Author, podcast host and investor James Altucher steps into the thepokergrid.com to discuss eight-five offsuit, a hand he played two decades ago at the Mayfair Club in New York City. He also explains why eight-five was so important to his overall poker strategy. 

 James hosts the popular “The James Altucher Show” and has written 20 books including Choose Yourself: Be Happy, Make Millions, Live the Dream. James also loves games, is a US Chess Master, and played poker professionally for a year. 

Altucher is well known for his everyday tips on personal finance, from developing multiple income streams to negotiating salaries and fees. Jen and James talk about how to use lessons from poker in real life, discussing concepts like anchoring, precise asks and how to reduce financial anxiety. James also offers plenty of ideas for poker players looking for side hustles.

He closes with an entertaining story on his poker swan song, a hand against Irv Gotti. 

This episode of the GRID was recorded at Stand Up NY, Altucher’s comedy club and studio in New York City. 

Stay posted on James’ prolific projects, blogs and podcasts on his twitter, instagram and website.  

Now that James Altucher has covered eight-five offsuit on thepokergrid.com, 150 combos remain. 

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