48 Days to the Work You Love Internet Radio Show

It's not because I need the money; it's because you need the investment. Things that are free are not valued. In this episode I outline why you should invest 3% of your income back into your personal growth, and why I do the same.

Questions:

1. Do you have any advice for how to transition from pastor to self-employed and know what value to expect?

2. I am living out my dream exactly as I described it ten years ago but.... I am bored out of my mind.

3. Would you ever consider a free initial coaching session, or discounted coaching sessions?

Summary

1. Be confident you can be in "ministry" without ever standing behind a pulpit.
2. Answer this question: If we were meeting three years from today, what has to have happened during that three-year period for you to feel happy about your progress?
3. Invest 3-5% of your personal income back into your personal growth.

Get direct links to the resources mentioned in this podcast, including my formula for investing in yourself in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/free-coaching/

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A listener questioned why I always side with the dreamer in a marriage. Why don't I tell the dreamer to settle down and be content with a "regular job"? I'll admit, my own dreams come through in my answers. Do you think I'm too one-sided in my common responses regarding the "reluctant spouse"?

Questions:

1. Our business has grown 400% in the past 3 years. Our 2022 goal is to double our 2021 business, I'm going to be tired but loving it all.

2. I'll turn 50 this year, and I've never been more excited about the future. I'm reevaluating, prioritizing, readjusting, and rewriting my future.

3. I'm starting to feel lame and embarrassed in my job search, and it's discouraging me from continuing to apply with the companies I really like because when I'm ignored repeatedly it makes me feel kind of disrespected and that they won't even give me the time of day.

4. I retired from health care making six figures but had gotten frustrated in our Western Medical Model of Care.

Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including the books I mentioned, the webcam I'm using now and our Entrepreneur Readiness Quiz in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/bury-your-dream/

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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/

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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/

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A 60-yr-old listener says he's only had unsatisfying jobs because he thought his only responsibility was to get a job and pay the bills. Now he's wondering if it's too late to follow his heart and passion. I think he's got an amazing way to do just that.

Questions:

1. How can I find the courage to "Shoot for the Moon" in my goals.

2. Can I really do this work remotely?

3. I would like to hear about ideas for managing a business from the mission field.

4. The only thing at which I've succeeded is living a life of misery.

Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including 6 tips to a successful day through a positive attitude as well as the books mentioned, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/life-of-misery

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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:

1. What was your family's money story?
2. So what is your money story going to be?
3. Are you a creator of money?
4. Are you "living well" and "giving well"?
5. Is there a cause you believe in - that helps drive you to make money?
6. Do you have the money mindset that opens the door for more?

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It's healthy to know you're off track - at any point in your life. But then you can look inward and find your true focus. 85% of the process of having the confidence of proper direction in your career and life - comes from looking inward first.

Questions:

1. How do I quit living this fake life and start living a real one?

2. The attached email seems to be legitimate. How can I be sure? How should I respond?

3. At what point do I need to get a business license so I don't get in trouble with the law?

4. I heard you mentioning how you make money off the cars that you drive. I would like to know how you took something which most people "consume" and turned it into an investment.

Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including a free download of Acres of Diamonds in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/find-your-true-focus/

Submit your Questions to: https://www.48days.com/askdan/

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Summary Points:

1. You can choose to live anywhere you want. Geography is seldom the key to your success.
2. 85% of the process of having the confidence of proper direction in your career and life - comes from looking inward.
3. Don't waste time chasing pennies when you could be creating dollars.
4. Don't get lost in the details of your business. Have your focus be making it profitable.
5. Here's how to make money with anything where you're knowledgeable. Always be ready - never be in a hurry.

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This is a special Valentine's Day episode where I invited my wife, Joanne, to join me and talk about the relationship side of success.

Questions:

1. Lovin - how do you keep love alive when there are kids, in-laws, grandparents, work and more to fit in?

2. Learnin - as you continue to grow - which we hope you do - how do you handle changing the person you were when you first met and got married?

3. Earnin - yes, there's that ongoing responsibility to create income. And if you have a business of your own - with unpredictable income - how do you handle the ups and downs - the uncertainty or the 10 times the income you had five years ago.

Summary Recap

1. Maintain Right Mindset, Right Idea, and Right Network
2. Create a Family Mission Statement
3. Embrace Personality Differences as Strengths
4. Have a Decision Making Process
5. Create a plan for irregular income
6. Practice Love, Respect and Kindness at all times
7. Your best laid plans will change - enjoy the journey

Get direct links to the resources mentioned in this podcast, including Joanne's Creating a Haven of Peace, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/relationships/.

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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. 1. I'm feeling ashamed that I'm so far behind on your Stages of Life model.
2. 2. I don't know what to do to make my life better.
3. 3. Should I stay at my government job for 1.5 more years to get full retirement benefits or leave now?
4. 4. The idea of self employment is somewhat intimidating, but I'm trying it out in smaller increments.

Five point summary:

1. A dream is a wish your heart makes. A plan makes your feet move.
2. "I had no choice," actually means, "I had only one path that was easy in the moment."
3. "I don't know what to do to make my life better."
4. "Pray, but when you pray, move your feet."
5. 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/

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A listener feels like he's gotten trapped by getting a paycheck. He says, I took the path of least resistance which has led me down a perilous pike of disappointment and despair. As a direct result of our financial obligations, I absolved myself of the freedom to easily pursue my dreams for the oppressive restraints of debt. The merry-go-round of my professional life has left me no farther than a few steps from where I got on and now with a weak stomach." Let's discuss what to do if you have similar feelings.

Questions:

1. In addition to the Great Resignation what is another silent form of resignation?

2. Why are companies looking for "pre-quitting" behaviors?

3. Does your company need a "dream manager"?

4. Are you still sitting on that nail?

Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including our February Eagles Nests, book recommendations and more in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/trapped/

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