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Episode #595 January 19, 2018 Dealing with job frustration? Sick and tired of how things are going? While these are reasons to make a change they are not the basis of the change. Focus on your passions and dreams, your unique talents and skills to determine what’s next for your life. 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 ... Read More

Episode #594 January 12, 2018 –

We've had many listeners at the beginning of the year that have decided what they want to move to but are looking for resources and how-to-info.

This Week's Questions:

How can I move from teacher to paid speaker?

Can I package my presentation on forgiveness as a course?

Dan, I need a music related idea to make money while my growing my band's success.

How can I communicate that I'm a forward thinker when I've been working in the dry cleaning business?

How do you get a reluctant spouse to support efforts in a side business or calling if they have a different vision of security and work than you do?

Good News

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.

Quotation:

"Focus on what you are moving to, not what you're moving from." Dan Miller

Timestamped Show Notes:

4:15 – Dan says, "I've never heard of a person who is clearly focused on what they're going to do for the coming year that's discouraged or depressed."

4:48 – Dan shares the accounting software he uses, specially designed for creative professionals. Freshbooks – To claim your month long unrestricted free trial with no credit card required, go to https://www.freshbooks.com/pages/48days and enter '48 Days" in the "How Did You Hear About Us?" section.

6:10 – Dan also shares info about his favorite mattress — the mattress he sleeps on as well as his guests. Casper Mattress – Get $50 toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/sleepyoulove and using promo code "sleepyoulove" at checkout. Terms and conditions apply.

An old piece of wood

7:50 – A reader sent Dan a handmade wooden bench with an engraved Eagle on it along with a 6-page, handwritten letter. He knows there's a better future and just like that old piece of wood, he knows there is a future before him.

11:00 – Good News, including 600 volunteer dads and a house for a homeless family.

16:55 – Jake is a high school agriculture teacher who is looking for resources to help him transition into his speaking business.

Dan shares a myriad of resources for getting into the speaking business, including:

• https://joshshipp.com/ – Youth Speaker University (https://youthspeakeru.com/?_ga=2.164002938.491024100.1515603609-510610277.1515603609)
• http://grantbaldwin.com/
• https://speakitforward.com and https://liveitforward.com/ – Kent Julian
• http://dynamiccommunicators.com/podcast/. A Christian Comedian who offers a training series (http://store.dynamiccommunicators.com/scorre-training-series-dvd-workbook-set/)

Dan's advice: [spp-tweet tweet="learn from people who are a little further down the path."]

21:40 – Patty, a new Eagles member is looking to create an online course and is looking for resources and info on where to start.

Dan's recommendations for creating an online course:

• Brian Dixon – on our 48 Days team
• Teachable
• Thinkific
• LearnDash

25:00 – Stan is developing a band and in an unstable, unhealthy job and is looking for music related business ideas.

Dan says it is a great idea to grow a band and a side business at the same time and shares these resources:

• Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
• Handonfire.com — A story of an auto mechanic and side musician who makes drums out of propane tanks
• Chad Jeffers, Lead Guitarist with Carrie Underwood, who has a book 25 Notes for the Successful Musician: The Ultimate Guide to Making It in the Music Industry

33:30 – Joel asks "How do I communicate that I'm a forward thinker when my job seems boring?" Dan's advice: it's all in the way you present your resume. Be creative.

37:25 – Merle is starting his own business in commercial roofing and wants to know if it's okay to also do roof cleaning or if that will split his focus.

How to get your spouse on board

39:05 – Ray wants to know how to get a reluctant spouse to support his entrepreneur passions. Compassionate honesty or selfish justification? Dan recommends starting with 15 hours a week with a side business, working to make 50% of your income for 3 months. Dan shares two resources to help:

• Living, Loving & Working
• Creating a Haven of Peace

45:20 – Dan shares a thank you message from a reader: "I no longer want to do work that doesn't matter. I blame you for making me not want to be another cog in someone else's wheel of life."

Calls to Action:

Get your Goal Planning Guide now

Meet Dan at Social Media Marketing World 2018 – Click here to choose your ticket

Our business partners this week are:

Freshbooks – To claim your month long unrestricted free trial with no credit card required, go to https://www.freshbooks.com/pages/48days and enter '48 Days" in the "How Did You Hear About Us?" section.

