Ask Altucher! EP07: How to Unlock Your Twenties

The James Altucher Show

James Altucher

Education, Business

4.6 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 22 September 2023

⏱️ 30 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

In this insightful episode of "Ask Altucher," James delves into a pivotal query from a recent college graduate, seeking wisdom on navigating life and career paths in the uncertain times of early adulthood. James provides comforting advice, stating it's normal not to have it all figured out in your early twenties, and emphasizes the value of embracing experiences and increasing the surface area of luck.Reflecting on his journey from being a grad student in computer science to embracing varied roles like a stand-up comedian, a hedge fund manager, a podcast host, and a father, James shares the significance of saying 'yes' to experiences and following one's curiosity. He suggests that rather than hoarding savings, spending on life experiences can yield greater dividends in personal growth and happiness in the long run.This episode is filled with rich anecdotes from James's diverse experiences. It is a treasure trove of advice for anyone standing at the crossroads of life, pondering over career and existential dilemmas. James encourages listeners to explore their curiosities, learn continuously, and adapt, providing a roadmap for a fulfilling life laden with diverse experiences and learnings.Key Points:It's normal not to know your life path in your early twenties, and it's essential to remain open to evolving and adapting.Embrace various experiences and say 'yes' more often to increase the surface area of your luck.Rather than focusing solely on savings, invest in experiences that contribute to personal growth and happiness.Following your curiosities and passions can lead to a more fulfilling and enriched life.James's journey is a testament to the importance of staying versatile, learning continuously, and embracing life with open arms.----------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltucher.com/podcast.------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsStitcheriHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterFacebook ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	This isn't your average business podcast and he's not your average host.
0:07.1	This is the James Altiger Show.
0:18.1	James, how many kids do you have here?
0:21.6	Five kids, right?
0:22.6	I have five kids and they're all from ages of 21 to 24 so they're all in that critical
0:29.3	period where it's like, should you know what you want to do with your life?
0:35.4	And some of them do know what they want to do.
0:36.8	Some of them don't.
0:37.8	They're all doing different things but also recently a friend of mine whose son is about
0:43.2	21 or 22, his son asked me for advice on what he should be thinking of if he's seeking
0:50.2	in terms of career and so on.
0:52.8	So at this age, a lot of like this is the first time in your life when you're 21 or 22
0:57.8	years old where you don't have a schedule.
1:01.9	You don't like wake up and you have to catch the school bus and then you have to take classes
1:07.2	and then you have to do after school activities and then you have to do homework and then
1:11.0	they're all starts over again.
1:13.0	From the age of five to the age of 21 or 22, you're on that like hamster wheel where
1:21.1	you're just trying to survive on that schedule and then suddenly you're supposed to just
1:26.4	magically know what you want to do for the rest of your life and start that new schedule.
1:32.3	Right.
1:33.3	Yeah, because like I remember when I was younger, my schedule from five to 21 was wake up
1:38.4	at six o'clock, get the school bus, go to school at eight o'clock and then school and
	...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from James Altucher, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of James Altucher and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.