# Jim Makos
> Professional gambler turned creative entrepreneur and aspiring filmmaker, documenting a work-from-home life.
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## Pages
- [Who is Jim Makos?](https://jimmakos.com/about.md) - I'm just a regular guy trying to give back and enjoy the journey.
- [Bet Angel: Sports trading software for Betfair and Betdaq](https://jimmakos.com/bet-angel.md) - Bet Angel is a trading platform aimed to sports traders of Betfair and Betdaq. This is how Bet Angel helped me in sports trading.
- [Contact Me!](https://jimmakos.com/contact.md) - Don't be shy!
- [Copyrights](https://jimmakos.com/copyrights.md) - There are no copyrights on my blog posts and articles. Please feel free to use them on your blog or anywhere else. I only ask that you credit me for my work and provide a link to this blog by mentioning me by name (Jim Makos) and linking to Jim Makos Blog. I hope you enjoy my blog and that it helps…
- [Disclosure](https://jimmakos.com/disclosure.md) - The main purpose of this blog is to help other writers, bloggers, gamblers and investors tap into the power of blogging to market their investing efforts but it also helps me connect with new gambling, finance and sports betting clients. In addition to that I now make money directly through my blog…
- [Gambling Secrets: The Hard Truth Behind Making Money  Gambling](https://jimmakos.com/gambling.md) - I help people stop gambling their lives away by sharing how I made money as an advantage gambler for 20 years.
- [Home subscribe](https://jimmakos.com/home-subscribe.md) - I used to live off blackjack, sports betting, and poker. Then I was building websites to rank them #1 on Google. But one health scare flipped everything upside down and forced me to rethink my whole life. That’s when I started cleaning up my diet, walking every single day, and ended up dropping 25k…
- [Filmmaking: Everything I Learned](https://jimmakos.com/jim-jimmakos-com.md) - I help people make better videos by showing what worked for me as an aspiring solo documentary filmmaker telling stories of my life.
- [Fortune Letters](https://jimmakos.com/letters.md) - This right here is my newsletter. It’s a series of letters, broken down into sections, that I send to people trying to figure out their purpose in life.
- [Newsletter - Fortune Letters](https://jimmakos.com/newsletter.md) - I've hopped onto the modern marketing bandwagon and am running my own exclusive newsletter on this blog. I named it 'Fortune Letters', hoping to sprinkle a bit of good fortune into your inbox every time. The best part? The newsletter is absolutely free for everyone. All I request is your email addr…
- [Resources](https://jimmakos.com/resources.md) - My favorite resources that make me more efficient when working from home, either as a solo entrepreneur and content creator or as an investor and advantage player.
- [Everything that worked for me in business and life](https://jimmakos.com/start-here.md) - Sharing what worked for me in business and personal life as a work-from-home web publisher and advantage gambler.
- [Subscribe](https://jimmakos.com/subscribe.md) - Let’s become friends Yeah, I know—another guy asking for your email. But if you’re here, you’ve probably seen something that caught your eye, something you liked, and now you wanna get a little closer. More than just a regular newsletter This isn’t your typical “here’s 10 tips” spam. Every letter I…
- [Topic list](https://jimmakos.com/topic-list.md)
- [Web Publishing: Insights from My 20-Year Journey](https://jimmakos.com/web-publishing.md) - I show people how I run my websites and what has worked for me as a web publisher for more than 15 years.
- [Welcome Friend!](https://jimmakos.com/welcome-friend.md) - Glad to hear you want to be part of this journey!
- [Welcome, my True Fan!](https://jimmakos.com/welcome-premium.md)

## Posts
- [NJ Online Casino Growth Outpaces the Atlantic City Floor](https://jimmakos.com/nj-online-casino-growth-outpaces-atlantic-city-floor.md) - Despite having a population of about 40,000, Atlantic City has built a reputation of being New Jersey’s casino industry for decades. However, the state’s gambling landscape is slowly shifting from physical casinos to digital platforms. In June 2026, New Jersey’s online casinos and their partners ge…
- [NFL Viewership: What Figures Could the League Expect in the 2026 Season?](https://jimmakos.com/nfl-viewership-figures-league-expect-2026-season.md) - The NFL is one of the biggest sports leagues on the face of the Earth and has millions hooked to their TV screens each week, especially when the Super Bowl is on. Last season, the league averaged 18.7 million viewers per game during the regular season, the second-highest average since the NFL began…
- [Can You View Winners Lists on Sweepstakes Sites?](https://jimmakos.com/view-winners-lists-on-sweepstakes-sites.md) - What a Winners List Is and Why It Matters A winners list is a record showing who was selected in a sweepstakes, often with limited details like initials and a city or state. Some sites post this information publicly, while others provide it only if someone requests it through the official rules. Kn…
- [The Physics of the Wheel and Engineering Fairness Into Live Roulette](https://jimmakos.com/physics-wheel-engineering-fairness-live-roulette.md) - Casino games run on outcomes the house cannot control but can price. That is where the "game of chance" idea comes from. Roulette is one of the classic titles that brings the best of “chance” to those who enjoy it because the wheel is designed to remove every possible skill interference. Still, the…
- [The Mobile Casino Online Gaming Shift Is Changing When and How People Play](https://jimmakos.com/mobile-casino-online-gaming-shift-changing-when-how-people-play.md) - Mobile devices have changed online casino play from an activity tied to a computer into one that fits around daily schedules. Players can now access games during short breaks, while traveling, or when relaxing at home in jurisdictions where online casino gaming is legally available. This shift affe…
- [These videos make me feel free](https://jimmakos.com/videos-from-anywhere.md) - When working from anywhere translates into making videos from anywhere.
