#1 Amazon is filled with garbage ebooks. Here’s how they get made. [Via Vox.com]

The rise of AI has exponentially boosted the rise of absolutely horrendous content on Amazon. This was inevitable, but it's safe to say it might be worse than anyone expected. 

#2 This Free Chrome Extension Saved Me from Social Media Distractions for Good

Social media is a brutal catch 22 for entrepreneurs. It can help us grow our businesses, but it can also wreck the quality of our lives if we let it. 

I found a free chrome extension that helps tame it. 

#3 What Should I Do Today? 30 New Things To Do Today

Have you heard of the theory that life feels like it's slipping by faster when you keep the same routine everyday? 

Data on that is hard to collect, but I think we've all noticed it, right?

Well, assuming you buy into that or just want to liven things up, here's a fun list of 30 new things you can go try today.

#4 Your "Core Values" Assessment

It should be clear by now that I am a huge spreadsheet nerd. I like tracking things. 

I decided to put together a workbook that lists the 57 core values humans choose along with a couple of other options so you can choose which you value most and assess how you feel your practicing them in your life. 

#5 Cost Analysis Calculator 

An awesome tool from one of my favorite bloggers, Neville Medhora, that helps break down the daily cost of a product you purchase over time. 

This really helps put things in perspective. For instance, spending that extra $700 on the better work computer will cost you an extra $0.47/hour if you use it for 5 hours per day for just 1 year. Over 4 years, it drops to $0.12 per hour extra.

This workbook will shift your perspective on value and costs.

#1 Full Walkthrough for Outsourcing Your Video Editing (Free Worksheet Inside)

When you are making video content, you don't want to get bogged down by the tedious editing process. That is where an editor comes in.

In this video, I will walk you through how to train your video editors to make sure they are polishing your content the right way.

#2 The Best Morning Routine: 21 Step Guide

A good morning routine is an incredibly powerful tool to make sure you are the best version of yourself every day.

Here is the ultimate guide for how to start your day on the absolute best foot possible.

#3 How to do Online Arbitrage [Epic Sourcing Guide]

If you plan on attending the sourcing contest tonight, I highly recommend that you check out this article on how to source the best products.

Think of it like a kind of study guide before the big exam ;)

#1 BUSTED: Two More Sellers Plead Guilty to Bribing Amazon Employees!

In today's edition of "idiots who got caught" these two sellers got busted by Amazon for being involved with a multi-million dollar conspiracy that went all the way up to Amazon's corporate offices.

This story is incredibly fascinating and goes to show you, don't cheat the system.

(especially when the system is a mega-corporation with a net worth of $430 Billion)

#2 Seventeen of the Best Graphic Design Tools in 2022

Graphic Design is a big part of content creation, and you need to get the best tools for your business. Here are 17 of the best tools out there today.

#3 Expert Tips: How to Make Money As a Blogger

Blogging is my passion, and I am so lucky to be able to use my passion to make a living. Here are 5 ways that you can do the same, according to 4 other experts who have pulled it off.

#4 CTR Manipulation Explained

CTR Manipulation is a tricky concept, but we're here to help explain it to you. What it is, how to do it, and how to get the most out of your efforts is all covered in this article.

#1 Eleven of The Best Features for Amazon Arbitrage on Helium 10

Helium 10 is a great tool that can really help your Amazon business. Here are 11 of the best features on Helium 10 for Amazon sellers.

#2 Most Marketers are Happy That Elon Musk Is Buying Twitter, Poll Shows

Elon Musk's recent purchase of Twitter has sparked new debate about wether or not it will be a good or bad thing.

However, the news has many marketers excited; the takeover might finally make Twitter a good platform to market their brands on.

#3 How You Can Use Google Ads to "Buy" Real Subscribers on YouTube

You can buy hundreds of subscribers for a few dollars online, but please, don't! They will not be quality subscribers (you won't grow the things that you care about with your channel)

However, we can use Google Ads (YouTube ads) to expedite our exposure which will increase our channel's growth rate.

I show the process in extremely deep detail in the video below (there is a blog post as well in the description).

#4 Eleven Simple Side Hustles For Anyone Who Knows How to Code

It's no secret that programming is one of the most valuable skills that you can learn in today's economy.

Take it from me, every business and entrepreneur needs software in some capacity. Here are 11 of the best side hustles that you can try if you are skilled at coding.

#5 Amazon Added a 5% Surcharge for 3rd Party Sellers

Late last month, Amazon added a 5% "Fuel and Inflation" surcharge to fulfillment fees for 3rd party sellers. Learn how that could affect your business and how other sellers are managing the situation.

#1 Twelve Tried and True Ways To Market Your Blog Posts

The first step to building your audience is to learn how to market your blog posts. Here are twelve of the best ways you can (and should) try to get your content as much exposure as possible.

#2 This One-Person Design Agency Makes $130,000+ Per Month

Learn how this guy created a one man business earning over a million dollars every year, and what techniques you can copy for your own business.

#3 How to Use Breaks To Boost Your Productivity

Breaks aren't just a release from your work or stress, they can also be leveraged as a technique to make sure you maintain productivity for an extended period of time.

#4 Amazon FBA vs DropShipping: Which is Better in 2022?

Which is a better business model in today's day and age: Amazon FBA or Amazon DropShipping?

#5 How to Report Sellers and Product Listings on Amazon

Sometimes, you need to go directly to Amazon to report a malicious seller or hijacked product listing. Here is how you go about doing that

#1 How I Optimize My Content on Multiple Platforms

When making content on multiple platforms, I want to get the most out of anything I create. This walkthrough shows how I take my content and expand its reach without "cannibalizing" the rest of my work.

