488: Always Make Your Future Bigger Than Your Past with Dan Miller
Aug 15, 2023
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Dan Miller, New York Times bestselling author, discusses the importance of making your future bigger than your past, exercising creative skills for joy, the power of gratitude in relationships, embracing challenging situations, balancing 'doing' with 'being', discovering and embracing your authentic calling.
Always make your future bigger than your past, regardless of age or stage of life.
Expressing gratitude, even in challenging situations, has the power to strengthen relationships and accelerate success.
Deep dives
Visit Overland Park for Family-Friendly Activities
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Dan Miller's New Book and Embracing a Bigger Future
Dan Miller, author of the bestselling book '48 Days to the Work You Love,' discusses his new book titled 'An Understanding Heart.' This book breaks from traditional conventions, featuring Sunday morning musings and insights that aren't connected by one central theme. Dan emphasizes the importance of always making your future bigger than your past, regardless of age or stage of life. He challenges the notion that it's too late for a new beginning and shares his belief in embracing a greater future.
The Power of Gratitude and Passion
Dan Miller highlights the transformative effects of gratitude and passion in our lives. Expressing gratitude, even in challenging situations, has the power to strengthen relationships and accelerate success. Dan shares personal examples of how expressing gratitude has positively impacted his interactions with others and enhanced his own life. Additionally, Dan emphasizes the importance of pursuing creative endeavors solely for the joy they bring, rather than seeking monetary rewards. Passion, he believes, acts as a magnet, attracting others who are inspired by your enthusiasm and commitment.
The Significance of Balancing Doing and Being
Dan Miller encourages a shift in mindset from solely focusing on what we do to considering who we are becoming. He emphasizes that personal growth and character development are equally, if not more, important than our professional accomplishments. Dan believes that constantly assessing who we are becoming and aligning our actions with our true selves is crucial for leading a fulfilling life. By prioritizing personal growth alongside professional pursuits, we can cultivate a more well-rounded and meaningful existence.
One of my favorite guests of all time, and one of my favorite humans in general, is joining me again for this episode. His fourth visit thus far. I’m talking, of course, about New York Times bestselling author, Dan Miller. His latest book, unconventional in that he made all the “wrong” choices during its creation, […]