Casper Mattress – Get $50 toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/sleepyoulove and using promo code "sleepyoulove" at checkout. Terms and conditions apply.

Recommended Resources:

Resources for a young speaker who wants to grow his speaking business:

https://joshshipp.com/

https://youthspeakeru.com/?_ga=2.164002938.491024100.1515603609-510610277.1515603609

http://grantbaldwin.com/

https://speakitforward.com & https://liveitforward.com/

http://dynamiccommunicators.com/podcast/.

http://store.dynamiccommunicators.com/scorre-training-series-dvd-workbook-set/

Resources for someone who wants to turn presentation into a course:

Brian Dixon – on our 48 Days team

Teachable

Thinkific

LearnDash

Resources for someone needing to get spouse's support for creative ideas:

Living, Loving & Working

Creating a Haven of Peace

48DaysEagles.com – Membership in this exploding community of achievers!

To submit a question for the Podcast, send your note >

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #594 January 12, 2018 –

We’ve had many listeners at the beginning of the year that have decided what they want to move to but are looking for resources and how-to-info.

This Week’s Questions:

How can I move from teacher to paid speaker?

Can I package my presentation on forgiveness as a course?

Dan, I need a music related idea to make money while my growing my band’s success.

How can I communicate that I’m a forward thinker when I’ve been working in the dry cleaning business?

How do you get a reluctant spouse to support efforts in a side business or calling if they have a different vision of security and work than you do?

Good News

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.

Quotation:

“Focus on what you are moving to, not what you’re moving from.” Dan Miller

Timestamped Show Notes:

4:15 – Dan says, “I’ve never heard of a person who is clearly focused on what they’re going to do for the coming year that’s discouraged or depressed.”

4:48 – Dan shares the accounting software he uses, specially designed for creative professionals. Freshbooks – To claim your month long unrestricted free trial with no credit card required, go to https://www.freshbooks.com/pages/48days and enter ’48 Days” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.

6:10 – Dan also shares info about his favorite mattress — the mattress he sleeps on as well as his guests. Casper Mattress – Get $50 toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/sleepyoulove and using promo code “sleepyoulove” at checkout. Terms and conditions apply.

An old piece of wood

7:50 – A reader sent Dan a handmade wooden bench with an engraved Eagle on it along with a 6-page, handwritten letter. He knows there’s a better future and just like that old piece of wood, he knows there is a future before him.

11:00 – Good News, including 600 volunteer dads and a house for a homeless family.

16:55 – Jake is a high school agriculture teacher who is looking for resources to help him transition into his speaking business.

Dan shares a myriad of resources for getting into the speaking business, including:

• https://joshshipp.com/ – Youth Speaker University (https://youthspeakeru.com/?_ga=2.164002938.491024100.1515603609-510610277.1515603609)
• http://grantbaldwin.com/
• https://speakitforward.com and https://liveitforward.com/ – Kent Julian
• http://dynamiccommunicators.com/podcast/. A Christian Comedian who offers a training series (http://store.dynamiccommunicators.com/scorre-training-series-dvd-workbook-set/)

Dan’s advice: [spp-tweet tweet=”learn from people who are a little further down the path.”]

 

21:40 – Patty, a new Eagles member is looking to create an online course and is looking for resources and info on where to start.

Dan’s recommendations for creating an online course:

• Brian Dixon – on our 48 Days team
• Teachable  
• Thinkific
• LearnDash   

25:00 – Stan is developing a band and in an unstable, unhealthy job and is looking for music related  business ideas.

Dan says it is a great idea to grow a band and a side business at the same time and shares these resources:

• Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
• Handonfire.com — A story of an auto mechanic and side musician who makes drums out of propane tanks
• Chad Jeffers, Lead Guitarist with Carrie Underwood, who has a book 25 Notes for the Successful Musician: The Ultimate Guide to Making It in the Music Industry

33:30 – Joel asks “How do I communicate that I’m a forward thinker when my job seems boring?” Dan’s advice:  it’s all in the way you present your resume. Be creative.

37:25 – Merle is starting his own business in commercial roofing and wants to know if it’s okay to also do roof cleaning or if that will split his focus.