#2 Four Huge Wastes Of Money Almost Everyone is Guilty Of

We're all guilty of the occasional dumb purchase, but here are four that we all do that are actually harming our long-term wellbeing.

#3 Is Rebaid Safe For Amazon Sellers?

Amazon recently banned many rebate sites that some bad actors used to "buy" reviews. Now that Rebaid has popped up, many sellers are skeptical to use it.

Is it safe for sellers who "play by the rules"?

#4 Why Netflix is Struggling, According to Media Experts

Netflix has been in very hot water as their service continues to struggle and they seem to end up a lot like Blockbuster.

But what went wrong?

#5  How to Read Smarter and Retain Info Faster

So many books, so little time...

How can you read books faster while also retaining the information? This piece from the awesome team of writers at Medium hopes to answer that for you.

#1 Fifteen Best Jungle Scout Alternatives (with Discounts!)

Jungle Scout is an extremely popular Amazon product research tool, but there are other alternatives that are worth checking out.

There are actually 2 that I prefer over Jungle Scout and I have discounts for both of them in this weeks article.

#2 How Amazon Plans to Fix Its Massive Return Problem

Amazon leveraged the fact that customers love no hassle returns. Their seamless return process (for buyers) has been a massive part of their success. But it's not without some serious costs and problems. Here's how Amazon is working to fix their return problem.

#3 Is It Cheaper to Have a Bath or a Shower? Your energy questions answered

The last thing I am is a personal finance expert but this was a fun little article that answers some questions about energy consumption and costs.

Whether you're on a tight budget and need to pinch pennies or just want to consume as little as possible, this is a neat read.

#4 Eighteen of the Best Ways to Customize Your Gmail

If you use Gmail, you probably have heard of most of these BUT there are at least 2 that I didn't know about.

I bet you'll find at least one cool thing you didn't know if you read it.

#5 How to Create One of the Most Profitable Types of Content

Youtube video that shows how to create one of the most lucrative pieces of content on the planet: "Alternative to" content.

#1 Five Personal Investments All Entrepreneurs Should Make

Entrepreneurs make calculated investments all the time. Here are five ways all entrepreneurs should invest their time, money, and personal growth.

#2 Two Free Tools I Use to Find Awesome Domain Names

The internet is getting pretty old, and unique domain names are becoming few and far between.

In this video, I share two free tools that I use consistently to make sure I find the best domain names that also have social media handles available.

#3 Self-Care Strategies for Anyone Who Works For Themself

When you work for yourself, it is super important that you find the time to actually take care of yourself.

Here are seven ways that you can and should give yourself a little bit of well deserved self-care.

#4 Ten Ways to Eliminate Distractions, Backed by Research

When you work for yourself, it can be incredibly hard to focus on the task at hand.

Here are ten ways you can keep yourself focused on the task at hand and boost your productivity.

#5 How to Use Parkinson's Law to Your Advantage And Get More Done in Less Time

If you give your kid 2 weeks to clean their room, it will take them 2 weeks to clean their room. If you give them 2 hours, it will take them 2 hours. That is (essentially) Parkinson's law.

But how can that help your online business?

#1 Five Personal Investments All Entrepreneurs Should Make

Entrepreneurs make calculated investments all the time. Here are five ways all entrepreneurs should invest their time, money, and personal growth.

#2 Two Free Tools I Use to Find Awesome Domain Names

The internet is getting pretty old, and unique domain names are becoming few and far between.

In this video, I share two free tools that I use consistently to make sure I find the best domain names that also have social media handles available.

#3 Why Scheduling Everything Leads to More Happiness- Backed By Science

If you are self-employed like me, you know how hard it can be initially to create your own schedule and make sure you stick to it.

What if I told you that you could schedule every second of your day and be even happier than you are with an "open" schedule?

And that's not only me talking; that's just science!

#4 How to Publish Low Content Books With Amazon KDP

Did you know that "empty" books like Journals, planners, and even workout logs are referred to as "Low Content books"?

Did you also know that you can passively earn hundreds of dollars each month making and selling these low content books with Amazon KDP?

Below is the ultimate guide on how to get started with Amazon KDP and earn passive income selling low content books with almost zero overhead costs!

#5 Why All Successful Entrepreneurs Prioritize Fitness

What do almost all successful entrepreneurs have in common? They make personal fitness just as important as their business.

I don't wanna sound like a cringey "rise and grind" influencer, but what I am gonna say is super important;

If you want to get a leg up in your business, go to the gym regularly!

There are SOOOO many benefits (mental, emotional, and physical) that regular exercising will have on your business!

#1 How to Earn Money in Affiliate Marketing Without Ever Showing Your Face

While I have no problem putting my face onto my business, I can understand how plenty of people would love to succeed in Affiliate Marketing while also maintaining their privacy.

You're definitely better off putting your face onto your brand, but here is what you can do to start a "Faceless" Affiliate Marketing business.

#2 How to Effectively Start Writing a Book: Seven Simple Steps

Since I've written a few books myself, I can say that the whole process of just starting can be extremely daunting; it's a huge commitment of time and energy.

When people ask me how they should get started on a book, it can be a little more complex than simply saying "Just sit down and start writing".

The article below explains it better than I can :)

#3 Why Scheduling Everything Leads to More Happiness- Backed By Science

If you are self-employed like me, you know how hard it can be initially to create your own schedule and make sure you stick to it.

