudia talks with James about three major causes of back pain.
 
1.Back pain associated with genetics or an accident.
 
2.Sitting. We sit all day and it's not natural position for ...

Ep. 162: How To Add Value from 2014-12-05T17:54:54

This show is really boring... 
 
I'm just kidding, of course. Our question today was asked via a text message on James' phone.
 
How do I add value when my industry is insanely bori...

Ep. 161: Internet Startup Shortcuts from 2014-12-04T17:26:56

How do I get started with my new Internet business? 
 
Today, James calls someone who has been influential in him building his own business, Buck Flogging.
 
Buck says, "Find a way ...

Ep 160: How to Write a Book from 2014-12-03T15:14:31

Make an outline, it will help. An outline will allow you to jump around and work on those areas that interest you at that moment.
 
If you go off on a tangent, well... tangents aren't reall...

EP 159: Right NOW from 2014-12-02T15:27:23

Anxiety about dealing with future problems has two problems. It doesn't solve tomorrow's problems and it does drain your energy of right now.
 
Thinking about the future is important, but y...

Ep 158: Anger and How to Deal With It from 2014-12-01T13:54:22

James and Claudia talk about a real-life fight that they've recently had and walk you through how they dealt with it.
 
Being aware that you're angry is extremely important. 
 
  Listen

EP 157: Minimal Viable Product from 2014-11-28T13:20:14

James turns the tables today and surprises Claudia by asking her a question.
 
Claudia, an expert in Ashtanga Yoga, has traveled the world studying the minimal essentials needed to practice...

EP 156: How to Give Away Your Ideas from 2014-11-27T17:59:32

Many of you know that James believes in giving your best ideas away. If these are really great ideas, ones you've worked really hard on, this often helps both you and who you give the idea to.
...

EP 155 Breaking Bad Habits with Maneesh Sethi from 2014-11-26T17:24:55

Bad habits, we all have them and we all want to break them.
 
But how far are you willing to go...
 
James and Claudia's special Ask Altucher guest, Maneesh Sethi, CEO of and Edit...

AA Ep 154 Trends for The 21st Century from 2014-11-25T17:17:09

Trends, they’re not that hard predict.
 
People are living longer so our and as such our population is aging. That’s a trend to keep your eyes on.
Wal-Mart, CVS and Walgreens are puttin...

Ep. 153 A Trillion-Dollar Company? from 2014-11-24T16:30:40

Years ago, James wrote an article for CNBC and stated, “Apple will be the trillion- dollar market cap company”.
 
Everyone laughed…
 
But it looks like he’s going to be right.
 ...

Ep 152: If Everyone Chose Themselves, Then Who Would Work from 2014-11-21T19:46:35

Choosing yourself doesn't mean you're not going to be working any longer. As a matter of fact, Claudia mentions that since she's chosen herself, she's never worked harder in her life.
 
Wha...

Ep. 151: Top 3 Things I Learned from Tony Robbins from 2014-11-20T16:17:19

James and Claudia are just back from interviewing Tony Robbins live at his home in Palm Beach, FL and Claudia wants to know the Top 3 Things James took away from the interview.
 
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Ep. 150: Fire Me I Beg You from 2014-11-19T16:24:53

Today, we're mixing it up a bit. Robbie Abed, author of the book and CTO of Technori, pestered James for four years trying to pin him down to "have coffee together."
 
James thought he was...

Ep. 149: Efficiency Hacks from 2014-11-18T19:38:24

Everyone is allocated a certain amount of energy per day.
 
Today, James and Claudia talk about how you can "hack" your peak energy. This trick will help you be your most efficient.
 <...

Ep 148: Entrepreneur's Worst Mistake from 2014-11-17T14:44:11

Picking a great business partner is the most important decision you can make. Great partners are critical.
 
It's like a marriage. There's a contract and an obligation to spend a lot of tim...

Ep. 147: How to Deal With Short-Term Stress from 2014-11-14T14:49:44

Today's question is a tough one and it's from one of our listeners who texted in this question to 203-512-2161.
 
To paraphrase, his start-up failed, he was in a divorce, he was in a car ac...

Ep 146: C'mon, Mark Cuban just got LUCKY! Didn't he? from 2014-11-13T17:21:33

Luck... it has been written about for years. Today James tackles both sides... what is luck and why did this person ask this question?
 
Was Mark Cuban lucky? Who knows? But if you know the...

Ep. 145: Give Your Ideas Away for Free from 2014-11-12T15:14:48

Have you created what you think is the next big idea, but you're afraid to tell anybody because you're afraid they'll steal your idea?
 
What should you do next? 
 
Should you send ...

