How to Be the Luckiest Person Alive!

by James Altucher

Building from the core you can create the luck you need, the health you want, and find the wealth, success, and happiness you seek. This book describes the techniques I've used throughout my like to get the luck I needed to get through both the hard times and the great times.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help, Business, Psychology

166 pages, Paperback

First published April 24, 2011

About the author

James Altucher is a writer, successful entrepreneur, chess master, and investor.

He has founded over 20 companies and sold some of them for large exits. He has also run venture capital funds, hedge funds, angel funds, and currently sits on the boards of many companies.

He has written and been profiled in most major national media publications like the Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, CNBC, Forbes, and Business Week.

His blog, which began by detailing Altucher's precipitous fall from wealth and success to absolute rock bottom and then back to wealth, has attracted more than 10 million readers since its launch in 2010, and in 2011 inspired a comic book.

Reviews

[☘Misericordia☘ ⚡ϟ⚡⛈⚡☁ ❇️❤❣ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some good, random, inspiring, boring, exhilarating, unedited, etc advice. Take it or leave it. Or just take it already, darn!

[Aaron Goldfarb · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick read, you should be able to knock this off in an afternoon. Essentially just a re-purposing of James's blog posts from the first few months of 2011, but that's OK, that's been some of the internet's finest writing during that time. And, at a 99 cents for the Kindle edition you won't get a bigger steal. James calls his blog "The Altucher Confidential," which is ironic since James is probably the LEAST confidential writer about himself, revealing anything and everything. If there's a more honest writer around, I haven't met him, and the way his mind works is a wonder to behold. Admirable, contrarian writing.

[Ayon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny
Inspiring
Insightful

(actionable insights)

If you are stuck in your life and don't know what to know read this book.

Then also read Choose Yourself by James ALtucher

[Dez Van Der Voort · Rating 2 out of 5]

Writing: 4/5
Knowledge Gained: 1/5
Enjoyment: 2/5

Author has a chapter/title titled "don't send your kids to college", when he himself went to graduate school. He also has a statement saying if the person gives you wrong advice you should never listen to him again.

[Erin Shoot · Rating 5 out of 5]

James is always funny and insightful. Great read.

[Michael Dolan · Rating 5 out of 5]

An entertaining look at the process of daily self-renewal.

[Margaret Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. Good little stories and helpful tips for helping to navigate life.

[Matthijs · Rating 2 out of 5]

James Altucher is one of my favorite authors. If you have to believe his anecdotes, this guy has seen it all and the most funny/fortunate/unfortunate stuff happens to him.

The book starts with the description of the Daily Practice that is supposed to make you the 'luckiest person alive'. Although his daily practice makes some sense, I find it rather superficial (there are more books out there that go way more into depth and - thereby - are more likely receive my acceptation).
I wouldn't see the book as a 'self-help' book, but rather as something motivational. If you think you're doing bad - this guy probably did worse. Especially motivating if you're an (aspiring) entrepreneur.

I would have rated the book higher if it would have been original material. Namely, the book is a collection of Altucher's blog posts. I read most of them before reading the book.

[Barry Graubart · Rating 4 out of 5]

Technically, James Altucher is a finance writer. But that's a misnomer. Most of his blog posts/columns are generally articles about life.
He's a fantastic writer - captures you in the first 100 words and keeps you until you're done. His writing style reminds me of that of Calvin Trillin, despite the fact that they cover very different topics.
This is an ebook collection of his previously authored posts - many of which I have already read (and am re-reading), and others that I'd missed.
While you can buy the ebook on Amazon, on his blog, he encourages you to download a free copy (and explains how). either way, get the ebook, read it and follow him on twitter @jaltucher.

[Tim · Rating 2 out of 5]

It seems that each chapter was copy pasted from his blog. I had read a few of his articles prior to the book's arrival, so I was disappointed to read the same in the first chapter.

