48 Days to the Work You Love Internet Radio Show (Dan Miller - 48 Days & Glassbox Media)

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1. Do i need a copyright on these DVD?s before I sell them? / / 2. How can one narrow down the specific area of coaching/advisor? / / 3. What is the best program on how to set and achieve goals? / / 4. What is the best advice for constructing an

1. OK, I’m done with my excuses, I’m accepting your challenge. 2. We are snowballing about $40k personal debt and $160k student loans. Is it possible to change career paths and still increase income? 3. How would you recommend getting my name out there to make my first $2000? 4. What do you think is the most valuable land in the world? https://www.48days.com/just-go-crazy/  

I love being in college but hate going to class.  Should I continue? I have a new Christmas piano CD that has been getting great reviews but I’ve only sold a few.  What do I need to do? How regulated is homeschooling in Tennessee? I’m currently 30 years old and have recently started a small business in Construction. I take my work seriously and always go the extra mile, but I know there’s more out there for me. I am a 19 year old young man with a passion for farming. I don’t have much money to get started but the thought of working for several years doing something I don’t like makes me cringe. https://www.48days.com/whos-writing-the-story-of-your-life/  

1. How will being in a Mastermind group change my life? 2. I’m new in this city – how can I find a Mastermind group? 3. How do I choose people for my Mastermind group? 4. How do I run a Mastermind group? https://www.48days.com/should-this-person-be-in-your-mastermind/  

James wonders if he can take his mission based idea and make it work. My response is that Any business you consider should be a mission-based/passion-based business!! The only way you can maintain a business is if it blends your passion(mission), talent and money. I give several examples of how even ideas based on serving others well can survive and thrive. Questions this week: 1. What are your thoughts on my mission-based/passion-based business ideas? 2. Should I wait until I am out of debt before investing in starting a business? 3. Should I get liability insurance if I write a book about a well-known name? 4. Which personality types match best in marital relationships? 5. How can I negotiate a higher salary than what was offered? Get several direct click resources for entrepreneurs looking to start a passion/mission-based business, a key resources for understanding personality styles in marriage and more in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/mission-based-business

Maybe you've missed your window of opportunity, majored in the wrong thing in college, are too old, or are stuck in a JOB that's draining your soul. Then again, maybe you needed that experience to help you clarify the dream you now have. Listen in to some of the stories of people who have found their passion and are prospering more as they serve more. Questions: 1. How has what appeared to be an obstacle opened the door to a bigger opportunity? 2. Summer Training Opportunities 3. The tragedy of student loan debt. 4. Eagles Closing to door to new members Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including how to join the Eagles Community before it closes and how to take part in the June Dean Intensive Programs in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/overcoming-obstacles

1. Fear and doubt are hanging on like a jealous girlfriend. 2. How can I make my fiction book a best seller? 3. Where can I get help with my invention? 4. How can I buy a Telsa and not feel guilty? https://www.48days.com/if-you-lost-your-job-try-this/  

Yes, I encourage you to stay true to yourself - but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn and grow. Knowing yourself is never an excuse for low performance or for staying the same year after year. You can thrive and prosper even while embracing your unique self. Episode #880. March 31, 2023 Questions we look at this week: 1. I just want to make enough money so I don’t have to work anymore. 2. I got laid off because the owner wants to preserve cash. 3. I want to start my own business but I know so little about the technical aspects of web development and marketing. 4. I have looked inward at my skills, abilities, and personality traits as well as my values, dreams, and passions and the few things I have come up with don't really excite or interest me. Get direct links to the resources mentioned on the podcast, including the questions to ask yourself to see if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/no-excuses/

The stories from this week are astounding. Listen in as a 48DaysEagles member shares how investing $19 opened the door to a $500K business and the freedom to walk away from his "real" job. Plus Questions this week: 1. I’m starting a business in which I help older people to record the stories of their lives. I’m not sure how much to charge or how to monetize this business. 2. In the beginning of your teaching and coaching career, how did you not feel like a fraud being in so much debt in midst of your teaching and encouraging others? 3. On May 1st I will be launching Canada's 1st 2 chairs fully equipped mobile barber shop called the High Country Barber Shop Ltd. Get direct links to the resources Dan mentions on this podcast along with the show notes at https://www.48days.com/doubled-my-income/

These platitudes about God’s will can sometimes leave us sitting on the side of the road feeling lost. God is not going to tell you to buy a Ford vs a Chevy. You’re gonna have to do the research to make an intelligent decision. Being in God’s will is like being on a cruise ship - you need to be on the ship but you get to choose your cabin. I've got specific instructions for this listener to take action. Questions: 1. Unemployment is at an all time low...so why can't I find a job? 2. Feeling like a piece of trash at 53. I know I have a lot to offer, but nobody wants it apparently. 3. I know all the catch phrases: it takes longer than you expect, God's got a plan, stay positive. 4.Do you believe in all those personality tests companies give you before they continue with your interview? 5. How can I personalize a $10 product for each customer? Get direct links to the resources mentioned in this podcast, including the sign up for Dan’s free masterclass, “How to turn 15 hours/week into $4,800/month in your own business in 6 months” in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/gods-will/

Some people feel trapped in the current unexpected circumstances of this crazy year. Others are finding opportunities in what most people see as a "crisis." Listen in to stories about people like Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole who asked, "Why is baseball a seasonal sport? Why can't we play baseball 365 days a year?" Challenging old traditions may uncover your new opportunity as well. Finding unexpected opportunities in what most people see as a “crisis” Questions: 1. "I just hate Mondays so much. I always feel a bit off when I have to start my work by coming in to my job, because I just hate it so much” 2. I was wondering if you think your book would have value for a retired person who is feeling "at loose ends" and wants to be more anchored and focussed? 3. My husband and I have been trying to figure out how to find success. So many things have failed and now we’re in our mid 40’s 4. Dan, am I guilty of “overreading?” 5. What is the ethical way to leave my current company and take clients with me? Get direct links to the resources mentioned on the podcast, including the Entrepreneur Readiness Quiz and 48 Low Cost Business Ideas in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/unexpected-opportunities/