How to get your spouse on board

39:05 – Ray wants to know how to get a reluctant spouse to support his entrepreneur passions. Compassionate honesty or selfish justification? Dan recommends starting with 15 hours a week with a side business, working to make 50% of your income for 3 months. Dan shares two resources to help:

• Living, Loving & Working
• Creating a Haven of Peace

45:20 – Dan shares a thank you message from a reader: “I no longer want to do work that doesn’t matter. I blame you for making me not want to be another cog in someone else’s wheel of life.”

Calls to Action:

Get your Goal Planning Guide now

Meet Dan at Social Media Marketing World 2018 – Click here to choose your ticket 

Our business partners this week are: 

Freshbooks – To claim your month long unrestricted free trial with no credit card required, go to https://www.freshbooks.com/pages/48days and enter ’48 Days” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.

Casper Mattress – Get $50 toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/sleepyoulove and using promo code “sleepyoulove” at checkout. Terms and conditions apply.

Recommended Resources:  

Resources for a young speaker who wants to grow his speaking business:

https://joshshipp.com/

https://youthspeakeru.com/?_ga=2.164002938.491024100.1515603609-510610277.1515603609

http://grantbaldwin.com/

https://speakitforward.com & https://liveitforward.com/ 

http://dynamiccommunicators.com/podcast/. 

http://store.dynamiccommunicators.com/scorre-training-series-dvd-workbook-set/

  

Resources for someone who wants to turn presentation into a course:

Brian Dixon – on our 48 Days team

Teachable  

Thinkific

LearnDash   

Resources for someone needing to get spouse’s support for creative ideas:

Living, Loving & Working

Creating a Haven of Peace

48DaysEagles.com –  Membership in this exploding community of achievers! 

To submit a question for the Podcast, send your note >

The post But it still had a future before it appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Episode #593 January 05, 2018 –

We all have two choices in life: accept life as it is or accept responsibility to change it.

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 are some examples of a large financial shovel?
• Can having goals in your 7 life areas help with my depression?
• Should I leave my job 3 years before my retirement package starts?
• I have two degrees in areas I'm not interested in, I don't want to ever work for an employer again, but I need to make money now.

Plus Good News

Quotation:

"If you own this story you get to write the ending." ― Brené Brown"

Show Notes: In this week's Podcast, Dan talks about how taking responsibility can change your life.

1:50 – We all have two choices in life: to accept life as it is or accept responsibility to change it.

"Everything you do today creates a scene in the movie of your life. What script are you writing?"

4:04 – Dan shares how entrepreneurs are taking advantage of Freshbooks. Get your free month at https://www.freshbooks.com/pages/48days – enter 48 Days in the "How did you hear about us?" section.

5:49 – Dan shares a recent Podcast he listened to Guy Raz' Podcast, "How I Built This," during which he talked to Gary Erickson, founder of Cliff Bars whose story shows us that the thrill of running a business the right way is more powerful than the thrill of being rich. Find out more on Dan's blog.

8:36 – Dan shares News stories like Apple Batteries for older devices for $29, and thoughts on 18 states increasing the minimum wage.

11:08 – Good News — Share your good news at [email protected]

Resources for Young Farmers

15:15 – Dan shares a follow-up on a 19-year-old who wanted to farm and was looking for resources to get started. We received several resources, including some from Sam, like:

• 5 Elements To Making 100,000 on a 1/4 Acre of Land
• A farmer who helps you qualify for a loan through an apprenticeship

17:30 – Keith, a listener who struggles with depression, asks Dan if he agrees that having goals in all 7 areas of your life can help when you hit a career or job issue.

20:00 – Dan shares a resource for creative folks who may be dealing with depression: http://www.creativesagainstdepression.com/

Large Financial Shovels

20:28 – Paul asks for more examples of large financial shovels, like real estate. Dan shares 4 more:

• Write a book
• Develop a course
• Build a membership site
• Invent something

28:10 – A 52-year-old listener is yearning to become an entrepreneur but it only 3 years from retiring with a pension. Should he wait it out?

31:47 – A listener with a background in IT is having no success finding a job in theology. Dan cautions him to think about his theology or mission work as a sideline vs. a front line area of focus.

33:40 – Dan shares Nathan's story. He wanted to be a missionary in China after graduating college. But instead of asking for donations to fund his missionary work, he went as an English teacher and paid for everything on his own and was actually able to do more missionary work because he was less restricted as a teacher.