Ep. 144 New York or L.A.? from 2014-11-11T14:10:04

 Are you an aspiring artist? Have you always wanted to be an actor, a director or a producer?
 
If so, what’s the best city to launch your career, N.Y., L.A? 
 
Today James and Clau...

Ep. 143: How did James Propose to Claudia? from 2014-11-10T15:34:46

 
Some days there's nothing better than a great feel-good story. It just makes you feel good inside.
 
 
If you listen to today's episode, you'll know what I mean... 

Ep. 142: On the Floor and Alone from 2014-11-07T15:06:13

James and Claudia are relaxing in sunny San Diego today and decided to take the show outside to enjoy the weather and recharge.
 
If you've listened to James for a while now, you'll know th...

Ep 141: 10 Step Salesmen from 2014-11-06T16:26:22

Today we’re doing something a bit different…
James is has a question about an industry he really doesn’t know anything about—selling cars.
So, he decides to call up the expert to learn more...

Ep. 140 I Hate My Boss from 2014-11-05T16:04:27

Warning… This episode is a bit explicit and may not be suitable for young children…
 
If you work for a company, there's a strong chance you don't have a good relationship with your boss. Listen

Ep. 139 How to be Grateful from 2014-11-04T16:19:24

A listener asks James how he can be more grateful. It all starts with the “Daily Practice.” James believes being grateful is like a muscle that needs to be flexed daily. 
 
The critical com...

Ep. 138 Should I Leave my Spouse from 2014-11-03T15:45:43

Today's Ask Altucher is a difficult one. A listener asks James advice on whether or not he should leave his alcoholic wife and children. 
 
James lays out a few options he thinks will help....

Ep. 137 Breaking Bad Habits from 2014-10-31T13:29:35

Today's question is one you might be familiar with. A listener asks James for advice on how he can quit texting his ex-girlfriend.
 
James believes the first step is to focus on the "Daily...

Ep. 136 Unleash your Inner Extrovert from 2014-10-30T14:41:57

Today's question comes from a text that was sent to James' cell phone, 203-512-2161. And it's one that James identifies with well.
 
A listener asks for advice on how to make new friends a...

Ep. 135 How to Generate Website Traffic from 2014-10-29T15:30:58

Every week for an hour on Twitter, James hosts a Q&A where he answers any and all questions from his followers.
 
One of the most frequent questions James receives is, "How do I generate we...

Ep. 134 $1,000 in a Week from 2014-10-28T16:49:21

Maybe you've been recently laid off or finally decided to quit your job to choose yourself…  and now you need some cash quick.
 
Today, Claudia ask James, "You've just been fired from your ...

Ep. 133 Ebola - Should I Worry? from 2014-10-27T15:18:47

Something that we need to keep in mind is that Ebola is a RARE and DEADLY disease.
 
But with the recent hype in the media and news stories about the few cases that have been diagnosed it’s...

Ep. 132 The 24-Hour Rule from 2014-10-24T15:06

Whether in school, in public, or in the online community, we have all experienced bullies and negative attention.It's no secret that not everyone is going to agree with everything that you have to ...

Ep. 131 Dating Checklist from 2014-10-23T16:23:38

We all have our own preferences for qualities that we look for in a partner. There are certain things that attract us and make us want to be closer to a person.Today, James and Claudia talk about t...

Ep. 130 Friend-Zoned from 2014-10-22T16:03

Relationships are tough and what can make them even worse is when the person you are pursuing does not share the same interest in you... Something that we are all familiar with is the slippery slop...

Ep. 129 James Altucher Diet from 2014-10-21T14:36:29

We have all been through weight fluctuations... but what can you do when you notice a loved one has gained a significant amount of weight?What is the best way to approach the situation?Today, James...

Ep. 128 Today's the Day from 2014-10-20T14:24:20

Have you started your own daily practice? Have you followed James advice and started to exercise your idea muscle on a daily basis?If you have then you probably have some ideas that you have though...

Ep. 127 Income From Ebay from 2014-10-17T15:35:03

Tired of seeing clutter around your house? Or maybe your closet is in need of a good “spring cleaning”?Today, James and Aaron talk about how you can create passive income from simply selling a few ...

Ep. 126 Don’t Be That Guy from 2014-10-16T15:47:26

Have you ever met someone that projected negative energy?Maybe you have worked with or went to school with someone like this... or maybe you can relate this to your own energy.It makes you wonder i...

Ep. 125 Idea Matrix from 2014-10-15T15:45:13

Aaron and James are finally back in the studio together!You'll hear all about Aaron's trip to Europe and a brand-new podcast that will be featured on Stansberry Radio Network... "The Choose Yoursel...

