1.  Dan, I recently reviewed your 999 business ideas. I like the idea of providing a mobile tool sharpening service. I have the necessary knowledge and most of the tools. My biggest question is how to advertise. I've thought of Craigslist, newspaper etc. but I have no marketing knowledge.

2.  I am 51, been with same company for 30 years, I have never liked my job. My pension from work will never amount to enough to really retire. Question, When should I retire? Should I put in 11 more years to reach maximum benefit or get out soon with less retirement money but more time to build another income?

3.  I just finished reading an article on the decline of the middle class.  I would be interested in hearing your comments on this article and whether or not your  "No More Mondays" business/employment model is a solution to the decline of the middle class.

4.  Dan, with all your good ideas I’m wondering – do you ever have any bad ideas?

5.  I have an idea that I want to develop into a product for sale.  My question is:  When talking to prospective manufacturers, how do I protect my idea from being stolen?

6.  Dan, I have passions, but they're random. Answering the "If you could do anything" question gets answers ranging from finding classic cars for buyers, to singing, to becoming a mechanic, to acting, etc. Help!