“Somebody has to be on stage, and some people have to be in the audience. That's the only difference. Don't put any thought as to why you are on the stage or how you need to be 'better' than the people in the audience. You aren't better. You're simply the speaker.”

American hedge-fund manager, author, podcaster and entrepreneur

James Altucher is an American hedge-fund manager, author, podcaster and entrepreneur. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and has written 20 books. He also contributes to publications such as The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. His work sits at the intersection of business, investing, and media.