Reinvent Yourself

by James Altucher

I always say it first has to come from within: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. I.e., write down 10 ideas a day. Be around good people. Be grateful, etc. But you also have to look at an important data point: the IRS says the average multi-millionaire has seven different sources of income.

Five years and you need to start learning new skills, practicing new efforts, trying on new careers for size.

Learning never stops. Many people die at 25 but are not put in the coffin until 75. The learning stopped for them early.

When you compare, you despair. When you are humble, you learn. When you get curious, you get better.

If I can’t listen, I can’t learn. If I am speaking, I can’t listen. If I am answering, I’m not asking.