Ep. 124 Defeat Distractions from 2014-10-14T19:07:26

With so many distractions in the world, how does James take full advantage of his daily practice?Today, James and Claudia talk about how you can easily adapt to situational noise and distractions a...

Ep. 123 Stay Calm from 2014-10-13T14:43:49

We all experience stress and difficulties in life.But is there a way we can create a barrier between us and our ongoing stressors?Today, James and Claudia discuss how to keep calm simply by listeni...

Ep. 122 The No-Complaints Diet from 2014-10-10T14:59:04

Many of you might not know that James used to work at HBO...It was one of the jobs that he had always dreamed of and was most proud of. And even though it didn't work out, it gave him experiences a...

Ep. 121 Stealing Energy from 2014-10-09T14:57:15

With all of the pressures and expectations that we experience through life, it's easy to feel depressed and anxious.But are you suffering from clinical symptoms or situational symptoms?Could you im...

Ep. 120 Writing for Money from 2014-10-08T14:15:22

Have you ever thought to yourself that you would like to make money from writing?Do you struggle with getting started? Maybe the answer is not to jump right into the publishing industry...Today, Ja...

Ep. 119 Start Writing from 2014-10-07T15:03:50

If you know anything about James, you know how adamant he is about developing a daily practice and writing down at least 10 ideas a day.Today, James and Claudia talk about several ways that you can...

Ep. 118 Cookies or Cake? from 2014-10-06T15:22:16

Life is complicated and there are many moving parts that we juggle on a daily basis.Kids, marriage, career... there are many different things that take away time from us.How can you "choose yoursel...

Ep. 117 GOALS suck from 2014-10-03T16:03:33

Do you think that goals are pointless and a waste of time?If so, then you already have at least one thing in common with today's guest.Matt Stone, an independent health researcher and author of Goa...

Ep. 116 Follow Your Passion from 2014-10-02T14:34:02

It's a dream of many... to play pro sports.James describes being interested in sports as "a huge umbrella." There are many careers that can stem from the love of sports.Maybe you can't do exactly w...

Ep. 115 Hype from 2014-10-01T14:09:25

How does the media choose the stories they produce?Is it just the facts? Or do they pick and choose which stories will get the most reaction?If you rely on the news to get your information on what ...

Ep. 114 James Fav. Investments from 2014-09-30T14:09:51

Normally James does not like to talk about stocks and investments... But today we have a special treat for listeners.There are certain investments that reflect important demographic trends and will...

Ep. 113 The Art of Charm from 2014-09-29T18:38:30

A show that talks about confidence, dating advice, relationship advice, and emotional intelligence... Sound interesting?Well today's guest hosts a show that does just that... Jordan Harbinger, host...

Ep. 112 Master Copywriting from 2014-09-26T16:01:50

Do you enjoy writing or have an interest in learning how to write?Would you enjoy working from home or anywhere in the world?If you have the ability to create material that influences the way peopl...

Ep. 111 Altucher's Media 101 from 2014-09-25T15:38:36

How do you use the media? Do you follow certain news broadcasts, newspapers, subscriptions, or Internet sources?There are unlimited ways to get the news today and we are constantly being bombarded ...

Ep. 110 Self-Help Books from 2014-09-24T14:35:39

We all have our own ways of dealing with stress, challenges, and other kinds of life's dilemmas.Have you ever considered using self-help books? Or wanted to attend seminars from self-proclaimed gur...

Ep. 109 Promote Yourself from 2014-09-23T15:16:57

We're exposed to marketing and branding every day. In fact, there are even circumstances where we need to market ourselves, whether it is for a job, a relationship, an idea, etc. But are you market...

Ep. 108 Advice For Kids from 2014-09-22T17:32:59

What advice do he has for children? What do you do to encourage them to be creative and to have a live where they Choose Themselves. 
You can't just tell your kids to do something and expect th...

Ep. 107 Find Your Passion from 2014-09-19T20:18:03

Claudia is about to jump into Ask Altucher and forgets the question. It’s too funny. How often have we all done this? I know I do it almost daily. 
Anyway…Lindsay emailed us a great question. “...

Ep. 106 10 Times Better from 2014-09-18T17:10:32

James interrupts Claudia from her daily yoga routine to bring you today's Ask Altucher question.
On our sister show, The James Altucher Show, James interviewed Peter Thiel. It was one of James'...

Ep. 105 Orchestrating a Bestseller from 2014-09-17T20:01:39

Today James and Claudia host expert book promoter Michael Drew.
While James is a huge proponent of self-publishing he wanted Michael to explain to you the other side of the story. 

Listen

Ep. 104 Leave Your 9 to 5 from 2014-09-16T16:08:47

The notion of a 9 to 5 carrying us into the safety of retirement is dead.
But how can you quit the grind. How can you plan for your future?
Today, James and Claudia talk about the steps you...

