James Altucher

James Altucher is a writer, entrepreneur, investor, and chess master known for his candid insights on business, reinvention, and personal growth. He is the author of 18 books, including Wall Street Journal bestsellers such as "The Power of No" and "Choose Yourself," as well as "Reinvent Yourself," which reached #1 on Amazon shortly after its release. His work has been featured in major publications like The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Forbes, and TechCrunch. Since launching his blog in 2010, Altucher has attracted millions of readers with his unfiltered reflections on failure, success, and resilience.

Beyond writing, Altucher has built a multifaceted career as a founder, investor, and media personality. He has started and managed over 20 companies while investing in more than 30 others. His podcast, "The James Altucher Show," features high-profile guests such as Tony Robbins, Mark Cuban, and Arianna Huffington and has amassed over 30 million downloads. Known for his direct and pragmatic style, Altucher blends personal experience with actionable advice, making complex topics accessible to a broad audience. His work often explores themes of self-reinvention, entrepreneurship, and overcoming adversity.
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Trade Like a Hedge Fund 2004
2 Trade Like Warren Buffett 2005
3 SuperCash: The New Hedge Fund Capitalism 2006
4 The Forever Portfolio 2008
5 I Was Blind But Now I See 2011
6 The Power of No (With: Claudia Azula Altucher) 2011
7 The Altucher Confidential: A Round Table Comic 2011
8 FAQ ME 2012
9 40 Alternatives to College 2012
10 Choose Yourself: Be Happy, Make Millions, Live the Dream 2013
11 Become An Idea Machine 2015
12 The Power of ASK (With: Claudia Azula Altucher) 2015
13 The Rich Employee 2015
14 My Daddy Owns All of Outer Space 2016
15 Reinvent Yourself 2017
16 Fire Me I Beg You: Quit Your Miserable Job 2018
17 What To Do When You Are Rejected? 2018
18 Skip the Line 2021
19 Think Like a Billionaire 2022