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Philip Taylor of PT Money shares tips for running a successful Kickstarter campaign

Episode 428: Kickstarter Tips: Secrets to Running a Successful Kickstarter Campaign by Philip Taylor of PT Money

PTMoney.com is about helping you make extra money, save more money, and spend your money wisely--all in an effort to help you fix your finances so you can build the life you want. It was started by Philip Taylor, a CPA, entrepreneur, and blogger who started the site in 2007. He also created FinCon, the popular conference for financial nerds.

The original post is located here: https://ptmoney.com/the-secret-to-running-a-successful-kickstarter-campaign/ 

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Ryan Hoover talks about how nostalgia is a product designer's secret weapon

Episode 427: Nostalgia: A Product Designer’s Secret Weapon by Ryan Hoover on Marketing Lessons & Techniques

Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt, is a product guy with a passion for startups, product design, and personal growth. He also created Startup Edition, worked as an EIR at Tradecraft, and was the Director of Product at PlayHaven. He's a contributing writer to Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal. Additionally, he has written over 150 essays, many of which are featured in TechCrunch, Forbes, Pando, Fast Company, and The Next Web.

The original posts are located here: https://medium.com/on-startups/nostalgia-a-product-designers-secret-weapon-641d4ec6b400 

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Ryan Hoover talks about how nostalgia is a product designer's secret weapon

Episode 427: Nostalgia: A Product Designer's Secret Weapon by Ryan Hoover on Marketing Lessons & Techniques

Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt, is a product guy with a passion for startups, product design, and personal growth. He also created Startup Edition, worked as an EIR at Tradecraft, and was the Director of Product at PlayHaven. He's a contributing writer to Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal. Additionally, he has written over 150 essays, many of which are featured in TechCrunch, Forbes, Pando, Fast Company, and The Next Web.

The original posts are located here: https://medium.com/on-startups/nostalgia-a-product-designers-secret-weapon-641d4ec6b400

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Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist talks about the possibilities of a decluttered writing space

Episode 426: The Possibilities of a Decluttered Writing Space by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Work Productivity Hacks

Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits.

Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books have sold in the tens of thousands.

BecomingMinimalist.com is about their journey towards a rational approach to minimalism. It is about the joys and the struggles. It is about the lessons they have learned. It has inspired millions around the world. It is written to inspire you to intentionally live with less, and find more life because of it.

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The original post is located here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/the-possibilities-of-a-decluttered-writing-space/ 

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Brandon Clements of Goins Writer shares a complete guide to self-publishing a book that doesn't suck

Episode 425: The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing a Book That Doesn’t Suck by Brandon Clements with Goins Writer

Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve. On his blog, he shares his thoughts on writing, life, and creative work.

The original post is located here: https://goinswriter.com/self-publishing/ 

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Brandon Clements of Goins Writer shares a complete guide to self-publishing a book that doesn't suck

Episode 425: The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing a Book That Doesn't Suck by Brandon Clements with Goins Writer

Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve. On his blog, he shares his thoughts on writing, life, and creative work.

The original post is located here: https://goinswriter.com/self-publishing/

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Cal Newport talks about the e-mail productivity curve

Episode 424: The E-Mail Productivity Curve by Cal Newport of Study Hacks on Being Consistently Productive & Email Inbox Zero

Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004.

In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work.

His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive.

The original post is located here: https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2015/06/18/the-e-mail-productivity-curve/ 

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Jen Hayes tells you 4 secrets to mastering affiliate marketing with a small blog

Episode 423: 4 Secrets to Mastering Affiliate Marketing With a Small Blog by Jen Hayes on Making Money Online

A few years ago, Jen and her husband were buried in $117,000 of student loan debt. Now, they've paid off over $100k of debt, and they're on track to have the rest paid off by the end of this year. Join their email list to get exclusive tips on how to save money, earn more, and live like no one else.

The original post is located here: https://www.jenhayes.me/4-secrets-to-mastering-affiliate-marketing-with-a-small-blog/ 

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Michael Mehlberg helps you 10x your success rate with a monthly planning process

Episode 422: 10X Your Success Rate With This Monthly Planning Process by Michael Mehlberg on Productivity & Getting Things Done

Michael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog has been called "The Owners Manual to an Awesome Life" and helps high-achieving entrepreneurs master their life and business - crushing their goals, living their passion, and finding purpose, balance, and excellence in all they do.

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https://michaelmehlberg.com/blog/2018/10/9/10x-your-success-rate-with-this-monthly-planning-process 

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Kate Erickson of EOFire shares two short posts covering podcasting strategies and the risks of self-comparison

Episode 421: Podcasting Strategies for Speakers and Experts AND What Happens When You Compare Yourself To Others by Kate Erickson

John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award winning podcast where he interviews inspiring Entrepreneurs every Monday and drops value bombs every Thursday. His goal with Entrepreneurs On Fire is to deliver the inspiration and strategies you need to FIRE UP your entrepreneurial journey and create the life you've always dreamed of.

The original posts can be found here: https://www.eofire.com/podcasting-strategies-for-speakers-and-experts/ & https://www.eofire.com/what-happens-when-you-compare-yourself-to-others/ 

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