Ep. 103 Power of Giving from 2014-09-15T15:16:48

James has been known to give away his possessions to friends and acquaintances.
Although they may be special objects to James, he seems to find others whom he feels would get more use or enjoym...

Ep. 102 Are You Selfish? from 2014-09-12T16:59:06

is one of James' most successful books... but is the idea of choosing yourself actually a selfish concept?
Today, James and Claudia discuss an email that was sent in from a listener who is conc...

EP. 101 Stop To-Do Lists from 2014-09-11T16:11:23

Do you make lists to manage your time?
Do you feel that you are usually disappointed when you are not able to cross off each item?
Today, James and Claudia talk about their thoughts on "To-...

Ep. 100 Starting from Scratch from 2014-09-10T14:08:01

Episode 100! Before we get into the description of the show, we just wanted to thank all the listeners of Ask Altucher for getting us this far.Now onto the description...Have you ever had to start ...

Ep. 99 Sell Anything from 2014-09-09T13:25:57

After reading Choose Yourself, a listener sent us an email about the success he has found while following James' daily practice and pursuing his passion.Just four months into the process, he has dr...

Ep. 98 Networking Effectively from 2014-09-08T15:25:35

Have you ever known two people that you felt would make a great connection?If so, introducing them would not only be beneficial for them, but might pay off for you in the long run, too.Whether your...

Ep. 97 Getting Fired from 2014-09-05T17:37:39

When you get hired for any job, you go through the process of negotiating a salary, the start date, and many other factors…What people don't realize though, is that negotiating can be a powerful as...

Ep. 96 Divorce from 2014-09-04T15:27:06

We should all enter into a marriage knowing that it will not be perfect... because there is no such thing as a perfect marriage.But if things are not working out, when is the right time to end a ma...

Ep. 95 Ideas for Anything from 2014-09-03T15:17:38

James is very passionate about exercising his idea muscle, using his brain, and actually making it "sweat."If you came up with ten good ideas a day, you would have 3,650 good ideas a year...There a...

Ep. 94 Brain Power from 2014-09-02T16:51:01

You might have heard that as humans we only consciously use about 5% of our brain. If that is true then how can we tap into the remaining 95%?Today, James and his wife Claudia talk about this body ...

Ep. 93 Criticism Part II from 2014-08-29T13:47:33

Yesterday we covered how to give constructive criticism... today James and Claudia go through the difference between constructive and destructive criticism.In anything that you do, being open to su...

Ep. 92 Constructive Criticism from 2014-08-28T13:03:02

Often, when people think that they are giving constructive criticism, they are actually being destructive and unhelpful.Whether you are trying to give suggestions or someone else is criticizing you...

Ep. 91 Tips on Writing from 2014-08-27T14:20:11

Every day, questions come in to James about how to get better at writing.So today, James talks about several habits that he has adopted that have increased his creativity.Knowing James though, you ...

Ep. 90 Self-Image from 2014-08-26T14:20:52

Has your reputation ever been attacked? Have you ever felt like the victim of gossip?James knows first-hand how much negative attention can affect your life and ruin others' perception of you.So ho...

Ep. 89 Say "Yes" from 2014-08-25T14:47:50

At some point, we have all been asked to do some things that we really don't want to do...But how do you deal with the requests and demands of others, when they cut into your personal time?Today, J...

Ep. 88 Life's Difficulties from 2014-08-22T15:57:43

James has made money, lost money, found love, been divorced, and been involved with many entrepreneurial endeavors.Through all of his experiences, what he describes as his most difficult time in th...

Ep. 87 John Lee Dumas' Success from 2014-08-21T14:54:38

John Lee Dumas joins Ask Altucher for Part II of our interview from yesterday's show.In Part I of this interview, James and John talked about their success and how they got to where they are today....

Ep. 86 John Lee Dumas on Idea Sex from 2014-08-20T15:06:13

For the first time ever... James and Aaron have a special guest join an Ask Altucher segment.John Lee Dumas, founder and host of Entrepreneur On Fire, joins the show to talk about his idea generati...

Ep. 85 Getting Older from 2014-08-19T15:53:02

Diet pills, cosmetic surgery, Botox... people are constantly looking for secrets to make them look younger. It's no wonder that so many individuals are obsessed with finding the fountain of youth b...

Ep. 84 How To Stop from 2014-08-18T14:19:08

Alcohol abuse, stress, lack of sleep... there are many different ways that we cause harm to our bodies.But how do you know when it is time to step in and choose yourself?Today, James and his wife, ...

