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Are you giving up your freedom for security? I recently had an experience that rocked my thinking. I thought I had left an inspiring office at our old house and that I’d have to settle for just a functional room at our new house. And then I experienced something that made me question – in what other areas of my life have I assumed this is as good as it gets? Episode #753 November 27, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: Are you looking for security – or freedom? Are you thinking like a turkey or an eagle? Click here to get the written version of the story about the turkey and the eagle. Which of these 10 traits describe you? How my prized bronze eagle came to life.  Watch this video to see more about the story behind Athena. Quotation: “When you give up the challenges of life in pursuit of ‘security’, you will likely give up your freedom.” Dan MillerClick To Tweet Resource: https://www.48days.com/goals/   The Core Eagle characteristics are: Gracious Autonomy  Compassionate Leadership  Supernatural  Vision Perpetual Regeneration Constant Growth                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Expansive Focus  Patient Persistence   Cautious Creativity   Innovative Action   Audacious Faith From the upcoming book Eagle Hearts In a Chicken World. To be one of the first to find out when this book is available and get updates from Dan Miller and 48 Days, click here. How many describe you? How You Can Help The Show If you find this podcast helpful, please Subscribe and Review it on iTunes. It’s a great way to support the show and only takes a few seconds. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Have a Question for Dan? Send your questions to askdan@48Days.com The post Where did you stop dreaming? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

One of my pet peeves is seeing people who want to get a new job or start a new business who are buying programs, going to expensive conferences, paying for software and web design, joining expensive masterminds for an extended period of time – and not making money. Always getting ready. “Getting cooked in the squat” as Zig Ziglar told in his story.  Episode #752 November 20, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: How can we keep our traditional education establishments from choking out our youth’s creativity and innovation? Not everybody is cut out to be an entrepreneur. There’s no shame in that. Understanding yourself is the first step. Ask yourself these 18 questions to determine if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur. How can we learn to love uncertainty? I set my goals where I have a 50/50 chance of meeting them. To set your goals for the new year, get my free goal-setting workbook here. We all have to decide if we want to be a leader or a manager. There’s nothing wrong with either one. Uncertainty is a mindset. What do you recommend for a guy that likes his job but realizes there is no future in the company? You have to have three legs on a stool to succeed in a business. The three legs of the stool are: passion, talent and money. It sounds like you don’t have passion for your job. You are headed for burn-out. It’s time to draw a line in the sand and start finding or creating work that you love (that has all three legs on the stool) What do you predict in terms of changing work models for this brave new world? Some employers are finding that they can be equally as productive from home, but they are losing their creativity and innovation to move forward. But many have found that they’ve broken some old habits in the traditional work model. Why can’t I listen to my wife and just be content with what is successful? Remember that three-legged stool: passion, talent and money. You need to have the passion to be successful long term. You may experience burn-out, which can manifest in different ways. If you’re passionate about something, figure out how you can do it so you do make money. Often you need to take a unique approach and stand out. Quotation: You too can be a highly trained, poor, enthusiastic underachiever! Click To Tweet Resources:  48days.com/entrepreneurs Learn more about building a business or side business with just 15 hours a week How You Can Help The Show If you find this podcast helpful, please Subscribe and Review it on iTunes. It’s a great way to support the show and only takes a few seconds. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Have a Question for Dan? Send your questions to askdan@48Days.com The post You too can be a highly trained, poor, enthusiastic underachiever!  appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

How To Recognize “Truth” There is a concept called “confirmation bias” which means we tend to find information that supports what we already believe. While we’d like to think our opinions are based on rational analysis, the truth is our opinions are more likely the result of years of paying attention to information that supports our current beliefs. I tell a story that made me question my own ability to recognize “truth”. Episode #751 November 13, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: Here are my suggestions for brands to be associated with 48 Days… Find Useful Resources here. Recommended Resource This Week: Erik K. Johnson – The Podcast Talent Coach – great information about starting, maintaining and building a podcast. Book of the Week: Unhackable by Kary Oberbrunner Can I get a job reviewing business’ websites? But I don’t have 15 hours a week with everything I’m doing now. We all have 168 hours in a week. If you’re working 40 hours per week and spending 10 hours per week commuting. I recommend you sleep 8 hours per night. If you reserve 10 hours a week for time with your family and 4 hours for church and community. You still have 48 hours per week. All you need is 15 of those to build your business. I recommend you do a two-week time log and document your time to be able to see your discretionary time. You then break that 15 hours into 4 specific categories: 3 hours per week reading, studying, gathering new knowledge. 5 hours per week creating content 4 hours per week working with customers 3 hours per week marketing and building your brand Get the 15 hour per week formula here. How would you choose life vs career? I always choose life over career. Quotation: “What the human being is best at doing is interpreting all new information so that their prior conclusions remain intact.” — Warren BuffettClick To Tweet How You Can Help The Show If you find this podcast helpful, please Subscribe and Review it on iTunes. It’s a great way to support the show and only takes a few seconds. