TGM Classic | James Altucher | Skip the Line: Why the 10,000 Hours Rule is a Myth and How You Can Get Ahead Sooner

In this episode, Darius and James dive deep into the pros and cons of having multiple interests and hobbies, the meaning of Idea Sex and how it can be used in all areas of life, and the interesting concept of using conspiracy numbers in choosing the right idea. 

In this episode, James and I talked about:

  • How James became an accidental entrepreneur while working for HBO
  • How to handle multiple interests and hobbies
  • What motivated James to write his new book Skip the Line
  • James explains the meaning of Idea Sex
  • Using conspiracy numbers in choosing the right idea 
  • The concept of plus minus equals
  • James shares some pieces of advice for podcast creators
  • And other topics…

Meet James:

James Altucher is a Top 10 LinkedIn Influencer, prolific writer, successful entrepreneur, chess master, and venture capitalist. He has co-founded 20 companies, many of which have achieved significant exits, and he is actively invested in or advises over 30 different companies across industries such as tech, energy, healthcare, and biotech. As the author of several Wall Street Journal bestselling books, including Choose Yourself and The Power of No, James has inspired a global movement with Choose Yourself Meetups that help people network and support each other’s success. His book Choose Yourself was ranked second on USA Today’s list of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time. In addition to his entrepreneurial achievements, James has a background as a hedge fund manager and continues to influence the worlds of business and self-improvement through his writing and ventures.

Meet Darius: 

Darius is your host of The Greatness Machine. Darius is a mad scientist, high-growth CEO, serial entrepreneur, author, conscious capitalist, speaker, and entertainer. Darius is on a quest to create 1,000,000 Core Value Driven Organization by 2030. He is calling this “The Core Value Revolution.” Darius is an alumni of the Birthing of Giants Entrepreneurial Program at MIT and Stagen Integral Leadership Program. Darius’s accolades include being ranked #9 Top Rated CEO in America on Glassdoor, has won numerous Stevie Awards, and has founded and grown organizations that have been ranked #40 in the Inc. 500 and were ranked #3 Best Places to Work By the San Francisco Business Time. He is all about the P’s: Passion, Pizza, Puzzles, and, especially, Pink Unicorns. His book, The Core Value Equation, is an Amazon #1 Best Seller and is available at www.thecorevalueequation.com.

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