Ep. 83 Ultimate Investing Technique from 2014-08-15T15:13:28

The specialty store Crumbs Cupcakes recently disappeared altogether as a chain. With loyal customers upset, a listener is wondering what caused the popular business to shut down.Today, James and hi...

Ep. 82 Bitcoin in Argentina from 2014-08-14T14:36:42

Many people are starting to wonder which country is going to be the leader in the Bitcoin revolution.Today, James and his wife, Claudia, talk about the differences between their two home countries....

Ep. 81 James' Reading List from 2014-08-13T14:34:26

James is always reading and usually it's more than one book at a time. His reading lists always prove to be something that interests our listeners so it's no surprise that today's question is, "Wha...

Ep. 80 Train Your Brain from 2014-08-12T16:00:55

There are many critical thinking games that both children and adults can benefit from.Today's question comes from a listener who wants to know what the benefits are of playing chess... If you know ...

Ep. 79 Feel More Attractive from 2014-08-11T14:47:15

Have you ever felt self-conscious about the way you look? Has your lack of confidence ever affected your relationships?James grew up with a self-image that didn't help his social life, but over tim...

Ep. 78 Funding a Business from 2014-08-08T15:47:51

Today's question comes from a listener who wants to know what to say to a friend that is having trouble funding a business plan.James knows first-hand how difficult this can be...He has started mor...

Ep. 77 How to Use Your Degree from 2014-08-07T14:40:41

Do you feel like you have wasted years of your life in a career that you are no longer interested in pursuing?Are you just graduating college and unhappy with the field that you feel you have to go...

Ep. 76 How to Move On from 2014-08-06T14:32:11

A couple of months ago, James and Aaron answered a listener's question about how to get unstuck in their current situation.Since then, we have got continuous e-mails from listeners writing in with ...

Ep. 75 Fame and Fortune from 2014-08-05T14:26:47

Although it may not seem obvious, every industry is the same when it comes to creating opportunities.Today's question comes from a listener who wants to break into the film industry, but wants to h...

Ep. 74 Creativity from 2014-08-04T16:22:34

You are most creative during your childhood years.Our teenage years are when we want to be normal and fit in with our peers so we stop trying to be unique and creative... As adults we lose the tale...

Ep. 73 Be Better At Everything from 2014-08-01T14:39:17

James and Aaron talk about the importance of effective communication – it can help you with almost any situation.You might think that you already know the basics, but most people forget these simpl...

Ep. 72 Passive Income from 2014-07-31T13:43:43

Today's Ask Altucher is a little different. Instead of James and Aaron giving advice to a listener, a listener has emailed 10 ideas that could make James and Aaron money.If you have an idea and wan...

Ep. 71 Networking from 2014-07-30T14:26:54

Time is important and most people don't like their time wasted.We have all heard it before, "It's not what you know, it's who you know."But when it comes to networking and meeting individuals, what...

Ep. 70 Passion from 2014-07-29T14:54:53

It's a question that James is asked repeatedly... "How do I find my passion in life?"Whether it's a hobby, a career, or just an overall purpose in life, it's something that we have all thought abou...

Ep. 69 Ignore The News from 2014-07-28T14:42:59

James often says that he doesn't rely on traditional news publications and media outlets to keep up with current events.Today's question comes from a listener who wants to know how James is able to...

Ep. 68 Internet's addiction from 2014-07-25T14:58:39

Facebook started as a site used to connect college students and then became available to anyone who wanted to join.Now it is used for almost everything. It has replaced e-mail, photo albums, instan...

Ep. 67 Religion from 2014-07-24T15:01:30

This episode can be a touchy subject for some individuals, so we ask that you to listen with an open mind.Today, James discusses his position on religion and what he personally believes and follows...

Ep. 66 How to Land a Job from 2014-07-23T14:16:10

Thinking about changing careers? Or maybe you are looking for your first job?Today, James shares several tips that will help you nail the interview process.Plus, in standard Altucher fashion, his t...

Ep. 65 Angel Investing from 2014-07-22T14:23:32

Angel investing is how you can turn $1,000 into $1,000,000.Angel investing is an alternative to playing the stock market.But what exactly is it and how can anyone get involved?Today, James explains...

Ep. 64 Browser Bookmarks from 2014-07-21T13:59:35

We live in a time when the media is a huge part of our lives, and has evolved in so many forms. How do we keep up?Should we keep up?Today, James shares what he has saved on his Internet browser and...

Ep. 63 HBO Shows from 2014-07-18T13:06:12

We all have our favorite TV shows but what makes HBO's series so good?Today, James shares his first-hand experience of what it was like working at HBO and why they produce the best content on TV.Fi...

