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186 | James Altucher | Skip the Line: Why the 10,000 Hours Rule is a Myth and How You Can Get Ahead Sooner
186 | James Altucher | Skip the Line: Why the 10,000 Hours Rule is a Myth and How You Can Get Ahead Sooner
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Length:
93 minutes
Released:
Mar 29, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Why are some people better at certain things than others?
There are many factors that can contribute to why some individuals are naturally better at certain things than others. These factors can include genetics, environmental influences, upbringing, education, and life experiences.
When you become good at something, you start to see the nuances of that skill that beginners may miss. As you gain more experience, you begin to understand the intricacies and subtleties of the task that may have been previously invisible to you.
This increased awareness allows you to see why others struggle with the skill and what they may be doing wrong. You can recognize common mistakes that beginners make, understand why certain techniques are more effective, and identify patterns that lead to success.
Furthermore, being good at something often requires a deep understanding of the underlying principles that govern the skill.
James Altucher, a Top 10 Linkedin Influencer, prolific writer, successful entrepreneur, chess master, and venture capitalist, joins us on the Greatness Machine to talk about his motivation in writing Skip the Line: The 10,000 Experiments Rule and Other Surprising Advice for Reaching Your Goals.
In this episode, Darius and James dive deep into the pros and cons of having multiple interests and hobbies, the meaning of Idea Sex and how it can be used in all areas of life, and the interesting concept of using conspiracy numbers in choosing the right idea.
Topics include:
How James became an accidental entrepreneur while working for HBO
How to handle multiple interests and hobbies
What motivated James to write his new book Skip the Line
James explains the meaning of Idea Sex
Using conspiracy numbers in choosing the right idea
The concept of plus minus equals
James shares some pieces of advice for podcast creators
And other topics…
Connect with James:
Website: https://jamesaltucher.com/
Website: https://notepd.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altucher
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Skip-Line-Experiments-Surprising-Reaching/dp/0062998927
Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708
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There are many factors that can contribute to why some individuals are naturally better at certain things than others. These factors can include genetics, environmental influences, upbringing, education, and life experiences.
When you become good at something, you start to see the nuances of that skill that beginners may miss. As you gain more experience, you begin to understand the intricacies and subtleties of the task that may have been previously invisible to you.
This increased awareness allows you to see why others struggle with the skill and what they may be doing wrong. You can recognize common mistakes that beginners make, understand why certain techniques are more effective, and identify patterns that lead to success.
Furthermore, being good at something often requires a deep understanding of the underlying principles that govern the skill.
James Altucher, a Top 10 Linkedin Influencer, prolific writer, successful entrepreneur, chess master, and venture capitalist, joins us on the Greatness Machine to talk about his motivation in writing Skip the Line: The 10,000 Experiments Rule and Other Surprising Advice for Reaching Your Goals.
In this episode, Darius and James dive deep into the pros and cons of having multiple interests and hobbies, the meaning of Idea Sex and how it can be used in all areas of life, and the interesting concept of using conspiracy numbers in choosing the right idea.
Topics include:
How James became an accidental entrepreneur while working for HBO
How to handle multiple interests and hobbies
What motivated James to write his new book Skip the Line
James explains the meaning of Idea Sex
Using conspiracy numbers in choosing the right idea
The concept of plus minus equals
James shares some pieces of advice for podcast creators
And other topics…
Connect with James:
Website: https://jamesaltucher.com/
Website: https://notepd.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altucher
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Skip-Line-Experiments-Surprising-Reaching/dp/0062998927
Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Mar 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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