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The world is changing. Markets have crashed. Jobs have disappeared. Industries have been disrupted and are being remade before our eyes. Everything we aspired to for "security," everything we thought was "safe," no longer is: College. Employment. Retirement. Government. It s all crumbling down. In every part of society, the middlemen are being pushed out of the picture. No longer is someone coming to hire you, to invest in your company, to sign you, to pick you. It s on you to make the most important decision in your life: Choose Yourself. New tools and economic forces have emerged to make it possible for individuals to create art, make millions of dollars and change the world without "help." More and more opportunities are rising out of the ashes of the broken system to generate real inward success (personal happiness and health) and outward success (fulfilling work and wealth). This book will teach you to do just that. With dozens of case studies, interviews and examples including the author, investor and entrepreneur James Altucher s own heartbreaking and inspiring story Choose Yourself illuminates your personal path to building a bright, new world out of the wreckage of the old.

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FROM THE FOREWORD: What I like about James and his book is you can tell he came from a roller coaster. He chose his own path to success without knowing the outcome. And what happens to him later - well... - (Dick Costolo, CEO of Twitter) REVIEWS: Altucher has turned his misfortune into a source of wisdom and comfort for the despondent. - (Business Week) James Altucher is scary smart - (Steven Dubner, author of Freakonomics) James Altucher is the best blogger of our generation. - (Timothy Sykes, The Rebel Millionaire) We are beginning to build a massive amount of respect for James Altucher due to his willingness to say things that will get him absolutely pilloried by the masses. - (Business Insider) James is one of the most successful and content people I know. - (Machael Lazerow, founder of Buddy Media and Golf.com) If you need to see an example of vulnerability done well, just read the work of James Altucher. - (Search Engine Journal) --Various

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James Altucher is a successful entrepreneur, chess master, investor and writer. He has started and run more than 20 companies, and sold several of those businesses for large exits. He has also run venture capital funds, hedge funds, angel funds, and currently sits on the boards of several companies. His writing has appeared in most major national media outlets (Wall Street Journal, ABC, Financial Times, Tech Crunch, Forbes, CNBC, etc). His blog has attracted more than 10 million readers since its launch in 2010. This is his 11th book.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lioncrest Publishing; As edition (June 3, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 270 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1619610221
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1619610224
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.31 x 0.94 x 9.31 inches

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James Altucher is a successful entrepreneur, angel investor, chess master and prolific

writer. He has started and run more than 20 companies and is currently invested in over 30.

He is the author of 18 books, including WSJ best-sellers: 'The Power of No' and 'Choose Yourself'. His latest book, "Reinvent Yourself" was #1 in the Amazon store shortly after its release.

His writing has appeared in major media outlets including the Wall Street Journal, The New York Observer, Techcrunch , The Financial Times, Yahoo Finance and others. His blog, JamesAltucher.com, has attracted more than 20 million readers since its launch in 2010.

He hosts a successful podcast, "The James Altucher Show" with guests of the caliber of Tony Robbins, Mark Cuban, Pieter Thiel, Arianna Huffington, Coolio, etc. His podcasts have had over 30 million downloads.

Join him at JamesAltucher.com or on Twitter @Jaltucher on Instagram @altucher

You can also text him questions on his personal cell phone (203) 512-2161.

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L. E. Hunter

Waste of Time and Money

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2017

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Waste of Time and Money

Self-indulgent garbage. This is a self-published e-book of crappy blog posts.

Let me save you time and money: he regurgitated the typical mind, body, and soul approach of taking care of yourself without going into any detail. Financial freedom will bring you happiness. Introduce two people you know that can benefit from each other to build your network. Make a list of your likes, dreams, and goals. Now make your own job related to that list because cubicle life is for suckers and those jobs will continue to disappear because companies don't care about you. Also, don't go to college.

Congrats, you just read this book.

248 people found this helpful

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Liane R. Gonzalez

Potentially the worst book ever

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2017

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I wondered if I was the only one that thought this books is terribly written and completely not helpful in growing/changing/learning. Apparently I am not. I wonder how so many people actually give it a good review - could that be real?

