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Choose Yourself: Be Happy, Make Millions, Live the Dream

by James Altucher

Summary & Key Takeaways

Are you suffering from the “Pick Me” syndrome? We are conditioned to wait for permission—from bosses, investors, or publishers—before we can succeed. But in an economy where job security is an illusion, waiting is a dangerous game. In today’s briefing, we explore James Altucher’s Choose Yourself, a manifesto for the new economic era. Learn why the American Dream is dead, why no one is coming to save you, and how to take total agency over your financial and emotional freedom.

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About the Author

James Altucher

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James Altucher is an American entrepreneur, investor, and best-selling author known for his vulnerable and contrarian approach to personal reinvention. Having founded over 20 companies and authored more than 20 books, including the blockbuster Choose Yourself, he is a leading authority on navigating …

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