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Have a Question for Dan? Send your questions to askdan@48Days.com The post But are you sure you’re right? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Tips for a Positive, Productive Day If you crawl out of bed, grab a cup of coffee, jump in your car, and scream at drivers holding you up – you’ve set the stage for the kind of day you will have. Fortunately, there is an alternative. Follow the steps I lay out here to guarantee a positive, productive day. Here’s a tool for you to start your Rudder of the Day – vignettes, quotes and stories to start each day. Episode #750 November 06, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: What I enjoy most is playing board games like Ticket to Ride. Can I get a job doing this? Find out more about the 48 Days Job Search Process Ten tips for nailing the interview Why are you not endorsing products on your podcast anymore? Send me two suggestions of sponsors you think fit with the 48 Days brand at askdan@48days.com and I’ll send you a free copy of my book Rudder of the Day. Could you share your morning routine and how you plan your day? I focus on 3 Ms: Movement Meditation Mastery Find out more about my morning routine here. Do you have any suggestions on how to stand out from others during an interview that is in a virtual setting? Choose your time between 9 am and 11 am in the morning. Have a mirror right on the other side of your computer to see if you’re smiling and showing interview. Keep your palms up. It will help you be more calm and more forthright during the interview. Find out more about Artificial Intelligence (AI) interviews in the new version of 48 Days To the Work (and Life) You Love How do you see the Covid-19 Pandemic affecting the way jobs are for the long-term? How would you choose life vs career? I always choose life first. Quotation:   “The first hour of the morning, is the rudder of the day.” ― Henry Ward BeecherClick To Tweet Resource:  Save your seat for next week’s free masterclass: 7 Ways to Get Your Life Back in 2021 at https://www.48days.com/webinar How You Can Help The Show If you find this podcast helpful, please Subscribe and Review it on iTunes. It’s a great way to support the show and only takes a few seconds. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Have a Question for Dan? Send your questions to askdan@48Days.com The post Guard this 90 minute window and you’ll win the day! appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Can you make a difference in the world? A listener asks if an average person with average abilities can really make a difference. You should be able to identify five people who have made a big difference in your life. Are you on anyone else’s list? You really can make a dent in the universe today? Episode #749 October 30, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. We unpacked just one question in this episode – because it has such massive implications. Question: Can an average person with average abilities really make a difference?  According to Dr. Phil McGraw, you can trace who you’ve become in this life to three types of external factors: Ten Defining Moments Seven Critical Choices Five Pivotal People Find out more here. In No More Dreaded Mondays, I list the 5 predictors of success (who make a difference): Passion Determination Talent – discover where it is that you rise to the top Self Discipline Faith Find out more about these 5 predictors of success here. My recommendation for president If others looked at your performance for the last four years, would they vote for you to be re-elected? Would you vote for you? How have you progressed toward the goals you announced back in 2016? What about the ones you set for 2020? Yes, we’ve all had challenges this year but if people were looking at how you’ve responded this year, how you’ve realigned for those challenges  – would they vote for you to be their leader for the next four years? Are you excited about having you in charge of your life for the next four years? What promises did you make yourself and those around you for the year we are finishing now? Did you deliver? Have you taken responsibility for the way this year has gone for you – or have you pointed fingers at the economy, the pandemic, the government, the company or your spouse? What are the people who know you best saying about your performance this year? What are your critics saying about your competence and leadership? If you were faced with a debate with someone who strongly disagrees with your actions this year, would you still be confident you had stayed true to your mission, values and purpose? Are you comfortable defending your decisions even if they are not popular with the majority of people around you? Have you been tempted to conform to the crowd mentality even when your heart is telling you otherwise? Are you concerned about the media feed, the brainwashing, the extreme political bias and the resulting crowd mentality that seems to be ignoring common sense, faith and reason right now? Vote for yourself – and be a candidate that others want to follow as well. It will not likely get you a political position but it will establish you as a powerful force for what is virtuous and praiseworthy. Quotation:   'The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” Steve JobsClick To Tweet Resources: 7 Ways To Get Your Life Back In 2021 Free Webinar – November 12th – 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM Central Time Reserve your seat at 48days.com/webinar Start setting your goals for 2021 – get my Goal Setting Workbook here How You Can Help The Show If you find this podcast helpful, please Subscribe and Review it on iTunes. It’s a great way to support the show and only takes a few seconds. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Have a Question for Dan? Send your questions to askdan@48Days.com The post Is your life really going to make a ‘dent in the universe’? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