Here is how it goes. First, the guy is a jerk. "You might ask, what if you have a job? Get rid of it. You ultimately don't need it. You ultimately willl be pushed out of it."

I am the type of person that likes to finish what I start, like books. The one piece of advice I'll take from this book is "only do the things that make you happy," which would be to stop reading this awful book.

I would like to get my money back as this was a waste!

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Richmond

Much more helpful than I cynically anticipated

Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2017

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You can read this book in one or two settings. The pieces of advice I have taken with me are some of the 'do this once every day' things and writing down 10 ideas every day. I absolutely love writing ideas down now, and I had a lot more in me than I thought previously, it really does become a much easier task once you've made your brain "sweat" like Altucher suggests. That, and I have implemented doing my best to not eat anything after dinner, so my digestion doesn't mess with my sleep. Whether or not my sleep has changed, I cannot say, but I like imposing the discipline of cutting myself from food after a certain time.

Overall, I appreciate this book. It came at a good time. I had just previously read a "self-help" book that was just atrociously written and incomprehensible. It was a wonderful pick-me-up to read a book that is plain as the light of day. There are a lot of actionable items, do yourself a favor and highlight and bookmark the bits that you want to work on. My wife and I now hug every morning before she goes to work for a boost of oxytocin. I'm glad he wrote that section, because as simple and obvious as it is, I had never heard anything about increasing your oxytocin before.

Lastly, I appreciate the giveaway Kindle price. It's always hit or miss with self-help books, because most of the items are not tailored to your situation, but this book hits many nails on their head, and it does not take itself too seriously by claiming to change your life drastically and instantly, like some gurus claim.

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EVW

Powerful Stuff!

Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2014

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I just read this book on a flight and wanted to thank the author so much for what it taught me. Choose Yourself was EXACTLY what I needed to read EXACTLY when I needed to read it! I'm so thankful that I found the book and James' blog.

I've been struggling for nearly 20 years to make writing my full-time gig and I believe this book has given me the tools that will allow me to finally take the leap. I had learned some of the lessons already, the hard way. I've worked for corporate America for decades and have witnessed many of the changes outlined in the book unfolding. The last few years I've felt as though it was a race against time to get my writing career off the ground before my position was outsourced or the job became so demanding due to staff downsizing that it was unbearable. I always say, "If you don't think outside of the box you will get stuck inside a cubicle." I've been knocked down countless times but have never given up on my dream.

Protect Yourself would be a good alternate title. This book is a must read for anyone in the workforce who wants to successfully navigate the changes that are already well underway.

Choose Yourself has not only renewed my hope but it's changed the way I think. This is powerful stuff if you're ready for it.

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Richard R. Smith

MISSION CRITICAL INFORMATION!

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2013

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I could not put this book down! I simply couldn't stop reading it, so I just gave up sleep and inhaled it. It's tender and touching and real and raw all in the same bite. At times, the story is painful and I could relate to the exhausting angst that haunts the failed entrepreneur in the dark of night, when their entire kingdom lies in smoking ruins. As a business person, I empathized with the experience of stark terror a person experiences alone in the dark at 3 AM knowing the world is coming to an end when the sun comes up. He says, "There is no way out. There is no way out." It's a familiar emotional mantra chanted by many of us struggling at those time of crisis when our life situation self-destructs.

The book does something else as well- it offers a vision of a hopeful future for those alert enough to read the tea leaves. So far, it doesn't look like the jobs are coming back to America, which means that we will all need to invent new ways to create value and earn a living in our new economic landscape. His ideas are not new. The United States was founded by individuals who saw a need and figured out how to fill it. I believe he is completely correct that we have entered the CHOOSE YOURSELF era and he offers his ideas to navigate this new financial terrain. Even if the reader has a good job now, the information in the book offers the reader a tangible process to navigate their career in the business world. Well worth the read.

My personal high point of the book was when I read, "I am grateful." He goes on to describe the tremendous power of practicing gratitude on a daily basis. Failing at almost everything myself, I've learned to be grateful for everything as well. My Altucher's words on gratitude were affirming and comforting. Most good book will teach you something. A great book will reach out, grab your heart, and infuse it with new blood and new life. "CHOOSE YOURSELF" is that kind of book!