- [What Do Online Slot Sounds Mean During a Spin?](https://jimmakos.com/what-online-slot-sounds-mean-during-spin.md) - A slot can look still while its audio says that something has changed. A click can confirm an input, a rising phrase can mark an unfinished sequence, and a closing tone can arrive when the result is ready to read. Other sounds simply establish mood. The useful question is therefore not whether the…
- [How to Use Timeouts Before Placing a Live Bet](https://jimmakos.com/how-to-use-timeouts-before-placing-a-live-bet.md) - Suppose you’re watching basketball and your team forces two turnovers, scores 7 quick points, then sends the opponent into a timeout. If you check online, you’ll likely see that the live odds have already moved based on the changing game state. Seeing the odds change in real time can create the fee…
- [Meta Deleted My Threads Account But I Got It Back](https://jimmakos.com/my-threads-account-got-deleted.md) - "Your account has been permanently deleted and there’s nothing you can do about it," Threads told me one morning. Yeah, right!
- [The Top Ways Players Optimize Their Online Casino Experience](https://jimmakos.com/top-ways-players-optimize-online-casino-experience.md) - Optimizing gaming setups has become common. Plenty of people are looking for the best games to play. Many of us even go as far as to invest in screens and audio accessories that can help. Casino gaming has become an incredibly varied form of entertainment. Casino players can now easily find thousan…
- [How Blockchain Technology Is Changing Modern Sports Sponsorships](https://jimmakos.com/how-blockchain-technology-changing-modern-sports-sponsorships.md) - Blockchain is changing sports sponsorships through fan tokens, stablecoin payments, Web3 activations, and betting-linked mobile habits.
- [I Bet on Bulgaria to Win Eurovision](https://jimmakos.com/bet-eurovision-bulgaria.md) - Combining a passion for music with betting expertise spelled success!
- [Searches for ‘free blackjack’ are up 3%. Other table games should pay attention](https://jimmakos.com/free-blackjack-searches.md) - More than 3% lift in searches for “free blackjack” may not sound dramatic, but casino readers know that small search shifts often point to bigger changes in player behavior. Search is where intent first becomes visible. Before a player settles into a session, compares table formats, or moves across…
- [Soft 18 Is Where Blackjack Stops Feeling Obvious](https://jimmakos.com/soft-18-blackjack-stops-feeling-obvious.md) - Soft 18 in blackjack often confuses players because it looks finished when it is not. You see an 18, your brain reads “safe,” and then the dealer’s upcard changes the decision. That is why this hand creates so much hesitation. A hard 18 is a made total. A soft 18 carries flexibility because the ace…
- [How Modern Online Casinos Are Adding More Personal Touches](https://jimmakos.com/how-modern-online-casinos-adding-personal-touches.md) - Online casinos once felt very static. Early versions were simple websites filled with rows of very simple games. Players logged in and picked something to play. That was usually the end of the experience. Some would say that the environment often felt anonymous and distant when online casinos were…
- [The Easiest Table Game To Learn Depends On Your Thinking Style](https://jimmakos.com/easiest-table-game-learn-thinking-style.md) - Most beginners stall because every table game looks “learnable” until you actually sit down. The shortest rules do not always feel easiest. What matters is mental load: how often you must decide, how fast the game moves, and how much you need to track at once. Pick your first game around that, and…
- [Data Analytics Drives Online Casino Industry Forward in Online Publishing Sphere](https://jimmakos.com/data-analytics-online-casino-industry-online-publishing.md) - Data analytics is quietly weaving itself through the online casino world, shaping decisions far away from the spotlight. What once felt like a static space, log in, play, log out, now moves and shifts in real time based on the trails users leave behind. Operators watch, listen, and learn from each…
- [Working as an Employee for the First and Only Time](https://jimmakos.com/working-employee-first-only-time.md) - What those three months working in a call center taught me and how they pushed me straight into entrepreneurship.
- [I Dropped Out of University 25 Years Ago](https://jimmakos.com/dropped-out-of-university-25-years-ago.md) - What led me to drop out of university, how my life has evolved since, and what lessons I’m still learning even today from that decision?
- [Why I No Longer Pay for Expedited Shipping on Amazon](https://jimmakos.com/why-i-no-longer-pay-for-amazon-expedited-shipping.md) - Now that money’s got tighter, I’ve realized just how much I wasted on Amazon’s fast shipping options.
- [I Created Content Every Day for a Month](https://jimmakos.com/created-content-every-day-for-a-month.md) - In the end, the only thing I needed to become a consistent content creator was to just start. And if not now, when?
- [I Saved Money Without Cutting Out Coffee!](https://jimmakos.com/easy-hacks-rich-cutting-coffee.md) - In the world of financial influencers, there’s this fairy tale going around that sells you the hope that you can nail saving easily by just quitting your morning coffee.
- [A Reputation I’ll Regret Forever](https://jimmakos.com/a-reputation-to-regret-forever.md) - Many have hated money, but nobody hated fame. What we do with our lives shapes the reputation we end up with. And sometimes it’s not the one we wanted.
- [The Casino Games That Work Well for Streaming](https://jimmakos.com/casino-games-work-well-for-streaming.md) - Streaming has changed how people experience games of every kind. A decade ago, most viewers stuck with esports or story-heavy console titles. Now streaming platforms feel more like open stages where anything can appear. Casino games slipped into that space with surprising speed. They offer bright v…
- [4 Smart Black Friday Purchases I Made Thanks to Budgeting](https://jimmakos.com/4-smart-black-friday-purchases-thanks-to-budgeting.md) - The budgeting I’ve been doing for the past 10 years lets me take full advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals without wasting money on unused subscriptions.