Ep. 62 Communicating from 2014-07-17T14:05:41

Are you a shy person?Do you have a fear of speaking in front of a group?For some individuals, public speaking is the least of their worries – sometimes they have trouble just interacting in more in...

Ep. 61 Executing Ideas from 2014-07-16T13:03:36

If you know anything about James, you know how important exercising his idea muscle is to him.Today, James reveals the secret to his idea generation. Are all the ideas good ideas?Does he try to exe...

Ep. 60 Job Qualifications from 2014-07-15T12:29:56

Have you ever looked at a job description for a company but failed to apply because you thought you didn't meet the qualifications?Every day, people sell themselves short and fail to apply for a jo...

Ep. 59 How to Stand Out from 2014-07-14T12:31:32

Even in a niche market, you need to stand out in order to get the most business.Today, James and Aaron share several marketing steps that you should be doing to grow your business.Whether you are s...

Ep. 58 Having Kids from 2014-07-11T12:55:28

Are you feeling pressure to have children? Maybe you are reaching a certain age that people expect you to be raising kids already.A lot of the pressure that you might be feeling is stemming from so...

Ep. 57 Feeling Guilt from 2014-07-10T14:06:51

OK, so you have chosen yourself... now what?This is not the time to feel guilty or sad that you may be ignoring other parts of your life, such as your full-time job. Life is too short to harbor any...

Ep. 56 Feeling Insecure from 2014-07-09T12:34:35

It's completely normal to feel insecure in certain situations, especially when it comes to relationships, where jealousy can sometimes surface.Is there a simple way to avoid this awful feeling?Toda...

Ep. 55 Write for a living from 2014-07-08T12:45:15

James gave a talk at a conference a couple months ago in Dallas. In his talk he said that, "everybody has a book inside of them. You just have to find what that book is and write it."In order to be...

Ep. 54 Left Out? from 2014-07-07T13:03:42

If you choose not to go to college... will you feel left behind as your friends go on to different universities?How can you make the most of your time and feel great about avoiding the cost of coll...

Ep. 53 Investing for your kids from 2014-07-03T12:37:30

You shouldn't invest with the expectation of generating wealth, but rather as a means to grow your wealth.Today, James shares how and why he puts money aside for his children.He believes in hard wo...

Ep. 52 Shallow People from 2014-07-02T14:28:09

Welcome back to Ask Altucher!Today's episode is not your typical daily question. Aaron is back from his week-long birthday celebration and shares what shenanigans he and his friends got into while ...

Ep. 51 Introvert from 2014-07-01T14:51:19

Do you have a fear of public speaking or talking to strangers?Are you using the label "introvert" as an excuse?Today, James and his wife, Claudia, talk about several ways to overcome shyness around...

Ep. 50 Forgive Yourself from 2014-06-30T14:46:08

Whether you are feeling guilt, regret, sadness, or failure, just remember that these moments can be the times to plant the seeds of success.We all have regrets in our lives and there will be plenty...

Ep. 49 Health Care from 2014-06-27T14:51:01

Maybe you are thinking about leaving a current job to pursue another career, go back to school, or you just need time to figure out what you really want to do in life.One thing that might be holdin...

Ep. 48 Second Marriage from 2014-06-26T14:17:40

With divorce rates so high, it's no wonder that people are reluctant to enter into another marriage after one has already failed.But what if you do meet another person that you can see yourself wit...

Ep. 47 Life Coaches from 2014-06-25T13:54:04

Do you feel like you need some guidance in life, but don't necessarily want to seek therapy?Or maybe you want to help others, but don't want to go through the years of school and debt to become a t...

Ep. 46 Changing Careers from 2014-06-24T14:07:02

Once we land a job, are we required to stay in that career for the rest of our lives?Does it sometimes feel like you only stay because you are making good money and need to support yourself or othe...

Ep. 45 Setting Goals from 2014-06-23T17:34:38

We have always been told to set goals for ourselves... they could be anything from improving your health to excelling in your career.Although James does not use the term "goals," he does explain ho...

Ep. 44 Better than Stocks from 2014-06-20T14:28:50

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be on a company’s board of directors?The board is one of a company’s most secret inner workings, and today James gives you an inside look.  James has starte...

Ep. 43 "Sabbatical" from 2014-06-19T13:37:19

You just got fired... Now what?Or, maybe you just don't like your job and want to quit.But what's next?Do you take a vacation? Do you start the job search?These decisions are made every day by mill...

Ep. 42 Stand-Up Comedy from 2014-06-18T13:37:41

One of Aaron and James' goals over the next few months is to try stand-up comedy.Do you have the same desire to try stand-up? Or maybe you would like some pointers on how to be better at speaking i...