In the little book I Dare You, William Danforth shares the story of a professor whose daughter had accidentally sewn up some of the button holes on his vest so he couldn’t get them buttoned. He realized that when we change things up and upset the routine, that is when the real thinking happens. What changes in your life may actually make you better or smarter? How are you going to switch things up this week? Find more about Dan Miller and Wisdom of the Sages at https://www.48days.com/wisdom-of-the-sages-podcast/

1) I’m a pastor but I need to feed my family. 2) Will you be updating the 48 Days Schedule? 3) How can I make myself an appealing candidate when I’ve been in a boring industry? 4) Is it possible for too many talents, interests, and skills to be a curse instead of a gift? 5) How can I make more money in my lawn mowing business without working more time? https://www.48days.com/are-too-many-talents-a-curse-instead-of-a-gift/  

The work I do is mundane and the leadership in the office is weak. I want to switch to selling real estate but I don’t know how to sell. How can I set up a personal learning plan? Dan, my daughter is a very talented art student who makes all kinds of clay models, paper characters and so much more. I’ve climbed the ladder of success in my current industry, but think the ladder may be leaning on the wrong wall. https://www.48days.com/heres-the-key-to-getting-everything-you-want-in-life/  

1. I want to live beyond awesome! / / 2. How can I increase income with my classic wooden boat tour business in Portland? / / 3. Can I teach meditation and wellness online and make real money? / / 4. Should I come up with a name for my company b

No tricks, no gimmicks, nothing to sell. I'm experimenting with small lunch groups as a way to increase connections and learning for you - and myself. Check out 48days.com/foodforthought to save your seat. Questions: 1. Did you ever read Og Mandino? Do you know anyone who actually met him? 2. I’m making $400,000/yr now but I want to be an artist. 3. How do you get a reluctant spouse to support your efforts in a side business or calling if they have a different vision of security and work than you do? 4. My question to you is how can entrepreneurs like you and I take precautions and action now so we can thrive in an ever-changing economy. 5. I believe parents are doing their children a disservice in the 21st century giving babies unique names instead of Dan, Sue or Tom. Yes we’re going to end talking about a Boy Named Sue. Get the resources mentioned on this podcast, including the application to join me for Food for Thought, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/lunch-with-dan/  

Is God beating me up or trying to get me to move? How can I break out of our capitalistic system and still survive? Should I just build my business or get a job as a safety net? Should I take a pay cut and hate my work to make my wife happy? I want to find my passions and dream vocation really bad but it’s like my brain and heart are drowning.

“Get a government job...you’ll always have a paycheck!” A listener writes in about being furloughed during this government shutdown. And he's creating a plan where he'll never be vulnerable to that again. There are no secure jobs. No job is guaranteed. Those are illusions. Click for resources: https://www.48days.com/secure-jobs/

Can I continue to make progress on my goals even through the holidays? How can I move forward on my dreams with this level of fear and hate in our country? Should I go back to school for dental hygiene because of better pay? Can I really make money coaching other people? https://www.48days.com/my-thanksgiving-is-perpetual/  

How do I charge my friends for doing IT work for them? / / 1. I love the freedom and security I find in owning my own business. However, I wonder if I would ultimately be happier working for someone else. / / 2. I started a new job 5 months ago, making 60K. Yesterday another company offered me a position at $80K ? should I leave? / / / 3. My boss is frustrated and is taking it out on the sales staff. I want to just quit but my wife feels that we will struggle to make it if I don't have this income. I am NOT happy / / 4. Any ideas of a part-time job I can do from home on the internet while still keeping my full-time job? / / 5. Thanks to your guidance and encouragement I have accepted a position with a 6-figure salary and also working for a very Godly man. / / 6. I?ve been fired repeatedly from restaurant work. Is my only choice to open my own restaurant?

Nearly half (46%) of Americans say they are experiencing loneliness. 70% of pastors say they have no close friends they can trust with personal matters. In this episode Joanne joins me to talk about creating friends - over food and great questions. Episode #858 November 25, 2022 Questions: 1. I’m getting together with family and I’m already dreading the questions I’ll be asked. - Have you put on a little weight? - Are you still unemployed? - Can you believe what Ron Desantis - Joe Biden - Donald Trump - Nancy Pelosi just did? 2. What’s the difference between entertaining and hospitality? 3. How does Joanne stimulate great conversations at the Miller house? Quotation: “The most universal strategy for success is creating meaningful connections with those who can impact you, your life, and the things you care about.” Jon Levy Submit your Questions to: https://www.48days.com/askdan/ If I use your question we’ll send you an autographed copy of 48 Days to the Work You Love Resource: Holiday Conversation Starters https://www.48days.com/holidayconnections

