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Ep 183 Online Dating – Is It Worth it? Jan 05, 2015

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"Online dating doesn't seem to be working. Is there anything wrong with me?" James says there's nothing wrong with the woman who asks this question. Online dating has reduced the value of a relationship just due to the sheer volume and the unlimited supply. Claudia mentions how you have to be clear and set a few parameters and preferences, but you also have to be flexible. Don't only rely on online dating to meet your match. Take dance lessons, go to entrepreneur meet-ups or whatever interests you But don't rely solely on online dating clubs

Ep 182 Are The Holidays Justified? Jan 02, 2015

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James and Claudia tell their New Year celebration stories and talk about whether any of the holidays we celebrate really make sense. Halloween, Hanukkah, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving... James debunks the ways we celebrate all of them. Listen here and text James if you disagree. If you have a question that you would like to ask James, you can either: Ask a question at Askaltucher.com. E-mail it to James@stansberryradio.com. Or, text James at 203-512-2161. Happy New Year (or not)

Ep 181: 203-512-2161 Jan 01, 2015

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The world around us is changing rapidly and what's old is new again. James' daughter Mollie asks James why he gives away his real phone number for people to text him questions for this show. We used to contact each other via telephone, then it was email, and now it's via a text message. Listen here to today's episode If you have a question that you would like to ask James, you can either: Ask a question at Askaltucher.com. E-mail it to James@stansberryradio.com. Or, text James at 203-512-2161. Here's to a happy and prosperous New Year from all of us at The James Altucher Show.

Ep 180 What I Learned in 2014 – Have Faith Dec 31, 2014

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James' daughter Mollie sits in for Claudia today and asks James... What did you learn in 2014 and how will that affect you in 2015? Success is measured in decades... Don't get disappointed in small setbacks. Start today... a decade can pass in the blink of an eye.

Ep 179 When is the Right Time to Start a Family Dec 30, 2014

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Not every couple's timetable is in sync. Today's question comes via James' text and is a difficult one. A man writes in... I'm in love with my woman and we've been together for a while. She wants to have children and I don't. Should he stay in the relationship or should he let her go? James and Claudia look at this question from both the man and the woman's perspective. Should she wait until he's ready? Will he ever be ready? Or is it time for both of them to just move on. Listen in today as James and Claudia discuss this difficult topic.

Ep 178 Do I Need a Business Plan? Dec 29, 2014

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You've got an idea; do you need a business plan to launch it? James says yes sometimes, but not the kind of plan you're probably used to. Forget the PowerPoint with a ton of numbers, graphs, and charts. "And don't ever tell me that there's 1.3 billion people in China and your business only needs to attract 1% of these people to be a huge success." Here's what you should include in your business plan... Who are you? Did you build and sell another business? Can you come up with ideas and do you have business "sense"? Can you sell your idea? Simple, powerful slides, and please... No smiley face curves.

Ep 177 How Can I Deal With Crappy People at the Holidays? Dec 26, 2014

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James and Claudia are celebrating Christmas by cheating on their paleo diet. We hope you all are enjoying yours. Is blood really thicker than water? Do you have to be around those that are bad for you? Why? Why not make it a point to be around those that love you and those you love.

Ep 176 Am I a Taker If I Follow Advice? Dec 25, 2014

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us to all of you. This year make sure you don’t forget to Choose Yourself… Episode #73 of The James Altucher Show was about givers and takers with Adam Grant. This was a fantastic show and if you’ve not listened to it here’s the link. Our question today is from that show. I’d recommend you listen to episode #73 and then listen to this Ask Altucher.

Ep 175 How Can I Set up a Business Helping Small Businesses? Dec 24, 2014

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Our question comes today from Holland and Claudia gives us all a quick lesson in geography. Many small entrepreneurs are great at their specialty but may not be good at or like to do the accounting or the technology or maybe hate marketing. Ask these small companies – What do you need help with? Make a menu list of what you’re good at and offer these as a webinar. Give away as much as possible, give away all your secrets for free. And don’t forget to gather testimonials. These are critical to the growth of your company.

EP 174 The No-Complaint Diet Dec 23, 2014

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The no-complaint diet says that for ten days you can't complain about anything. If you complain, you have to start again As James says, you'll never get there. It's the practice that important. Complaint bonding is an evolutionary trait that we as humans have done a great job of exploiting. But can complaining ever be useful? James says no. What can help you is figuring out the solution to a problem... not complaining about it. Plus James tosses out a new idea. It's one waiting for someone to grab and run with it.

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