Best Empowering Tools

Yeap, I know. This is a very generic title. But, if you clicked through it, you’re gonna be in for a treat.

Every once in a while, I get to be involved in specific online events. Sometimes it’s about collective projects, sometimes it’s about some interesting memes and sometimes it’s about specific sales events. This post is about one of these sales events. How are these are working? In short, you put together some top-notch experts in a specific niche, and then try to convince them to lower the price of their products, for a very short amount of time, and to create what I call  a “window sale”. In other words, a very appealing value, concentrated in a short time span.

The Package

The sale event I’m part of it now it’s called “Best Empowering Tools” (obviously) and what makes it stand out is the very high level of the participants (i.e. the people who are putting together their best works in this huge package). The sale is hosted by Barrie Davenport, from the LiveBoldAndBloom fame and Stephanie Wetzel from TradingPounds.com. I was kinda late to the party, so you won’t see my face in their nice web wall there (like you don’t get to see my face enough on this very blog or Twitter/Facebook, doh ). But you will see my products, down there, on the 25th spot.

I’m contributing not one, not two, not three, but exactly four products to this event, namely: Natural Productivity, Brilliantly Better, 100 Ways To Live A Better Life and 100 Ways To Screw Up Your Life. Just click on the links if you’re interested to know more about them.

But enough about me. Let’s talk a bit about the rest of the gang.

With some of the contributors in Best Empowering Tools I’m a close (online) friend. That includes Steven Aitchison (who was kind enough to include me in his top 50 self-improvement blogs of 2011), DirkdeBruin (aka Diggy, from UpgradeReality.com) or Jonathan Wells. Also, I’m happy to see Marelisa Fabrega in there (she was also kind enough to give away for FREE one of her ebook to the readers of my blog, just go to the downloads page and scroll down) as well as Jonathan Mead, from Illuminated Mind, Anastasiya Goers, Evelin Lym (with whom I kick-started my first massive guest posting experiment, two years ago). I won’t go on with all the 25, but I won’t stop before mentioning other very common names in the self-improvement / productivity area, like PicktheBrain.com, Henrik Edberg from PositivityBlog.com or Charlie Gilkey, from ProductiveFlourishing.com. They’re all giving away some of their best products in this window sale.

The reason I’m not mentioning the rest, is not that they are not at least as good as the ones I’ve talked about so far, but because, as they teach you in all the good sales courses: you don’t have to make them drink, you have to make them thirsty.

So, my goal is not to make you click on one of the links to Best Empowering Tools (although I won’t be upset at all if you do) but to reach down into yourself and try to answer to one question: “What am I going to change this year?”. If you find the answer, that will be enough for me. And if you find the answer, just keep in mind that you have now an opportunity to get the best support you can imagine for pursuing these goals, in the form of a huge collection of ebooks, courses, DVDs and videos. There’s one catch, though (it’s always a catch, I know): the sale will last only three days. It starts today, January the 16th and it will close on January the 19th.

Now, the last thing you should worry about (and that’s the reason I’m putting it like at the very end of the post) it’s the price. The combined value of these products is well over $1000. But you get it for a measly $97. Yeap, feel free to re-read that. It’s $97 for $1000. You do the math.

The catch? It will only last for 3 days. So, go ahead and check out this package.

Thank me later.

A Miracle Lasts Only 3 Days

Some things in life happens fast. You have to get up, grab the opportunity and be happy for it, because that kind of opportunity will not be there again soon. Maybe never.

It goes for people you encounter and you really feel like talking to them because otherwise you won’t have any other chance, or it goes for things you really want to do. Like I did a few months ago when I did paragliding for the first time in my life, or get a tattoo, also for the first time in my life. These things are so unexpected, yet so compelling and fulfilling, that you just can’t oppose them.

Well, the thing I’m gonna write about today is one of those things.

The Scoop

Let’s take the top notch, hottest, most popular 22 personal development authors, put together their most interesting products, bundle them at an incredibly low price (and by incredibly low price I mean an insanely low price), but only keep this going on for 72 hours. Basically, that’s the scoop. The place where you can find this is called Only72.com. If you’re the type of person that really knows what he wants from life, just go ahead, grab the bundle and thank me later.

But if you feel like reading more about this, just relax and keep reading. I have a nice story about you.

The Subtle And Almost Invisible Reward Of Doing Things Constantly

If you read my blog on a regular basis, you must have recognized this paragraph title. It’s for a blog post I wrote a few weeks ago. Back then I was writing how driving my car day in and day out made me a much more than average driver (or, in other words, a very good one).

But that goes also for writing, not only for driving. Two and a half years ago, when I started this blog, I made a commitment to keep writing for it no matter what. There were a lot of bad times during those two and a half years. Yet I stayed on course, took the shift on the face and just kept on writing.