What if I told you that you could schedule every second of your day and be even happier than you are with an "open" schedule?

And that's not only me talking; that's just science!

#4 How to Publish Low Content Books With Amazon KDP

Did you know that "empty" books like Journals, planners, and even workout logs are referred to as "Low Content books"?

Did you also know that you can passively earn hundreds of dollars each month making and selling these low content books with Amazon KDP?

Below is the ultimate guide on how to get started with Amazon KDP and earn passive income selling low content books with almost zero overhead costs!

#5 Why All Successful Entrepreneurs Prioritize Fitness

What do almost all successful entrepreneurs have in common? They make personal fitness just as important as their business.

I don't wanna sound like a cringey "rise and grind" influencer, but what I am gonna say is super important;

If you want to get a leg up in your business, go to the gym regularly!

There are SOOOO many benefits (mental, emotional, and physical) that regular exercising will have on your business!

#1 How to Use Keyboard Shortcuts on Zoom

Zoom has quickly become the biggest video meeting platform, and you deserve to know how to get the most out of it.

How do you get the most out of any software? Keyboard Shortcuts!

We made you an ultimate tutorial on how to use keyboard shortcuts on Zoom and crush your next meeting!

#2 How I Would Make an Affiliate Post From Scratch (Video)

Let's get hypothetical, and assume that I had to start my affiliate marketing business today from scratch. This is what I would do on day #1 to get the money coming in as quickly as possible.

#3 An Honest Review About the Astrohaus Freewrite Traveler

The Astrohaus Freewrite Traveler is a digital, analog keyboard that is designed to help you keep writing in a distraction free environment, wherever that may be.

Its main feature is that it has almost no features other than processing text and uploading it to the cloud. But can too much simplicity backfire?

#4 What is a Circle Community?

Over the last year or so, I have begun using Circle more for managing my online communities. It is a great third party platform that I use in conjunction with Facebook for some of my larger Programs and groups, and I would recommend it to most any creator out there.

Wanna know what that looks like? Well, the team at Circle have created a sample community that is free to check out!

#5 Life Lessons My Brother Learned From Playing Elden Ring

My Assistant/Brother Matthew wrote this as a fun side article. He spends some time on his weekends playing video games. If any of you know about Elden Ring, he's a big fan of that game, but according to him, it is incredibly difficult.

He claims that there are some good life lessons to learn from playing that game, and I thought it would be fun to close out the weekly 5 with his article talking about that.

#1 How to Avoid Negative Ratings on Your Amazon Books

Negative reviews (ratings now on Amazon they're called) are inevitable but there are things authors can do to avoid them and reduce their impact.

I went pretty deep into digging up examples and data for you all in this one, I hope you enjoy it.

#2 All of the Affiliate Marketing Methods in 2022

This was my only video this week since it was a loooong one (for me) at over 30 minutes.

This video is made for newer affiliate marketers who want to know the different ways that people are making sales in 2022.

Skip over this one if you're more seasoned, but a refresher never hurt anyone :) .

#3 66,700 New Subscribers on LinkedIn in 24 Hours

One of my favorite bloggers on Medium, Tim Denning, wrote about this awesome new feature on LinkedIn called Newsletters.

I actually just turned the weekly 5 into one 

#4 How Much YouTube Paid Me for 3.5 Million Views

No, not me (Nate) unfortunately. This is an article from Medium contributor and YouTuber @burkrosemann. Pretty interesting (probably not what you expected).

#5 Gaslighting - How to Avoid Being Victimized

Ok this one isn't directly related to internet business but the phrase "gaslighting" (and the actual practice of doing it) are on the rise. This article explains it better and how to avoid letting people do it to you.

#1 You Don't Need to Deprive Yourself of Sleep to Succeed

If you are your business, then your health is paramount to the business's success!

This article shows you some of the healthy sleeping habits that you can pick up and still be productive and efficient.

#2 Free Review Post Template

Review Posts are a great form of content for your blog that can both drive traffic to your site and open the door to future affiliate opportunities.

I found a great template for review articles that you should definitely look at for your next review post.

#3 This Simple Hack Makes Sure my Bipolar Disorder Doesn't Affect My Productivity

Although I've got it well under control now as an adult, my bipolar disorder has forced me to create some "hacks" to make sure that I stay productive even when I have dips and spikes in my motivation.

#4 What is Descript OverDub?

Overdub is a really cool service within Descript that you can use to create your very own Text-To-Speech deepfake, and it can be used in tons of facets of content creation from videos to ads to even book narration! It seamlessly turns your written text into audible speech almost indistinguishable from your own voice.

#5 Twenty Memes that Only SEO Nerds Will Understand

I wanted to close this weekly 5 with a compilation of SEO themed memes that I made just for my fellow Bloggers and Optimization Nerds.

Everyone loves a good meme, right?

#1 The Recipe Behind The Perfect Headline

A good headline isn't just a title, it's also a calculated message to your audience. Like every good message, there are critical elements that you gotta consider when making it.

#2 How to Easily Add your own Sounds/Music to TikTok

TikTok has quickly established itself as one of the largest platforms out there, and creating unique and interesting sounds is one of the easiest ways to get your content as much exposure as possible.

But how do you upload those sounds?

#3 How to Easily Create Audiograms From Your Podcast Audio

Have you ever been scrolling through social media and seen those animated audiograms of podcasts, sort of like the prompter at a karaoke? Have you ever wanted to do that for your own content?

#4 The Perfect Template For Product Reviews

Much like List Posts (which we discussed last week) product reviews are one of the most common types of blog and every blogger needs to know how to make a good one. Here is an awesome walkthrough and template that you can use on your next review.