- [My Biggest Fear About Getting Old](https://jimmakos.com/biggest-fear-getting-old.md) - To end up healthy and happy when I’m old, I made a promise to myself that I now have to keep for the next 40 years.
- [From ChatGPT to SuperGrok for a Ridiculous Reason](https://jimmakos.com/from-chatgpt-to-supergrok-for-x-handle.md) - Some people pick AI chatbots and tools based on features. Others, like me, let pure vanity affect their decisions! Like an X Handle!
- [I See Life as a Video Game Without Rules](https://jimmakos.com/life-is-a-videogame.md) - How a shower thought led me to break down my philosophy on life. We’ve all inserted the coin. The game’s already started. Are you ready to go for the high score?
- [Bonus Crab Casinos: Guide to Bonus Terms and Wagering Requirements](https://jimmakos.com/bonus-crab-casinos-guide-terms-wagering-requirements.md) - The feature commonly known as Bonus Crab adds a small interactive twist to claiming bonuses. Instead of clicking a button and instantly receiving the reward, players use a simple claw-style mini-game to pick up a prize. Somewhere in the middle of that experience sits the idea of a bonus crab casino…
- [What a Lost Temu Package Taught Me](https://jimmakos.com/lost-temu-package.md) - I went for a Temu pickup and came out… empty-handed! It’s the first time a courier package of mine ever went missing, but the whole experience made me reconnect with the outside world.
- [The Daily Habit That Keeps Me Sane](https://jimmakos.com/dont-give-up-walking.md) - The more I walk every day, the more benefits I notice walking has on my health; not just physical, but mental too!
- [From Chips To Tokens - Exploring The Growing Demand For BTC Casinos](https://jimmakos.com/exploring-growing-demand-btc-casinos.md) - Bitcoin has been on quite a journey since the early 2010s. For years, it was on the periphery of both casino gaming and traditional investing. While savvy investors and those with a keen eye for cryptography understood just how revolutionary Bitcoin was and how much potential it had, for years, it…
- [My Simple Way to Make Better Decisions in Life](https://jimmakos.com/make-better-decisions-in-life.md) - If you’re tired of feeling like your decisions are driven by instinct or luck, start seeing life through a mathematical yet deeply human lens.
- [How web publishers can analyze casino game strategies for sustainable content](https://jimmakos.com/how-web-publishers-analyze-casino-game-strategies-sustainable-content.md) - Casino-related articles still pull in a hefty share of web traffic year after year—at least that’s what the latest Statista numbers from 2023 seem to suggest, with global online gambling revenue apparently edging close to $95 billion. Web publishers eyeing this space find themselves up against fier…
- [The Importance Of Blockchain Transparency In Casino Gaming](https://jimmakos.com/blockchain-transparency-in-casino-gaming.md) - Cryptocurrency has had quite a decade; it wasn’t long ago that it was a payment method reserved for quiet corners of the internet. While the first clear use case emerged in the gaming industry, it was often for small in-game purchases on free-to-play mobile apps. It wasn’t until the middle of the 2…
- [How the Eurobasket Bet I Lost Paid Off Long-Term](https://jimmakos.com/how-the-eurobasket-final-bet-i-lost-paid-off-long-term.md) - I lost money on the Eurobasket final, so how did that bet end up paying me in the long run?
- [Casino Gaming Experts Are In Greater Demand Than Ever Before - What's Driving This Change?](https://jimmakos.com/casino-gaming-experts-demand-whats-driving-change.md) - This might sound like a question with an obvious answer. On the surface level, it is, but once we dig beneath the surface, we start to understand just how many facets there are when it comes to reviewing casino gaming platforms and what criteria actually mean somebody is an expert. In an industry t…
- [Ethereum, Bitcoin, Or Stablecoins, Which Crypto Could Dominate Casino Gaming?](https://jimmakos.com/ethereum-bitcoin-or-stablecoins-which-crypto-dominate-casino-gaming.md) - Cryptocurrency casinos are not a new innovation in the industry; in fact, their rise can be dated back to the early days of Bitcoin itself. As it was the first cryptocurrency and remains the figurehead asset, it quickly emerged as an interesting and intriguing new way for casino gamers to play in t…
- [The importance of patience and planning in both betting and business](https://jimmakos.com/importance-of-patience-planning-betting-business.md) - As a solo entrepreneur, I’ve picked up some valuable business lessons along the way, which have helped me grow. Perhaps the most valuable lesson has been the importance of patience and planning. This highlights the importance of planning carefully for your next step as an entrepreneur and showing p…
- [Top 7 Pirate-Themed Slots to Play Free – Ahoy, Treasure Spins!](https://jimmakos.com/top-7-pirate-themed-slots-play-free-ahoy-treasure-spins.md) - There’s something irresistible about pirate-themed slots. Maybe it’s the thrill of the open sea, the clinking of gold coins, or just that childhood dream of digging up treasure maps in the backyard. Whatever the reason, developers love creating these games – and players keep coming back for more. T…
- [What Crypto Gambling Teaches Us About On-Chain Behavior and Wallet Psychology](https://jimmakos.com/what-crypto-gambling-teaches-on-chain-behavior-wallet-psychology.md) - The way people use their crypto wallets in real time reveals more than just spending habits. In high-pressure settings like online gaming, decision-making often happens quickly, with little room for second-guessing. These micro-decisions, recorded on-chain, provide unique insight into how digital n…
- [How AI Is Transforming Online Poker: From Strategy to Ethics](https://jimmakos.com/how-ai-transforming-online-poker-strategy-ethics.md) - Online poker has long been a battleground of logic, experience, and calculated risk. But as artificial intelligence begins to redefine what it means to play “smart,” the lines between traditional strategy and machine-enhanced thinking are becoming increasingly blurred. No longer confined to post-ga…
- [My Pro and Con List for Different Types of Online Gambling](https://jimmakos.com/pro-and-con-list-types-of-online-gambling.md) - Explore online gambling options from poker to sports betting. Learn the pros and cons of each to find your favorite.
