48 Days to the Work You Love Internet Radio Show

The eagles build a nest using thornbush strands to lock it together. Then they cover them with leaves and feathers to make it soft and comfortable. However, when the eaglets are about twelve weeks old, mom and dad eagles begin to remove the protection from the thorns. Pretty soon the little eaglets are up on the edge of the nest to avoid the pain and discomfort. Then mom and dad eagle fly by with tasty morsels of food just out of reach. Soon the little eaglet makes a big leap to get away from the pain and the hunger, and you know what happens – he learns he can fly.

Questions:

1. After 10 years, my job has turned into a nightmare. I just want to be able to support my family.

2. How do I get my college age son to get motivated for life and break the rut of failing classes, playing video games, and being generally lazy?

3. How do I get a coaching business started in a foreign country where the average income is $750 per month and professional coaching is non-existent?

4. How do I market my skills on the side without risking my main job?

Get direct links to the resources mentioned on the podcast, including my free 2022 Goal Setting Workbook, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/crisis-or-wakeup-call/

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A record-breaking 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs in August across an array of industries, according to a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). What's going on? I interview Ken Coleman about his new book, From Paycheck to Purpose on this bonus podcast episode.

Questions:

1. Is everyone just being forced to pay more or are there some other issues at play here?

2. What should companies do to attract great workers in this crazy time?

3. So we have fewer candidates - and companies know they have to pay more. Doesn't this make it pretty easy for anyone to get a job they love with more pay than ever before?

Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/paycheck-to-purpose/

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Knowing yourself is the first step in moving toward the career or business that will be the work you love. Knowing yourself is the only way to have confidence, boldness and enthusiasm about the direction you have chosen. My daughter Ashley joins me to add her expertise in understanding ourselves and increasing our effectiveness in all areas of our lives.

Questions:

1. What kind of business would be a fit for me?

2. Will understanding myself make me a more effective parent?

3. I know selling could increase my income but I don't think I can sell.

4. Why do Ashley's three girls need Challenge, Structure and Fun in any project?

Get the direct links to the resources mentioned in the podcast, including how to get 50% off our new DISCovering You Course, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/understanding-yourself/

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If you are fortunate enough to get a 4% raise, or even a 10% raise as we end the year, you'll never keep up with the rapid economic changes we're going through. But with a little creativity you can double your income and open the door for even more. I give lots of specific examples of what people are doing in this episode.

Questions:

1. I have been struggling with indecisiveness which has caused me personal delay in life. Can I ask how do you deal with procrastination?

2. Several years ago Dan mentioned a book where the author had a music degree but was looking for ways to make money using his passion for music. Do you happen to know the name of that book?

3. I Don't have $18 for the 48 Low or No-Cost Businesses you are offering.

Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including 48 Low or No Cost Business Ideas FREE, 40 Ways To Make Money As A Musician, and my 2022 Goal Setting Workbook in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/double-your-income

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No, money is never the obstacle. Coming up with an idea and a plan is the real issue. If you have a great idea and a proven plan of action, people will throw money at you. In this episode I give an example of a very profitable business I started with $10.53.

Questions:

1. Is the 48 Days Eagles community ok for someone who may not have entrepreneurial aspirations?

2. I have always been told that hard work pays off but in my case it seems in order to get ahead I need to be a jerk.

3. My wife and I want to start an interior painting business on the side to help us meet some financial goals.

4. How do you decide when a business just isn't working?

5. My issue isn't fear; it's lack of funds to get started on my business. I don't even have a couple hundred bucks.

Get direct links to the resources mentioned in this podcast, including my 2022 Goal Setting Workbook, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/no-money/

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What are the voices around you saying? Are they telling you to just be content or are they encouraging and supporting you to stretch, grow and reach for your dream? You're choosing those voices, either way.

Questions:

1. What are the messages you're hearing from the people who are closest to you?

2. What are you doing to build your self-esteem?

3. How are you overcoming the fear that's holding you back?

4. Do you have the Five Predictors of Success?

To get direct links to the podcast survey and weigh in on my next book cover plus the 5 Predictors of Success, check out the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/build-your-self-esteem/

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When you see things that are needed, or things that are 'wrong' it's also an opportunity to do the 'hard work' to create a solution. You likely have access to everything you need. If you engage your passion, tell the truth in advance, and take action, you could indeed make your dent in the universe.

Questions:

1. What do you do if see a problem in your home?

2. How can you create your own "reality distortion field"?

3. What does it mean to tell the truth in advance?

4. How can you overcome any fear you have?

You can find direct links to the resources mentioned in this podcast including a free download of Acres of Diamonds as well as the step-by-step process for harnessing the wind for what you care about most in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/create-a-solution/

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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/

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Your quitting - your "resignation" can be a "going-up" experience. Quitting something that you don't care about, or something where you're mediocre, or something that is "killing your soul" can free up your brainpower, your energy, your accumulated wisdom, your passion and your talent - for something where you can WIN.

Questions:

1. What should you do if you are dissatisfied with your current situation?

2. Is resigning an act of giving up?

3. What are the three critical things you need to be successful?

Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including the 48 Days Eagles Community in the podcast show notes at Permalink: https://www.48days.com/resigning-but-not-discouraged/

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This week a well-known leader and author posted a short segment totally trashing thinking, dreaming, imagining, wishing, hoping, meditating, or praying as ways to get closer to success. Apparently being a robot will suffice - as long as you are "doing". I beg to differ.

Questions:

1. Is it useless to think positively?

2. Is dreaming just a childish mind game to avoid the reality of my life?

3. Do I really get to choose the life I live?

Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including a few books I recommend reading to answer this question for yourself as well as 6 tips to a successful day through a positive attitude, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/positive-thinking-is-hogwash

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