Why I’ve had a lifelong love affair with money. That may sound like a selfish admission, but I changed my thinking about money years ago.  My Dad was a pastor and I heard plenty about “the love of money.”  And while I respect his deep devotion, I think he misunderstood the message.  In today’s podcast I want to address these questions: How can I increase my sense of “deserving” success? What is your mindset about money? How can I address my “upper limit challenge?” How can I learn to serve from a full cup? “Money and success don’t change people; they merely amplify what is already there.” Will Smith [Tweet This]   Summary: In this episode, Dan Miller challenges our mindset regarding money. We are taught to love it or hate it; but, is there a healthier view that we can maintain? Our mindset are often the result of the instilled values of our upbringing and this can work to our demise. Listen as Dan shares from his personal experiences, observations, and thoughts regarding church teachings about money and how family can at times, hold us back from achieving our greatest success. Sponsored By:    Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:57 – Preview of Today’s Show on Why I’ve had a lifelong love affair with money How can I increase my sense of “deserving” success? What is your mindset about money? How can I address my “upper limit challenge?” How can I learn to serve from a full cup? “Money and success don’t change people; they merely amplify what is already there.” – Will Smith 02:12 – As a kid, Dan decided to have a lot of money and enjoy it 02:36 – Dan likes to personify money 02:56 – When Dan went through a rough time a few years ago, he always had $100 tucked in one of the compartments of his wallet 03:22 – Over the years, he gave out the $100, but replenished it every time 03:41 – “Broke is just a state of mind” 03:53 – Dan opens his arms to money 04:57 – Over the years, Dan bought a lot of repossessed cars 05:10 – Without exception, every car he bought had money (nickels, dimes, quarters) 05:35 – That gave Dan the impression of how the previous owner took care of their money 06:24 – What is your mindset about money? 06:28 – Stop complaining about money 06:55 – The only thing that works in the economy is allowing people to earn 08:08 – Dan mentions a Bible verse: “The love of money is a root to all kinds of evil” 09:16 – Do you believe that, “The safest thing to do is to not have any money [at all]?” 09:31 – The church teaches us to hate money 09:44 – In Dan’s experience, people with money are people who are gracious and giving 10:11 – Dan mentions about the church’s teachings and contradictory points on money 11:17 – “We get mixed messages from churches in terms of our relationship with money” 12:06 – How can I learn to serve from a full cup? People are taught that the Christian life means to put others first 13:12 – People who puts others first end up burned out and resentful that they’ve struggled so much with nothing left to give 14:03 – Most Christians’ way of serving is depleting themselves and ending up without resources 14:35 – “This is a distorted idea of service” 14:51 – Growing up as a pastor’s son, he was able to observe unhealthy teachings 15:23 – Dan elaborates on some examples of this 17:57 – Dan’s story that is somewhat similar to “Goldilocks and The 3 Bears” 18:47 – Share when your cup is full 19:55 – Stop the scarcity mindset 20:27 – Don’t deplete yourselves to help others 21:31 – Don’t stop when the cup is full – you want an abundance to help others 22:34 – How big is your cup? 24:06 – How can I address my “upper limit challenge?” 24:12 – The book, The Big Leap talks about the upper limit challenge 24:18 – Each of us have an inner thermostat setting 24:40 – Dan shares an example of, How can I increase my sense of “deserving” success? 25:09 – When sense of deserving doesn’t match the reality, people will find themselves back where they came from 26:03 – People self-sabotage until their reality matches their sense of deserving 26:26 – Other signs of the upper limit challenge is worry, blame, criticism, and not keeping promises 28:59 – The upper limit challenge negates people from identifying their sense of deserving 29:33 – When Dan was 17, he took some money from his savings account to visit Puerto Rico with a friend and his father thought it was stupid 29:57 – Dan shares more of his personal experiences with the upper limit challenge 31:51 – We come from family systems where successes are not really viewed positively 32:26 – This is one of the reasons why Dan talks so much about getting into masterminds 32:44 – Family systems become a hindrance for people to achieve success on their own 34:58 – Are you willing to find, develop, and fully use your strongest talents and passions? 35:10 – What is holding you back? 36:47 – Become a vessel where blessings can flow to other people 37:43 – Dan closes today’s podcast   3 Key Points: Being broke is a state of mind—therefore, keep an open mind to money. You will be able help a lot more than you could IF you take care of yourself and your resources, first. Your sense of deserving MUST match your reality.   Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar’s See You at the Top! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 Social Media Marketing World – March 22-24th in San Diego Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

1.  I am miserable at my job because I am on salary and working 60-70 hrs a week and not much time for anything else.  I would love to just quit my job and go pursue my dreams, but I do have a wife and 3 children that I dearly love and need to take care of.    2.  I wonder, is it too late for me? Is it too late for me to go to school and learn the things I always wanted to do? I don’t know, I feel like I’m too old. It seems like everybody around me knows what they want to do except me. I’m very frustrated. I’m ready for change. I just don’t know what to do. 3.  I am a 60 year old woman; I found out last year I have muscular dystrophy.  My question is in regard to two student loans I took out about 6-7 years ago.  I was trying to get a Master's degree to obtain an easier job that paid well. This is not going to happen. In light of my health condition and financial situation, is there any way to get a student loan forgiveness?    4.  In one of your books you intrigued me by the prediction that there may be more jobs in the future for "people whisperers."  Obviously we don't see the term "people whisperer" in job listings, so could you tell me some types of jobs/positions that require this skill?  What type of personality do they have?  What skills are essential?  What passions might a people whisperer have? 5.  A few years ago, a friend shared with me an idea she had for a cooking product.  She asked me to sign a non-disclosure agreement, which I gladly did.  All these years later, I know for a fact that she didn’t end up taking her product idea anywhere, and I think it has real potential.  Is there a ‘statute of limitations’ on the document I signed, and more importantly, is it ethically wrong for me to try to get this product to market without my friend’s blessing? I don’t want to make enemies, but I do want to make some money!

There are actually a whole lot of things you can do today where you don’t have to have contact with people. But there has to be more that drives you than just making money. Follow this sequence and you can make it work: Curiosity > Passion > Talent > Identify Need > Create a Plan = Purpose that can change the world. Questions: 1. I have a mental block that is preventing me from applying for jobs. 2. I have no dreams other than to somehow develop some entrepreneurial angle to make money. I don't like people, so this makes it harder to make anything work. 3. I am a barber and have a small one man shop in a small town - but I’d like to be a coach. 4. How can I put myself in that top 5% or real estate agents without having to spend all of my time and money on marketing? 5. What are your thoughts on the Amazon Delivery Service Partner Program? Get direct links mentioned on the podcast, including the link to save your seat for my upcoming webinar: 5 Reasons Big Dreamers Get Stuck and How To Blast Through Them To Succeed in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/i-dont-have-a-dream/

We all have people who have helped us get to where we are today. In this episode we look at that and ask - Who are three people you could contact in the remainder of this year to accelerate your success? Visit us online: https://www.48days.com/