- [Top Benefits of Playing at The Pokies Net: What Sets This Online Casino Apart](https://jimmakos.com/top-benefits-playing-pokies-net-online-casino.md) - With Australia’s online gaming community continuing to grow rapidly in 2025, players are becoming more discerning about where they play. It’s not just about flashy games anymore—it’s about safety, speed, bonuses, and user-friendly experiences. And that’s exactly where The Pokies Net shines. Aussie…
- [Mastering the Bounce: Exploring Smart Plinko Strategies](https://jimmakos.com/mastering-the-bounce-exploring-smart-plinko-strategies.md) - Plinko has been a fan favorite for years, whether on TV or in its digital form. The game’s appeal lies in its simplicity—drop a puck, watch it bounce off pegs, and land in a prize slot. But when it comes to digital Plinko games—including Plinko slots—there’s more to it than just luck. Platforms lik…
- [How to Find Online Resources To Master Casino Tournaments](https://jimmakos.com/how-to-find-online-resources-master-casino-tournaments.md) - From online platforms to live craps tables, find out how to improve your game, perform at tournaments, and walk away with your head held high. This article reviews the biggest casino tournaments, how to practice effectively with online resources and what it takes to become a professional gambler. C…
- [Can AI Predict Your Next Big Win in Gambling?](https://jimmakos.com/can-ai-predict-your-next-big-win-in-gambling.md) - Can AI predict your next big win in gambling? Explore how AI is used in gaming, its limitations, and its ethical implications in this data-driven world of chance.
- [The Psychology behind Effective Gambling Strategies](https://jimmakos.com/psychology-behind-effective-gambling-strategies.md) - Discover the psychology behind successful gambling strategies, including risk tolerance, decision-making, and emotional control to boost your chances of success.
- [Video Poker Tips for Norwegian Online Casino Players](https://jimmakos.com/video-poker-tips-for-norwegian-online-casino-players.md) - Video poker has become more popular in Norway, with many players turning to online options for convenience. Unlike classic poker, it combines skill with luck, so making the right decisions matters over time. Knowing when to hold or discard cards, managing your bankroll, and choosing the right game…
- [Best Strategies to Maximize Your Winnings with a No Deposit Bonus](https://jimmakos.com/best-strategies-maximize-winnings-no-deposit-bonus.md) - When joining a social sweepstakes casino like Zula Casino, one of the best ways to get started is by claiming a casino no deposit welcome bonus. These bonuses provide a fantastic opportunity to explore the platform, try new games, and enjoy a fun gaming experience without needing to make any initia…
- [Classic vs. Modern Sweepstakes Slots: What’s Trending?](https://jimmakos.com/classic-vs-modern-sweepstakes-slots-trending.md) - As the landscape of crypto sweepstakes casinos expands, players encounter numerous choices for their preferred games. Among the most sought-after categories are sweepstakes slots, available in two primary styles: classic and modern. Each provides a distinct gaming experience, and players can relish…
- [Why the Fortune Coins Sign Up Bonus Is Perfect for New Players](https://jimmakos.com/fortune-coins-sign-up-bonus-perfect-new-players.md) - New players starting out at Fortune Coins Casino are guaranteed an exciting experience with over a thousand games they can play for free. However, they need to first obtain the platform’s playing coins to access these games. The Fortune Coins sign-up bonus is the easiest way to unlock the coins. Le…
- [Introduction: Side Hustles That Actually Pay](https://jimmakos.com/introduction-side-hustles-that-actually-pay.md) - My journey to financial freedom began with a side hustle. Let me help you take that first step today—what’s holding you back?
- [How a Blackjack Basic Strategy Chart Saved My Precious Money](https://jimmakos.com/blackjack-basic-strategy-chart.md) - Blackjack is no get-rich-quick scheme, but a basic strategy chart can keep you from walking away broke. Here’s how it saves you money, hand after hand.
- [How I Learned to Count Cards and Crush Casinos at Blackjack](https://jimmakos.com/how-to-count-cards-in-blackjack.md) - Counting cards in blackjack is simple, really. All you need is a sharp mind, nerves of steel, and the patience to sit in a casino for hours without blowing your cover, or your bankroll.
- [How I Convert Resolve’s Captions to YouTube Subtitles with Correct Timestamps](https://jimmakos.com/davinci-resolve-captions-export-youtube-subtitles-timestamps.md) - Now, I add captions to my Resolve project, knowing that they'll look great on YouTube without adding subtitles manually.
- [Size Matters](https://jimmakos.com/size-matters.md) - It's what you think it is.
- [I am Better Than You](https://jimmakos.com/i-am-better-than-you.md)
- [She Made Me Delete This Video](https://jimmakos.com/she-made-me-delete-a-video.md) - Hardest part of video production? Spousal approval.
- [I Became a Professional Gambler to Prove Everyone Wrong](https://jimmakos.com/professional-gambler.md) - Professional gambling offers big thrills and endless opportunities to outsmart the odds. But proceed with caution - and a backup plan.
- [Why I Don't Talk About Gambling as a Professional Gambler](https://jimmakos.com/why-i-dont-talk-about-gambling-as-a-professional-gambler.md) - Before you quit your day job, let me tell you why I’ve gone quiet about my own gambling journey. Spoiler alert: it’s not because I’m shy; it’s because I’ve seen the odds!
