“Your competition is not other people but the time you kill, the ill will you create, the knowledge you neglect to learn, the connections you fail to build, the health you sacrifice along the path, your inability to generate ideas, the people around you who don't support and love your efforts, and whatever god you curse for your bad luck.”

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.