1. How do I get over my fear of starting? 2. I’m afraid I stayed in one place for so long that I lost my identity. 3. Do you believe an apprentice-style, entry-level position in coaching is possible to find or create? 4. If I use the concepts in “48 days” now, will I secure a job before graduation. 5. Is it a good idea to try growing a band and also growing a side business? https://www.48days.com/did-you-really-not-have-a-choice/  

1. Dan - I had an ethical question that I would like your opinion on... I had an idea for a new business. In doing some initial Internet research, I came across a franchise opportunity that was very similar to my idea. I now feel conflicted about starting a business so similar to the franchise opportunity (both from an ethical perspective, and certainly from a legal perspective). I'm not asking for a legal opinion from you, but would be interested in your thoughts on the ethics side of this dilemma. 2. Hi Dan. I've often entertained the idea of writing a book, and feel that it would not only be fun, but a good source of additional income should it become successful. However I'm just not sure where to start or if anyone would even be interested about what I have to say. Do you get that a lot? I'm curious about what are some of the topics that your fans choose to write about. 3. I took out $150,000.00 to go to a top 15 law school and pursue what I thought would be a fulfilling career. The only job I got offered in the city in which I wanted to live was for a different area of law than what I wanted to practice. It was also not for great money, but I took the job anyway just to be employed. I've paid off about $50k on my loans, but I'm miserable in my job. After a lot of soul searching, I want to do something with my interest in history (I have a BA in history), preferably in a museum. I'm terrified of making another mistake in my career planning, but I'm also scared I'm going to have a nervous breakdown if I stay in my current field for much longer. Any advice? 4. My passion is farming, which, as you know, is typically a high capital, low return business. My wife and I recently built a home on some acreage and I am working toward developing a farming operation. I now often find myself thinking that the only way forward is to sell the house to free up capital for the farming operation. I am not a fan of this sort of one track thinking, but need help in breaking the thought cycle that leads me to that conclusion. What are some practical steps I can take to open my mind to the other options are available to me? 5. I’ve brainstormed ideas for a service I could provide with a “unique selling proposition” that would 1) allow me to be outdoors, 2) be something I’m passionate about and competent in and 3) be just different enough from what's already out there. I thought about using my lawn mowing expertise and coupling it with the current trend of environmentally-conscious goods and services: my idea is for a lawn mowing service that uses only a reel-type lawn mower, as opposed to a mower powered by a gas engine. The unique selling proposition of this service is three-fold: 1) reel mowers are “green” in that no fuel is used, 2) reel mowers are quiet since there’s no engine noise and 3) reel mowers provide a better cut, as they “slice” the grass instead of ripping it. do you think this type of service offers enough of a unique selling proposition to differentiate it from the dozens of other lawn mowing services that are in my community? 6. I have been kicking around an idea for a TV show that is clean funny,fun to watch and partake in and will be a win win for all involved. I am interested in using the idea for charity fund raising but not sure where to start. I am from the UK and live in Nicaragua with my family where we are building a bilingual Christian school from scratch. 7. Today I saw several references talking about 'praying with your legs'. If this statement has been mentioned before or in your 48 days packet (which I also have) forgive me but I don't know what it means.

How many times have you heard someone explain why they haven’t been able to get a job, go to college, make money to get them beyond their basic needs, start a business, or buy the car of their dreams. And it typically then includes blaming, criticizing, pointing fingers, and explaining why it’s not their fault. I’m going to tell you about a little boy who defied the odds against him. Episode #869, February 10, 2023 Questions: 1. Are we going to see a shift toward the "Uberization" of the U.S. workforce? 2. My wife and I are former teen parents who want to start a podcast around our journey and what we have learned along the way. 3. I don’t see opportunities in my area of interest but I’d love to dig in. 4. I have a dream, an impossible dream! A dream so foolish that I’d be an idiot to try it—and so glorious that I’d be stupid not to go for it! Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including our upcoming 48 Days Live Events, my recent interview with my son Kevin on the soft skills that will make us irreplaceable in the future and Pat Flynn’s Tutorial on Starting a Podcast, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/impossible-dream/

