The James Altucher Show

Brandon is a Navy SEAL. He's experienced some of the most terrifying, life-threatening situations you can imagine. He's also been through a divorce. So I like talking to him about that. And he also runs his own business (a media to commerce called the Hurricane Group). He's not getting shot at anymore. But he still has to deal with fear: business fears, family fears, money fears, etc. "Fear is something we're going to live with for the rest of our lives," he said. So I had him break down his process in his new book, "Mastering Fear: A Navy SEAL's Guide." I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners a

This is a clip from my interview with Brandon Webb, Navy SEAL and author of "Mastering Fear: A Navy SEAL's Guide." I like the book because the premise is really powerful. It's not about getting rid of fears. It's about learning practical tools to be able to handle fear... which is just part of life.  ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesal

I'm not alone in my problems. But it's easy to think I am. And that's scary. It's miserable. So, instead, I lean on my "network of wisdom." A group of people who I can call when I need to. I have my accountant, my doctor, my writer friends, my podcast producer and so on. For every fear, there's a person. --   This is a clip from my podcast with Brandon Webb, author of "Mastering Fear: A Navy SEAL's Guide"   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about y

Robert Cialdini is known as "The Godfather of Influence." People call him when they need to learn how to be persuasive & influential. And by "people" I mean some of the most powerful politicians, CEOs, and so on. The lessons Robert taught are still some of the most critical lessons I've learned on my podcast. So I'm excited to share it with you again one year later. Links and Resources Read Robert's book, "Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade" Read his New York Times business bestseller book, "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Revised Edition" Visit his website: influenceatwork.com Follow Robert on Facebook, Twitter & YouTube I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter F

This is a clip from my interview with comedian Bert Kreischer about retirement goals and relationships. He brings up a question I've never thought of before, but really, it's something everyone should ask themselves.   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to cr

When Bert Kreischer was little, he did some cute little kid thing on the baseball field. But his dad didn't think it was cute. Or appropriate. And Bert says that "who that kid was" is the core of his "natural personality." Which mirrors the fact that we all grow up somehow. And we all stay the same, too.    This is just one of many moments from my interview with Bert Kreischer. If you like this, then please subscribe and check out the full interview.    Thanks,   James   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audien

This is a clip from my interview with comedian Bert Kreischer where we talk about being creative and not being afraid to post what you want online.   If you like this clip, check out my full interview with Bert Kreischer.   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up

Bert took his shirt off on stage. He did an hour special on Netflix called "Secret Time" and he's topless the whole time. Someone even wrote him a 5-page letter explaining why it offended her. Bert didn't care. But what I thought was even funnier than that is the fact that he says he didn't know he was fat. "I thought I looked good." Here's Bert on the power of perception.   If you like this clip and want to hear more, subscribe and check out my full interview with Bert Kreischer.   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast t

Bert Kreischer told me about his relationship with his dad. And he makes it sound funny (because he's a comedian), but then Bert says, "We all have issues with our dad." Which may or not be true, but at least, I feel comfort in hearing someone else share what they go through. Plus, Bert makes it funny. So there's that comedic relief.    If you like this clip, check out my full interview with Bert Kreischer.   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James abou

Bert Kreischer is a comedian and storyteller. He said he had to learn how to tell stories because he wasn't "a hot chick." He needed a skill or a talent and then he'd be liked. So in the 9th grade, he started practicing. Now he's 45. And he's been doing stand-up for most of his life. In this interview, I ask him about his need for approval, what his dad thinks of his career, the changing landscape of TV and entertainment and how anyone can become a creative if they just use the right tools and lens. But I also split this episode up into smaller pieces, which you'll see on your podcast feed if you subscribe. Because the interview is so long (2 hours) I wanted to give you a chance to enjoy and learn and laugh without having to give such a big commitment to the show. And if you like it, hopefully, you'll come back and listen to the full episode or share the parts you like with your friends. Either way, thanks for being with me while I try something new today. -James   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the

Bassem Youssef risked everything to create an impact. He was living in Egypt. And a revolution was happening. Everyday, he would go to the streets of the protests and try to help the wounded. Then he'd go home. And watch the news. That's when he saw how the media was lying to the people. So Bassem started a Youtube channel where he reported what was REALLY happening in his country. He did this with satire and comedy. He relieved the tension of the country. Egypt has 80 million people. And in weeks, 30 million were watching Bassem. And the weird part is he had no background in media. Bassem was a heart surgeon turned truth teller. And he was rewarded for it. In 2013, "TIME Magazine" named Bassem Youssef "one of the most influential people in the world." This podcast is about the revolution in Egypt and Bassem's journey through it. But it's also about creating content people want and need. And telling a story that changes lives.   Links and Resources Listen to Bassem's podcast "Remade in America" "Revolution fo

I have a trick to getting unstuck. I do it everyday. It works. And I've done it everyday for 16 years. I've written about and done talks. And then I went on Carolina Millan's podcast, "Beyond the Hustle." She read my book, "The Choose Yourself Guide to Wealth" and said it really changed her life. So I wanted to share the interview with you. So you can become an idea machine and start to create new opportunities for yourself too. Links and Resources The Choose Yourself Guide to Wealth by Me, James Altucher Also Mentioned Freelancer.com Daniel Craig Fifty Shades of Gray by E.L. James Simon Black Sovereignman.com  My interview with Seth Godin    I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Inst