Take Responsibility For Your Own Success

36:46 – One listener shares that he has two degrees but doesn't want to work in either of those fields. He has lost jobs and doesn't want to work for an employer again and doesn't know what to do because he needs to make money fast. Dan says:

"When you back yourself into a corner, don't expect somebody else to force you into success. Your mindset, your own expectations and accepting responsibility for where you are are critical to your success in life."

Your personal skills often preclude the value of your technical skills or degrees.

Calls to Action:

Get your Goal Planning Guide now

Meet Dan at Social Media Marketing World 2018 – Click here to choose your ticket

Our business partner this week is Freshbooks — To claim your month long unrestricted free trial with no credit card required, go to https://www.freshbooks.com/pages/48days and enter '48 Days" in the "How Did You Hear About Us?" section.

Recommended Resources:

So many of you continue to ask for more information about the Amazon Merch program. This is the only program I recommend: provenamazoncourse.com/48days

48DaysEagles.com – Membership in this exploding community of achievers!

To submit a question for the Podcast, send your note to [email protected]

The post I am responsible! appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #593 January 05, 2018 – 

We all have two choices in life: accept life as it is or accept responsibility to change it.

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 are some examples of a large financial shovel?
• Can having goals in your 7 life areas help with my depression?
• Should I leave my job 3 years before my retirement package starts?
• I have two degrees in areas I’m not interested in, I don’t want to ever work for an employer again, but I need to make money now.

Plus Good News

Quotation:

“If you own this story you get to write the ending.”  ― Brené Brown“

Show Notes: In this week’s Podcast, Dan talks about how taking responsibility can change your life.

1:50 – We all have two choices in life: to accept life as it is or accept responsibility to change it.

“Everything you do today creates a scene in the movie of your life. What script are you writing?”

4:04 – Dan shares how entrepreneurs are taking advantage of Freshbooks. Get your free month at https://www.freshbooks.com/pages/48days – enter 48 Days in the “How did you hear about us?” section.

5:49 – Dan shares a recent Podcast he listened to Guy Raz’ Podcast, “How I Built This,” during which he talked to Gary Erickson, founder of Cliff Bars whose story shows us that the thrill of running a business the right way is more powerful than the thrill of being rich. Find out more on Dan’s blog.

8:36 – Dan shares News stories like Apple Batteries for older devices for $29, and thoughts on 18 states increasing the minimum wage.

11:08 – Good News — Share your good news at [email protected]

Resources for Young Farmers

15:15 – Dan shares a follow-up on a 19-year-old who wanted to farm and was looking for resources to get started. We received several resources, including some from Sam, like:

• 5 Elements To Making 100,000 on a 1/4 Acre of Land
• A farmer who helps you qualify for a loan through an apprenticeship

17:30 – Keith, a listener who struggles with depression, asks Dan if he agrees that having goals in all 7 areas of your life can help when you hit a career or job issue.

20:00 – Dan shares a resource for creative folks who may be dealing with depression:  http://www.creativesagainstdepression.com/

Large Financial Shovels

20:28 – Paul asks for more examples of large financial shovels, like real estate. Dan shares 4 more:

• Write a book
• Develop a course
• Build a membership site
• Invent something

28:10 – A 52-year-old listener is yearning to become an entrepreneur but it only 3 years from retiring with a pension. Should he wait it out?

31:47 – A listener with a background in IT is having no success finding a job in theology. Dan cautions him to think about his theology or mission work as a sideline vs. a front line area of focus.

33:40 – Dan shares Nathan’s story. He wanted to be a missionary in China after graduating college. But instead of asking for donations to fund his missionary work, he went as an English teacher and paid for everything on his own and was actually able to do more missionary work because he was less restricted as a teacher.

Take Responsibility For Your Own Success

36:46 – One listener shares that he has two degrees but doesn’t want to work in either of those fields. He has lost jobs and doesn’t want to work for an employer again and doesn’t know what to do because he needs to make money fast. Dan says:

“When you back yourself into a corner, don’t expect somebody else to force you into success. Your mindset, your own expectations and accepting responsibility for where you are are critical to your success in life.”

Your personal skills often preclude the value of your technical skills or degrees.