I interviewed Patrick McGinnis, author of The 10% Entrepreneur Is one job enough in today’s workplace? How can I try something new with a zero “opportunity cost?” What is The Imposter Syndrome and how can I avoid it? Should everyone be an entrepreneur? Summary: In this episode, Dan Miller interviews Patrick McGinnis, author of The 10% Entrepreneur. One of the things that might be hindering people from testing the waters of entrepreneurship is their love of their full-time jobs. However, Patrick believes you don’t have to give up your career to become an entrepreneur. Listen as they discuss the concept of the 10% entrepreneur and the possibilities that are available to you if you’re willing to invest just a little bit of time and courage. Sponsored By: FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days      Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:21 – Preview of Today’s Show on The 10% Entrepreneur…I interviewed Patrick McGinnis, author of The 10% Entrepreneur Is one job enough in today’s workplace? How can I try something new with a zero “opportunity cost?” What is The Imposter Syndrome and how can I avoid it? Should everyone be an entrepreneur? 02:40 – Dan knows all people have an idea that they’d like to pursue or develop 02:55 – A few months back, Dan talked about how you can make massive progress in a business at 15 hours per week 03:13 – 15 hours should be divided by 4 areas – reading/studying, creating content, working with clients, and marketing efforts 03:56 – The new 48 Days Eagles site caters to help people who need their first job or promotion 04:46 – Dan’s guest for today is Patrick McGinnis, author of The 10% Entrepreneur 05:14 – 40% of millennials have a side gig, but only less than 10% of those want to leave their jobs 05:47 – Patrick is extremely successful, but only wants to be a 10% entrepreneur 06:53 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 08:49 – Dan plays the interview with Patrick 09:41 – Dan doesn’t believe in an entrepreneurship hierarchy 10:04 – Patrick wrote this book because he was working in his dream job until the financial crisis came in 2008 10:46 – “No matter what path you take, there is this volatility that you can’t see” 10:57 – People need to diversify 11:34 – Patrick’s book says people can do something on the side apart from their jobs 12:14 – Statistics show people who have a side business while in a job are 50% more likely to succeed in their ventures 13:43 – 10% entrepreneurs means to be part of something – either starting a business or investing in a business 14:00 – Place your strengths at the intersection of what you’re good at and what you love to do 14:45 – Combine what you love and what you’re good at to be successful 17:10 – Patrick asked friends and himself a set of questions to figure out what he wanted to do 17:55 – The list of questions can be found in the book, The 10% Entrepreneur 18:54 – The big paradigm shift Patrick is trying to make happen is in the idea of ownership 20:10 – A business should be able to make money without the entrepreneur 20:43 – Patrick tried freelancing and he liked the flexibility and autonomy 20:49 – The freelancing game is over when the freelancer is out 22:00 – Dan opens up about the “imposter syndrome” 23:07 – Patrick relays his experience with the imposter syndrome 23:27 – The 10% approach is very incremental and practical so even if you fail, you don’t lose much 24:25 – FOMO – Fear Of Missing Out 25:00 – The idea of people being overachieving 25:15 – FOBO – Fear Of Better Options 25:34 – Patrick wrote an article, McGinnis’ Two FOs 26:05 – Statistics show that 70% of millennials make major decisions in their lives because of FOMO 27:26 – You need to choose things that fit well in your life 27:52 – Patrick is very careful in bringing things into his life 29:02 – Patrick believes everybody should try doing the 10% concept 30:20 – 40% of millennials have side gigs, but less than 10% want to leave their jobs 31:35 – The underlying feeling in corporate America 32:02 – Vast majority of people are not interested in leaving full time jobs 33:32 – A lot of companies create a 10% entrepreneur for themselves 34:33 – Patrick shares how his 10% fits together with his lifestyle 36:28 – The paper value of all Patrick’s investments are now 20x 37:35 – Patrick loves constructive criticism 38:17 – “When you’re an entrepreneur, the easiest thing you need to do is to say why something won’t work“ 39:08 – Check out Patrick’s book on his website 39:33 – Download the official 10% Workbook here 40:32 – You can download the book on Audible 42:04 – Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 42:59 – Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 43:08 – Social Media Marketing World – March 22-24th in San Diego 43:13 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 43:50 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: It is definitely possible to build a business on the side while holding on to that full-time career. Invest your energy where your passions and your strengths intersect. Bring a new venture into your life because you’re passionate about it and it fits—don’t do it for fear of missing out.   Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar’s See You at the Top! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Coaching with Excellence – May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017 Innovate – May 11-12, 2017 Social Media Marketing World – March 22-24th in San Diego Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

You're right to question spending any money or time in any self-help program. But don’t slam the door completely. Ask yourself if being too cautious or suspicious is helping you create a better life. If you won’t spend $24 on the chance that you could dramatically change your life – you’re probably being way too cautious. And being suspicious of every new idea will keep you trapped in the same life you have now. Questions: 1. Dan, are you out there? Is there really any hope? Do you really have some workable solutions for the rest of us? Or are you just cashing in our insecurities? 2. At night, I often can't shut down the worry and feel guilty about laying in bed, neither sleeping nor getting anything done. 3. I am a 62 year old female that has worked for 45 years as a secretary in different fields. I am currently working on being a home based gluten free baker. How do I get my head out of my XXX and get things moving? 4. How should I invest $1000 a month to grow my wealth? 5. Can I make a business out of being a do-it-yourself remodeling consultant? Get direct links to the resources mentioned in this podcast, including the Business Planning Guide in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/is-there-hope/

I think we often create an artificial dichotomy in which we divide what is "spiritual" and what is “secular.” We don’t leave work to go do ministry. Our work is the best opportunity we have for living out our calling and for engaging in true ministry. What we're doing on Thursday tells much more about how we can serve others well than seeing how we spend a few minutes on Sunday morning. A 20-yr-old listener's question frames this episode. Questions: 1. Should I do what I want or what God wants me to do? 2. How can I build a name for myself without being egotistical? 3. I love selling real estate but feel like I should be doing more Godly work. 4. If God has a calling and purpose for me does that mean I have to be a pastor or missionary? 5. I feel guilty because the work I’m most passionate about is not Godly. Get direct links to the resources mentioned in this podcast as well as the three-part assignment to help you live out your calling in the show notes here https://www.48days.com/living-out-our-calling/

How much of our situation in life is based on our own life choices vs. God's will? I love having God's sovereign help, but I put a lot of weight in our own personal responsibility. We have a lot of choices to make every single day, and those choices lead to the life we get to live. Unpack this and other questions with Dan Miller this week, like: Losing my job...what do I tell potential employers when I interview with them Can you recommend some resources that we can use to teach our children about entrepreneurship and starting a business? What do you suggest for someone who's mind is all over the place? My previous employer wants me to come back and train the new guy - should I charge a consulting fee? What can I sell to 250,000 people coming to Daytona? Get direct links to the resources Dan mentions and more information on these key topics at https://www.48days.com/life-choices-or-gods-will/

You’ve got to taste your dream. When I was a kid dreaming of owning a fine car I hung out with friends who already had theirs. When I dreamed of making more money I spent time with families who were making 10x what my family was. When I was dreaming of increasing my influence I found ways to be around people like Zig Ziglar, Brian Tracy and Mark Victor Hansen.  Episode #904 | June 23, 2023 Questions:  1. I’m in a job I hate but it’s stable. Should I really attempt to change?  2. How do you rest in the Lord and not work in your own strength to accomplish things?  3. I am a single mother of three. I have always worked and enjoyed my work but recently I have been convicted of a felony.  4. Two weeks after your response I quit that job and began bookkeeping for small businesses.  5. I did leave my 1-hour 15-minute commute and found a job closer to home. Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/taste-your-dream/

