James Brandolino crafted a Ponzi scheme that swindled more than 50 investors out of $3.75 million. Brandolino pleaded guilty to mail fraud in August 2011 and was sentenced to 107 months in prison and ordered to pay $3,865,484 in restitution. Today, we hear the story of Brandolino's unintentional downturn, leading up to his incarceration.

The Diary of a Fraudster | James Brandolino Part 1

James Altucher interviews the world’s leading peak performers in every area of life. But instead of giving you the typical success story, James digs deeper to find the “Choose Yourself” story—these are the moments we relate to… when someone rises up from personal struggle to reinvent themselves. The James Altucher Show brings you into the lives of peak-performers: billionaires, best-selling authors, rappers, astronauts, athletes, comedians, actors, and the world champions in every field, all who forged their own paths, found financial freedom and harnessed the power to create more meaningful and fulfilling lives.

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Dive deep into the fascinating world of puzzles, creativity, and the future with James and AJ Jacobs in a riveting conversation that unpacks the power of thinking outside the box for shaping bestsellers and envisioning a transformative tomorrow.

Living By the Books | AJ Jacobs on Writing Methods

Today, we explore the art of interviewing with insights from Polina Pompliano, uncovering techniques that enhance communication in journalism and everyday life.

Mastering the Art of the Interview | Polina Pompliano Returns!

Tim Ferriss has a life-changing surprise for you, and it will change our lives. Yes, both of us.
It was expensive. I mean, it was expensive for him. It cost him a couple hundred thousand dollars to get. It also wasn't easy. He fought for a year and a half to get it.

Tim Ferriss: 10 Years Later...

"The Algebra of Wealth" is a very good book by Scott Galloway and I had a very good conversation with him about how to create wealth, along with all the mistakes he's ever made. He's started nine companies: two were super successful, and several were pretty successful. He's talked about entrepreneurship so much. He's a really smart guy and these lessons are about building wealth.  I wish I had known them when I was younger. I wish my kids would know them and I want your kids to know them. So pay attention to this conversation I'm about to have with Scott Galloway, Professor G.

Scott Galloway's Ultimate Guide to Financial Well-Being: The Algebra of Wealth

James explores personal and scientific perspectives on reversing brain aging, discussing cultural insights and detailed research from Arthur Brooks and David Sinclair, including Sinclair's advancements in anti-aging treatments, epigenetics, and the potential of Yamanaka factors.

The Diary of a Fraudster | James Brandolino Part 1

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