Episodios

  • 1761: [Part 2] The 5 Biggest Assumptions I’ve Made About Business by James Altucher on Startup Experience
    Jul 27 2025
    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 1761: James Altucher challenges the hidden assumptions that sabotage business decisions and creativity, illustrating how questioning conventional wisdom can open up new pathways to success. By sharing personal stories and insights from successful entrepreneurs, he offers a powerful reminder to constantly reassess what we think we know. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/biggest-assumptions-business/ Quotes to ponder: "Most businesses fail because they make assumptions that simply aren’t true." "Assumptions kill opportunity. They kill freedom." "The people who win are the ones who question the most assumptions." Episode references: Quora: https://www.quora.com Warren Buffett’s investment principles: https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/letters.html Choose Yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-James-Altucher/dp/1490313370 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • 1760: [Part 1] The 5 Biggest Assumptions I’ve Made About Business by James Altucher on Entrepreneurship Advice
    Jul 26 2025
    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 1760: James Altucher unpacks the hidden assumptions that silently steer businesses toward failure, revealing how questioning these ingrained beliefs can unlock innovation, reduce risk, and spark new opportunities. By challenging the status quo and recognizing the cognitive traps we fall into, entrepreneurs can reshape their strategies and think more clearly in a constantly changing market. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/biggest-assumptions-business/ Quotes to ponder: "Assumptions are like barnacles on a ship. Eventually, they slow you down and you sink." "Nobody knows anything. If they did, they’d be doing it." "When you question every assumption, you end up with better ideas." Episode references: Thinking, Fast and Slow: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374533555 Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson: https://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried/dp/0307463745 The Innovator’s Dilemma: https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Dilemma-Technologies-Management-Innovation/dp/1633691780 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 m
  • 1759: Why You Really Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Quit a Job You Hate by Robert Farrington of The College Investor
    Jul 25 2025
    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 1759: Robert Farrington lays out a smart, strategic roadmap for escaping a job you hate without wrecking your finances. Learn how to reduce money stress, explore income alternatives, and create an exit plan that puts you back in control of your life and career. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/22170/quit-a-job-you-hate/ Quotes to ponder: "Being stuck in a job you hate can be exhausting, stressful, and downright miserable." "Start building an escape plan now, before things get worse." "You should never quit your job without a plan or at least some idea of how you’ll make money once you leave." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 m
  • 1758: The Most Dangerous Words Your Customer Can Say by JL Collins on Business Communication Advice
    Jul 24 2025
    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 1758: J.L. Collins explores a crucial blind spot in business communication: the subtle danger behind a customer's claim of satisfaction. By unpacking why "I'm satisfied" can mask deeper disinterest or dissatisfaction, he highlights how businesses can misinterpret complacency as loyalty - and miss vital opportunities for genuine connection and improvement. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jlcollinsnh.com/2011/06/17/the-most-dangerous-words-your-customer-can-say/ Quotes to ponder: "I’m satisfied. Those are the most dangerous words your customer can say." "An 'unsatisfied' customer may simply be telling you they no longer care enough to complain." "Your competitors are still out there and they are still selling and they are still trying to steal your customer away." Episode references: The Dip by Seth Godin: https://www.amazon.com/Dip-Little-Book-Teaches-Stick/dp/1591841666 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 m
  • 1757: How to Use Email by Isaac Morehouse on Work Productivity Advice
    Jul 23 2025
    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 1757: Isaac Morehouse shares a refreshingly practical guide to mastering email without becoming its servant. Learn how to write emails that get answered, respect people's time, and enhance your clarity and influence in any professional context. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://isaacmorehouse.com/2015/05/31/how-to-use-email/ Quotes to ponder: "Email is not your job, it’s a tool to help you do your job." "If your message is longer than a few sentences, you’re probably not ready to send it." "If you don’t have a subject line, it’s the same as not having a title on a book." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 m
  • 1756: 12 Truths to Tell Yourself After a Mistake or Failure by Angel Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Self-Compassion
    Jul 22 2025
    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 1756: Angel Chernoff offers ten empowering ways to stay motivated after making a mistake, helping you transform regret into resilience. Her guidance encourages self-compassion, personal responsibility, and forward movement through life’s inevitable stumbles. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2012/04/05/keep-you-motivated-after-a-mistake/ Quotes to ponder: "Mistakes are the growing pains of wisdom." "You are not your mistakes. They are what you did. Not who you are." "Every mistake teaches you something new about yourself." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 m
  • 1755: Ways to Give Your Business a New Edge by Michael Levitt of Breakfast Leadership on Competitive Advantage
    Jul 21 2025
    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 1755: Michael Levitt lays out powerful strategies to reinvigorate your business by embracing innovation, refining customer focus, and staying adaptable in fast-changing markets. Discover how aligning your brand with evolving consumer needs and technological trends can unlock lasting competitive advantages. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.breakfastleadership.com/blog/ways-to-give-your-business-a-new-edge Quotes to ponder: "To stay competitive, businesses must continually innovate and find new ways to differentiate themselves from the competition." "Listening to your customers is one of the most effective ways to gain insight into what they want and need." "Adapting to change quickly can give your business a significant edge over competitors who are slower to react." Episode references: Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/ Blue Ocean Strategy: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Ocean-Strategy-Uncontested-Competition/dp/1591396190 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 m
  • 1754: The 4 Keys to Creating Powerful Launches by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer on Creative Work and Business Success
    Jul 20 2025
    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 1754: Jeff Goins outlines a refreshing approach to launching creative work that replaces hype with honesty, emphasizing generosity, trust, and connection over manipulation. By focusing on building relationships and offering real value, creators can achieve more meaningful and lasting success. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://goinswriter.com/powerful-launches/ Quotes to ponder: "Marketing doesn’t have to be dishonest. It can be generous, sincere, and still effective." "When you tell the truth, you build trust. And when people trust you, they listen." "Make the launch about them, not about you." Episode references: Permission Marketing: https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Marketing-Turning-Strangers-Customers/dp/0684856360 Launch by Jeff Walker: https://www.amazon.com/Launch-Internet-Millionaires-Secrets-Business/dp/1630470171 Tribes: https://www.amazon.com/Tribes-We-Need-You-Lead/dp/1591842336 Building a StoryBrand: https://www.amazon.com/Building-StoryBrand-Clarify-Message-Customers/dp/0718033329 Start with Why: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/1591846447 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 m