People approach me every day with business ideas — what could be the next greatest Hula Hoop, self-directing Frisbee, time management system, dog training trick, or best-selling book.  Often these people brag about having so many great business ideas that they have not been able to narrow down and develop even one. And therein lies the challenge.  If you have lots of great business ideas and you’ve been doing research for the last five years – I’ll guarantee you nothing has been added to your bank account. Ideas are plentiful and don’t put money in anyone’s pocket.  But the idea that’s combined with a clear plan of action can change your life. Episode #748 October 23, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: I have wanted to share a business idea with you and your team to get some assistance and advice but I’m afraid once it’s public someone with funding will grab my idea and run with it. Don’t be afraid of sharing an idea. Be of afraid of keeping it close to your chest while someone else comes up with the same idea and runs with it. I encourage you to join the 48 Days Eagles Community and develop a group of people you trust that you can share ideas with. I want my wife to turn her hobby into a business but she’s resisting. What should I do? Look at the reasons she might not be wanting to turn her hobby into a business. Find out how one cake decorator is building her business — but she’s not making cakes. Should I get a business loan? If you have a business that works and a loan would help you leverage what you’re already doing, then go for it. Make your business profitable first. Never start with borrowed money. Should I help my adult son with special needs start his own business? Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Quotation:   “Most of my ideas belonged to other people who didn’t bother to develop them.”   —  Thomas Edison Resource: Get a sneak peek of a 48 Days Monday Mentor Call and join us for my training on Car Hacking, October 26, 2020. How You Can Help The Show If you find this podcast helpful, please Subscribe and Review it on iTunes. It’s a great way to support the show and only takes a few seconds. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Have a Question for Dan? Send your questions to askdan@48Days.com The post Why isn’t your great business idea making you money? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Crystal and Mark Victor Hansen show us why asking for help makes you appear smarter and more likable. I share my story about asking Mark for help years ago – and how that opened the door to millions of dollars for me. Episode #747 October 16, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: Are you trying to be self-sufficient? Are you depriving yourself of resources that could transform your success? Have you seen how freely children ask for help? What do you think you “deserve”? Find out more about self-sabotage in my podcast, “Why do I keep sabotaging myself?” What are the roadblocks that are keeping you from asking? What is your responsibility when you ask God for help? Quotation:   “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7 (NIV) Resource:  Ask – Free ebook – How to be up in downtimes How You Can Help The Show If you find this podcast helpful, please Subscribe and Review it on iTunes. It’s a great way to support the show and only takes a few seconds. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Have a Question for Dan? Send your questions to askdan@48Days.com The post Have you asked for what you want? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Maybe you don’t deserve a better life? If you’ve ever thought that, you may be creating our own reality. Self-sabotage is real. But be sure you’re living your own life, not the life you think others expect of you. Embrace what you know about yourself to find that authentic path. Episode #746 October 09, 2020 Hi, this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: How can a person get past self-sabotage – I seem to be sabotaging everything they try to do? I talk about Upper Limit Challenges in the new version of 48 Days To the Work and Life You Love (developed from Gay Hendricks’ book, The Big Leap). Be aware of what you may have as an Upper Limit Challenge that could result in self-sabotage. But it’s also important to embrace your personality. If you’re introverted, don’t put yourself out there to paint in public. Don’t set yourself up for self-sabotage. Instead have 10 paintings of vintage cars and set them up at a car show or even have someone else do that for you. My friend Ron Baldwin got an agent to put his work out there. So that may be an option as well. Two books I would recommend: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks to help you understand self-sabotage and your Upper Limit Challenges The War of Art by Steven Pressfield to help you push through the resistance of getting your art out there When the pandemic started and all our business shut down. What should we do now? Continue to move toward selling your products online (Etsy, Facebook, etc.) Just this past week, I had Celebrity Photographer Jeremy Cowart on as a Monday Mentor Training in the 48 Days Eagles Community. Celebrities typically come to him to have their photos made. That came to a stop. Instead of just waiting, he started doing virtual photography where people take a photo of themselves and send it to him and he enhances and makes it into a professional photograph. He did 1200 photoshoots in six weeks and made more money than he would have made in that same period of time. Kent Julian, also in the 48 Days Eagles Community has taken his in-person speaking presentation and is delivering it online as a course, making $100,000 in these four months. Dan: wondering what you would call retirement I do not think you should retire! If you get up every morning and can do what you enjoy doing, why would you change it? How do I go about finding out about the market/need for specific leather items I can make? You are on the right track. Don’t be a generalist. Be a specialist. Listen to the full story of the wood carving on our property, Aristotle. Find your niche that embraces what you really care about. Why don’t I hear more about a franchise opportunity being a good idea from folks like you? I totally love franchises. When you look at the continuum of work models, you have on one side the traditional 9 to 5 job. At the other end, you have a non-traditional, unstructured business. There are a whole lot of things in between there. Franchises are about midway through that continuum. It’s a very structured opportunity. That is not what most entrepreneurs are going to gravitate to. But it’s a great opportunity who