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1761: [Part 2] The 5 Biggest Assumptions I’ve Made About Business by James Altucher on Startup Experience


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Episode 1761:

James Altucher challenges the hidden assumptions that sabotage business decisions and creativity, illustrating how questioning conventional wisdom can open up new pathways to success. By sharing personal stories and insights from successful entrepreneurs, he offers a powerful reminder to constantly reassess what we think we know.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/biggest-assumptions-business/

Quotes to ponder:

"Most businesses fail because they make assumptions that simply aren’t true."

"Assumptions kill opportunity. They kill freedom."

"The people who win are the ones who question the most assumptions."

Episode references:

Quora: https://www.quora.com

Warren Buffett’s investment principles: https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/letters.html

Choose Yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Yourself-James-Altucher/dp/1490313370

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