1760: [Part 1] The 5 Biggest Assumptions I’ve Made About Business by James Altucher on Entrepreneurship Advice

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1760: James Altucher unpacks the hidden assumptions that silently steer businesses toward failure, revealing how questioning these ingrained beliefs can unlock innovation, reduce risk, and spark new opportunities. By challenging the status quo and recognizing the cognitive traps we fall into, entrepreneurs can reshape their strategies and think more clearly in a constantly changing market. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/biggest-assumptions-business/ Quotes to ponder: "Assumptions are like barnacles on a ship. Eventually, they slow you down and you sink." "Nobody knows anything. If they did, they’d be doing it." "When you question every assumption, you end up with better ideas." Episode references: Thinking, Fast and Slow: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374533555 Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson: https://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried/dp/0307463745 The Innovator’s Dilemma: https://www.amazon.com/Innovators-Dilemma-Technologies-Management-Innovation/dp/1633691780 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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