Loompanics (oh how I miss that company!) published a book about making money in the underground economy. I loved that book. I have a rebellious streak, and combined with my hatred of bureaucracies, a book about making tax-free money is pure entertainment to me. And that’s what this post is about: the making of money (without paying taxes) in what is called the underground economy. This is not a guide or a how-to or a step-by-step list, but rather a primer to start you thinking. I am offering zero advice and not advocating or recommending any sort of behavior here.

What IS the Underground Economy?
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A few years ago, I was in “t-shirt” mode. I had this idea that I would make my own t-shirts and then maybe sell them. Mostly I was just interested in the art of screen-printing, but it turned into one of those moments where one thinks, “Can I do this, and also make money at it?”

Well, I was only semi-successful at DIY screen printing. Yes, I proudly built my own press, made my own screens, and printed a few of my own shirts. My first tee was a Hunter S. Thompson portrait, and I sold all of them rather quickly. To this day, when I wear the shirt, people stop me to ask where I got it or to say “cool shirt”.
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The following article was written by Ed Stas and was posted on the Warrior Forum. It is reposted here with Ed’s permission. Enjoy!

I see posts every now and again on the forum regarding either the fundamental mistakes or the fundamental steps that people need to avoid or to take (respectively) when seeking success in the crazy world of Internet Marketing. There are usually a few things that are consistent in these posts, but there are usually a few unique things as well. Either way it is all good. So, I thought I’d throw my 2 cents into the ring too. A few years ago i was a zero in the Internet realm (zero money, zero credibility, zero strategy, etc) and I struggled hard for a breakthrough. It finally came, but it would have been sooooo much easier if i had just realized a few things earlier:
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This may seem a bit like a rant, and perhaps it is: but I have come to a decision and I must share.

A successful man must dress the part.

Of course it should go without saying that a successful lady should dress for success as well, but I have to address the men here. For one thing, I am a man so I’m able to address the problems I see with men. The second thing is there are some major problems with men’s dress these days! (Ladies, not so much. Many of you look great.)
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Most marketers I know are smart people who know what they want to do…they just don’t “do it”. They either procrastinate, they get lazy, they “don’t get around to it”, or they simply don’t follow up.

Whatever. The failures I see are all the results of laziness, excuses, or allowing the “urgent” to take the place of the “important”.

So what to do? How to not continue failing, excusing, or ignoring your goals?

Here’s the simplest – but most powerful – solution I know of. I’ll give it to you in two simple pieces, the first piece being the explanation of what needs to happen and the second piece being how to do it.

1) You need to interrupt your routine, and eliminate the distractions. Make it so you have no excuses, no “urgent” interruptions, no phone calls…nothing on TV to stop you from doing what you really want to accomplish. Go it?

2) Do this by getting up a half-hour early. Simple, I know. But I guarantee you this: if you start to rise 30 minutes earlier it will change your life. Seriously.

The catch? None – except maybe the note that you should use the extra half-hour to work on your real goals. No answering emails, no wasting time!

• Get up
• Get some coffee
• Get something done!

That’s it! Best of luck….