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I'm still not sure if I heard this correctly or just imagined a little twist. What do you do when you need a new plan - and a boost to your faith? In this episode I start off with a simple process for creating new options to consider when your "game" seems to have dried up. Questions: 1. Why should I keep trying when God keeps closing the door on my calling? 2. I was given a raise because of my sales volume and then fired a week later. What do I tell a new employer about my reason for leaving my last job? 3. Please tell me if I’m crazy! I want to be the Jack LaLane of the baby boomer generation. 4. Am I lazy, scared, lack self-discipline or all of the above? Get my list of 12 books that will lead you to a life of abundance of joy in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/punched-in-the-faith/

1. I have passions and ambitions but no time to pursue them. 2. How can I sell my unique backyard playhouses? 3. I was moved to tears this morning because of my overwhelming fear 4. A long term goal of mine is to have lunch with a billionaire – how can I do that? 5. I am at the starting line revving my engine and she is about to blow unless I put it in gear and go Quotation “Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” ~African Proverb

What if viewers were watching a movie of your life so far. Would they be glued to their seats because of the excitement and scenes of victory? Or would they walk out in boredom? Here's a process for directing a movie that would be captivating - and inspiring. Questions this week: 1. Is your life so far interesting enough that anyone would want to watch it? 2. If not, what could you do to make it more interesting? Get the resources mentioned in this podcast,including the 7 step process for directing the movie of your life AND Dan’s list of 5 books to help you improve your mindset and act on your dreams, in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/movie-of-your-life/

1. I got 4 clients and an extra $5,500 over the Labor Day weekend by using the creativity and determination you encourage us to develop. 2. I’ve been on the “new” job for 1.5 years, and make nearly double my previous income. 3. Currently I work for the State and I hate my life-sucking job. 4. Do I have to live in a big city to be successful as a coach? 5. When is it appropriate to say okay God I’ve done EVERYTHING I can now it’s up to you!? https://www.48days.com/was-that-a-strong-or-a-weak-decision/  

Too many people look at their life through the rear view mirror - simply looking back at what has already happened. You can create the future you want by developing a clear vision, and a plan of action. Today's episode is filled with tools to help you do just that. 3 parts to this podcast episode: Announcing the 20th Anniversary Edition of 48 Days Good News Vision - interview with Michael Hyatt Points Covered with Michael: What is Vision? Isn’t Vision just optimism? How does creating Vision compliment dreaming? Why do distractions often look like opportunities? How does Vision give you an edge? Get direct links to the resources mentioned in this podcast, including the bonus resources for the new 48 Days To the Work (and Life) You Love and Michael Hyatt’s Vision Drive Leader resources, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/clear-vision

How about a book titled 48 Days To The Wife You Love? 7 Job Seeker Daily Positive Affirmations What questions would/do you ask other professionals in your field? Can I go after “the forbidden rose in the glass case that I’ve been too afraid to approach but love admiring from afar?” https://www.48days.com/want-to-remove-the-boredom-from-your-life/  

One of the stars of the Cosby Show was discovered working as a cashier at Trader Joe’s. Should he be ashamed of that because he was a celebrity 26 years ago? Let’s look at the benefits of doing quality work – in whatever way makes sense for this season of our lives while you look for that dream job. For show notes and click to resources, go to https://www.48days.com/listen

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion - Robert Cialdini This is one of the two books that Tobias Lutke (founder of Spotify) says taught him the skills to build a billion dollar net worth. Episode #888, April 28, 2023 These are the five elements we’ll be discussing on our call……. Reciprocation: Why Charlie Brown could get a cookie anytime he wanted to Liking: How a common car salesman became extremely wealthy Authority: Why admitting you made a mistake can elevate the trust others have in you Social Proof: One simple phrase that will increase your sales Consistency: Why asking people for help makes them want to help you more Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/would-you-like-to-be-a-millionaire/

If the company wants to get rid of you, nobody is winning by you staying. You are sacrificing your own mental, emotional, spiritual health every day that you stay. That’s too high a price to pay for the hope of collecting a measly unemployment check - which is not a desirable end goal anyway. Take the initiative to create the next chapter of your life. Questions: 1. How can I get to the point where I can spend all my time in my non-profit organization? 2. I have the option to make over 110 grand or pursue my entrepreneurial passions. 3. I'm terrified of having no passion to pursue and being stuck in meaningless jobs for life. 4. If you feel you may be fired, is it better to be fired and collect unemployment or to quit your job before being fired? 5. I just got a job offer in commission only sales but I don’t know if I can survive. Get direct links to the resources mentioned in the podcast, including my 48 Days To Master Your Mindset Course in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/get-fired-or-quit/

Joanne Miller joins me for this important conversation. Times of pain can also be our times of fastest growth - if we acknowledge it, own it, and use it. Create a plan of action for making your home stronger and better than ever before. Questions: 1. Are you in survival mode or reinvention mode? 2. Is it possible to have a peaceful home right now? 3. Do you really want to go back to “normal?” 4. Maybe the fear is just tuition for the learning you’re getting. 5. What are five things we can do to strengthen our home in this crisis? Get the resources mentioned in this podcast, including the free download of how to Create a Sense of Peace in your home and the Scary Times Success Manual in the show notes here: https://www.48days.com/peace-at-home/

So many of us have early family scripts about money. Do you think money is good - or just a necessary evil to survive? Do you think more money would make you happier? Is the only purpose of money to be able to retire? Here I have a conversation with Derrick Kinney about his new book, Good Money Revolution - How to Make More Money to do More Good. Questions: 1. Isn’t the American Dream - make enough to “retire” and then you don’t have to continue the rat race of making money? 2. I know it’s nice to be generous but won’t giving more just delay my ability to retire? 3. Is there really such a thing as a “fixed income” or does everyone have the ability to make more? 4. Why do most religions seem to imply that having money is unGodly? Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including Derrick Kinney’s new book, Good Money Revolution as well as my free worksheet on Investing In Yourself, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/is-it-bad-to-want-more-money/ Summary Points to Consider: What was your family’s money story? So what is your money story going to be? Are you a creator of money? Are you “living well” and “giving well”? Is there a cause you believe in - that helps drive you to make money? Do you have the money mindset that opens the door for more? Submit your Questions to: https://www.48days.com/askdan/ If I use your question we’ll send you an autographed copy of 48 Days to the Work You Love