And, today, I am incredibly proud about what’s happening. Some of my products are going on this very bundle along with products of people I was looking up to with amazement just a few years back. People like Leo Babauta, the creator of one of the most popular blogs on the planet, Zen Habits. Or people like Charlie Gilkey, a true voice in productivity and life and work balance. Or people like Jonathan Mead, who’s courses are already famous all over the internet. Or… But I’d better stop right here.

And I’m gonna let YOU see what’s in this unbelievable offer. You be the judge of this opportunity. It may be that you are having the exact feelings I had when I first did paragliding, in New Zealand, a couple of months ago: uncertainty, confusion, worry, excitement and even fear. Fear that what you’re going to get won’t meet your expectation. But believe me, once your foot will stop reaching the ground and you’ll be flying, none of those feelings will matter anymore. You will even forget that you had them.

So go ahead, dive in this huge promotion (yes, it’s actually valid for only 72 hours) and use these books and courses to start flying on your own.

A miracle lasts only 3 days. So, get your goodie! $1087 goods for only $97!

Mariner Promo Code – November Edition

We’re still in October, I know, but I decided to publish this post today, because tomorrow I will be “socially” silent. I won’t have any social media activity whatsoever, because I’m supporting this idea. So, the promo code for Mariner would be published today, but it will be available only starting November 1st. Many of you are long time readers of my blog so I’ll just jump to the promo code first, and then get to the details. So, here you are, the Mariner promo code valid for the month of November 2010 is

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With this code, you should go to the Mariner eStore, stuff your shopping cart with lots of goodies and then enter the code in the designated field. Hit “Apply”, and voila, all the products will magically have their prices cut with 20%.

If you’re wondering, I’m doing this promotion for almost 2 years (in December I’ll have 2 years) so this might be the longest promo code action in the blogosphere. If you know of something of equal exposure and time stretch, do let me know, I’m kinda curious.

A few weeks ago I was writing about how to make money blogging, with a big emphasis on online reputation. This promotion is the best example of how you can run an honest blog and still make a decent amount of money while making everybody happy: the vendor (in this case a software producer), the readers (you, the ones that are making my day, each day) and me, the blogger. This should give you an idea about how to approach, start and implement your own affiliate deals. In a way that will make everybody happy, of course.

Now, just in case you didn’t read it from the first time, here’s the Mariner promo code for the month of November 2010.

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Happy shopping!

Mariner Promo Code – October Edition

Today is October 1st, which means it’s time for the special, unique and exclusive Mariner promo code which will give you an instant 20% discount on any Mariner products. Many of you are long time readers of my blog so I’ll just jump to the promo code first, and then get to the details. So, here you are, the Mariner promo code valid for the month of October 2010 is

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With this code, you should go to the Mariner eStore, stuff your shopping cart with lots of goodies and then enter the code in the designated field. Hit “Apply”, and voila, all the products will magically have their prices cut with 20%.

I’m pretty sure this is the longest promotion in the history of web. In less than 2 months we’ll have  2 years since I’m running this monthly promotion on my blog. From what I know, a few thousands of people used this promotion successfully to buy quality Mac products from Mariner and for that, folks, I’m grateful. I really am.

A few weeks ago I was writing about how to make money blogging, with a big emphasis on online reputation. This promotion is the best example of how you can run an honest blog and still make a decent amount of money while making everybody happy: the vendor (in this case a software producer), the readers (you, the ones that are making my day, each day) and me, the blogger.

Now, just in case you didn’t read it from the first time, here’s the Mariner promo code for the month of October 2010.

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Happy shopping!

Mariner Promo Code – September Edition

Today is September 1st, which means it’s time for the special, unique and exclusive mariner promo code which will give you an instant 20% discount on any Mariner products. Many of you are long time readers of my blog so I’ll just jump to the promo code first, and then get to the details. So, here you are, the mariner promo code valid for the month of September 2010 is

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With this code, you should go to the Mariner eStore, stuff your shopping cart with lots of goodies and then enter the code in the designated field. Hit “Apply”, and voila, all the products will magically have their prices cut with 20%.

I’m pretty sure this is the longest promotion in the history of web. In less than 2 months we’ll have  2 years since I’m running this monthly promotion on my blog. From what I know, a few thousands of people used this promotion successfully to buy quality Mac products from Mariner and for that, folks, I’m grateful. I really am.

A few weeks ago I was writing about how to make money blogging, with a big emphasis on online reputation. This promotion is the best example of how you can run an honest blog and still make a decent amount of money while making everybody happy: the vendor (in this case a software producer), the readers (you, the ones that are making my day, each day) and me, the blogger.