Calls to Action:

Get your Goal Planning Guide now

Meet Dan at Social Media Marketing World 2018 – Click here to choose your ticket 

Our business partner this week is Freshbooks —  To claim your month long unrestricted free trial with no credit card required, go to https://www.freshbooks.com/pages/48days and enter ’48 Days” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.

Recommended Resources:  

So many of you continue to ask for more information about the Amazon Merch program.  This is the only program I recommend: provenamazoncourse.com/48days

48DaysEagles.com –  Membership in this exploding community of achievers! 

To submit a question for the Podcast, send your note to [email protected]

The post I am responsible! appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

As an end of the year wrap up, Dan looks at some questions he is asked when we start talking about setting goals:

Should you be afraid of your desires, ambition and your drives?

When are you just being selfish – and when are you really in the groove to become all God intended for you?

What does it mean to be "crowned with glory and honor?"

Plus, Dan takes a look at what happens when you retire.

Quotation:

Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.Langston Hughes, 1902 – 1967 Tweet This

Timestamped Notes:

1:30 – The first Podcast we have record of doing was in December 2007 and Dan hasn't missed one since!

3:00 — Dan encourages us all to not be afraid of thinking big and letting the world know that they want to achieve great things. Consider your goals and ambitions the way you want to make the world a better place.

7:24 — Elvis Presley song says "Ambition is a dream with a V-8 engine."

8:10 — Dan explores the difference between ambition and greed. Ambition will take you beyond talent and resources to achieve success.

10:10 — Dan shares a few of his goals for 2018, including a book, What Is Your Strangest Secret?

11:15 — Now the time to be clear on your goals. Dan takes us through the 7 areas that you should set goals in for your life. It's not just about setting a goal to make more money.

The 7 Areas of Goal Setting To Maximize Success

11:45 — Financial – Don't be afraid to set a financial goal that may be a stretch. If you expect to make more money, you may be surprised. Perhaps you start a side business.

13:55 — Physical — You can buy time by being healthier.

14:38 — The leading cause of death – retirement. Dan explores the reasons people die: no friends, no money, no purpose and how retirement contributes to all three of those.

18:50 — Set a goal for your family life. What do you want to do to be a better parent, grandparent, wife or husband?

19:26 — Spirituality – What do you want to do that goes beyond yourself?

20:07 — Social — Take a look at the book, How To Win Friends and Influence People and consider the things you can do to improve in this area. It may be just to smile more!

21:40 — Career goals should be a reflection of the life you want to live.

[spp-timestamp time="21:50″] — Dan shares another goal for 2018: to do more coaching. He has intentionally carved out more time to provide personal coaching. Find out more at https://www.48days.com/coaching/

Calls to Action:

Get your Goal Planning Guide now

Meet Dan at Social Media Marketing World 2018 – Click here to choose your ticket

Our business partner this week is Freshbooks

To claim your month long unrestricted free trial with no credit card required, go to https://www.freshbooks.com/pages/48days and enter '48 Days" in the "How Did You Hear About Us?" section.

Recommended Resources:

So many of you continue to ask for more information about the Amazon Merch program. This is the only program I recommend: provenamazoncourse.com/48days

48DaysEagles.com – Membership is still just $30/month. Will go to $36/month January 1st.

To submit a question for the Podcast, send your note to

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As an end of the year wrap up, Dan looks at some questions he is asked when we start talking about setting goals: Should you be afraid of your desires, ambition and your drives?    When are you just being selfish – and when are you really in the groove to become all God intended for you? What does it mean to be “crowned with glory and honor?” Plus, Dan takes a look at what happens when you retire. Quotation: Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly. Langston Hughes, 1902 – 1967  Tweet This ... Read More

Episode #591 December 22, 2017 –

We have a variety of questions, success stories and helpful resources that will help you find or develop passion in your work and your life — from the 17-year-old looking to take college classes outside her primary interests to the 49-year-old still searching to define his talents, skills and interest and the millennials in between who are looking for ways to pay student loans.

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 took your advice and was able to leave my job in 12 months.
• Should our 17-yr-old daughter take college classes outside her primary interests?
• With a salary of around $40,000 a year I feel completely stuck, and like the only way out is homelessness. (Tom Peters – the most important business advice you'll ever hear.)
• Emily shares free college and career guides
• I have no clearly identifiable talents or skills. No clear purpose or strong interest in any one area.

