James Altucher is an entrepreneur, investor, and prolific author known for books like 'Choose Yourself' and 'The Choose Yourself Guide to Wealth.' He's founded and sold multiple companies, invested in startups including Uber, and hosts the popular 'The James Altucher Show' podcast where he interviews thought leaders across business, science, and culture.
11 Books Recommended by James Altucher
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Antifragile
11 people recommendedA very good book.
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Changpeng Zhao, Ev Williams, Tobi Lutke, Vinod Khosla, Vlad Tenev, Patrick Oshaughnessy, Shane Parrish, Tom Bilyeu, Derek Sivers
The Obstacle Is the Way
11 people recommendedMy life has been beset with obstacles. It takes practice (and pain) to surmount them and achieve success. [This author]’s book is a how-to guide for just that.
Also recommended by: Aubrey Marcus, Casey Neistat, Chris Do, Christopher Sommer, Patrick Bet David, George Raveling, Steven Pressfield, Tim Ferriss, Tom Bilyeu, Derek Sivers
Outliers
11 people recommendedI really love [this book].
Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Carlos Slim, Jay Z, Charlie Munger, Patrick Bet David, Dj Vlad, Dwayne Johnson, Joe Rogan, Shaun White, Will Smith
The Black Swan
10 people recommendedJames Altucher mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Ev Williams, Pavel Durov, Art De Vany, Edward Norton, Nick Kokonas, Ryan Shea
Fooled by Randomness
9 people recommendedJames Altucher mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Also recommended by: Naval Ravikant, Ev Williams, Howard Marks, Art De Vany, James Clear, Nick Kokonas, Ryan Shea, Derek Sivers
Freakonomics
4 people recommendedJames Altucher mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, Ev Williams, Daymond John
Traction
4 people recommended'How do I know if my business is getting traction, or how do I get traction for my business, or how do I get users?' [This book] answers all of these questions and more.
Also recommended by: Alexis Ohanian, Garry Tan, Seth Godin
A Thousand Splendid Suns
3 people recommendedExcellent novel.
Also recommended by: Ann Miura Ko, Emma Watson
Brain Rules
2 people recommendedDiscusses how to keep your brain healthy.
Also recommended by: Bill Gates
Jesus’ Son
There was a movie about it and it's a beautiful collection of short stories about this total drug addict.