Now, just in case you didn’t read it from the first time, here’s the mariner promo code for the month of September 2010.

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Happy shopping!

Mariner Promo Code – August Edition

It’s that time of the month again, meaning 1st. And every month, every 1st, I give you the special, unique and exclusive mariner promo code which will give you an instant 20% discount on any Mariner products. Many of you are long time readers of my blog so I’ll just jump to the promo code first, and then get to the details. So, here you are, the mariner promo code valid for the month of August 2010 is

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With this code, you should go to the Mariner eStore, stuff your shopping cart with lots of goodies and then enter the code in the designated field. Hit “update shopping cart”, and voila, all the products will magically have their prices cut with 20%.

While I was writing this I couldn’t stop thinking that this may be the longest promotion in the history of web. I mean in 3 months we’ll be making 2 years since I’m running this monthly promotion on my blog. From what I know, a few thousands of people used this promotion successfully to buy quality Mac products from Mariner and for that, folks, I’m grateful. I really am.

Just a few days ago i was writing about how to make money blogging, with a big emphasis on online reputation. This promotion is the best example of how you can run an honest blog and still make a decent amount of money while making everybody happy: the vendor (in this case a software producer), the readers (you, the ones that are making my day, each day) and me, the blogger.

One of the products that I still use on a regular basis is MacJournal, by Mariner. I use this as a core of my blogging setup, I use it to write my ebooks and I use it to create short templates for habit change. Quite versatile this product, right? Well, go read the posts in which I describe all these fancy stories about blogging and implementing new habits and if you like them, feel free to buy MacJournal. You can even drop me a line here if you did. You know, just to make my day . As you always do, anyway!

Now, just in case you didn’t read it from the first time, here’s the mariner promo code for the month of August 2010.

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Happy shopping!

Mariner Promo Code – July Edition

It’s the time of the month, meaning the first day. During the first day of the month we’re releasing the corresponding Mariner Promo Code. For those of you who are here for the first time, let me tell you what this promo code is. Almost two years ago I started a promotion with Mariner, one of the oldest and most respected Apple software producers, using a special promo code each month. That promo code should be used in their estore and by using it you get an instant 20% discount for ANY software in the estore.

For those of you eager to get started, here’s the July 2010 Mariner Promo Code:

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Now, let’s talk a little bit about the “why” and “how” of this promotion.

First, the “why”. I did this because I decided to completely rewrite my monetization “scripts”. I mean, I’ve been doing online business for more than 10 years and I know that advertising enough is not a sustainable way to make money form a blog. So, I created and implemented this affiliate promotion in order to support my blog. It’s that simple. Now, the interesting part is that I’m not doing this blindly, picking up affiliate deals randomly and adding them to my blog, hoping that someone will click on the link, buy and make me rich. Nope. It doesn’t work like this.

I’m advertising only products I’m using. Products that I’m satisfied with. And I’m not using only Mariner, although I have a long history of success with Mariner products. Just go ahead an read those posts (which proved to be one of the most popular blog posts too):

• Power Blogging With MacJournal, GTD Style
• How To Write An Ebook Using MacJournal
• How To Create A Habit In 15 Days

As for other products I’m using (and actively promoting), you can have a look at Scribe SEO (used to enhance my SEO factor on this very post too, by the way ) and Lumosity (they produce a very interesting series of brain games).

Right now. just a little bit about the “how”: all you have to do is to go Mariner eStore and add this promo code in the designated field. You’ll see all the prices updated with the discount. And just in case you missed the promo code for the first time, here it is again:

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Happy shopping!

Mariner Promo Code – March Edition

It’s time to get back to our Mariner promo code, since it’s already the beginning of a new month. If you don’t know what this Mariner promo code is, I’ll be really brief (scroll down and look for past posts for more info): it’s an exclusive discount code that you won’t find anywhere on the Internet, except here. So, the Mariner Promo Code for this March 2010, a promo code which will give you an instant 20% discount on all Mariner software, is:

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These monthly codes are part of another year long promotion and I’m really happy I was able to set it up with Mariner. Feel free to come up here monthly (or, alternatively, you can subscribe by RSS) to get your mariner promo code for the designated month.

How this is working: you go to Mariner eStore, make your choice and then paste this code into the designated field. After that, you should see your shopping cart updated with the new, discounted price. Why do I do this? Because I use these products and because I also get a commission out of this. It’s called affiliate marketing. Since I already use these tools in my day to day activities, I don’t see why not promoting them. One of these tools, MacJournal, is the cornerstone of my blogging activities, with a custom GTD blogging setup. But there are many other products available in Mariner eStore and I kindly invite you to visit it and make your own impression. Every product has a trial version and I’m happy to tell you that this promo code works even on bundles.

