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EPISODE · Jul 27, 2025 · 6 MIN

1761: [Part 2] The 5 Biggest Assumptions I’ve Made About Business by James Altucher on Startup Experience

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 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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