Ep. 41 Selling a Product from 2014-06-17T13:18:34

If you have developed a product, but are unsure how to launch it and make a profit, then this is the show for you.Today, James goes through the several steps that it takes to sell a product.Once yo...

Ep. 40 Selling a Business from 2014-06-16T14:52:48

What does it take to sell a business?Is it dumb luck? Is it a lot of work? Do you have the hustle?How important is networking?Today, James answers it all and explains that when it comes to selling ...

Ep. 39 Rejuvenate Yourself from 2014-06-13T14:05:40

It's not like it was twenty years ago... forget the idea of leaving work at work. We are now living in an age where we work around the clock and are constantly on call for any issues that may arise...

Ep. 38 Happily Married from 2014-06-12T13:55:38

With divorce rates as high as 50% across the nation, it's no wonder that people are hesitant to get married these days.But when you do find that special someone and then fall in love, will that be ...

Ep. 37 Family Approval from 2014-06-11T14:14:11

Many people can get stuck balancing their love for their significant other and their love for their family. But what do we do if our family does not accept the person that we choose to love?For mos...

Ep. 36 My Reading List from 2014-06-10T14:30:33

There are tons of information and resources available to us... and they are literally at our finger tips.With technology like Amazon and the Kindle app (not to mention other e-readers) you can down...

Ep. 35 Court Loophole from 2014-06-09T14:27:53

The truth is... if a cop catches you speeding, you are going to get a ticket.But is there a guaranteed way to get out of it?In the past, you have probably just paid the ticket and moved on... but c...

Ep. 34 Choosing Yourself from 2014-06-06T12:43:29

The tables have turned. Today, James flips the script on Aaron and decides to ask him a question on the spot. We have gotten a lot of requests to hear more about James' cohost, and today, you get t...

Ep. 33 Polyamorous Relationships from 2014-06-05T13:43:04

Like we have said before, Ask Altucher will delve into any topic. Normal or weird... conservative or risqué.Today's question for James is for his thoughts on polyamorous relationships, or having mu...

Ep. 32 What Holds You Back? from 2014-06-04T13:45:36

What is holding you back from what you want to do?Money, gate-keepers, the economy, fears... the list could go on.But more than likely, you already have most of what you need to achieve your goals....

Ep. 31 Stress at Work from 2014-06-03T14:00:15

We all have stressors in our life – work, family, relationships, money...But the way you deal with the stress in your life will affect you physically and emotionally.Suffering is a choice, and you ...

Ep. 30 Bad Decisions from 2014-06-02T13:52:20

Are the decisions you make affecting your life in a positive way?Or, do you find that your actions are holding you back from other opportunities?No matter what choices we make, we are going to lear...

Ep. 29 Selling Ideas from 2014-05-30T14:01:08

Every day you hear people say that they have a "million-dollar idea." Maybe you have thought that at some point too... But how can you tell when your idea really is a winner?There are plenty of bad...

Ep. 28 Delegating Tasks from 2014-05-29T13:46:06

We all feel overwhelmed at some point... Work, family, friends, errands, kids... these are just some of the things that we encounter daily that demand attention and actions.Do you think you need a ...

Ep. 27 Life Myths from 2014-05-28T14:37:03

WARNING: Everything you believe and thought you knew is about to be completely crushed.This is beyond the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, and even the Tooth Fairy... What myths do you still believe as a...

Ep. 26 Honesty from 2014-05-27T15:36:50

Our relationships are built on honesty and trust.But how honest are you?Should you be careful with how direct you are with others?Could the truth actually hurt your career, relationships, or charac...

Ep. 25 Moving On from 2014-05-23T15:23:12

Relationships, business ventures, dreams, regrets, grudges...We all experience a time in life when it's time to move on... but how do you know when that time is?As you move through life, you will c...

Ep. 24 Mentors from 2014-05-22T14:01:10

We all learn in our own way, on our own terms, and from many different sources... school, mentors, family, friends, co-workers... the list goes on and on.But could the person you learn the most fro...

Ep. 23 Winning the Lottery from 2014-05-21T16:08:07

Today’s Ask Altucher is a question that we have all asked at one point in time… maybe even dreamed about… “What would you do if you won the lottery?”Would you invest? Make some extravagant purchase...

Ep. 22 Positive People from 2014-05-20T16:49:29

Feeling depressed or lonely?Do you think the people around you could be causing these feelings?We have no problem finding enough crappy people in our lives... But how do you find people with positi...

Ep. 21 Diploma Required? from 2014-05-19T15:02:04

You need a degree to be a doctor, veterinarian, or a lawyer – it's actually illegal to perform these jobs without a degree... but is it worth it?Today's question is from a parent whose daughter wan...

