recommended tools and resources

Fellow traveler, you have come across my recommended tools & resources page.

Over the past years, I have come to the conclusion that life can be as wonderful as we want it to be. It is up to us to decide whether we want to just sit and wait for miracles to happen, or go out there and make them happen. The choice is always ours.

The search for something greater has pushed me to improve in different areas of life, including the body, mind and soul. I’ve explored numerous online courses, been part of different programs, read many books on a variety of topics, and used a lot of other tools and resources to help make every morning worth waking up for with a smile.

As a result, I thought I would put together a list of my most recommended tools & resources that could help you on your journey as well. Maybe you want to learn how to meditate, become fit or start your own online business. It really doesn’t matter what it is. From the perspective of happiness and self-development, all areas of life are equally important. As long as you can become today a little better than you were yesterday, you are doing the right thing.

Blogging:

YI 4K+/60fps Action Camera – Camera that I use for recording my YouTube videos.

Rode smartLav+  The lavalier microphone that I use in my YouTube videos.

Bluehost – Hosting that I use for my website and that I can recommend to everyone else out there as well. It is really cheap, yet they have a great customer service that always solves all of the issues that I have. Also, if you are not a technical person, then they have a one-click WordPress installation, which is as simple as it gets. It’s the best option if you are just getting started with your own blog. Read more about my blogging experience here.

WP Engine – If you know you want a really good hosting with extra security and with better speed for your blog, then WP Engine may be the choice for you. This is definitely the more solid option if you have a fast-growing blog.

SEMRush A professional keyword research tool, very advanced.

SEMScoop a more straightforward and affordable keyword research tool, great for people that want to do basic keyword research for their blog. Use code “SAVE20LT” to get monthly or annual recurring subscription with 20% off lifetime.

SendPulse – This is an amazing service if you want to start collecting visitor emails on your blog or website. Unlike with many other email services out there, you can use SendPulse for free with up to 2500 subscribers! SendPulse also offers browser push notifications and SMS marketing.

Hootsuite – A very useful service for growing your social media following.

Grammarly  A grammar checking addon that you can install on top of Chrome for free. It checks your spelling as you type. This is something that no blogger should live without.

TubeBuddy – If you create videos for YouTube, then TubeBuddy is something that will really help you grow your channel. When I first found out about it, I was amazed by how many cool features they have. It’s really one of those tools in which the makers have put their heart and soul.

Outsourcing work:

Fiverr – On Fiverr, you can get a ton of different services for as low as 5$. They do photo editing, proofreading, marketing, translations, almost anything you can think of. I’ve spent a lot of money on Fiverr, but if I would’ve looked for these services elsewhere, it would’ve cost me hundred times the amount. I highly recommend Fiverr.

Upwork – A website where you can hire virtual assistants to do some of the tedious work for you. You can pay them by the hour or based on projects. Any successful online business will require you to hire a virtual assistant sooner or later.

Freelancer – Same as Upwork.

99designs A place where you can have your brand/blog logo designed by professionals.

Business/online marketing tools & resources:

TaxJar  If you sell goods in the U.S., you must pay sales taxes in those states where you have a nexus (goods are physically present). This is a legal obligation that you must comply with. TaxJar is similar to FBA-hero, but for the U.S. They make the process of collecting and filing sales taxes completely effortless for you. They can even do the filing for you, which is awesome.

Jungle Scount  A very sophisticated product research tool for Amazon sellers. Probably the best on the market.

Payoneer Not all marketplaces will pay you an income if you don’t have a U.S. bank account. To get around this problem, you can use Payoneer. It allows you to have a bank account there without actually having to go through the hassle of officially opening one. A very convenient service for international marketers/sellers!

Udemy The world’s largest destination for online courses on any topic.

Free 4-video training that will show you how to build a 7-figure business that you can run 100% from home and build your dream life!

Marketplace SuperHeroes – My number one online course on how to create an Amazon FBA business to sell physical products worldwide! If you are thinking of upgrading your life and getting into an online business, then I highly recommend this course. You can read my review of it here.

