James Altucher

James Altucher

I’m an entrepreneur and angel investor. I’ve achieved the rank of chess master. And I’m the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book “Choose Yourself.”

I’ve started 20 companies, 17 of which have failed. But I’ve learned a lot along the way.

If you’ve ever been stuck—in a job you hate, in a house you can’t afford, in a life you don’t want, in your own depressed mind, anything—I want to help you.

Why? Because I get it. I’ve been there. And I want to tell you how I freed myself so maybe you can start to free yourself, too.

Before I get into anything else, I’ve recorded this video I want you to watch…

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A lot has happened since I first started.

I now get to do what I love every day. I get to write books that mean something to me, and I get to interview really incredible people on my top-10 rated podcast, “The James Altucher Show.”

I hope you'll subscribe.

Ryan Holiday on The Limits of AI and The Essence of Wisdom | James Altucher Show
James AltucherNovember 13, 2025

Ryan Holiday on The Limits of AI and The Essence of Wisdom | James Altucher Show

In this episode of The James Altucher Show, I sit down with Ryan Holiday, celebrated author and proponent of stoicism. We delve into the unique domains of AI and human wisdom, highlighting why AI, despite its proficiency in knowledge acquisition, cannot replace the human element of wisdom. Ryan emph...

The AI Paradox!  #podcast #interview #yourlife
James AltucherNovember 12, 202500:00:50

The AI Paradox! #podcast #interview #yourlife

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The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur: An In-Depth Discussion with Jeff Perlman
James AltucherNovember 06, 2025

The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur: An In-Depth Discussion with Jeff Perlman

In this episode of The James Altucher Show, I sit down with Jeff Perlman, an acclaimed author and sportswriter, to delve into the multifaceted life of Tupac Shakur. We discuss Tupac's background, including his connections—or lack thereof—to gang life, his rise in the hip-hop industry, and his impact...

The Legend of the Toilet Paper Rumor #podcast #toilet #paper
James AltucherOctober 30, 202500:01:17

The Legend of the Toilet Paper Rumor #podcast #toilet #paper

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Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime: Former FBI, Eric O'Neill's on The Dark Web and FBI Secrets
James AltucherOctober 30, 2025

Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime: Former FBI, Eric O'Neill's on The Dark Web and FBI Secrets

In this gripping episode of The James Altucher Show, Eric O'Neill, former FBI operative and author of 'Spies Lies and Cyber Crime,' joins James to delve into one of the most unique undercover cases in FBI history—the takedown of Robert Hanssen, the notorious spy who betrayed the U.S. for the KGB and...

The Hidden Logic of Social Dynamics & Common Knowledge with Steven Pinker | The James Altucher Show
James AltucherOctober 28, 2025

The Hidden Logic of Social Dynamics & Common Knowledge with Steven Pinker | The James Altucher Show

In this episode of The James Altucher Show, I sit down with renowned cognitive psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker to uncover the intricacies of social interactions and common knowledge, as discussed in his latest book. We explore the subtle art of communication through innuendos, winks, and lau...

Most wealthy people don't necessarily have more good days, but they have fewer bad days. #podcast
James AltucherOctober 15, 202500:01:00

Most wealthy people don't necessarily have more good days, but they have fewer bad days. #podcast

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The Psychology of Wealth: Morgan Housel on Rethinking How We Spend and Save
James AltucherOctober 13, 2025

The Psychology of Wealth: Morgan Housel on Rethinking How We Spend and Save

In this episode of The James Altucher Show, I sit down with Morgan Housel, author of 'The Psychology of Money' and 'The Art of Spending Money.' We dive deep into the concept of financial independence, the psychological traps surrounding money, and the idea of saving as purchasing independence rather...

The Creeping Rise of Evil: Insights from Bill O'Reilly
James AltucherOctober 10, 2025

The Creeping Rise of Evil: Insights from Bill O'Reilly

In this episode of The James Altucher Show, I sit down with prolific author and journalist Bill O'Reilly to discuss his latest book, 'Confronting Evil,' which profiles some of history's most notorious figures like Mao, Hitler, and Putin. We delve into the disturbing rise of evil acts in today's soci...

Surviving a Cult: How Chess Saved My Life - Danny Rensch's Story
James AltucherSeptember 25, 202502:23:10

Surviving a Cult: How Chess Saved My Life - Danny Rensch's Story

In this riveting episode of The James Altucher Show, I sit down with Danny Rensch, co-founder of Chess.com and author of 'Dark Squares: How Chess Saved My Life.' Danny dives deep into his incredible and tumultuous journey growing up in a cult in Northern Arizona, known as the Church of Immortal Cons...