#5 How a Social Media Detox Can Drastically Boost Productivity

This is kind of a no-brainer, but it deserves to be acknowledged: less social media is a net positive. Not just for your mental health, but also your productivity.

Here is how one person "detoxed" from social media and saw a huge boost in how much they could accomplish every day.

#1 Sixteen Premium Desk Accessories for 2022 That You’ve Never Heard Of

I am a huge fan of any office accessory that can turn my boring office into a fun and productive environment, and today I wanna share 16 of those tools and gadgets with all of you.

#2 What is an Amazon ASIN and How You Can Make a New One

If you sell on Amazon, you will become very familiar term ASIN, and you might have a few questions about it.

What is it? How does it work? Can I make my own?

Well I made the ultimate guide, and you can read all about it below.

#3  How to Make the Perfect List Post

In case you haven't noticed by now, most blogs are written in the form of lists, sometimes referred to as "list posts". Since they are so common, every blogger should learn how to write them well.

#4 How to Not Freak Out Over Things You Can't Control

One of the best words of wisdom that I have ever received was "When you can't control what happens, all you can control is your reaction." Which is a saying that I think gets more justice in this article.

#5 How to Promote your YouTube Videos Without Spending a Fortune.

One of the hardest, and often most expensive, steps in growing a YouTube Channel is getting your content out there and introduced to as many people as possible. Here are 13 ways that you can boost your impressions without spending your last nickel on advertisements.

#1 How to Promote Affiliate Links

Affiliate Marketing is the easiest way that an established blogger can make a steady income, and the easiest way to do affiliate marketing is by pushing affiliate links. Here are 7 easy ways to promote those links and get your website to start working for you, not the other way around.

#2 Sixteen Powerful Productivity Tips for Bloggers in 2022

here is a video I made with some of the tips that I would like to share with all of you on how you can stay productive in this business.

#3 GetLasso Review

A new tool was recently introduced to me called Lasso and I felt like it was unique and intriguing enough to get a full blown review. If you're an affiliate marketer who uses WordPress for your websites, you should definitely check this out!

#4 How to Find the Perfect Prep Center For Your FBA Business.

If you work in FBA long enough, then you will inevitably be on the lookout for a prep center to set up business with. Here are some great tips on finding the right prep center for you!

#5 Free Amazon FBA Sales Estimator

The phrase "Free FBA Sales estimator" sounds too good to be true, like "I just saw Elvis riding a Unicorn" or "The Bengals won the Super Bowl". However, I promise that it is too good and also true!

#1 Why I Love Mr. Ballen

Beyond his content, there is a lot of awesome tactics and strategies that I think are really worth emulating. In this video, I reverse engineer the things that he does so well that you and I could also do to make the best content we can.

#2 How to Conquer the Snooze Bar and Reclaim the Morning

While it feels good to do so in the moment and getting enough sleep is super important for your health, constantly sleeping in is a recipe for disaster. Here are some easy and realistic tips that you can apply the next time you gotta battle that alarm clock.

However, this blog explains why its dropping and what to expect from Bitcoin going forward.

#3 Thirty-Two of The Best Affiliate Programs For Bloggers

Every Blogger wants nothing more than to turn their website into a full-time business that works for them. The easiest way to make that happen is finding Affiliates to partner with.

Well, if you have a blog or website, then you definitely want to read this list.

#4 The Simple Indicator for Easy & Powerful Blogging Keywords

I'm constantly looking for ways to optimize my blog keywords, and this time I feel like I have found a "cheat code" to do just that.

In this article, I'll show you one little trick that signals to me when a keyword has the potential for a smaller site to quickly climb the rankings.

#5 How to Start an Amazon FBA Business With Less Than $2000

One of the biggest lies you will ever hear about Amazon FBA is that only people with an insane amount of money can start a successful business.

While the initial scale of the business will be much smaller than some gazillionaire, anyone can succeed in the market. Those tricks to succeed are all found in the article below.

#1 Six Original Online Course Ideas and Why Are Great Ideas

I love everything about online courses, not just taking but also making them. However it can be hard to find that inspiration for your next great course. Here are six ideas that will help you get started!

#2 All of the Important Dates That Amazon FBA Sellers Need to Know About

When selling on Amazon, it can be very important to have a clear view and game plan of what big dates and important events throughout the year. This blog looks at all of those important dates for each month and how you can best prepare your own unique storefront.

However, this blog explains why its dropping and what to expect from Bitcoin going forward.

#3 Why Every Entrepreneur Should Start With Services, Not Products

Most entrepreneurs think that they are restricted to just selling physical goods, while that couldn't be farther from the truth.

While that is certainly a realistic thing to do, what new entrepreneurs should really prioritize is establishing and selling a service!

#4 What Snacks Sell the Best on Amazon for Super Bowl Week

In case you didn't know, I am a huge fan of the Cincinnati Bengals, and after breaking my heart for three consecutive decades, they are finally playing in the super bowl! The super bowl, in all regards, is just a big party, and it accounts for huge sales of snacks and other foods on Amazon.

#5 Eight Awesome Side Hustles for High Schoolers

Do you have a teenager that wants to make a little bit of money on the side without committing to a part-time job? Well, we have gathered up 8 of the best "side hustles" for teenagers and high schoolers, along with tips on how to optimize them for the best payout.

#1 Ten of The Best Business Podcasts All Business Nerds Should Check Out

Nowadays, it seems like everyone has at least one podcast that they like to listen to while they go about their day, but what podcasts are the best for a business nerds like me and my little brother?