Plus good news and more.

Cliff Feightner poem:

When you finally get your degreeDo you post it for all to seeDoes what you possessOnly serve to impressAnd get from most a "whoopie"

Quotation:

[spp-tweet tweet=""I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship." -Louisa May Alcott"]

Timestamped Notes:

3:12 – Dan shares some of the exciting things happening in the 48 Days Eagles Community, including this week's Monday Mentor training featuring David Ballentine's business. Most recently, he has created courses for tradesmen (plumbers, electricians, contractors) who need CEU credits for their licenses.

You can still join 48 Days Eagles and be locked in at the $30/month rate for a few more days. The price will go up Jan. 1, 2018. Act now.

[spp-timestamp time="5:44 "]- Our business partner this week is Freshbooks. Get your business or side business off to a great start in the new year. Click here to get a free month — just list 48 Days in the how did you hear about us section.

Good News

7:30 – Good News this week:

• A man who buys every toy in Goodwill for the children who shop there to get one free.
• Someone who helped develop a way to ship gifts and packages to homeless people.
• Folks who are leaving snacks for delivery drivers to ease this crazy time of year for them.
• A child who bought blankets for the homeless instead of getting a new XBox.

[spp-timestamp time="13:24″] – A success story of a fourth grade teacher who moved into financial coaching full time and is now giving back by offering the first 30 days of his membership site to help you get out of debt for just 48 cents. Click here and use code 48DAYS.

Broadening Your Horizons

15:50 – The father of a 17-year-old who is being homeschooled asked Dan if he should encourage his daughter to take entrepreneurial classes and those not necessarily connected to her interests. Dan's advice: Broaden your horizons before you narrow too quickly. Most noteworthy remember that you shouldn't go to college just to have a piece of paper so someone will give you a job.

College and Debt

19:30 – Dan has gotten a lot of response from the man who had a master's degree and lives in a homeless shelter. The most recent from a man making $40,000/year and working side jobs but can't pay off his college debt and is sleeping on his parent's couch. He says: "going to college set me up for failure. I should have self-taught myself."

26:45 – Dan recommendation: find a creative way to generate income. He shares some success stories of folks in the 48 Days Community who have created a side business, including a retired pastor and his wife who are selling shoes on Amazon and generated $200,000 in profit.

[spp-tweet tweet="If you're only looking at a 'regular job,' you're only looking at 5% of the opportunities to make money."]

[spp-timestamp time="30:22″] – Tom Peters, author of In Search of Excellence, shares in Tim Farris' book, Tribe of Mentors his advice for the smart, driven college student.

1. "Good manners pay off big time. Being civil and decent and kind is the bed rock of career success as well as personal fulfillment."
2. Be a superstar, all-pro listener.
3. Read.

Love Your Job

[spp-timestamp time="32:13″] – Dan shares the story of a doorman in Chicago who has served well for 22 years because he loves interacting with people. He has developed personal skills to make him distinct. Click here to check out the video of him talking about why he loves his job.

Resources

36:17 – Emily Sorenson with the Center for School, College and Career Resources, shares a myriad of resources and guides. See the resource section below for a full list of link.

Selling Online

38:04 – A follow-up question from a pastor Dan featured a few months ago who was looking for ways to pay for his PhD. He now has two e-books and is looking for the best way to sell them online. His question: should he sell on Amazon or on his own website. Dan's answer: Both!

Developing Passion

42:03 – Dan shares a heartbreaking story from a man who has been looking for work he loves since 2003, having had 11 jobs and 3 professional licenses. As a result, he feels like a misfit in the marketplace. He says he has no clearly identifiable talents or skills and no clear purpose or strong interest in any one area. Dan's recommendations:

[spp-tweet tweet="Hoping and praying are not enough. You have to have a clear plan of action."] [spp-tweet tweet="Passion is not something that just shows up. It's something that can be developed. Decide to do something. Learn how to do it well, and passion will develop as you do that with excellence. "]

Calls to Action:

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Recommended Resources:

Homeless College Students will be homeless slaves with massive debt – my old blog that continues to attract comments

