The James Altucher Show

Ep. 3 - A. J. Jacobs: A Biblical Experiment

Episode Summary

On this week's show, James' special guest is A.J. Jacobs, a journalist, lecturer, self-described human guinea pig and author of four New York Times bestsellers.   In this episode, he shares life-changing tips about how to improve your business,...

Episode Notes

On this week's show, James' special guest is A.J. Jacobs, a journalist, lecturer, self-described human guinea pig and author of four New York Times bestsellers.

 

In this episode, he shares life-changing tips about how to improve your business, become healthier, and live better.

 

You see, A.J. has spent years conducting the wackiest "experiments" we've ever heard of to see what he could learn.

 

You won't believe the crazy things he has done!

 

James and A.J. discuss how to generate great ideas... and the importance of exercising the "idea muscle" in your brain. The very act of generating 40 different ideas literally made A.J. millions of dollars.

 

Other things you'll learn when you listen to this show include:

 

** One simple exercise that will make you feel more confident and optimistic. George Washington used this tip to create an aura of authority...

 

** How to reframe the boring parts of your job as something creative. If you aren't satisfied living in a cubicle, you need to hear this...

 

**What you should do within the first three seconds of meeting someone to overcome shyness...

 

** Why overthinking is a problem... and how you can stop your brain from ruling your life...

 

** A.J.'s proven technique for using Facebook to fix almost any problem...

 

** How he's using genetic testing, of all things, to grow his business...

 

Like James Altucher, A.J. Jacobs is a quirky, interesting guy, who has become a huge success by thinking outside the box.