So, I don’t know what you’re doing here anymore, you should be at the Mariner eStore, buying whatever you think you’ll need: MacJournal, MacGourmet DeLuxe, Paperless, StoryMill, Write or Calc. The discount works on family packages too. Just so you remember, here’s the code again:

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Happy shopping

Mariner Promo Code – February Edition

I wish I could make this post the shorter post on DragosRoua.com, but I’m afraid this honor will go to my last one, about how to be a great blogger, with only 17 words. Nevertheless, I’ll keep it as short as I can. So, the Mariner Promo Code for this February 2010, a promo code which will give you an instant 20% discount on all Mariner software, is:

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These monthly codes are part of another year long promotion and I’m really happy I was able to set it up with Mariner. You won’t find them anywhere on the Internet, they are exclusive to my blog . Feel free to come up here monthly (or, alternatively, you can subscribe by RSS) to get your mariner promo code for the designated month.

I find this to be a very honest way not only to make money blogging but also to promote quality products. Affiliate marketing is a very crowded world and you have to find ways to stay on top AND to keep your credibility. Promoting only what you use and appreciate would be one of the easiest way to  stay put in this world. As a matter of fact, I have to tell you that I’m using these products for more than 2 years now. One of tehm, MacJournal, being the cornerstone of my blogging activities, with a custom GTD blogging setup. But there are many other products available in Mariner eStore and I kindly invite you to visit it and make your own impression. Every product has a trial version and I’m happy to tell you that this promo code works even on bundles.

So, I don’t know what you’re doing here anymore, you should be at the Mariner eStore, buying whatever you think you’ll need: MacJournal, MacGourmet DeLuxe, Paperless, StoryMill, Write or Calc. The discount works on family packages too. Just so you remember, here’s the code again:

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Happy shopping

January Mariner Promo Code

It’s the first month of a new year. First of all, happy new yer everybody, may you enjoy a better, happier and more prosperous 2010. I really hope 2009 was a great year for you, much better than 2008 and, for what it takes, much worse than 2010, if you know what I mean .

But enough with that, let’s get to business. I’m going to start it by giving you the first Mariner promo code for this year, a promo code which will give you an instant 20% discount on all Mariner software.

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My long term readers already know about my partnership with Mariner Software. One of the most visited articles in my blog is one about using MacJoournal as a power blogging setup, GTD style. This post proved to be so popular that it even made it in my Blogging101 Workshop and I have to tell you that it was very well received by the workshop attendees.

I’m starting another year long promotion and I’m happy to do it. Feel free to come up here monthly (or, alternatively, you can subscribe by RSS) to get your mariner promo code for the designated month. I wanted to make this promotion as easy as possible, and based on the feed-back I got from some of my lucky buyers (and from the number of orders, to be completely honest) it’s going pretty well as it is.

Now it’s up to you to decide what are your needs and what piece of software you’re findin appropriate for it. If you’re a blogger, MacJournal would definitely fit the requirements but if you’re just a regular person and like to cook every once in a while, than MacGourmet DeLuxe might be the choice.

So, I don’t know what you’re doing here anymore, you should be at the Mariner eStore, buying whatever you think you’ll need: MacJournal, MacGourmet DeLuxe, Paperless, StoryMill, Write or Calc. The discount works on family packages too. Just so you remember, here’s the code again:

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Happy shopping

Exclusive 25% Discount for any Mariner Software

December brings in gifts. As of today, until the end of the month, you’ll have an exclusive 25% discount for any Mariner Software. In order to trigger this discount, you’ll have to add a special promo code to the Mariner shopping cart. Here’s the code:

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My long term readers already know about my partnership with Mariner Software. One of the most visited articles in my blog is one about using MacJoournal as a power blogging setup, GTD style. This post proved to be so popular that it even made it in my Blogging101 Workshop and I have to tell you that it was very well received by the workshop attendees.

Apparently, I’m reaching a milestone here: one year of monthly promo codes for good, stable and useful mac software. It’s been a very good year for me, and judging from the number of generated sales, it’s been a good year for many of my readers. If you didn’t realize it by now, I will receive a commission on each sale, so you can keep that in mind if you decide to buy.

In fact, affiliate marketing, as in honest, open and transparent affiliate marketing, was one of the most successful revenue sources in my first year of  blogging. I am always happy to review and recommend products that I find useful and valuable. I find it a very good way to make money blogging because you can chose your products and you can test them before you recommend them.

So, I don’t know what you’re doing here anymore, you should be at the Mariner eStore, buying whatever you think you’ll need: MacJournal, MacGourmet DeLuxe, Paperless, StoryMill, Write or Calc. The discount works on family packages too. Just so you remember, here’s the code again:

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Happy shopping