Free book by Matt Clark: Million Dollar Brand  “This Book Reveals How to Build a Million Dollar Brand on Amazon and Live Life On Your Own Terms in Just 12 Months”

Affiliate Marketing Mastery – Another amazing online course on how to create a blog, a brand around it and how to make money blogging. Unfortunately, the program is closed for new members most of the time. But if you are interested and it’s closed, just drop me an email. Maybe we can do something about it.

ClickbankA website where you can either have your online products be promoted by affiliates, or be the affiliate and promote someone else’s product and earn money for it.

ShareASale Same as Clickbank.

Fizzle If you want to learn more about entrepreneurship, then Fizzle is the perfect place to start. They have a coaching program, but they also have an amazing free podcast hosted by a group of people with an awesome sense of humor and a lot of experience in the field of entrepreneurship.

Books:

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker One of the first books that I read on business that truly shifted my view of how I look at money.

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki  My absolute all-time favorite of the business books. This one is not even so much about business, but rather how we look at money. If you belong to the group of people that thinks that money can negatively change your personality, then you must read this book. 

The Millionaire Fastlane by Mj DeMarco  How to think like an entrepreneur-millionaire, not the average employee.

Maximum Achievement by Brian Tracy  A foundational book for self-development. A step-by-step blueprint for success.

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill  The book was originally published in 1937, but it’s so great, that its core principles are still just as valid today. Another one of those books that cannot be defeated by time.

The Success Principles by Jack Canfield  Another book on self-development and self-actualization that teaches us to live every day with happiness and the desire to change for the better.

Linchpin by Seth Godin  This book at the time had a huge impact on me. Seth Godin is a very known marketer and an entrepreneur, and in this book, he explains the difference between just “doing work” and making art. He makes us believe that we are not just simple screws in a larger system, but we are all remarkable and capable of making a difference. 

Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl  A true story of a man that survived the Nazi concentration camps. One of Viktor E. Frankl’s core beliefs was that people do not mostly seek pleasure in life, but rather meaning. He also believed that suffering is something that we can learn to cope with. The story of the book is truly horrifying, but it’s history, and it’s an example of how strong one can be. Everyone can benefit from the message in this book.

Eight Steps to Happiness by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso  A Buddhist approach to happiness. Many valuable meditation techniques laid out here. This is the only book in my life that I have read more than twice. I think enough is said with that. I have a post related to this book and meditation here.

All of Carlos Castaneda books, beginning with the Teachings of Don Juan – A dip into the world of supernatural and the unknown. These are classics and it’s hard to explain what’s so special about these books. But if you like to think about what is beyond our daily life and even death, then you will definitely find these books meaningful. Everybody finds their own something special in Castaneda’s books. I have a post related to this here.

Health:

Muscle & Strength  My number one website for fitness and bodybuilding. Loads of free videos, articles, recipes and other info. They also have a forum and they sell supplements. 

Mi40 Training System  An all in one training system for building muscles, created by Ben Pakulski, an IFBB pro. For many people that cannot afford a personal trainer, this is the best place to start.

Athletic Greens  Superfood that combines many different ingredients into one. Very nutrient dense. It’s pretty much all you need to achieve maximum health from nutrition. 

Inspiration, motivation and success:

Tony Robbins homepage  One of the most known motivational speakers and entrepreneurs. He has had a tremendous impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands. On his website, you can learn more about him, as well as the events that he hosts. 

100 Day Challenge You can have wishes and goals, but what good are they if you don’t take action? With the 100 Days Challenge, you will make a quantum leap in life and fast track your goals. This program has helped thousands of people to change.

Intelligent Change Beautiful journals to keep track of your life.

NOTE: many of the links on this page are affiliate links and will earn Growth Evolution Development ground a commission if you purchase or sign up for the services. This adds absolutely no cost to you, but helps me earn a bit for the time and effort that I put into this blog. It’s also worth mentioning that almost all resources mentioned on this page are resources that I’m signed up, paid for and/or a regular user of. Thank you for your understanding.

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