2901: What It Feels Like To Be Rich by James Altucher on Scarcity & Isolation

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Episode 2901:

James Altucher reflects on his experiences with wealth, revealing that despite acquiring significant financial success, the emotional and psychological outcomes were complex. He recounts moments of fleeting safety and abundance but emphasizes how quickly these feelings faded into scarcity and isolation. Through personal anecdotes, Altucher illustrates that money alone does not equate to happiness or fulfillment, showing that true richness comes from an internal state of mind.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/what-it-feels-like-to-be-rich/

Quotes to ponder:

"I realized I never knew the value of money. I had never even been aware of money before."

"Money is a great thing but money finds a home only in places where it’s appreciated. I didn’t appreciate the money. So it left me."

"Feeling rich or abundant is a state of mind. It’s cultivated by how much fulfillment you get out of the way you spend your time, how much gratitude you express, the influence of the people you surround yourself with, and where you focus your attention."

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