Well, here are some of the best ones out there as well as a few of our personal favorites.

#2 Bitcoin is (Still) Crashing, But This is What People Should Know

If you, like a lot of people, have invested a bit of money into cryptocurrencies like Ethereum or Bitcoin. As such, a lot of people are concerned about the record drop in value over the last few months.

However, this blog explains why its dropping and what to expect from Bitcoin going forward.

#3 Nine Awesome Mobile Apps for Content Marketing

To me, a useful mobile app that lets me perform important business functions is worth its weight in gold.

Here are the mobile apps that I use regularly to manage my 7 figure per year internet marketing businesses.

#4 What Should Amazon Merchants Sell In February to Optimize V-Day Sales?

For Merchants, a massive portion of your sales next month could come from Valentines Day. Here is a great blog that I read about finding the best last minute niches and items for this Valentines Day.

#5 Do You Hate How Your YouTube Videos Look? Do This to Learn How to Make Them Look Amazing (for Free)

"Everything is a remix." Learn how to create YouTube videos that feature the things you love from other YouTubers you follow with this foolproof method. Worksheet included. Do this and you WILL make videos you like much better and you'll save a fortune on editing lessons and courses:).

#2 How to Fix Your Sleep Schedule with Methods Backed by Science

Though it may be one of the best perks about working for yourself, no set sleep schedule will always backfire on you. Just because you aren't beholden to a punch-clock, that doesn't mean you should lose that consistent sleep routine.

Here is a great article that shows you how to fix your sleep schedule and reclaim your lost hours with methods backed by science.

#3 Seven Ways Anyone Can Start Making Real Money on Amazon.

Working as an Amazon merchant was where I got my start, and while the market and ways to earn money within Amazon constantly changes, a few ways have never gone away.

Here are several of the most straightforward ways for anyone to start making real money on Amazon.

#4 How to Make Beautiful and Professional Looking Spreadsheets Everytime.

As crazy as it seems, when it comes to simultaneously making a great spreadsheet for your clients, half of the battle is making it easy on the eyes.

In this article, I take the world's ugliest spreadsheet and walkthrough what I do to turn it into a spreadsheet that is cleaner than a field of untouched snow.

#5 How to Correctly Price and Value Your Time as an Entrepreneur

When you are early in your business, it is difficult to figure out just how much your time is worth.

This article by Forbes offers a few tips for appropriately appraising your time.

#1 How to Create and Sell Courses for Free on Facebook

If you are familiar with my courses, I run almost all of them through Facebook, and in this video I talk about how I do so.

#2 How to Improve Your Retention When You Are Listening to Audiobooks

The worst feeling is when you look up from your activities and realize you forgot to pay attention to that audiobook that you were listening to. This is how I retain knowledge while I'm listening.

#3 Ten Great Niche Items to Consider for Your Amazon Inventory.

Here is a great blog that I saw that has some really cool niche items that have great selling potential. You can find a brief summary and statistics about each item in the link below.

#4 How I Use SurferSEO Quickly Drive Traffic To My Posts [Walkthrough]

I have to credit a lot of my recent traffic to SurferSEO. I have figured out how to use that service to quickly optimize my posts exposure and reach, and I wanted to share that process with you.

#5 Six Self-Help Books to Start '22 Right

Self-help books are like a drug to me, and I am constantly looking for the next best books to sink my teeth into. Reader's Digest did me and you a service by listing six of the best ones that are worth checking out.

#1 Best Google Font Pairing for Professional Writing

Google Font Pairing is a great resource, but it can be a little overwhelming when finding the right combination. Here is a guide to help you next time you need to pick the right one.

#2 What to Start Selling for Amazon Sellers in Q1

Here is a post from Jungle Scout about some of the best items to source and sell this quarter for FBA merchants.

#3 Best Chrome Extensions for Internet Marketers

I wanted to share with you my top 20 chrome extensions that I would recommend checking out if you are an Affiliate Marketer.

#4 Ten Simple Ways to Better Yourself This Year

While people always seek self improvement in one or two major ways, like quitting some habit or commit to losing 50 lbs, that can be a lot to take on all at once. It makes more sense to start small and find simple things that you can quickly pick up to start your new year off right.

#5 NFTs May Be a Bubble, But It Hasn't Popped Yet

If you know me, I am not very big on the idea of investing in NFTs, but it is worth looking at the bare bones idea of such a phenomenon and how that model could be used in the future of Blockchain Economics.

#1 Minimalism for Bloggers

Minimalism is the art of knowing how to get the most out of the least, which for bloggers is a very lucrative skill. In this Article I show you how to best optimize with the least amount of assets necessary.

#2 New Year's Resolutions Are Stupid

How many times are you gonna try a new year's resolution before you realize they are counter-productive and frankly stupid? This article explains through science why you should just focus on setting regular small scale goals.

#3 How to Set Realistic Goals Without a New Year's Resolution

Like I just mentioned, New Year's Resolutions are a dumb way to set goals. You should try these instead. A resolution has no structure; you're just trying to will a goal into existence, which is frankly delusional.

#4 Five of the Best (and Worst) Majors for Aspiring Freelancers

I won't say that College is a good or bad idea for everybody, but College only makes sense if you have a plan, and if you plan on using your degree to work for yourself, you should consider these 5 majors, and avoid these other 5.

#5 Six Post-Christmas Sales to Take Advantage of

Whether you are an online seller or you just want to find a good time to get some bulk shopping out of the way, here are the six items you should look for.