wants a clear model for how to be successful. With the franchise model, you are in business for yourself but not by yourself. I know that it would be virtually impossible to replace my current salary of over $200k if I followed my passion. Stop thinking that you can’t make $200,000 following your passion. The three legs of the stool: passion, talent, and money. If you have talent and money but no passion, as you do here, you will burn out. No matter how irrational it may seem, you can make money doing very unique things. A few thoughts: Coach other worship leaders Create a course for worship leaders Develop a membership community for worship leaders Follow your passion. Plus a little commentary on the movie The Social Dilemma Quotation: “Self-doubt does more to sabotage individual potential than all external limitations put together.” Brian TracyClick To Tweet Resource:  Understanding who you are and what opportunities are out there is the first step toward creating the future you’re excited about! Get my 11-page workbook Who Are You and Why Are You Here at 48days.com/why  How You Can Help The Show If you find this podcast helpful, please Subscribe and Review it on iTunes. It’s a great way to support the show and only takes a few seconds. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Have a Question for Dan? Send your questions to askdan@48Days.com The post Why do I keep sabotaging myself? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

I love this question and the answer comes from looking inward first. Knowing yourself well is the key to knowing if your current job has the potential to be meaningful, productive and profitable work. Changing yourself does hold more potential than most people realize. Episode #745 October 02, 2020 Hi, this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: Should I change myself or change my job? Hear about a coaching client Dan had that was a very burnt out advertising executive looking to change jobs. Once they began to unpack the situation, he realized if he stripped away the extra things he was saying yes to, he could still have a great job and get his life back. Listen in to a similar story of an anesthesiologist who had added so many committees that it impacted his work performance. By setting new parameters around his work, he was able to do go back to doing a job he loved well. First, take a fresh look at whether or not the work you are doing is a fit for you: Your Values, Dreams and Passions Skills and abilities Personality Tendencies If music is your first love, look at ways you can develop a profitable model around your music. If you can do that, GREAT. If you’re not, that’s okay. You can still do your music as a hobby and then have a day-time job. Find out more: What if my dream isn’t paying the bills? But your full-time job still needs to be something you enjoy. Some of the questions to ask yourself about your current job to determine if it’s a good fit for you: – If you did not have this job today, is it one that you would apply for? – How good are you at what you are doing? – Have you taken time to learn more about your profession and what you’re doing now? – Is there a way to increase your service there? What are 3 actions to fast-tracking my new business? I’m actually going to give you 4 (one bonus): Clarify your Value Proposition Statement – how do you stand out? Clarify your product and services – what are the components of what you offer? Create a financial model. Project your finances based on the products and services and what you’re going to charge. Determine what you’re going to do to let people know what you have to offer. How are you going to market your business? Find out more about the DISC Certification that Erin mentions in her question. What is the best way to own a domain so I don’t have to pay annual fees? The good news is you can protect a name. But you don’t own the domain name outright. I pay for its use every year. You can be very comfortable with that process. We use GoDaddy for that process. I have a daughter who currently attends college but seems uncertain about what subject she is studying and what direction she is going. What advice can you offer? My advice is let her be uncertain. Let her experiment and determine what’s best for her. The reality is that going to college is for the personal growth experience. 10 years after graduation, 80% of graduates are working in something totally unrelated to their college degree. I think my ladder is leaning on the wrong wall. What do I do now? This is not uncommon. We have a lot of folks in the 48 Days Eagles Community who are attorneys, pastors, doctors, dentists, accountants, etc. that decided they didn’t want to practice law but are using the skills they have developed in different ways. Take a breath. Draw a line in the sand and look at yourself. As I say in 48 Days To the Work and Life You Love, 85% of the process of having the confidence of proper direction is looking inward. The confidence comes from knowing what you’re moving to (not what you’re moving from). If you feel off track in what you’re doing? If you do, then make a change. It doesn’t matter if your’e 18 or 68. I want to switch to real estate but don’t know how to sell. How can I learn that? Sales is the greatest transferrable skill there is. Look at developing the skills outlined in How To Win Friends and Influence People Check out the blog post mentioned here: Hourly Pay Will Keep You Poor No matter what your personality style is, you can learn how to sell. There are different selling processes. You can match the kind of selling you do to your personality.  Learn more about the personality styles here. I’m a Mom writing about parenting. How do I get someone to write a review for my book? Options you can add to your book: Preface – written by the author. It explains how you came to write the book and what they can expect. Introduction – also written by the author. Used to introduce the topic of the book and why it’s important. Prologue – is for novels. It prepares the reader for the message in the book. Gives the back story. Foreword – is generally written by someone else who has some authority in the area you’re writing about. Author’s Note – the backstory of your book Endorsement – also from other people who have recognizable names. Often shares why this book is important and why the author is qualified to speak on this topic. Quotation: “When we are no longer able to change a situation – we are challenged to change ourselves.” – Viktor E. FranklClick To Tweet Resource:  8 Questions To Ask Yourself to Mine Your Own Acres of Diamonds and Unearth the Opportunities that Exist In Your Life – 48days.com/questions Books that will help you become great at selling Real Estate: Gary Keller – The One Thing Zig Ziglar – Secrets of Closing the Sale Hardcover by Zig Ziglar, Kevin Harrington Brian Tracy – The Psychology of Selling: Increase Your Sales Faster and Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible Daniel Pink – To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others Tom Hopkins – Mastering the Art of Selling Real Estate How You Can Help The Show If you find this podcast helpful, please Subscribe and Review it on iTunes. It’s a great way to support the show and only takes a few seconds. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Have a Question for Dan? Send your questions to askdan@48Days.com The post Should I change myself or change my job? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Who Has Created the Obstacles In Your Life?   I heard a story recently about a dog, straining at his leash, barking ferociously at a cat about 15 feet away.  All of his actions just screamed, “Turn me loose, and I’m gonna make things happen.”  All of a sudden, in the midst of a powerful lunge, the leash snapped and the dog was free to go attack the cat.  But he looked astonished, frightened, actually terrified.  He quickly grabbed the leash, ran back to the torn section and whipped it together in a triple knot.  Then he could again safely scream, “If only you turned me loose you’d see what I am capable of.” A whole lot of you have discovered a “broken leash” this year — obstacles being removed from you life. What are you doing with that freedom? Episode #744 September 25, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: When will your Sabbath Musings be available? If only I was unemployed! Find more success stories here. What advice do you have regarding health insurance for the self-employed? If I’m good at presenting can I find opportunities to make money?  Quotation: “Freedom is the open window through which pours the sunlight of the human spirit and human dignity.” Herbert Hoover Click To Tweet Resource:  True Job Security Video Series – 48days.com/security  Training Companies that use facilitators American Management Association National Seminars Group – Padgett Thompson The Training Registry Fred Pryor Seminars SkillPath Seminars Onsite Workshops Cross Country Education Best Self-Employed Health Insurance: A list from Dave Ramsey Some of the larger healthcare sharing ministries are: Christian Healthcare Ministries Medi-Share, Samaritan Ministries Liberty HealthShare United Refuah HealthShare MCS Medical Cost Sharing Altrua HealthShare Freedom HealthShare Trinity HealthShare How You Can Help The Show If you find this podcast helpful, please Subscribe and Review it on iTunes. It’s a great way to support the show and only takes a few seconds. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Have a Question for Dan? Send your questions to askdan@48Days.com The post Just Broke my Leash – Now What? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

This is a rare time when I have an outside guest – actually two today. Mark Timm and Kevin Harrington, authors of Mentor To Millions share their experiences of seeing opportunities that others miss. And even more importantly how to be rich in your family as well as your business. You’ll find clues like how to have more “aggressive curiosity” and how to spot “blue ocean” possibilities.  Episode #743 September 18, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Interview with Mark Timm and Kevin Harrington on their new book: Mentor to Millions: Secrets of Success in Business, Relationships, and Beyond Key Points: Determine if your next business opportunity has potential, while virtually eliminating fear from the decision, using four of Kevin’s processes. Deals must be fair for everyone – not a win/lose Develop a strong mentor-mentee relationship with your children––plus, the lessons Mark passed on to help his children launch, plan, and fulfill their own dreams and purposes. Find the right mentor to guide you Increase your success in your business and at home Go to KevinMentor.com to find more information and access the bonuses. Quotation: “A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself.” — Oprah WinfreyClick To Tweet Resource:  Join me for my free masterclass: “How to turn 15 hours/week into your own business in 6 months” Thursday, September 24th 1:00 PM Central 7:00 PM Central Click here to reserve your seat The post Mentor to Millions – how to be one; how to find one! appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Well, this is a new one. I don’t recall ever getting a note talking about losing a job in 48 Days. From the tone of the note, I doubt it was work she loved. But if that happens to you, instead of feeling helpless, consider that now you have a fresh experience of having gotten that job and the added insights about why it didn’t work out. See this as a new opportunity to find – or create – work that blends your talent, passion, and money. Episode #742 September 11, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: The idea of a 3 am list of friends is great, but it’s so far removed from my reality. Listen to the podcast where I talk about the 3 am list here. How can I sell my course when my audience is kids? Be careful about just reaching out with your desire to sell. How can you give that information away and serve with your message. I’ve written 3 children’s books – My prayer and desire is to be able to work from home without having to just go to a job. What have you done to establish yourself as a credible expert in this arena. What have you done to give, give, give before you ask. Today, 48 days into my new job, I was fired. Feeling helpless right now.  Quotation: “Sometimes I succeed, sometimes I fail, but every day is a clean slate and a fresh opportunity.” - Gretchen RubinClick To Tweet Resources:  Acres of Diamonds to help you discover what incredible opportunities might be right under your nose – 48days.com/acres Find out more about the 15-hour per week formula that Raven mentions here. How You Can Help The Show If you find this podcast helpful, please Subscribe and Review it on iTunes. It’s a great way to support the show and only takes a few seconds. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Have a Question for Dan? Send your questions to askdan@48Days.com The post 48 days into my new job I was fired – what now? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

