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Choose Yourself

Be Happy, Make Millions, Live the Dream

James Altucher

★ 4.1 / 5(254 ratings)

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💡Did you know that waiting for an institution to 'choose' you is the most dangerous risk you can take in the modern economy?
💡What if you could build a recession-proof life by mastering four specific daily practices that transform your physical and mental well-being?
💡What's the secret to reclaiming your personal power and finding success when the traditional rules of the workforce no longer apply?

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Key Takeaways from Choose Yourself

✓Learn how to avoid being commoditized by technology by taking the artist-entrepreneur path and proactively creating your own success.
✓Discover how to overcome the rejection pill that forces you to seek approval, allowing you to build a life based on what you genuinely love.
✓Master the daily practice of balancing your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health to maintain optimal well-being and creativity.
✓Find out how to navigate overwhelming moments of despair by shifting to abundance thinking, volunteering, and taking small steps forward.
✓Understand why obsessing over a grand life purpose can actually cripple your progress, and learn to simply embrace and act in the present moment.

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Choose Yourself

The End of the American Dream+

The Choose Yourself Era+

The Daily Practice (Four Bodies)+

Habits and Mindset+

Business and Financial Success+

Self-Empowerment+

Quiz — Test Your Understanding

Question 1 of 10

According to the text, what was the fundamental flaw of the 'American Dream' era for individuals seeking success?

A. It required individuals to rely on gatekeepers to 'choose' them.
B. It encouraged people to save too much money instead of investing.
C. It lacked the technological advancements necessary for true innovation.
D. It forced people to constantly switch careers to stay relevant.

Question 2 of 10

What does Stanley Milgram’s subway experiment, where passengers gave up their seats without question, illustrate about human behavior?

A. People are naturally empathetic and eager to help strangers.
B. Most people are prepared to let others determine their choices for them.
C. Commuters are generally too distracted to notice unusual requests.
D. Social pressure forces people to actively rebel against authority.

Question 3 of 10

How does the author suggest you train your 'idea muscle' to care for your mental body?

A. By debating complex philosophical topics with a mentor every week.
B. By writing down at least 10 ideas every day, regardless of their grandiosity.
C. By focusing on solving one major global crisis, such as world hunger, per month.
D. By meditating for an hour a day to completely empty the mind of all thoughts.

Question 4 of 10

In the context of nourishing your spiritual body, what does the author mean by the dangerous habit of 'time traveling'?

A. Spending too much time commuting to a job you dislike.
B. Constantly comparing your current success to the success of your peers.
C. Regretting past events or worrying about future events you cannot control.
D. Daydreaming about unrealistic career goals instead of taking practical steps.

Question 5 of 10

Why does the author recommend helping others or expressing gratitude as part of a daily routine?

A. It builds a network of favors that you can call upon for future business ventures.
B. It releases oxytocin, a hormone that keeps you healthy and calm.
C. It serves as a tax-deductible expense for self-employed entrepreneurs.
D. It distracts you from the financial instability of the 'choose yourself' era.

Question 6 of 10

According to the text, what is 'pseudocide'?

A. The act of deliberately sabotaging your own business to avoid paying taxes.
B. The desire to leave your life behind, disappear, and start over due to pressure.
C. The false sense of security provided by a traditional middle-class corporate job.
D. The habit of lying to yourself about your true passions and life purpose.

Question 7 of 10

What lesson is illustrated by the author’s decision to build websites for New Line Cinema for only $1,000?

A. You should always undercut your competitors to monopolize a new market.
B. Corporate clients will only hire freelancers who offer the lowest possible rates.
C. It is more important to get the best overall value from a deal than the best immediate price.
D. Working for the entertainment industry is rarely profitable in the 'choose yourself' era.

Question 8 of 10

How does the author connect the emotion of anger to dishonesty?

A. Anger is usually a deliberate tactic used to manipulate others in business negotiations.
B. Expressing anger shows a lack of emotional intelligence, which makes people distrust you.
C. Anger stems from having unrealistic expectations of others, meaning you are essentially lying to yourself.
D. People who are frequently angry are more likely to commit financial fraud to get ahead.

Question 9 of 10

When trying to nourish your emotional body by distancing yourself from negative people, what approach does the author recommend?

A. Confronting them directly about their toxic behavior to force a resolution.
B. Gradually distancing yourself while remaining kind and not being rude.
C. Publicly exposing their negativity so others can avoid them as well.
D. Completely ignoring them and refusing to acknowledge their presence.

Question 10 of 10

What specific daily mantra does the author suggest to combat feelings of worthlessness and increase self-empowerment?

A. 'I choose myself.'
B. 'I am successful.'
C. 'I control my destiny.'
D. 'I love myself.'

Choose Yourself — Full Chapter Overview

1Recommendation
2The American Dream of a stable middle-class job and “keeping up with the Joneses” is over.
3We’re now in the “choose yourself” era, where you must take control of your life.
4Our fear of rejection keeps us waiting for others to decide our fate.
5To choose yourself, you need to care for both your physical and mental “bodies.”
6A strong foundation for choosing yourself means having healthy spiritual and emotional “bodies.”
7Build daily routines to strengthen your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual “bodies.”
8Searching for your life’s purpose is stressful and unhelpful, and can even lead to pseudocide.
9Choosing yourself means cutting out the middleman and getting the most value from your sales.
10Honesty is the only way to succeed in the “choose yourself” era.
11Final summary

Choose Yourself Summary & Overview

Author James Altucher explains that after the 2008 global economic crisis, you can’t wait to be chosen; you have to Choose Yourself. This means you have to take full responsibility for your own success and happiness by reclaiming control of your aspirations and dreams. To do this, the book gives you both tools and effective practices to stay physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually healthy.

Who Should Listen to Choose Yourself?

Anyone who wants to learn how to become rich in today’s economy
Anyone who wants better understand the state of the economy since 2008
Anyone interested in entrepreneurship

About the Author: James Altucher

James Altucher is a bestselling author, successful entrepreneur, podcaster, chess master and blogger. He has co-founded more than 20 companies and regularly contributes articles about technology and investments for TechCrunch, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times and Forbes.

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