#1 The NORAD Santa Tracker

As a kid, My siblings and I found out about this website that tracks Santa's flight route and where he is in the world in "real time" on Christmas Eve. It is definitely a super fun thing to show to your kids, and it has become a fun tradition for my family.

#2 How Online Arbitrage Works

Online Arbitrage is a great way to quickly turn some surplus money into a small online business. In this Article I talk about how it works and what tools I used in my time working in that industry.

#3 Christmas On a Budget

Let's be honest, Christmas can be an incredibly tough time for your wallet, no matter how fat or thin it is. This article gives a few tips and tricks for the holly-jolly cheapskate in all of us.

#4 Reading Too Much is Curbing Your Productivity

Obviously, reading regularly is a crucial part of self betterment, but sometimes too much time spent on a good thing can harm our ability to do the necessary things.

#5 Funny Quotes For Christmas

Here are some funny Christmas quotes because we could all use a laugh around the holidays.

#1 8020 Sheets is Officially on TikTok!

I started 8020 Sheets last summer as a bit of a passion project and now I am happy to announce I will be regularly posting Google Sheets tutorials on TikTok on my next new channel

#2 How to Alleviate Seasonal Depression

Seasonal Depression is real, and it can wreak havoc on your ability to work affectively, let alone enjoy the late winter months. This article lists 14 ways that you can curb those January and February blues and stay your best self.

#3 How I Use Text to Speech Software to make Myself a Better Writer

Whether you are a full-time blogger like me or you just want to find out how to become a better writer in general, you definitely wanna check out this video.

#4 I Was Losing So Much Money Before Using Descript

I am surprised that I went so far into my career without realizing just how powerful Descript's video editing software actually is.

#5 How Can Freelancers Maintain a Healthy Work-Life Balance?

It is pretty tricky to keep a healthy work-life balance while also trying to build your own small business. However, not only is it possible to maintain that balance, it is crucial that you do so.

#1 I've Completely Changed the Way That I Look at Productivity

I have been wrong about productivity for all these years and I wanted to discuss what I have realized with you!

#2 Should I Network at Christmastime?

While it definitely depends on the setting and your execution, Christmas is a great time to make professional connections and meet potential partners. However, there are some tips you should follow:

#3 The 7 Lazy Habits of Workaholics

Sure, you can pat yourself on the back if you're a hard worker. However, nobody likes to talk about how some toxic habits turn you from a hard worker into a workaholic, even more so how they tend to actually be counter-productive...

#4 The Constant Need For "Better Tools" is Holding Back Your Business

Lots of freelancers waste a bunch of their capital constantly upgrading tools and resources that are secondary to the businesses main goal. And in business, you gotta know when to control that urge to upgrade.

#5 How Charity and Volunteering can Improve Your Mental Health

We're all familiar (hopefully) with that warm and fuzzy feeling that you get when you help someone else or do a good deed. Well that isn't just the magic of Christmas, that's psychology, and it presents a bunch of mental benefits.

#1 How to Ethically Reduce Churn Rate

Here are the ways that I reduce Churn rate and decrease refunds and un-subscriptions without harassing the customer.

#2 Common Bad Habits that Wreak Havoc on Your Mental Health

Usually, I share articles that talk about positive habits that you can implement. However, it is just as important to know about the bad habits that we all need to fix to ensure better mental health and quality of life.

#3 The Freelancer Workforce Could Grow by 10 Million; What does it Mean?

With everything that has happened in the last two years, more and more people are finding ways to work for themself as freelancers. But what does that mean for the workforce as a whole?

#4 Three Mathematical Formulas for Success in Anything

I know what you're thinking "Nate! Why are you making me read about math equations at 7 in the morning!" Normally I'd agree with you, but you will wanna read about these.

#5 Twenty Charities to Consider Giving to This Christmas

If you are fortunate enough to have a little disposable income this year, please consider donating to one or more of these awesome charities.

#1 Best 2021 Black Friday And Cyber Monday Deals For Entrepreneurs, Bloggers And Marketers

If you work online in any of these three capacities, I made this list to help you find the best holiday deals that you should take advantage of to improve your business.

#2 How to Deal With Stress During Thanksgiving Weekend

I don't have to tell you that the holidays can be really stressful, especially when you don't get the luxury of taking time off from your work. However, there are ways to maintain a healthy balance so you can still enjoy the holiday.

#3 Great Gift Ideas For Entrepreneurs (2021)

*Cough-Cough* You guys don't need to get me anything, *Cough* but if you were to get me something...*Cough-Cough*

#4 Get Your Holiday Shopping Done ASAP

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the next best time is right now"- Your annoying friend who got their Christmas shopping done in October.

#5 Black Friday Memes

Here are some oldie but goodie memes that might help you get through your day.

#1 Six Ways You Can Improve Yourself as a Freelancer

You pulled it off; you work for yourself and the world is your oyster. However, there are always ways to improve yourself as a freelancer and entrepreneur.

#2 Killing Bad Habits With Good Ones

I won't insult your intelligence by explaining why good habits are good and bad habits are bad (DUH!) It's painfully simple. (Or, is it?)

#3 eight holiday marketing tips backed by data

This is an awesome article with a bunch of great tips and insights backed by stats and data.

#4 Building the Perfect Nightly Routine

Morning rituals get all the hype, but nobody ever seems to care about what you can do to make sure that you have a seem-less nights rest.

#5 seven ways to prepare your business for thanksgiving weekend

Thanksgiving weekend is a huge deal for anyone in E-Commerce, and you'll need a to-do list to properly take advantage of that blessed time of year where we pretend to remember distant relatives and get a food coma from one of Earth's driest birds.