No it’s really not. In this episode I contrast the theories outlined in Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell and Range by David Epstein. It seems that people who are extraordinarily successful often experiment with a whole lot of things before they find their best fit. The old theory that you have to start when you’re three years old and put in your 10,000 hours may not be true. So it’s not too late if you’re in your 30s, 40s or 50s to find what you’re that sweet spot where your talent, passion and money come together. Episode #741 September 04, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: I’m in my 30s and am just finding my passion. Is it too late to become known as an expert in my area? My workplace has stopped taking temperatures of employees every day. How can I feel safe? Did you personally ever struggle with a bad attitude that needed correcting, that stinking thinking? Find out more about my morning routine on this podcast episode: If you can win the morning, you can win the day I’ve been looking for a new direction but have now discovered I love what I do. What should I do now? You can take the Eagles Flightpath Quiz to find out more about where you would start in the Eagles Community here. Find out more about the 48 Days Eagles Community here. I’m planning to launch some courses about investing for women and I need to grow an email list first. Would love some ideas/thoughts/tips etc? Quotation: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. Psalm 23: 1-3Click To Tweet Resource:  Develop your own personal mission statement – a workbook – 48days.com/mission Pat Flynn’s Podcast Tutorial Find the books referenced in this podcast: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Range by David Epstein Refuse To Choose by Barbara Sher 48 Marketing Tips – free download for your business Find out more about creating your own mastermind here. Summary: Enjoy experimenting with a Range of ideas – knowing that the broad exposure will help you find your best fit. Your mindset is more important for protecting you than being around any imagined germs. If you’re in the Eagles community, you can choose which level of training you’re ready for Choose the 3 or 4 Marketing Tips you’ll use to move your career and business forward. How You Can Help The Show If you find this podcast helpful, please Subscribe and Review it on iTunes. It’s a great way to support the show and only takes a few seconds. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Have a Question for Dan? Send your questions to askdan@48Days.com The post It might be too late for you to be successful appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

No it’s really not. In this episode I contrast the theories outlined in Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell and Range by David Epstein. It seems that people who are extraordinarily successful often experiment with a whole lot of things before they find their best fit. The old theory that you have to start when you’re three years old and put in your 10,000 hours may not be true. So it’s not too late if you’re in your 30s, 40s or 50s to find what you’re that sweet spot where your talent, passion and money come together. Episode #741 September 04, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: I’m in my 30s and am just finding my passion. Is it too late to become known as an expert in my area? My workplace has stopped taking temperatures of employees every day. How can I feel safe? Did you personally ever struggle with a bad attitude that needed correcting, that stinking thinking? Find out more about my morning routine on this podcast episode: If you can win the morning, you can win the day I’ve been looking for a new direction but have now discovered I love what I do. What should I do now? You can take the Eagles Flightpath Quiz to find out more about where you would start in the Eagles Community here. Find out more about the 48 Days Eagles Community here. I’m planning to launch some courses about investing for women and I need to grow an email list first. Would love some ideas/thoughts/tips etc? Quotation: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. Psalm 23: 1-3Click To Tweet Resource:  Develop your own personal mission statement – a workbook – 48days.com/mission Pat Flynn’s Podcast Tutorial Find the books referenced in this podcast: Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Range by David Epstein Refuse To Choose by Barbara Sher 48 Marketing Tips – free download for your business Find out more about creating your own mastermind here. Summary: Enjoy experimenting with a Range of ideas – knowing that the broad exposure will help you find your best fit. Your mindset is more important for protecting you than being around any imagined germs. If you’re in the Eagles community, you can choose which level of training you’re ready for Choose the 3 or 4 Marketing Tips you’ll use to move your career and business forward. How You Can Help The Show If you find this podcast helpful, please Subscribe and Review it on iTunes. It’s a great way to support the show and only takes a few seconds. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Have a Question for Dan? Send your questions to askdan@48Days.com The post It might be too late for you to be successful appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Do you have a list of friends you could call at 3:00 AM who would be willing to help you out if you really needed it? Would your Facebook friends, Twitter followers, or LinkedIn connections be willing to help you? Listen in as we discuss the time tested process for increasing your impact, influence, and opportunities for success. Episode #741 August 28, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable. This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die. Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: How can I increase my influence, impact, and opportunities for success? How can I build a brand that other people will recognize? How can I build a 3:00 AM list? Do you have a list of of people you can call in a bind at 3 am in the morning? I recommend you have one person on that list for every year old you are. Quotation: “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.” Proverbs 13:20Click To Tweet Resource: 8 Questions To Ask Yourself to Mine Your Own Acres of Diamonds and Unearth the Opportunities that Exist In Your Life – 48days.com/questions How You Can Help The Show If you find this podcast helpful, please Subscribe and Review it on iTunes. It’s a great way to support the show and only takes a few seconds. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Have a Question for Dan? Send your questions to askdan@48Days.com The post Sure I’ll give you $10,000 – no questions asked, IF appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Finding unexpected opportunities in what most people see as a “crisis”- 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.  Episode #740 August 21, 2020 Hi, this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: “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,” Do 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? 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?” We read to increase knowledge. But knowledge doesn’t change anything. It doesn’t put money in our bank account. But if you go from knowledge to understanding to application you can change yourself, your financial situation, and your future. Find out more about the formula to build a business with 15 hours a week here. What is the ethical way to leave my current company and take clients with me? Quotation: “People suffer when they chase a dream that doesn’t belong to them.” Joseph Campbell Resources: Take the entrepreneur readiness quiz – do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? – 48days.com/entrepreneur Check out the Hear Here App Find the new 48 Days To the Work and Life You Love here Recommended book – 48 Low or No Cost Business Ideas  Find out more about Jesse Cole and Jeremy Cowart and how they are finding unexpected opportunities in this crisis. Jesse and Jeremy will be guests on an upcoming Monday Mentor Call. Find out more about the Eagles Community here. How You Can Help The Show If you find this podcast helpful, please Subscribe and Review it on iTunes. It’s a great way to support the show and only takes a few seconds. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Have a Question for Dan? Send your questions to askdan@48Days.com The post I Just Hate Mondays So Much! appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Bring Your Dream to Life Nearly everyone who has accomplished something great was told they were crazy along the way. Often people who have had unusual challenges or disadvantages end up doing big things. Is it possible that your greatest opportunity is right next to your greatest obstacle? Listen to what some big Dreamers had to overcome to bring their dreams to life and then ask yourself if you are on the path to accomplishing your big dream? Episode #739 August 14, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real-life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: Why am I struggling so much? Are they disadvantages or desirable difficulties? Why was I cursed with having ADD? I just got fired – what am I supposed to do now? People are laughing at my dream – should I just give up? Quotation: “A man of character finds a special attractiveness in difficulty since it is only by coming to grips with difficulty that he can realize his potentialities.” Charles De GaulleClick To Tweet 5 Step Process To Build Your Dream Phase One – Prove them wrong. (Your Calling) Phase Two – Find your superpower. (Your Gift) Phase Three – Be limitless. (Your Truth) Phase Four – Invent a better future. (Your Vision) Phase Five – Never ever give up. (Your Mission) Resource: Get your guide for creating your own mission statement and building your dream More Podcasts on Dreams: Are You a Dangerous Dreamer? Are Your Dreams Changing Your Life?\ Should You Follow Your Dreams and Risk Failing or Protect Yourself By Not Trying? How You Can Help The Show If you find this podcast helpful, please Subscribe and Review it on iTunes. It’s a great way to support the show and only takes a few seconds. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Have a Question for Dan? Send your questions to askdan@48Days.com The post You must be crazy to think you can do that! appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

The Value of Your Mindset Kim thinks maybe God is using her as an example of having to be totally dependent on Him. I’m pretty confident our mindset and expectation are more powerful factors than God’s desire to micromanage us. Episode #738 August 07, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: Why is God keeping me poor? How can I use public domain books in my business? What is the best way to get on podcast shows? Do you need to spend money to make money? Find out more about investing in yourself here. Quotation: “This is a wonderful day. I’ve never seen this one before.” Maya AngelouClick To Tweet Responses to the Stages of Life Listen to the full podcast where I highlighted the Stages of Life. Resources: Register here to prepare for the August 10th release and our discussion for the August 14th podcast. Join the 48 Days Eagles Community Summary Enjoy your Stage of Life Your mindset will open the door to your finances – more than your skill or ability You can serve others better from a full cup Build relationships before transactions Invest 3-5% of your income back into your personal growth How You Can Help The Show If you find this podcast helpful, please Subscribe and Review it on iTunes. It’s a great way to support the show and only takes a few seconds. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Have a Question for Dan? Send your questions to askdan@48Days.com The post Is there a reason God is keeping me poor? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