Then to have a few of his points repeated in the next chapter, and again I finally had to put the book down. Had James not given me some sound advice on twitter, I would have felt a little cheated having purchased 2 of his books.

But, I figure the advice outweighs the expense I paid for this book and "I was Blind.."

I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone.

[Andy Rixon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not a very long book but packed full of good advice. Don't agree with all he says, but ultimately he gives 100 bits of advice and if you take 2 or 3 then it'll improve your life. I think I'll return and re-read this a few times. Can't help but feel more positive about things.

Title is to grab eyes in book shops - it's not as cheesey as the title suggests. Solid advice on business and life in general.

First I'd read from James and he sounds a fascinating guy so off to read his next book thanks to James Ketchell's recommendation.

[George Gutowski · Rating 3 out of 5]

James Altrucher is clearly one of the alternative types who in manic depressive mindstates bought into the internet bubble hype. Some of his advice is non essential. Encouraging entrepreneurs to brush their teeth daily and making sure you have one bowel movement a day...well what can you say. This will not save western capitalism as we know it.

On the other hand if you are running a start up he does encourage you to fire defeatist personalities immediately if not sooner. This tidbit is probably the best piece of advice. Employees are either in or out. If it's to be out than get out now.

[Raf · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is James Altucher’s first self-published book. I have read quite a few of his books so I noticed some repetitive chapters. For the most part however, this book is a compilation of some of James’ blogs. Like all of James’ writing, it inspires me to think outside the box, not conform to the status quo, and continue pursuing my passions, interest, and purpose in life. I got a lot out of this book. It’s also a shorter read compared to his other books so I was able to finish it quicker. I particularly liked the chapters on 25 ways to finding abundance and 33 ways to becoming a better writer.

[Daniel Mihai Popescu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent :)

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[James Ketchell · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting book. If you're familiar with Altucher then it will be a much easier read. The premise and concepts he covers in the early chapters are excellent. The remaining chapters have a habit of wandering at times, but that's his style. My rating is more in relation to what he has to say, than necessarily how he says it.

[Debbie Moynihan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm rereading this book as I start off the new year. I recommend this book to anyone that works in corporate America or runs their own business. It's very affordable. He gives practical, solid advice. He makes you rethink your assumptions about life. You won't enjoy his writings if you are conservative or if you aren't open to change and challenge. Love his blog too!

[Angela Clayton · Rating 4 out of 5]

A few typos, and I was slightly less interested in this than his first book I read due to this being mostly about being an entrepeneur, but this guy is so readable and gutsy you can't help but enjoy reading his ideas. I will be back for more.

[Rivaltrainer · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's what you do with the content of this book that will matter. I found the book encouraging and inspiring, just like the blog. Now I need to go practice some things.

[Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

It isn't a book you read... but rather skim the contents and skip around... but there is absolutely a lot in here that deserves to be read over and over... well worth the 0.99 for the kindle edition

[Irina · Rating 4 out of 5]

it began to grow on me in the second half of the book, especially after i read the accounts of 1999-2000 internet bubble and its crash and James' real life experience. it is worth to read.

[Christian · Rating 1 out of 5]

Complete crap. Unedited. Repetitive stories, but told in slightly inconsistent versions. Basically a bunch of essays (poorly written) with no effort at all to edit into a book. Total ripoff.

[Ramón Nogueras Pérez · Rating 2 out of 5]

Una muy muy diversa colección de artículos, con ideas interesantes mezcladas con ideas completamente terribles. Escrito en un estilo ameno y conversacional, se lee fácilmente y no aporta mucho más.

[Another · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked a lot of things about this book. I am making daily lists now and focusing more on gratitude. It was worth reading for that alone.

Needed a proofreader or editor.

[Hussain Elius · Rating 1 out of 5]

Reads more like a collection of opinionated blog posts than anything else. Might have been more valuable if it was written in a coherent manner, but it wasn't.

Will not recommend.