- [It’s Crazy When People Recognize Me from YouTube](https://jimmakos.com/recognize-me-from-youtube.md) - I don't even have 2,500 subs. Meeting new people who know me because of YouTube feels strange.
- [Is Web Publishing Becoming More Difficult? How Publishers Achieve High Results](https://jimmakos.com/web-publishing-becoming-difficult-how-publishers-achieve-high-results.md) - Supercharge your web traffic with influencer charm, snazzy videos, and a community that’s more loyal than your morning coffee!
- [Mastering Casino Investments: Tips for Beginner Gamblers](https://jimmakos.com/mastering-casino-investments-tips-for-beginner-gamblers.md) - Investing in casinos offers the potential for significant returns, but it demands a thoughtful and informed approach. For those new to casino investments, mastering the basics is essential for making strategic decisions and minimizing risks. Begin by understanding the various investment options ava…
- [Morning Walk at Nikiti Beach, Halkidiki, Greece](https://jimmakos.com/morning-walk-at-nikiti-beach-halkidiki-greece.md) - I went for a morning walk at Nikiti Beach in Halkidiki, Greece, on a hot Sunday in mid-July.
- [I spent $500 on a theme](https://jimmakos.com/i-spent-500-on-a-theme.md) - I hope it wasn't a mistake.
- [The Sunday Podcast Setup](https://jimmakos.com/the-sunday-podcast-setup.md) - What gear I use to produce my podcast episodes.
- [Hey Jim, meet Anxiety](https://jimmakos.com/hey-jim-meet-anxiety.md) - A problem isn’t a problem, until it becomes your problem.
- [Build an audience, then a product](https://jimmakos.com/build-an-audience-then-a-product.md)
- [Making video editing all worth it](https://jimmakos.com/making-video-editing-all-worth-it.md)
- [The Google API Leak Document](https://jimmakos.com/the-google-api-leak-document.md) - After years of guesswork, the SEO industry got a glimpse of how Google ranks websites.
- [Why it’s not Google’s fault](https://jimmakos.com/not-google-fault.md) - And even if it were, how could I make them change their mind?
- [Google Search Console and Analytics Disagree](https://jimmakos.com/google-search-console-and-analytics-disagree.md) - Google Search Console reports 2x fewer clicks than Google Analytics. Who's wrong here?
- [Are 200 words enough for a letter?](https://jimmakos.com/200-words-letter.md)
- [4 Benefits of sending a daily newsletter](https://jimmakos.com/4-benefits-of-sending-a-daily-newsletter.md)
- [The Math of a Newsletter](https://jimmakos.com/the-math-of-a-newsletter.md)
- [If only I was a gambler again](https://jimmakos.com/if-only-i-was-a-gambler-again.md)
- [Stick to the Script](https://jimmakos.com/stick-to-the-script-letter.md)
- [Sharing Personal Notes in a Newsletter](https://jimmakos.com/sharing-personal-notes-in-newsletter.md) - This newsletter just became more personal.
- [How I Extend Our Cash Runway by Cutting Down Quality of Life](https://jimmakos.com/cash-runway.md) - What is a cash runway, and how long can we keep going? As my online business is in financial trouble this is my personal finance plan to survive the storm.
- [How Google updates are ruining my life](https://jimmakos.com/google-updates-ruining-life.md) - My web publishing business is taking a huge hit by Google updates that are changing how we search online.
- [The Wake-Up Call](https://jimmakos.com/the-wake-up-call.md) - The math doesn't lie. I'm running out of money.
- [How I am Going Bankrupt](https://jimmakos.com/how-i-am-going-bankrupt.md) - Catching trains and making zero income at 45.
- [📨 The Documentary Gambitmaker](https://jimmakos.com/the-documentary-gambitmaker.md) - The quirky tale of how I got personal branding a makeover with a dash of gambling, and a pinch of documentary filmmaking passion.
- [How Artificial Intelligence (AI) May Disrupt the Gambling World](https://jimmakos.com/ai-gambling-disrupt.md) - Explore how AI may revolutionize the gambling industry, from betting strategies to casino games and uncover the future of technology in gambling.
- [How I am Resolving Average Engagement Time Colossal Drop](https://jimmakos.com/average-engagement-time.md) - Summer brought a surprise tan to my website's average engagement time. It faded! Here's my adventure to give it a big, happy smile again.
- [Kraig Adams Podcast: My Heartfelt Feedback as an Inspired Fan](https://jimmakos.com/kraig-adams-podcast.md) - Dive into my honest feedback on the Kraig Adams Podcast as I uncover the inspiration and genuine connection that makes it truly special to me.
- [📨 From Budgets to SEO and the Quirks In Between](https://jimmakos.com/from-budgets-to-seo-the-quirks-in-between.md) - Strap in for a ride through budget hacks, SEO gambles, and sneaky exercise tricks—where life's a game, and we're all in to win (but only a few will)!
- [Writing is the Backbone of my Content Creation Business](https://jimmakos.com/writing.md) - Every piece of content I create online starts with writing. Here is what worked for me to write quicker, better stories.
- [How I Use Marketing to Get Attention to My Work](https://jimmakos.com/marketing.md) - Marketing for me is SEO, SMM, and Newsletter. Here is everything I know about how I attract attention to my business, work and personal brand.
