James Altucher shares his thoughts on the path to success. Episode 1623: Three Mistakes. The Path to Success by James Altucher on How To Lead A Successful Life & Personal Growth James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books of All Time. The original post is located here: and in and ! We're partnering with The Grommet to bring you this great offer for first time customers. Visit to save 15% on your entire first purchase.