FundingFreedomU – use code 48DAYS to get first 30 days for $.48 (listener Craig Dacy resource)

Resources and Tools for Entrepreneurship in School – https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/college-entrepreneurship/

Career Guide for Students with Disabilities – https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/students-with-disabilities-careers/

Guide to Finding a Job Online – https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/online-job-search-guide/

Perfecting Your LinkedIn Profile – https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/ultimate-linkedin-guide/

Tips on the Perfect Resume – https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/resume-guide/

So many of you continue to ask for more information about the Amazon Merch program. This is the only program I recommend: provenamazoncourse.com/48days

48DaysEagles.com

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Episode #591 December 22, 2017 – We have a variety of questions, success stories and helpful resources that will help you find or develop passion in your work and your life — from the 17-year-old looking to take college classes outside her primary interests to the 49-year-old still searching to define his talents, skills and interest and the millennials in between who are looking for ways to pay student loans. 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 ... Read More

Episode #590 December 15, 2017 —

In this week's Podcast, we zone in on our goal setting with a great question from a listener who wants to know if he should push forward in 2018 to double his income knowing that his family life will suffer. We take a look at the 48 Days Goal Setting Workbook that includes setting goals for seven different areas of your life, not just career. Money is not how we should define success and therefore it should not lead our goal setting.

We also explore ways that this listener (and others) can meet his income goals without sacrificing the goals he has for his family and the other areas of his life.

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:

1. One of my employees resigned but now wants to stay. Should I keep him?
2. I want to sell an online course -but only to people who share our conservative values
3. I'm a 19-yr-old young man with a passion for farming but I have no money. How can I do this?
4. I know I can double my income in 2018 but my family will suffer. Should I go for it?
5. Good News

Cliff Feightner poem:

How will you get paid for your skillsWill it cover more than the billsWill what you bring to the tableSay you are way more than ableTo earn the pay and the frills.

Quotation:

[spp-tweet tweet=""Wealth is the ability to fully experience life." Henry David Thoreau"]

Show Notes:

2:50 Dan encourages everyone to set their goals for 2018. Get the 48 Days Goal Setting Workbook now and don't just wait to see what happens in 2018, decide what you want to happen. Having a sense of what you are heading toward makes it more possible that it will become a reality.

3:58 Good News!

7:27 Dan shares an update on the 11-year-old girl who has built a nationwide company selling lemonade sweetened with honey.

10:20 Can coffee and a muffin at a drive thru window really save a person's life? Dan shares how it did for one person and reminds us all how a small thing can help someone out. Let's all look for the small ways we can lift each other up, especially this time of year.

13:49 An employer asks Dan if she should allow an employee to come back after he resigned.

[spp-timestamp time="16:20″] Dan cautions an online course creator about requiring a faith statement before someone can purchase their course. He shares his philosophies with 48 Days Resources and the 48 Days Eagles application process plus a free resource: The Employer's Guide To Faith In the Workplace.[spp-timestamp time="22:00″] As a follow up to last week's Podcast about more young people moving into farming, Dan shares a unique way a farmer in North Caroline was able to generate the money to start new ventures in farming. Find out more Kiva.org.

29:00 Let's talk about family and career and what's more important. Should you sacrifice your family to double your income or is there a way you can spend the time you want to with your family and also increase your income? Dan's recommendation: get clear on what your goals are and be sure they include every area of your life.

Call to Action:

Get your Goal Planning Guide now

DISCOVER YOUR UNIQUE LIFESCORE NOW – the free life assessment tool from Michael Hyatt

Meet Dan at Social Media Marketing World 2018 – Click here to choose your ticket

Recommended Resource:

Learn to Generate Passive Income by Publishing Public Domain Content Aaron Kerr's course now on sale for $48

Our 48 Days Coaching Mastery Program: https://store.48days.com/products/coaching-mastery-program

An Employer's Guide to Faith in the Workplace – can you require customers to be Christian

Kiva.org – the place I mentioned where Benjamin raised $10,000 for his little farm

So many of you continue to ask for more information about the Amazon Merch program. This is the only program I recommend:

provenamazoncourse.com/48days

48DaysEagles.com – Monday Mentor call – Member Business Overview – David Ballentine

To submit a question for the Podcast, send your note to [email protected]

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