- [Podcast Attached](https://jimmakos.com/podcast-attached.md)
- [New Year's Resolutions? Not Me!](https://jimmakos.com/new-year-resolutions.md) - This New Year will be the same. And that’s a good thing. Instead of setting new goals and resolutions for the year ahead, let me do something unique: keep doing the same things for another year! I just have to pick the ones that benefit me the most! 2024 is for me the: * 2nd year of daily tracking…
- [New Year’s Eve Card Game Advice by an Advantage Player](https://jimmakos.com/new-years-eve-card-game.md) - New Year's Eve, twenty years ago. Usually, I play cards with family and friends at home on this day to have a laugh and see who will be lucky next year. It's as if winning in cards on a single night is a sign of luck for the next 365 nights. But this year, I'm heading to a closed shop. The shopkeep…
- [Social Media Trends and Blog Update](https://jimmakos.com/social-media-trends-blog-update.md) - I began blogging in 2005, and Facebook was made available to the public a year later. Yet, I registered my account in 2009 along with Twitter. For nearly three years, I didn't see the point in having a social media account. Back then, these platforms were mainly known as social networking sites. Mo…
- [You Shouldn’t Care](https://jimmakos.com/you-should-not-care.md) - No one cares about what everyone else is doing. So why should you? Why should you care about me? Who am I? What do I bring to the table? What value do you extract from my content? What's my offer to you? Why are you even reading this? Every time I begin writing a tweet, I pause. I ask myself, who c…
- [The Risk-Free Investment](https://jimmakos.com/the-risk-free-investment.md)
- [A Tick Box Making Millions](https://jimmakos.com/million-dollar-tick-box.md) - Thinking of the next million-dollar idea? For some entrepreneurs, ticking a box is all they need to make one million more! It's not some secret (although I hadn't heard of it). That box is available for anyone to tick. The catch? We need to build a profitable business as a first step. Welcome to th…
- [Everything I Learned about Personal Finance as an Adult](https://jimmakos.com/personal-finance.md) - No one told me about personal finance as a kid. Now, I help people manage their money as I'm undoing the damage caused by a lack of education.
- [Making Budgeting a Routine Rescued My Finances](https://jimmakos.com/budgeting.md) - I've been tracking income and expenses for 10 years. Here's how budgeting helped me not run out of money, both as a person and as a business.
- [Podcasting Challenges as a Non-Native Speaker](https://jimmakos.com/podcasting.md) - Producing a podcast as a non-native English speaker has been a struggle. Find out what worked for me as a podcast beginner with a thick accent.
- [The Freedom of Working from Home with a Family](https://jimmakos.com/work-from-home.md) - Discover what worked for me, enjoying total freedom as a work-from-home guy for 20 years. Even while raising a family.
- [Hello, again!](https://jimmakos.com/what-i-am-up-to.md) - After much procrastination, overthinking, and consideration, I am writing these lines to communicate with the world outside again. Let's start with what I am up to these days. That's mostly figuring out my place in the creator economy world. And that starts with the thing I'm most passionate about…
- [The U.S. debt crisis dilemma: Hyperinflation or Default](https://jimmakos.com/usa-default-hyperinflation-debt-crisis.md) - European and US banks are collapsing. Fears of a bank run keep regulators on their toes, changing the rules of the game. The financial system struggles to fight inflation, despite massive layoffs. Are we heading to another financial crisis again, or has it started already? Will the U.S. default or…
- [Banks, Those Degenerate Gamblers](https://jimmakos.com/banks-those-degenerate-gamblers.md) - A layman explains how US banks like SVB gambled people's money on bonds and went insolvent when businesses asked for their money back.
- [GTO (Gifto) Coin Quick Update](https://jimmakos.com/gifto.md)
- [2023 Investing Starts: Stocks and Crypto](https://jimmakos.com/2023-investing-starts.md)
- [Sports Trading: How I Made Money as a Sports Betting Odds Trader](https://jimmakos.com/sports-trading.md) - Sports trading for a living can be done. Here's what worked for me as a full-time sports betting odds trader making money by predicting how betting odds move.
- [2022 Review](https://jimmakos.com/2022-review.md) - 2022 drives to a close. Perfect time to review how I did financially, how my web business performed, and how my life changed drastically this year.
- [How My Free Bets Strategy Turns Risk-Free Wagers into Profit](https://jimmakos.com/free-bets-strategy.md) - Free bets let you play without risk. See how I squeeze maximum value from bookmaker bonuses and turn them into consistent profit.
- [Investing in Microstrategy and Amazon stock](https://jimmakos.com/investing-in-microstrategy-and-amazon-stock.md)
- [Why relocation to Greek islands is a wonderful blessing in disguise](https://jimmakos.com/relocation-to-greek-islands.md) - Relocation to Greece may sound like a dream. But when it comes to Greek islands, my personal experience proves such a decision is a two-sided coin.
- [February Portfolio Update: No Pain, No Gain](https://jimmakos.com/feb22-portfolio-update.md) - January has been quite brutal for my investments, while February is already looking grim as well.
- [Investing in Paypal](https://jimmakos.com/paypal.md) - I added Paypal stock to my financial independence stock portfolio this week. Here I explain how much I invested and what led me to invest.
- [January Portfolio Update: Inflation, Dividends and Staking Rewards](https://jimmakos.com/jan22-portfolio-update.md) - A long overdue update of last month's financials. My net worth shrank as the crypto market did as well, during an inflation hike and housing boom.
- [December Portfolio Update: Coins to Avoid and New Moon Bags](https://jimmakos.com/dec21-portfolio-update.md) - Bitcoin fell short of forecasts but not before I collected a few more moon bags. Institutional money is here and so is my portfolio update.
- [Investing in Crypto Music (AUDIUS Coin)](https://jimmakos.com/audius-coin.md) - U got 2 let the music move your crypto.
- [Net Worth Breakdown and Portfolio Overview](https://jimmakos.com/net-worth-breakdown.md) - My full net worth breakdown. How much is my stock portfolio worth? Which crypto coins have I invested in? Am I holding any cash? Answers included.
