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Every long episode from James Altucher, read in minutes: the key takeaways, the chapters, and a digest of the whole conversation. I’m an entrepreneur and angel investor. I’ve achieved the rank of chess master. And I’m the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book “Choose Yourself.” I’ve started 20 companies, 17 of which have failed. But I’ve learned a lot along the way. If you’ve ever been stuck—in…

From Iran to Wall Street: Kiana Danial Escaped Brainwashing and Built an $18M Portfolio.

Kiana Danial shares her journey from Iran to building an $18M portfolio, emphasizing triple compounding by investing in oneself and controllable assets before external ones.

April 3, 2026