This is an interview with Ken Davis, author of Fully Alive How do we move from wishing and dreaming to doing? Do you believe each person has a chance to do “a very special thing?” How do we find the market for what we do – if what we do is something creative? Many people are not comfortable making money with their most creative talents.  What would you say to them? https://www.48days.com/the-glory-of-god-is-man-fully-alive/  

Do you think I can start a Wild Bird Feeding Service? I’m making $19/hour selling free horse manure Have you ever thought about creating a career journal? Can I train others how to increase their productivity as I have? Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles membership site – just get on the list for upcoming information https://www.48days.com/experience   Dan’s premiere coaching process Free Goal Setting Worksheets – https://www.48days.com/goals Go to com/sleepyouloveAND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase of the most amazing mattress you’ve ever slept on https://www.48days.com/dream-life-youve-given/  

A listener says she wants to build a hospital but is currently “dependent on my family.” Does that mean her dream is dead? Not at all. Everyone started with obstacles and not having money is the easiest one to overcome. Episode #867, January 27, 2023 Questions: 1. My job is sucking out all the creativity I used to have. 2. How can I overcome my insecurity that my technical chops may not be as good as competitors in the same space? 3. I'd like to build a hospital but I don’t have any money. Summary of today’s episode: Make decisions based on where you want to be three years from now - not on where you were three years ago. You don’t have to be the best at what you do. But to be successful you have to be a person who can make things happen. Lack of money is no obstacle. Lack of an idea is an obstacle. Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including Transform My Future resources in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/lack-of-money-is-never-the-obstacle

Some people assume their dreams are just interruptions in their normal life. Others see dreams as glimpses into the life they could live. Teneshia Jackson Warner helps you understand what kind of dreamer you are, and how that can open you up to a whole new world. Questions: 1. Earning money is never enough - there has to be a sense of purpose. 2. What kind of dreamer are you? 3. What is dream detoxing? 4. Who are the dream bullies in your life - they might be closer than you think. Get direct links to the Dream Assessment in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/following-your-dreams/

1. Four years ago, I read 48 Days to The Work You Love and it truly changed my life. 2. How did you decide when a business just isn’t working out? 3. Would you recommend that someone show their DISC profile to a potential employer? 4. What can I do to get through this difficult time? 5. I feel like my time is worth way more than I’m being paid! https://www.48days.com/are-you-a-dreamer-of-the-day/  

This was a listener's question - should I give up my dreams to please my parents. When I put this phrase in a Google search it gave me 48,800,000 results. Apparently that's a challenge for quite a few people. You can love your parents but don't let them bury your dreams. Everyone will end up resentful. Go ahead and surprise them by being successful! Questions: 1. Why didn’t my school encourage me to follow my passion? 2. I’ve been unemployed since May - should I start my own business? 3. I am 40+ trying to make a career switch from admin assistant to teaching. 4. What do you do when your parents don’t support your dreams? 5. Why shouldn’t my son get a degree in game design? Get direct links to the resources mentioned in the podcast, including the 2020 Goal Setting Workbook in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/parents-dont-support-my-dreams/

1. Each year I feel more and more like a trained dog. 2. I make a 6-figure income, don’t have a college degree and want to change jobs. 3. What do the 5% of authors do to break out of low income? 4. Should I be honest in the interview? https://www.48days.com/go-ahead-make-something/  

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In this episode we have an astounding story of two brothers who turned out very differently. Both raised in the same environment but they made very different choices for the lives they live today. You can do the same. Regardless of your current or past environment, you can change your decisions and expectations about tomorrow. Questions: 1. Why did your life turn out this way? 2. How did I go from farm boy to NYT author? 3. What 5 characteristics are needed to overcome a negative environment? To get the resources Dan mentions on this podcast, including Author Insights featuring candid stories, powerful recollections, and eye-opening advice from Dan Miller, Vic Conant, Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy, Denis Waitley, and more, go to the show notes at https://www.48days.com/environment-vs-expectations/

1. Here are 6 habits of the rich 2. Why being a homeless college student is a bad sign 3. My husband’s had 4 jobs in 18 months 4. I feel very attacked by Satan 5. Should my blog be for-profit or non-profit 6. Your books and podcasts have ruined me https://www.48days.com/how-rich-are-you/  

In this episode I have a conversation with Jeff Jones, a residential real estate agent from Mobile, Alabama. He's in a very common profession in a very common town, but is using his unique passion and talent to produce over 5 times what the 'average' real estate agent does. If you identify your 'Zone of Genius' you can enjoy extraordinary success as well. Questions: 1. How are you developing your Right Mindset? 2. How are you finding your Right Idea? 3. How are you connecting to your Right Network? 4. What is your Zone of Genius? 5. What makes you distinctive? 6. How are you blending Passion, Talent and Money? Get direct links to the resources mentioned in this podcast, including the 8 Questions To Ask Yourself To Mind Your Own Acres of Diamonds and Unearth the Opportunities That Exist In Your Life as well as links to check out what Jeff Jones is doing, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/be-distinct/ Submit your Questions to: https://www.48days.com/askdan/  If I use your question we’ll send you an autographed copy of 48 Days to the Work You Love

Do you think your happiness is out there somewhere - In a land that you’ve heard of where dreams really do come true? What are you doing to make that Somewhere - that Someday - the life you get to live today? Episode #861 December 16, 2022 Questions: 1. How can you make next year the year of your dreams? 2. How do you make a decision when you can’t be sure of the outcome? 3. Is there one place where dreams really do come true? Get direct links to the resources mentioned in this podcast, including a free download of the story Acres of Diamonds, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/dreams-come-true/ Submit your Questions to: https://www.48days.com/askdan/  If I use your question we’ll send you an autographed copy of 48 Days to the Work You Love