- [Investing in Metaverse (MANA coin)](https://jimmakos.com/mana-coin.md)
- [Why Ghost is better than WordPress after all](https://jimmakos.com/ghost-better-than-wordpress.md) - As a web publisher for more than a decade, I can now say this: Ghost beats WordPress hands down, as long as you know why you are blogging.
- [Gambling for a Living VS Running a Business](https://jimmakos.com/gambler-vs-entrepreneur.md) - I didn't play poker for a living or traded betting odds for more than three years. I also quit counting cards at blackjack quicker than that. Yet this is the 7th year I am running a web business. Am I doing better as a businessman than an advantage gambler? I don't think so. Why advantage gambling…
- [Why I am documenting my life](https://jimmakos.com/why-i-am-documenting-my-life.md) - Internet marketing experts say: Document, don't create. In this video, I explain why everyone should document their life; why you should document your life.
- [Walking Alone Every Morning and Documenting](https://jimmakos.com/walking-alone-morning-documenting.md) - I made a habit of going for a walk alone in the mornings. More than just walks, they evolved into listening to podcasts and documenting them online.
- [Why I Started a Business to Achieve Financial Freedom Quicker](https://jimmakos.com/start-a-business-to-achieve-financial-freedom-quicker.md) - To achieve financial freedom via investing is a very slow process compared to starting, running and improving a business.
- [Setting Financial Goals for 2021](https://jimmakos.com/setting-financial-goals-for-2021.md) - I'm setting my financial goals for 2021 for both my business and personal life. These include saving money and investing in stocks and Bitcoin.
- [How I Saved and Invested Money in 2020](https://jimmakos.com/saving-investing-money-in-2020.md) - It's already been a year since I began my 10-year journey to financial freedom [https://jimmakos.com/2020/02/financial-freedom-project/]. So, I thought of sharing with you how I saved and invested money in 2020. I had my doubts before I began filming this video. Who feels comfortable when sharing h…
- [Why I'll never give up my Bitcoins!](https://jimmakos.com/never-give-up-bitcoins.md) - As Bitcoin's price hits new all-time highs, I'm sending this letter to my friends, full of resources and gems I found on the web this week. Happy reading!
- [How to Export Videos For YouTube in Davinci Resolve Faster](https://jimmakos.com/export-videos-for-youtube-in-davinci-resolve-faster.md) - How to export videos quicker than ever and upload 5 times faster using the H.265 video compression encoding on Davinci Resolve and other video editing programs.
- [Solitude is the new black](https://jimmakos.com/solitude-is-the-new-black.md) - A morning walk in COVID-19 empty streets.
- [I don't have a plan](https://jimmakos.com/i-dont-have-a-plan-letter.md) - Sometimes not having a plan feels liberating.
- [Web Business vs Gambling For a Living](https://jimmakos.com/web-business-vs-gambling-letter.md)
- [These letters are for members only](https://jimmakos.com/for-members-only-letter.md) - After sending nine letters to my subscribers, the next ones won't be available publicly, starting with this, thanks to Ghost!
- [Flickr vs Google Photos: Why I Trust Google with My Photos](https://jimmakos.com/flickr-vs-google-photos.md) - Where should I store my photos online? In the Flickr vs Google Photos battle, I opt for Google's cloud storage as a web publisher and blogger.
- [First Impressions after Migrating to Ghost from WordPress](https://jimmakos.com/first-impressions-after-migrating-to-ghost-from-wordpress.md) - My first impressions after two days of running my personal blog on Ghost, after years of blogging with the WordPress content management system.
- [Moving from WordPress to Ghost and Hosting Photos Online](https://jimmakos.com/wordpress-to-ghost-hosting-photos-letter.md) - My thoughts and struggles as I'm figuring out the optimum strategy for sharing photos online and moving my personal blog to a new content management system.
- [Do you even walk, bro?](https://jimmakos.com/do-you-even-walk.md) - I enjoy walking as much as writing and this journal entry is all about the thoughts I had during my latest walk in the local marina.
- [Who are you?](https://jimmakos.com/who-are-you-letter.md)
- [Improving Google Rankings](https://jimmakos.com/improving-google-rankings-letter.md)
- [Traveling to a Greek Island (Skyros) in 2020](https://jimmakos.com/traveling-to-greek-island-skyros-in-2020.md) - During the ongoing pandemic, it feels strange to be traveling to Greek islands in 2020. So, here's my vlog of how I traveled to Skyros island this year.
- [Repurposing Content: How to Get Your Content to More People](https://jimmakos.com/repurposing-content.md) - By repurposing content, I can create a lot more content, based on the content I consider perfect in the first place. So, quality AND quantity. Win-win!
- [Jimmy Mee like Gary Vee](https://jimmakos.com/jimmy-mee-like-gary-vee-letter.md)
- [Starting a Podcast and How to Save Time Creating Episodes](https://jimmakos.com/starting-a-podcast.md) - As a content creator, you may wonder if you should spend time creating yet another type of content. At least, I have. So, should I be starting a podcast?
- [My Website's Most Valuable Starting Points](https://jimmakos.com/my-websites-most-valuable-starting-points-letter.md)
- [Making Content Creation Great Again](https://jimmakos.com/content-creation.md) - Creating content online doesn’t have to be a grind. See what worked for me as an aging content creator who enjoys the content creation process.
- [My Problem-Solving Reality as a Solo Entrepreneur](https://jimmakos.com/entrepreneurship.md) - I help people run an online business and work from home based on what has worked for me as a solo entrepreneur who has had no boss since 2004.
