Hello newcomers, and welcome to The Practical Nerd! If this is your first visit here, go ahead and check out What is a “Practical Nerd”, and why am I here? for more information on this site and what we have to offer. Throughout the week I will provide you with links to sites all over the internet giving you practical advice on how to improve and enjoy your life better. Plus, every Friday I will post a new in-depth article written by yours truly.
As this is our *OFFICIAL* launch day, you can now subscribe to the free Practical Nerd newsletter in the form at the top left – just pop in your first name and your email address, and you will get blog posts, special offers, and exclusive content straight to your inbox! PLUS, as a free bonus, you will get a copy of my 18-page ebook, “The Practical Nerd 3 Keys to Happiness: How to stop floundering and take control of your life again”. It’s a great resource for when you are feeling overworked, overstressed, alone, or just in a rut. I lay out my system for keeping my spirits high and my outlook clear. I hope you enjoy it and can learn from it. And it’s FREE, so why not give it a shot?
Take some time to explore the site, leave a few comments, or just go ahead and email me if you have any thoughts!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank a handful of people who have helped me immensely in getting this project off the ground and working the kinks out during the last two weeks of our soft launch:
- My wonderful girlfriend Amanda for her support
- My buddy Aaron for helping me test out the header
- J. Money from Budgets Are Sexy – who was a HUGE help in getting the design of this site in order!
- Bob from Christian Personal Finance – who gave some great feedback and a wonderful book review opportunity (to come soon!)
- Lea Woodward from Location Independent Business – who also gave great design feedback
- Nona Jordan from Everyday Yogini – who gave feedback and some much-needed encouragement
- Jessica Smith from JessicaKnows – who liked my Twitter profile bio
- Chris Guillebeau from The Art of Nonconformity for inspiring me with his 279 Days to Overnight Success manifesto
- The great folks at Thrive who gave me some nice exposure and support as well
- Also: Liz Strauss from Successful Blog, John Chow from the ridiculously popular John Chow.com, and Havi Brooks from The Fluent Self – thank you for reaching out and making me feel welcome!
Thank you all so much, and thank you to everyone who is stopping by today! Spread the word – Nerdiness is taking over the internet, starting today!
Tom is an entrepreneur and freelance writer, working out of his apartment full-time, or wherever he feels like taking his laptop. He doesn't take long European vacations or blogs on the beach. He's an Average Joe that took control of his life. He wants you to do the same.