How long should I starve in my passion before getting a real job again? Do we always assume following our passion is risky and insecure while a "real job" provides the security we seek? It may not be as predictable but the big rewards never come from a secure, predictable path. Questions: 1. I quit my $80K job to become a starving artist. How long should I wait before just signing up for a "real job" again? 2. Do you think it's possible to have a successful online business these days with little to no social media presence? 3. I've been part of a family business for almost 30 years out of obligation. It’s time to find my own path. 4. The pandemic has essentially Eliminated my current career. I'm turning 55 and completely willing to pivot. Get more info, including the breakdown of the 15 hour per week model as well as direct links including a special link to try the 48 Days Eagles Community for 30 days for $4.80 (for a limited time), in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/real-job/

I start this by telling how Joanne and I moved across the country - with no idea where we would live, or what I would do for work. But we had a dream of a better life and we took massive action before having all the details in place. Don't just live in your dreams. Take action - every step can move you closer to seeing that dream come true. Questions: 1. I’m feeling ashamed that I’m so far behind on your Stages of Life model. 2. I don’t know what to do to make my life better. 3. Should I stay at my government job for 1.5 more years to get full retirement benefits or leave now? 4. The idea of self employment is somewhat intimidating, but I'm trying it out in smaller increments. Five point summary: A dream is a wish your heart makes. A plan makes your feet move. "I had no choice," actually means, "I had only one path that was easy in the moment.” “I don’t know what to do to make my life better.” “Pray, but when you pray, move your feet.” Don’t stop learning and growing, no matter what stage of life you’re in. Get direct links to the resources mentioned on the podcast, including our upcoming Open House with Alan Thomas and my Masterclass on How To Build a Business or Side Biz with Just 15 Hours Per Week, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/take-action-on-your-dreams/

It's not always best to have that conversation. Give your employer 40 hours of competent, reliable work. Use the other 128 hours a week to build the life you want. Questions: 1. What should I do while I’m waiting for things to get better? 2. My employer will fire me if he knows I’m building a side business. 3. Do hobbies count toward the 5% of our income being invested in ourselves? 4. Many times your podcasts and quotes have inspired me, but I am unable to take any action due to the fear of moving my feet. Submit your Questions to: https://www.48days.com/askdan/  If I use your question we’ll send you an autographed copy of 48 Days to the Work You Love Summary Don’t just wait for things to get better. Spend that time “preparing” for the opportunities that are coming. Give your employer 40 hours of competent, reliable work. Use the other 128 hours a week to build the life you want. Invest in yourself in ways that bring you variety and enjoyment as well as ways to be more productive. Decide what you want your life to be three years from now, then make decisions today that take you in that direction. Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including my formula for investing in yourself in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/preparing/

So many people have a love/hate relationship with money. A listener feels like money is a zero-sum game. If one person has some, it means someone else has none. Let's take a look at this self-limiting belief. For click to resources, go to https://www.48days.com/help-people-make-money/.

1. If Jesus taught a class on marketing, what marketing lessons do you think he would share? 2. How can I get trained as a coach, living in Australia? 3. I am a minister with increasing opportunities as a guest and conference speaker – but little money. 4. Should wait till my new book launches or start monetizing my site right now? 5. Is it okay for a man to have long hair and a well-groomed full beard during job interviews, or is this an absolute no-no?

How do I keep my dream alive when it’s not paying the bills?  This question was prompted by a very painful note from a Dad, who has a 17 yr-old son who wants to be a writer. So this is especially for all of you artists, musicians, writers, sculptors, comedians, and performers. How do you keep nurturing your dream when you can't pay the rent and there are no groceries in the refrigerator? Questions this week: 1. I’ve condemned my son to a slow and painful death 2. Should I pursue my dream or just give up and get a job? 3. Are you listening for your music? 4. How can you afford to follow your dream? 5. Here is a 5 step process for change  Get direct links to the resources and books Dan mentions plus the outline of the 4 ways to get paid for your art from Real Artists Don’t Starve by Jeff Goins and 4 steps to be able to hear your music and God’s calling in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/creativity-vs-paying-the-bills/.

I share the story of an actor who is giving away his $714 million nest egg. He says he just wants a normal life and peace of mind? Would you still have peace of mind if you had millions to your name? If you aren't confident you could, then you may be sabotaging your ability to increase your wealth. PLUS we talk about how you can leverage your unique knowledge by creating a course, writing an ebook or developing a membership site. Questions this week: Do you have any suggestions on what I could do 348 days in advance of a move to another state? I'm creating a course. How long should an online course be? How can I leverage my knowledge about security into online and offline income? What was the course you took on how to build a membership group? Get direct links to the resources mentioned in the podcast, including the Venn diagram in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/creating-a-course/

This is the name of a book by Mason Currey describing the rituals and routines of 161 creatives from composers and writers to painters and poets. Here are a few to take note of. What is it that you do to stimulate your creativity? Find more about Dan Miller and Wisdom of the Sages at https://www.48days.com/wisdom-of-the-sages-podcast/

Can I think my way into being rich? Can I think my way into being a well known author? Can I think my way into being a great wife or husband? Can I think my way into having a Mercedes in the driveway? Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan PAX Financial – for the free gift Ten Effective Strategies to Build a Money Legacy Within Your Grandchildren.  Just go to https://paxfinancialgroup.com/48Days The new 48 Days Eagles membership site– just get on the list for upcoming information https://www.48days.com/experience   Dan’s premiere coaching process Free Goal Setting Worksheets – https://www.48days.com/2017 Go to com/sleepyouloveAND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase of the most amazing mattress you’ve ever slept on https://www.48days.com/really-become-think/