Maria Menounos has two stories. Her career story and her brain tumor story. I asked about both. She's accomplished so much. You've seen her on E! News, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood and the list goes on. "If i introduced you, it would take the full hour," I said. And soon we were talking about her fight with cancer, her surgery, and taking time off to be well. I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast. Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesA

Rob Corddry is an actor and writer. He plays Joe in one of my favorite HBO shows, "Ballers." He's also been in "Hot Tub Time Machine," and was a correspondent on "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart. This is where Rob developed his iconic character: the likable jerk. I wanted to understand how he created this character. Because he looks like he's having so much fun being it. And I think there's something to that... to learning how to like the character your living.    Links and Resources HBO's "Ballers" Also Mentioned "Entourage" "Sports Management" "Hot Tub Time Machine"  "The Daily Show" Rob Huebel "Do You Want to See a Dead Body" Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson "Childrens Hospital"  ER Rob Corddy's appearance on Ari Shaffir creator Steve Levinson (and his dad Papa Dave) Fantasy Football Ed helmes Upright Citizens Brigade "The Winners"   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subs

Joe Moglia completely reinvented himself. Twice...   He went from college football coach to CEO of Ameritrade and then BACK to football (his first love). He was at the top of the corporate ladder. And decided to climb down for a coaching internship at the University of Nebraska. I wanted to know why he wasn't afraid to change careers so drastically. And how he transferred the skills he learned from one industry to a completely different industry... creating a double reinvention.   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to

Steve Cohen, my producer, emailed Taylor Swift's publicist asking if she'd come on the podcast. He knew she was going to say "no." But he still did it. Steve sends out 200 emails a day, knowing 100% will come back as a "no." I'm fascinated by this. What's the point? Where's the line between annoyance and persistence? I brought Steve on to go over this. I wanted to know the nuances and the subtleties. Because this skill is good for anyone to study. Businesspeople, salespeople, building relationships, finding your mentor, and so on. This is the art of the ask.   Links and Resources Taylor Swift Reverend Jesse Jackson Derek Jeter James Comey My Interview with Seth Godin  My Interview with T.D. Jakes  Omnicom Group Brian Grazer Conan O'Brien Marian Rivera Tyra Banks Bernie Madoff Choose Yourself by Me The Tim Ferriss Show The Moment with Brian Koppelman  Richard Branson Marc Maron Barack Obama The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz Getting There: A Book of Mentors by Gillia

This is the 5th anniversary of my book "Choose Yourself," which I am so proud of. The book took off in ways that I could not have expected. I self published it thinking only my family would read it and a few friends and now it has over a million copies published in 20 different countries. Plus, I get emails and letters everyday from people like you who say it's helped them either get unstuck or take a chance they were too scared to. Or anything. So I'm happy I get to celebrate it with you. There's a special announcement waiting for you in this podcast.   Enjoy!   - James   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.   Also, sign up for a chance to win one of 100 signed copies of my bestselling book "Choose Yourself" at jamesaltucher.com/ChooseYourself   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Stitcher iHeart Radio

So, this is a very special podcast for me. Because it's the 5th Year Anniversary of my bestselling book "Choose Yourself." This book changed my life. And so I want to bring you into the celebration! All the details are in this podcast. Plus you'll also hear the real truth behind why I published this book, how it's lead to new opportunities everyday, the financial struggles I dealt with in the roughest time of my life, my family hardships, etc. It's a real tell all. Writing it has helped me and now I hope you can use it to do something liberating and freeing in your own life.   Thanks! And enjoy   - James   I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.   Also, sign up for a chance to win one of 100 signed copies of my bestselling book "Choose Yourself" at jamesaltucher.com/ChooseYourself   Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple

I interviewed "The Fonz!" aka, Henry Winkler. Henry played the Fonz on "Happy Days" for ten years. But after Happy Days ended, he got stuck. "I didn't have a plan b," he said. "I just lived my dream for the last ten years. And I did not have anything to replace it with. I was psychically in pain. When you don't know what you want, it literally hurts your head. I was sad. I didn't know what to do, so I did nothing." He went nine years without an acting job. "It was a rudderless time," he said. So I wondered how he got out of that rut. Because he did escape that pain... He's in "Arrested Development" and "Barry," which is a new Emmy nominated comedy airing on HBO. Links and Resources Barry on HBO Also Mentioned Happy Days Paul McCartney HBOGo Shakespeare Yale School of Drama Arrested Development Adam Sandler Gary Marshal Mitch Horowitz Bill Hader Sarah Goldberg My Interview with Brian Grazer Sherri Thomas Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park  Arthur Miller Alec Berg Stella Adler Ron Howard Robin Williams MacGyver

Lewis Howes is doing a TV show... he was told "no, not now" from Ellen Degeneres's team. And six months later told "yes" by Facebook. I wanted to know how he made it happen, what it's about and WHY he pressed forward. (A hint: it has to do with energy).    Links and Resources "Inspiring Life with Lewis Howes" "The School of Greatness: A Real-World Guide to Living Bigger, Loving Deeper, and Leaving a Legacy" by Lewis Howes  "The Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest Lives" by Lewis Howes  Visit Lewis' website and subscribe to his newsletter  Listen to his podcast "The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes"  Follow Lewis on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram   Also Mentioned Comedian Steven Wright Jerry Seinfeld "Failing Up" by Leslie Odom Jr Ramit Sethi Gabby Bernstein Jay Shetty Gretchen Rubin Lewis on Ellen Degeneres Tom vs. Time (Tom Brady's Facebook show)  Jada Pinkett Smith's Facebook show  Tony Robbins Scott Adams' "talent stack" theo