#1 Seven Tips for World Class Customer Support Emails

This is a great read for any online business owner who deals with a lot of customer service. Following these practices will only serve to help your business.

#2 Eight Marketable Skills That You Can Learn in Your Free Time

The more skills you learn, the more valuable you become in the market. However, That doesn't mean learning those skills have to be boring or time consuming.

#3 how to turn your handwriting into a typeable font

Just a really cool trick I felt like sharing with you guys today.

#4 How Seasonal Depression can Affect Productivity

Where I live in Ohio, we get about as much sunlight as a cave 1 mile under the earth. It is very important to get ahead of the seasonal blues and maintain high productivity through those dark winter months.

#5 Seven Signs it's Time to Outsource Tasks

If you work for yourself, you will eventually reach a point where it makes more sense to outsource labor than to waste valuable time doing necessities over making moves to grow your business.

#1 (Video) How to use Canva 3D Mockups for Amazing Designs

This video is from my YouTube Channel, and it covers the awesome, wildly underrated Canva 3D Smart Mockups feature.

#2 Supply Chain Shortages Explained

If you are an amazon merchant, or you just want to get a head start on your holiday shopping, then this supply chain shortage is a big deal. But how did it happen?

#3 Working from Home Vs. Renting an Office; When Is It Time to Switch

I can say from experience, renting an office is a gamechanger, but it isn't for everyone.

#4 How to Download Facebook Messenger Conversations (The Easy Way)

As someone who communicates with people a lot on Facebook Messenger, I thought I should share how I easily download and save important conversations from the app.

#5 Prepping for Amazon Holiday Sales

It's almost that time of the year. Besides leaving out cookies for St. Nick and risking your neck decorating your roof in 30 degree weather, The Holidays are the biggest time of the year for Amazon Sellers

#1 Six Freelancing Mistakes that I made starting out

Here are six of the most unforgivable mistakes that I made in my early years as a freelancer.

#2 my new youTube Channel

Check out my new YouTube Channel "Evergreen Affiliate Marketing" where I will be regularly posting content!

#3 Thirty short motivational quotes

Here are thirty of the greatest (short) motivational quotes to help you get through your day.

#4 Last Minute Costume Ideas for Marketers and Tech Geeks

What would a Halloween-themed Weekly 5 be without some great costume ideas?

#5 The secrets of compelling writing

This one is a little more in depth, but it is definitely a super valuable piece to read if you want to learn how to better draw in your readers.

#1 Combat Mental Laziness

Is there a difference between physical and mental laziness?

#2 Ten of Life's Biggest Financial Traps

There are bad purchases, and then there are these ten habits and mistakes that can financially ruin you.

#3 My Reaction to the $100M Offers Book

I have a new YouTube Channel up and one of my first videos is about the new book $100M Offers.

#4 Time Millionaires

Sometimes, it becomes easy to look at leisure time as an expendable resource to burn for added wealth. These people would disagree...

#5 Eight Ways to Stay Motivated as a Freelancer

If you work for yourself as a freelancer or contractor you obviously already are a very motivated person. However, these 8 tips can't hurt, can they?

#1 The Humongous Power of Outsourcing Tiny Tasks

When you work for yourself, the best thing you can do for your business is find someone else to do the menial busywork.

#2 Stock up on these Items Ahead of the Supply Chain Shortages

If you have been following the news, you have definitely heard about this dreaded upcoming supply chain shortage. 

#3 How to Find Software Products to White Label or Resell

Did you know you can buy your own software products that are already developed and ready to sell?

#4 Blockchain Explained

It is slowly but surely becoming a reality that at least some business transactions have and will move to Cryptocurrency and the Blockchain. But just what is the Blockchain?

#5 Why Facebook Crashing isn't a Joke, but a Disaster

If you are like me, you are a big patron of Facebook, and even do some of your business on their platform. Its crash earlier this week highlights some big issues in the internet, and just how much we all seem to need Facebook.

#1 The 22 Secrets to Hiring the Right Virtual Assistant

A really great read for anyone who is self employed and needs to literally "buy some time" with a solid assistant.

#2 How to Avoid Burnout and Stay Productive

Burnout is an occupational hazard for anyone who works for a living. Forbes has some tips for you to avoid and treat burnout.

#3 How to Develop Discipline and Build a Daily Routine

Because discipline is the pillar of success...

#4 Skill Stacking-Stand Out With Unremarkable Skills

Most people are not "elite" at one specific skill, but everyone is "pretty good" at a few things.

#5 Some Funny and Thought-Provoking Business Quotes to Help Brighten Your Day

I felt like closing the weekly five with a great quote-list that gave me a good laugh.

#1 The Hidden Power of a Reverse To Do List

I explain why regular to do lists don't usually work and how to fix that in my latest blog post...

#2 6 Steps to Prepare Your Amazon Business for the Holiday Season

It's that time of the year...Even if you don't sell on Amazon, this is a great read.

#3 8 Self Care Tips for Entrepreneurs

Because we can all benefit from a little self care...

#4 The "Nocebo" Effect

You've heard of the placebo effect, have you heard of this? It's fascinating.

#5 Avoid these 24 overused words and phrases that make you sound ‘pretentious'

Hey...I use some of these!

#1 Where to Buy and Sell NFTs in 2021

If you're not aware of what NFTs are, you will soon.

However, they are currently highly speculative and risky investments. The technology is here to stay though and I think everyone should know where to buy and sell them.