Ep. 20 Overcome Failure from 2014-05-16T15:16:23

Do you feel like a failure?If you do... you aren't alone.Today's question is one that James is very familiar with answering.Why? Because he has been there himself... divorce, no job, no money, depr...

Ep. 19 Optimizing Time from 2014-05-15T13:58:25

We've all been there, right?Hectic schedules, lack of sleep, or just plain hopelessness for getting anything done.What if you could improve your health, social life, happiness, and career, while pr...

Ep. 18 Overcome Stage Fright from 2014-05-14T17:12:06

The fear of public speaking ranks No. 1 for Americans... Although it may seem unbearable to most... it's actually an excellent tool to boost self-esteem, network with contacts, and give you an effe...

Ep. 17 Getting Over Your EX from 2014-05-13T14:41:58

When we are hurt by a loved one, we are usually wounded in more ways than one... Maybe your ego was shot down, your emotions were toyed with, or you mentally cannot handle that someone has broken u...

Ep. 16 Be More Productive from 2014-05-12T14:23:22

Increased productivity is something that most of us strive for whether it's in our professional or personal life... But how do you become more productive?Do you cut down on interruptions or social ...

Ep. 15 Procrastination from 2014-05-09T14:19:36

Everyone at one point in time has dealt with procrastination...
 
What does it stem from?
 
How do you overcome it?
 
Are you listening to yourself? Is your body trying to t...

Ep. 14 Why I Wrote Choose Yourself from 2014-05-08T13:33:24

There are no experts out there... That whole universe of people who claim that they're experts, they're all wrong.But more than likely, you still look for knowledge beyond your own to improve some ...

Ep. 13 Writing For A Living from 2014-05-07T13:20:05

Nothing happens overnight...But is there a quick way to become a successful writer?Today you will find out from a self-publishing guru just how easy it is to get your writing material to the public...

Ep. 12 Why Should I Take Your Advice from 2014-05-06T14:31:26

James admits he has no qualifications to dish out advice to individuals... Yet, people still ask James "What would you do?"... "What should I do?"The reason for this is because James has been throw...

Ep. 11 Make Some Extra Income from 2014-05-05T13:46:11

Have you been out of work for some time?Are you a stay-at-home parent?Or, maybe you are just setting out on your career journey and are unsure where to start... In today's Ask Altucher, James break...

Ep. 10 Altucher's Idea Lists from 2014-05-02T13:11:14

With hundreds of ideas and thoughts, how do you go about organizing them so that they make sense and could possibly turn into something great? Today, James goes through the types of lists that he c...

Ep. 9 Ideas List from 2014-05-01T13:25:06

If you know anything about James Altucher, you know how strongly he feels about people exercising their idea muscle every day.Well... today you get the inside look at James' ideas.Some of his ideas...

Ep. 8 Day-Trading from 2014-04-30T15:27:01

Quick and easy money?Or are there too many downsides to this lucrative, yet extremely risky, idea?Are you considering the disadvantages to your health?Are you willing to risk your relationships wit...

Ep. 7 Crappy Family from 2014-04-29T14:03:05

The people that are closest to us are usually the ones that really know which buttons to push to trigger an emotion from us.Do you have any conflicts or issues with certain family members or close ...

Ep. 6 Crappy People from 2014-04-28T13:08:33

They are all around us... at work, on social networks, in our social circles, maybe even at home...Do you avoid "them" and the negativity they provoke?Or, do you deal with situations head-on?Just r...

Ep. 5 I Don't Need College from 2014-04-25T13:49:15

It's the government vs. 22-year-olds... Something is on the minds of many young adults... "Should I attend college?"What are the advantages of going to college? Do they outweigh the massive amount ...

Ep. 4 Economic Crisis from 2014-04-24T17:32:35

WWII marked the beginning of the American Dream.Men went to war, women went to work, we had double-income families, and more money led to more spending...James breaks down the process of "why the c...

Ep. 3 How Do I Get Un-Stuck? from 2014-04-23T17:21:42

Even if you are not currently in this situation, chances are that at one point in your lifetime you either have felt or will feel this way.Maybe it's not even you, maybe you know of a friend or fam...

Ep. 2 Is Wall Street a Scam? from 2014-04-22T14:32:59

Welcome back to Ask Altucher...In an economy where almost all corporations lie about their numbers... it's no surprise that today's question is... "Is Wall Street a scam?"Find out why James says in...

Ep. 1 Buying a Home from 2014-04-21T20:36:18

Welcome to the inaugural episode of our new show... Ask Altucher This is James Altucher's brand-new daily podcast, and he couldn't be more excited about it.Every day, he'll take one question from o...

Ask Altucher from 2014-03-13T19:03