- [Family First, Bicycle Second and a Photoshoot](https://jimmakos.com/family-first-bicycle.md) - They say, document, don’t create. And that’s what I have been doing since the lockdown was lifted. First, I didn’t stop being a dad, of course. I get annoyed by people shouting family first in their online profiles, only to work on their business 24/7. Nothing wrong with hustling and building a bus…
- [Riding the COVID-19 waves](https://jimmakos.com/riding-the-covid-19-waves-letter.md)
- [On Buying a New Domain Name to build a Healthcare Website](https://jimmakos.com/new-domain-name.md) - I bought a new domain name just today. The thing you type on your web browser, sometimes starting with www. It's for a healthcare website!
- [I see depressed people](https://jimmakos.com/i-see-depressed-people-letter.md)
- [You, my die-hard fans, deserve the best!](https://jimmakos.com/you-my-die-hard-fans-deserve-the-best-letter.md)
- [Staring at the Ceiling Inspired me of a Business Idea](https://jimmakos.com/depressing-business-idea-inspired.md) - 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](https://jimmakos.com/futures-trading-depression.md) - 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](https://jimmakos.com/keeping-a-journal.md) - 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](https://jimmakos.com/writing-to-myself-letter.md)
- [How I Built an Emergency Fund for Me and My Company](https://jimmakos.com/emergency-fund.md) - 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](https://jimmakos.com/unhappy-in-life.md) - 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](https://jimmakos.com/how-saving-money-faster-in-lockdown.md) - 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?](https://jimmakos.com/margin-trading-oil-futures.md) - 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](https://jimmakos.com/why-launch-4-shows-on-my-youtube-channel.md) - 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!](https://jimmakos.com/content-creation-strategy.md) - 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](https://jimmakos.com/how-to-make-a-living-web-publisher.md) - Disclaimer: This is my own experience of how I make a living as a web publisher of content websites. There are a million ways to do it. Hopefully, it’ll inspire you to find your own. I first decide who will provide the content for the website. If it’s a niche that I’m familiar with, that will be me…
- [Personal Branding: Surviving a Recession](https://jimmakos.com/personal-branding-in-recession.md) - Personal branding will not only survive but thrive in a recession. As the coronavirus outbreak is pushing the global economy into one, I'm glad I built mine.
- [Productivity in a Depressing World of Lockdown and Isolation](https://jimmakos.com/productivity-in-depressing-world-lockdown-isolation.md) - As we are all in a lockdown and go outside only for a very good reason, I’m being more productive than ever. By staying at home for weeks boredom and depression may easily kick in. But I have no excuse to get bored.
- [How to Achieve Financial Independence in 5 Straightforward Steps](https://jimmakos.com/financial-independence.md) - This is my early retirement plan and how I am trying to achieve financial independence by tracking my spending, starting a business, saving and investing money.
- [Why Businesses will need Bailout due to the Pandemic](https://jimmakos.com/businesses-bailout-due-to-pandemic.md) - Big corporations will need many months to recover if they’re not bankrupted in the lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. The solution? A bailout.
- [Why I Stopped Watching the News](https://jimmakos.com/why-i-stopped-watching-the-news.md) - I quit following the news. I’m staying alert but not alarmed. I’m finding reliable sources and staying sane by keeping track of things that matter to me.
- [How to Spend a Lockdown by Staying at Home](https://jimmakos.com/how-to-spend-a-lockdown-by-staying-at-home.md) - Lockdowns will have a huge impact on the economic life both for countries and for individuals but it doesn’t necessarily mean lying on the couch for weeks.
- [Working from home during a health crisis](https://jimmakos.com/working-from-home-in-health-crisis.md) - Working from home is not available to everyone out there. Think of people who will struggle financially due to this virus that is already crippling the world economy.
- [Keep Yourself Extremely Busy](https://jimmakos.com/keep-yourself-extremely-busy.md) - Overthinking, regretting life decisions and worrying too much of terrible things that will never happen can be remedied by keeping yourself extremely busy.
- [Learning Online How to Speak English Confidently](https://jimmakos.com/how-to-speak-english-confidently.md) - The Internet is so resourceful that it teaches me how to speak English confidently with free English lessons. We have no excuse to not improve our skills everyday!
- [Financial Freedom by 50: My Ten-Year Project for Early Retirement](https://jimmakos.com/financial-freedom-project.md) - I am starting a ten-year project to become financially set for life and enjoy financial freedom at 50. Follow along as I am documenting the journey to financial independence.
- [Find Time by Stop Complaining about Not Having Time](https://jimmakos.com/stop-complaining-about-not-having-time.md) - Ever since I became a dad I feel I am constantly running out of time. But what if I do have time? What if it’s just an excuse?
- [The MOST REMOTE BEACH I've Been To | Skyros, Greece](https://jimmakos.com/surviving-trip-to-remote-beach-ayalipa-skyros-island-greece.md) - In 2019 we visited the most remote beach I have ever been on the Greek island of Skyros, called Ayalipa. As I am not used to adventures, surviving the trip to the remote beach proved a real struggle, especially while having the family in this adventure.
- [My High Blood Pressure Is a Sign to Film my Parenting Advice ASAP](https://jimmakos.com/my-high-blood-pressure-sign-to-film-parenting-advice-asap.md) - As my high blood pressure got me worried, I made a terrifying thought. Thus I have to start filming my parenting advice ASAP.
- [How to Be Obsessed about Success in Life](https://jimmakos.com/how-to-be-obsessed-about-success-in-life.md) - To enjoy success in life, you must find what you are best at and be obsessed about it.
- [Every Word Counts! The Time is Now | The 300 Words Show](https://jimmakos.com/time-is-now-kick-off-300-words-show.md) - The time for me to start a two-minute talk show where every word counts is now. The purpose of the show is to share quick thoughts I have with the world in just 300 words.

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