Again though, I do NOT recommend spending huge money for the digital "art" type NFTs unless you're comfortable with potentially losing a ton of money.

#2 How to Easily Make a Professional "@Yourdomain.com" Email Address with Gmail

Would you take me seriously if I emailed you from [email protected]? I'm guessing not. Here's how to create a more professional email for your business through your owned domains all while leveraging Gmails native platform.

#3 Hope Is the Antidote to Helplessness. Here's How to Cultivate It

Hope is what keeps us going in life. How much of it do you have? Can you cultivate more of it? Yes. Here's how.

#4 50 Budgeting Tips for Small Businesses

I've always been better at making money than saving it and budgeting so I really enjoyed this (although I can't say I agree 100% with all of them).

#5 Avoid these 24 overused words and phrases that make you sound ‘pretentious'

Hey...I use some of these!

#1 Study: Does Too Much Free Time Reduce Our Sense of Wellbeing?

We all want free time, but does too much actually make us feel better? This study says it's complicated.

#2 Why Having a Plan B Can Sometimes Backfire

Having a backup plan is great, but does it have a negative impact on the original plan?

#3 Noise-Canceling Headphones: the Unsung Hero of Productivity

I'm a headphone junkie so I really didn't need this article BUT I know a lot of people who aren't yet addicted to noise cancelling headphones and I want to be that gateway. This article explains why.

#4 How to spot a pseudo smart person

An article of mine that I wanted to get more eyeballs on.

Learn how the creator of Dilbert (Scott Adams) made millions of dollars with his newspaper comic even though he doesn't identify as very funny OR as a great artist.

#5 Hiring a Voice Talent to Narrate my Audible Book (Evergreen Affiliate Marketing)

This article is interesting for two reasons. First, it will give you a good idea of how to affordably hire a great narrator for your own content and second (maybe even cooler) you can see how you can make money with your own vocal skills.

#1 Simple Tool for Finding Amazing Domain Names (That Are Under $10)

I'm really shocked this tool is free.

#2 The Decoy Effect

Learn about how you're being influenced to choose without being aware of it.

#3 How Susceptible Are You to the Sunk Cost Fallacy?

One of the few lessons I learned in college that can be summarized in a simple cliche, "don't cry over spilled milk."

#4 Do and learn things to make life seem longer

"Time flies," but can we slow it down? Tim Dennings says yes.

#5 What happened to clubhouse

Have you noticed the buzz has worn off? Here's why...

#1 How to Get Busy Influencers to Share Your Stuff

Another gem from Tim Ferriss. It's not as impossible to get the attention of people who seem out of your league professionally.

#2 The "Clickbaitification of Netflix

Fun article covering something I'm sure we've all noticed.

#3 The Thriving Business of Ikea Hacking

Ikea hacking is any form of upgrading, customizing, repurposing, or personalizing a piece of stock Ikea furniture and some people are making a killing off of it.

#4 Sleep Anxiety: Tips on How to Cope with Insomnia Worsened by Worry

TeenVogue isn't usually a site I read but this article found me and I'm here for it.

#5 8 Amazing Tools I Started Using in 2021

Tools I started using (or reusing) in 2021.

#1 The Beauty Of "One Simple Question Websites"

Ok I know it's cheating to start with my own article, but I promise, if you're interested in publishing your own book on Amazon, you'll find this article interesting.

I share the A-Z process, tools and services I used to help finally finish my book.

#2 Amazon Seller's Are Begging for Removal of Negative Feedback

Crazy times for Amazon selling...interesting read here from Business Insider.

#3 Is Life Better When You're Busy?

Thought provoking article about the connection between business and happiness (or lack thereof).

#4 Snacking on Exercise

Cool concept based on a Ted Talk on exercise.

#5 Avoid Buyer's Remorse on Self Development and Business Expenses

Another one of my articles :)

"I also feared boredom and mediocrity much more than I feared failure. For me, great is better than terrible, and terrible is better than mediocre, because terrible at least gives life flavor." 

-From Principles by Ray Dalio

"You don’t have to be a genius to make genius—you just have to have small moments of brilliance and edit out the boring stuff." From

-Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts by Ryan Holiday

"You don’t have to have a Ph.D. to give good advice. Nobody has a degree in how to buy cheap car insurance or how to attract Facebook followers."

-From Click Millionaires: Work Less, Live More with an Internet Business You Love by Scott Fox

"Earn with your mind, not your time."

- From Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss

"It’s easier to persuade somebody to spend $10 instead of $1 than it is to get them to open their wallet in the first place."

-From Don't Just Roll The Dice - A usefully short guide to software pricing by Neil Davidson

"Every time you add a Who to take care of a task, you instantly add skills to your belt, such as WordPress blog capability."

From Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy

"Everyone should have a side hustle. Even if you love your job, having more than one source of income will give you more freedom and more options."

-From Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Days by Chris Guillebeau

"Everyone who makes more than $30 per hour should have a Personal Assistant. Even if you’re an employee, you should hire one out of your own pocket. You’ll come out way ahead."

-From 80/20 Sales and Marketing: The Definitive Guide to Working Less and Making More by Perry Marshall

"Being a great digital marketer isn’t about doing one thing correctly, but getting progressively better at executing on the tremendous amount of little details that lead to success. Do each one, then do them better, then do them all faster and repeat."

-From The Best Damn Web Marketing Checklist, Period! by Stoney deGeyter and Bryan Eisenberg

"If being wrong repeatedly leads us to the right answer, the experience of being wrong itself can become joyful."

-From Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant