Here’s a step-by-step guide that shows you how to create Amazon affiliate links for your own books. This will help you make more money from extra commissions, as well as track where some of your book sales are coming from. Quick disclaimer: The Amazon Associates Program has strict policies about…

A few years ago, I got the chance to watch Dr. Haytham Kaafarani at work. As a trauma surgeon, he was responsible for operating on severely injured patients coming through the ER (think gunshot wounds, car accidents, and knife stabs). I wanted to understand how surgeons make life-and-death decisions in…

Many people want to write a book but don’t know where to start. Here’s an overview that explains how to publish a book in 6 easy steps. Traditional publishing vs. self-publishing The first major decision you need to make is whether you should go with a traditional publisher or self-publish. Traditional publishing is the…

I have published 14 books on the side, and seven out of those books made it to the Amazon Best Seller list. — My latest book, “Hybrid Work Management,” became a #1 Amazon best seller in eight different categories. Before I explain how you can turn your book into an Amazon best seller, let me start by sharing a couple of secrets about what this really means. First, getting listed as an Amazon…

I’ve published thirteen books on the side, and I’m working on my fourteenth one now. — I recently wrote an article about 6 tips that help you find the time to write a book on the side. Here are seven more. Tip #1: Don’t set a deadline Some authors recommend setting a self-imposed deadline for publishing your book as well (e.g., launch by December 7). The idea is that this will encourage…

Strategies and mental shifts for actually finishing your book — The primary reason why people never finish their book is that they don’t have the time for it. The second reason is that it’s hard work. As someone who works full time, I get both of those reasons. …

The science behind three techniques you can use to help your team be more effective — One challenge of managing virtual team members that are spread across multiple time zones is that it can be hard to motivate them to complete their tasks. Here are three science-backed tactics that will help you get things done with your remote employees. Tactic #1: One Word That Influences Your Virtual Team There’s a famous experiment called the Xerox…

Bad emails result in poor communication and more email. Here’s how to break the cycle. — I get over 400 emails a day. And I’m not even that special or popular. I’m just a manager who interacts with multiple teams spread across the world. I deal with emails from my team members, my management chain, my clients, and my peers on a daily basis. It can…

Weather and climate are sometimes used interchangeably, but they’re different terms. Weather refers to short-term conditions of the atmosphere: “It’s raining in Boston today, and the temperature is around 55 degrees Fahrenheit.” Climate refers to long-term conditions of the atmosphere: “Summers in Boston are usually warm and humid, and the…