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Every book James Altucher recommended on podcasts
James Altucher appears on podcasts such as Modern Wisdom and StarTalk Radio, sharing insights from his diverse career as an entrepreneur, author, and experimenter in personal growth. On Modern Wisdom, Altucher discusses Ryan Holiday's book Stillness Is the Key, using it to illustrate philosophical concepts regarding how taking steps backward or finding internal calm can ultimately lead to sustainable success. He also reflects on the publishing industry and early professional apprenticeships by discussing Robert Greene's prominent book The 48 Laws of Power, noting his connection to Greene's early research processes. On StarTalk Radio, Altucher brings a commercial and creative perspective to literature by discussing Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner's massively successful economics book Freakonomics, humorously recalling his own jealousy regarding its extraordinary, prolonged run near the top of the bestseller lists. Across these appearances, Altucher uses publishing milestones and practical philosophy to highlight the unpredictable trajectories of creative and financial achievement.
Books recommended by James Altucher
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Stillness Is the Key
Stillness Is the Key by Ryan Holiday is a book exploring how ancient philosophy can help modern readers find mental clarity, emotional control, and inner peace.
Recommended“his last book stillness is the key was number one on the New York Times bestseller list came out a few months ago”
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Freakonomics
Freakonomics by Steven D.
Discussed“number two for economics for the next year and a half it was number two was Freakonomics I was really jealous”
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The 48 Laws of Power
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene and Joost Elffers is a bestselling guide that draws on historical figures to distill strategies for acquiring and wielding power.
Discussed“so Robert Greene wrote 48 laws of power and some other great books he simply did was like a research assistant for Robert Greene”
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The 48 Laws of Power (Special Power Edition)
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene is a strategic and philosophical guide that draws upon historical examples to examine the mechanics of power, influence, and human behavior.
Discussed“he helped the author Robert Greene do research so Robert Greene wrote 48 laws of power and some other great books”
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Books James Altucher wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treat Your Life As An Experiment - James Altucher - #138 | Modern Wisdom | 2020-01-30 | 3 |
| StarTalk Podcast: Freakonomics, with Stephen J. Dubner & Neil deGrasse Tyson | StarTalk Radio | 2019-11-15 | 1 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“number one was Harry Potter number two for economics for the next year and a half”