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Francesco

Must Read, really smart book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2018

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I'll start out like one of those people saying 'hey I usually don't write reviews, but for this one...' - for the record, I truly do not write reviews.
However this one stands out.
I first heard about Altucher through a dear friend of mine. Reading one of his older books pushed me to self-publish too and I am thankful for that.
The content of the blog is brilliant.
The podcast is awesome.
This book is also great.

This does not pretend to be a self-help book. Don't read it with that in mind. It's not. It can be whatever you want it/need it to be.
For me right now, the most important takeaway is that you have to literally choose yourself, believe in yourself and just try something that keeps nagging you in the form of an idea. In a recent scifi book (Joe Haldeman's Peace and War) - I read sth along the lines of 'do something, even if it's wrong', meaning that bad choices sometimes are better than doing jack shit.
You have to flex your muscles, move, try, attempt - it is a trial and error approach and if you fail, you fail - but at least you have tried.

I simply love the humility and honesty of the author's approach, combined with the informal way of writing. Things stick because they are explained in an easy matter of fact way.

Basically, read this book, watch Rocky III and then Rocky IV and you are going to be hyped out of your mind.
Great stuff, will re-read.

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Martin Sandstrom

Good message and summary of the blog

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2018

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I picked up this book after reading Altucher's blog for a few years. His blog was of great help to get me out of a rut and into my new career path so I was curious to see what the book could do for me. Turns out the book is more or less his blog glued with some extra material. Not bad, and quite an entertaining and quick read, but not as eye-opening as it was to read his blog. After all, the message is the same. Choose yourself. Which I've already done.

Sam B

A Good Read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2020

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I read author's blog regularly and he is inspired by Seth Godin and I have mixed feelings about this book. It has mix of good ideas as well infuriating at the same time. Although writing is awful and could be better explained by some other writers, the overriding principles are sound and good. A neutral 3 stars, would not recommend it too much and readers may be better served by other better writings on this topic.

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itips99

Remarkable Insights, great advice, attractive price

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2013

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This guide provides a wonderfully refreshing new take on dealing with old problems. It shows guts, courage, bravado, and sensitivity - sometimes all in the same sentence. There are important truths here that are rarely spoken or heard. While of course, it does not supply a quick fix, nevertheless, I feel that some of the timescales the author suggests do not need to take so long, nor the paths be so hard - that is the only reason I rate it as 4-stars instead of 5-stars.

The low Kindle prices is just fantastic, and the author is both generous and has an astute understanding of the human condition, with all its frailties, foibles, successes, and failures. I like the author as a person, even though I may not agree with all that he suggests. He has my respect and admiration.

Who is this guide for? Any fair minded adult in today's complex world would benefit much it's wisdom. A great find! An essential reference to read repeatedly, refer to, and consider applying its ideas in your life - whatever your age.

3 people found this helpful

Tony

Outstanding. Totally different approach to 'self-help'

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2015

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Quite different from any self-help book I've read. I think a lot of people will be reading James' book to make money, and he acknowledges this to an extent, but makes it clear that you'll not be able to do that in a way which works 'with yourself' until you have settled yourself in four areas; physical, mental, emotional and spiritual (he's somewhat disparaging of the term 'spiritual' as it tends to make people think 'more new age attraction guff', but acknowledges that there's no easy way to get across the concept unless you use the word 'spiritual'). He talks of a daily practice (pick one of 26 actions to do each day - some of them are *hard*) and how to become an idea machine (it will take you three months to get going, six months to get good, and a lifetime to master the process). It is packed with useful information and if you spend the time to listen to his podcasts (which he does jointly with his wife, Claudia, and they seem to have a great time doing them!) and read his site you will be very well setup.
It has affected me significantly - I want to set up a group between friends to help ourselves to get better at 'the practice' in the book...

Also, James offers to give the price of the book back to who can prove they bought the book :)

I have no intention of doing that. This is a great book.

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