Choose Yourself: Be Happy, Make Millions, Live the Dream

Unleash your inner innovator and thrive in a world of constant change

James Altucher

2013

7 Key Insights

About This Book

In a rapidly shifting economy where traditional paths vanish, Choose Yourself shows you how to take control of your life and create your own opportunities. You’ll discover why relying on employers, institutions or gatekeepers is a recipe for disappointment—and learn instead to build inner strength, immunity to rejection, and a powerful personal platform. Through practical, step-by-step routines and real-world examples, you’ll go from anxious bystander to confident creator, transforming setbacks into breakthroughs. If you’re ready to stop waiting for permission and start designing your destiny with clarity and courage, this is your roadmap to lasting success.

About the Author

James Altucher is an entrepreneur, bestselling author and former hedge fund manager who has started, sold or failed at more than twenty businesses. His popular blog draws millions of readers each year, and his honest, no-nonsense advice has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and The Financial Times. James lives in New York City and divides his time between writing, investing and advocating for the mindset that success comes from daring to choose yourself.

Biggest Takeaway

By applying these insights you will: • Build unshakable resilience through simple daily rituals that keep your mind sharp and your body energized. • Turn rejection into feedback, using each setback to refine your approach and grow stronger. • Unlock a torrent of ideas with a repeatable creativity practice that never runs dry. • Become the trusted source in your field through radical honesty and value creation. • Gain the scientific edge—leverage your own biology, from brain chemistry to hormones—to stay calm, focused and fearless.

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