James Altucher

Forget purpose. It’s okay to be happy without one. The quest for a single purpose has ruined many lives.

James Altucher

Habits. It’s the 5×5 rule. You are not just the average of the five people around you. You’re the average of the five habits you do, the things you eat, the ideas you have, the content you consume, etc.

James Altucher

Help is a conversation. If one side talks too much, the other side will get bored. So make sure you help back when you can.

James Altucher

I am a sore loser. It’s not that I’m so competitive with others. But I’m competitive with myself. I like to do better than I did before.

James Altucher

I live life as gently and positively as possible – then my negotiations work out, and then my tomorrows and the tomorrows of the people around me are pleasant.

James Altucher

I made so many mistakes in my first successful business I’m almost embarrassed to recount them.

James Altucher

I’m a big believer in minimalism. Not materialist minimalism, although that’s part of it, but time and energy minimalism. The body is given only so much energy a day.

James Altucher

I’ve had lots of ups and downs. I’ve had situations where I’ve gone against the rules, and I’ve lost everything.

James Altucher

Ideas are the currency of life. Not money – because money can run out.

James Altucher

If coming up with ten ideas sounds too hard, then come up with twenty.

James Altucher