The Stages of Life May Vary Some listeners are discouraged based on the Stages of Life we discussed last week, feeling like they are behind the game and may never catch up. I remind you I was thrilled to get back up to zero net worth at age 53. It was then I started doing the things I’m known for today.  Episode #737 July 31, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real-life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: What if you have multiple business ideas? This is an awesome place to start. Very quickly filter those through what you know about yourself down to three of four ideas. Then do a little more research, create a plan and act. Do that in less than 48 Days. That doesn’t mean you can’t come back to one of the other ideas later, but focus on one right now. How should I proceed with my invention related to guitars? Get Stephen Key’s Book, One Simple Idea What is the biggest advantage in today’s market place to help us make money? It’s finding something where you can create residual passive income. I‘m trying to figure out what I can offer that people would pay for. Don’t focus just on what people will pay for, but focus on what interests you the most. Even if you have a great product or service, you also have to be very intentional about putting it in front of people who will buy it. You need to have: a hook tell a story provide a call to action I already work 2 jobs, how do I work on other aspects of my business when my time is so limited? Look for something that you can move from linear to residual income (something you can do one time and get paid 1,000 times). Quotation: “Potential unexpressed turns to pain.” Robin Sharma Resources: Please sign up to watch this documentary. On August 10th at 8pm EST, you’ll receive an email with a private link where you can watch the film from home. Sign up at dreamerdocumentary.com I’m giving you a framework with the 5-Step process to build your dream. We’ll unpack it on the Friday, August 14th podcast. 5 Step Process To Build Your Dream Phase One – Prove them wrong. (Your Calling) Phase Two – Find your superpower. (Your Gift) Phase Three – Be limitless. (Your Truth) Phase Four – Invent a better future. (Your Vision) Phase Five – Never ever give up. (Your Mission) In the meantime, send me your big dream – and what you’re doing to make it a reality. dreamer. They were told to get their heads out of the clouds; they didn’t listen. We can do this together – yes, without buying another course! Check out last week’s podcast on the 5 Stages of Life Development as it relates to your career. Here are a few notes on those after seeing some of your responses: The most important thing you can do is what you’re doing now. Be intentional about making this stage of life meaningful. The most important time in your life is NOW. You can step out of your history. You can become the director, producer, choreographer, and hero of your own story. The most important person is the one you see in the mirror every morning. And remember, “Potential unexpressed turns to pain.” Robin Sharma If you missed the FREE Masterclass on the 3 Building Blocks To Get Your Business Off the Ground, you can still watch the replay at 48Days.com/Webinar Join the Eagles at 48DaysEagles.com   How You Can Help The Show If you find this podcast helpful, please Subscribe and Review it on iTunes. It’s a great way to support the show and only takes a few seconds. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Have a Question for Dan? Send your questions to askdan@48Days.com The post Did you think you’d be farther along in life than where you are today?? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Could we all be a pastor? A lady’s question recently made me pause and think. With a little research, I discovered some traits we all want to display that could in fact make us be seen as a “pastor.” Episode #736 July 24, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: I’m in my mid-50s and a lifelong photographer. Unfortunately, photography is now a supersaturated field and very low paying. Try to see what you’re doing with new eyes. Think of the kerosene seller after the invention of the lightbulb. Vincent Pugliese is a perfect example in photography. He has a course teaching parents how to take sports photos of their kids. David Molnar is another photographer who has developed a course on how to take photos with their iPhones. Where can I get training on becoming a bookkeeper? Go to linkedinlearning.com/days – you’ll find 210 courses for bookkeeping. What’s the best way to market my “how-to” process on paying for college by only using scholarships? Launching a book is like starting any other business. Don’t try to write a book and launch it unless you approach it as a true business. Writing the book is only 10% of the process. Budget $3-5,000 to write a book. A few tips: make your how-to a course that people can purchase for $17 volunteer to speak with a 20-minute presentation for local organization be an interesting guest on podcasts and radio shows have a free resource that you give away that will add people to your email list so you can build a relationship with them Need help getting started with your book, go to 48days.com/author How to become a “pastor” to everyone you meet.  7 Traits We Expect of a Pastor (how many of these things are true for you or the leader you are looking to follow) Integrity Humility Passion Vision and Insight Perseverance Compassion Teacher/Encourager The Stages of Life As It Relates to Career Learning – In your 20s – A time when you try lots of things to see which ones motivate you. There are not many things you can do in your 20s that I would consider mistakes. Experimenting – In your 30s – You sort out your interests (and your friends) to eliminate the ones that don’t fit who you are and where you’re going. Mastery – In your 40s – You focus on the things you’ve kept after the experimenting stage. You’re developing your skills and becoming an expert at them. Reaping – In your 50s – The period you reap the rewards of the decisions you’ve made previously and create systems to reach your highest earning potential. Guiding – In your 60s – You mentor others with the wisdom you’ve gained in prior years and leverage your major life message Legacy – In your 70s – The decade you put things in place that will live on when you’re no longer here. Maximizing Your Zone of Genius – In your 80s – You spend 75% of your time doing the one thing you do best Quotation: “Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.” Napoleon HillClick To Tweet Resource:  Take the entrepreneur readiness quiz – do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? – 48days.com/entrepreneur Get the 15-hour week model for building a business at 48days.com/15hours Find out more about what a mastermind is and how to get started with one. How You Can Help The Show If you find this podcast helpful, please Subscribe and Review it on iTunes. It’s a great way to support the show and only takes a few seconds. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Have a Question for Dan? Send your questions to askdan@48Days.com The post Are you a pastor? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.