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1992: The Choices You Make Today Will Be Your Biography Tomorrow by James Altucher on Identity Building
Mar 15, 2026
· 8m
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1992: James Altucher reflects on the terrifying leap from a steady job at HBO to running his own business full time, revealing the emotional, financial, and ethical struggles that shaped him. Through hard-earned lessons about focus, honesty, growth, and commitment, he shows why quitting impulsively is a mistake, and why deliberate preparation changes everything. His story …