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EPISODE · May 23, 2025 · 8 MIN

1696: You Can Call Yourself an Entrepreneur When by James Altucher on Business Startup Advice

from Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship · host Optimal Living Daily | Dan W.

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 1696: James Altucher lays out a raw and honest look at what it truly means to be an entrepreneur, not when you have a business card or a dream, but when you've navigated failure, reinvented yourself, and found a way to earn back trust and money. His insights cut through the glamorized startup myths, offering a reality check that's both sobering and empowering for anyone on the entrepreneurial path. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/you-can-call-yourself-an-entrepreneur-when/ Quotes to ponder: "You’re not an entrepreneur when you have an idea. You’re not an entrepreneur when you have a business card." "You’re an entrepreneur when you make a sale. When you build something valuable." "Every time I failed, I had to reinvent myself. And it was always painful." Episode references: Choose Yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-James-Altucher/dp/1490313370 The Dip by Seth Godin: https://www.amazon.com/Dip-Little-Book-Teaches-Quit/dp/1591841666 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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