December has arrived, and it's time to set our sights on what we hope to achieve in 2017. In this episode of SPI TV, I'll share the steps I'm taking to set myself up for success next year and take stock of what I accomplished in 2016.I'll be using Michael Hyatt's new ebook, Achieve More in 2017, to guide me through important steps in my planning process. Those steps include journaling, cataloging personal wins, planning when to say "no" in the coming year, and adding hard deadlines to my calendar. I'll share a few of my favorite tools for taking these actions, as well as the exciting projects I have in store for 2017.Follow along with me to get started on your own plans for the new year. Let's set ourselves up to achieve amazing things in 2017!Get your own copy of Michael Hyatt's Achieve More in 2017 at the link below:http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/start-rightThanks so much for watching SPI TV, and be sure to subscribe (via YouTube or iTunes) to get new episodes of SPI TV delivered to you each week!

Today I realized that Smart Passive Income turns 8 years old today! Wow have we come a long way. Here's a quick video I recorded while walking around the block that looks back at how far SPI has come, the lessons I've learned, and what's coming next for you. It even includes an old video from 2009 recorded in a similar fashion, and what life was like back then.

Today I realized that Smart Passive Income turns 8 years old today! Wow have we come a long way. Here's a quick video I recorded while walking around the block that looks back at how far SPI has come, the lessons I've learned, and what's coming next for you. It even includes an old video from 2009 recorded in a similar fashion, and what life was like back then.

For bloggers, nothing's more terrifying than that blinking cursor at the top of a blank page. That's why I've gathered ten tips for getting past that blank page anxiety and writing the perfect blog post.

Running a blog for the past eight years has taught me what works, what doesn't, and the kinds of things readers crave from your writing. In this episode, I'm sharing my time-tested advice for common blogging hurdles like picking the perfect topic, letting go of writing insecurities, working with keywords, and leaving your readers better off than they were before.

For more blogging tips, check out these posts from the Smart Passive Income blog:

5 “Five-Minute or Less” Blogging Tips That Yield Big Results

The Content Pyramid: Healthy Portions of Posts for Your Blog

Thanks so much for watching SPI TV, and be sure to subscribe (via YouTube or iTunes) to get new episodes of SPI TV delivered to you each week!

One of my podcast listeners asked me, "Now that your first self-published, print book has been out in the world for six months, how is it doing? What did you learn from the process of creating Will It Fly?" I thought I'd answer that question in this special episode of SPI TV and offer you guys my honest thoughts about what I learned from Will It Fly?.

Will It Fly? surprised me. Though I'd been through the book writing process before with Let Go, this book required a whole new level of hard work and focus. I encountered some unexpected distribution roadblocks and production hiccups, and I was surprised by how many people became involved in the launch process.

If you feel like you've got a book in you—and I believe almost everyone does—this episode is for you. I'll share all those surprising moments, unexpected challenges, successes, and lessons learned from writing Will It Fly?.

Thanks so much for watching SPI TV, and be sure to subscribe (via YouTube or iTunes) to get new episodes of SPI TV delivered to you each week!

The SPI Pro Theme is here! Smart Passive Income and StudioPress have partnered to create this beautiful, new theme based on the one I used on SmartPassiveIncome.com from 2013 to 2016. Today, I'm walking you through just how easy it is to use.

So many people ask me, "What's the best WordPress theme for my website?" This is it, folks: the theme I recommend you use for your online business' website to establish your brand and grow your authority.

Watch the video for a close look at SPI Pro's features, set up tips, and how you can get started installing it today.

Thanks so much for watching SPI TV, and be sure to subscribe (via YouTube or iTunes) to get new episodes of SPI TV delivered to you each week!

The SPI Pro Theme is here! Smart Passive Income and StudioPress have partnered to create this beautiful, new theme based on the one I used on SmartPassiveIncome.com from 2013 to 2016. Today, I'm walking you through just how easy it is to use.

So many people ask me, "What's the best WordPress theme for my website?" This is it, folks: the theme I recommend you use for your online business' website to establish your brand and grow your authority.

Watch the video for a close look at SPI Pro's features, set up tips, and how you can get started installing it today.

Thanks so much for watching SPI TV, and be sure to subscribe (via YouTube or iTunes) to get new episodes of SPI TV delivered to you each week!

So many of you have asked me, "Pat, what's on your bookshelf? What books should I be reading right now?" In today's episode, I'm sharing my summer reading list: five books I'm reading (or can't wait to start reading) that cover everything from entrepreneurship and work/life balance to psychology and mental hacks.

You'll get the skinny on my favorite new books from Jonah Berger, Richie Norton, Jonathan Fields, Dana Malstaff, and Joshua Foer. And if you want even more reading recommendations, join my book club! You'll receive a monthly email with a personal review of my top book for that month, plus exclusive giveaways and special offers.

Thanks so much for watching SPI TV, and be sure to subscribe (via YouTube or iTunes) to get new episodes of SPI TV delivered to you each week!

What I'm sharing with you today is a little embarrassing. I'm revisiting one of my very first attempts at podcasting from back in 2008, as well as all the mistakes—and there are plenty!—I made as a brand-new podcaster.

When you're just starting out as a podcaster, there are a daunting number of unknowns: Am I any good at this? Will anyone listen? Will I be able to fill enough episodes with valuable material week after week?

I hope this honest look at my early days addresses some of those unknowns. I'll guide you through the most important lessons I learned in my first years of podcasting, the insecurities I had to overcome, and where I turned for help.

I also recommend checking out PodcastingTutorial.com, my step-by-step guide to getting started with podcasting. In it, you'll find even more tips for transforming your brand-new show into a professional podcast.

Thanks so much for watching SPI TV, and be sure to subscribe (via YouTube or iTunes) to get new episodes of SPI TV delivered to you each week!

What I'm sharing with you today is a little embarrassing. I'm revisiting one of my very first attempts at podcasting from back in 2008, as well as all the mistakes—and there are plenty!—I made as a brand-new podcaster.

When you're just starting out as a podcaster, there are a daunting number of unknowns: Am I any good at this? Will anyone listen? Will I be able to fill enough episodes with valuable material week after week?

I hope this honest look at my early days addresses some of those unknowns. I'll guide you through the most important lessons I learned in my first years of podcasting, the insecurities I had to overcome, and where I turned for help.

I also recommend checking out PodcastingTutorial.com, my step-by-step guide to getting started with podcasting. In it, you'll find even more tips for transforming your brand-new show into a professional podcast.

Thanks so much for watching SPI TV, and be sure to subscribe (via YouTube or iTunes) to get new episodes of SPI TV delivered to you each week!