Jim Makos
A solo entrepreneur in web publishing. 20+ years of strategic gambles and telling stories of risk and reward.
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Staring at the Ceiling Inspired me of a Business Idea
When I feel depressed and have negative thoughts, I usually lie down and stare at the ceiling. How about turning those moments into a business idea?
On Becoming a Trader Again and Getting Depressed
Dusting off my rusted trading skills and giving futures trading another shot. Inevitably, that led me overthinking and ultimately getting depressed.
On Keeping a Journal and Telling Stories
I've begun journaling to document my personal and business life while inspiring creativity, improving my writing skills and keeping my photos organized.
Writing to myself
Hey me, You are awesome! Seriously, I’m writing to me as I’ll be sending this first issue to
How I Built an Emergency Fund for Me and My Company
Once you start making money, the general personal finance advice is to try and save money for building an emergency fund. And this month, I hit that milestone.
Why We Are Unhappy in Life
We are unhappy in life because we feel we never have enough and always want more. The things we want may be pointless. What’s your excuse for being unhappy?
How I am Saving Money Faster in Lockdown
How much less do I spend during a lockdown? Spending less money equals saving more money. While we are staying home, I am saving 30% of my income. I could save more if I paid myself more. Here's me explaining how.
Oil Futures Trading: Did I Miss a 30% Move?
I was considering buying oil futures with leverage, when the market gained 30% overnight. Was I unlucky or too late? Neither, as I explain in this video.
Why I Launched 4 Shows on my YouTube Channel
Postcards in motion. That’s how I named the latest show that I've launched on my YouTube channel. In this episode, I'm discussing what each show accomplishes.
My Content Creation Strategy in 2020 and Beyond!
I explain my content creation strategy in 2020 and why I'm focusing my content creation efforts on my personal website, YouTube and Instagram.
How I Make a Living as a Web Publisher Explained in 2 Minutes
Disclaimer: This is my own experience of how I make a living as a web publisher of content websites. There