We're now in the 10th consecutive month where more than 4 million people have quit their jobs. Most of them left to find more money. And now a new survey tells us one in five of those people regret leaving their previous job. What is missing if they are getting more pay? I'll give you the three things people need - and what you can legitimately expect from your job.Questions:1. What are you looking for in your work besides money?2. Can I do the 48 Days to the Work You Love process in only 30 Days?3. I’ve worked in the same job for 23 years and I’m just bored.4. I’m 43 years old, in the military and can retire in 18 months with half pay - what would you do?5. I started a job 3 months ago and now know I made a bad decision. What should I do?6. I have a side business but feel like I’m spinning my wheels.Get direct links to the resources mentioned in this podcast, including the 48 Days to the Work You Love schedule, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/more-than-money/ 

Why do people get stuck - or trapped in staying in a job or business they clearly dislike? There are typically three reasons people never act on their dreams to achieve the financial independence they desire. Are you letting great ideas pass by because something is holding you back? Don't get stuck wearing a red shirt.Questions:1. Are you a candidate to be a “New Collar Worker?”2. I just went through a painful divorce. Is this a good time to start my own business?3. The last couple months I've been surprised at how many people have expressed what seems to be paralyzing fear at pursuing their dreams. Why do you think that is?4. What are some podcasts that you enjoy listening to?Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including 8 Questions To Ask Yourself to Mine Your Own Acres of Diamonds and Unearth the Opportunities that Exist In Your Life in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/three-reasons-you-may-not-be-acting-on-your-dreams Summary - Three reasons people never act on their dreams: The first reason is fear of failure. The second reason is lack of knowledge. The third reason people don’t act on their dreams is a perceived lack of money.

Five years ago I launched an online community. The first month it generated $9072.00. The second month that jumped to $18,952.00. It’s continued to grow and now provides the biggest income pillar for 48 Days LLC. Here’s a 12-minute interview with Stu McLaren with questions to ask yourself about doing the same thing.From Stu McLaren: Questions To Ask Yourself To Determine If a Membership Community Is For You Do you have a unique message? Are you an expert in an area that interests other people? Are people already asking you for your advice on a particular topic? Have you been stuck in starting over every month with your income? Would you enjoy a continuous monthly flow of recurring revenue? Get access to Stu McLaren's Membership Resources at 48Days.com/membershipsFind out more about how a membership community made all the difference in our business.Submit your questions at www.48days.com/askdan If I use your question we’ll send you an autographed copy of 48 Days to the Work and Life You LoveGet full show notes here: https://www.48days.com/stu-mclaren/

A now former member of our Eagles community shared an experience where his "optimism" nearly set him up for a scam. It has been revealed to him that a positive mindset is dangerous and he wants no part of it. Clearly, I'm willing to risk what my optimistic thinking leads me to. Questions: Does positive thinking make you more vulnerable to being taken advantage of? What should you do if you’ve failed to reach a goal? What’s your best next action if you’ve been fired from a job? What are some steps to increase your positive thinking? Seven Steps for Increasing your Positive Thinking Control what you think about - what you allow into your mind Spend time with people who are already performing at the level at which you want to perform Eliminate “excusitis” from your speech Stretch your vision to see what can be; not what is Set goals that excite and inspire you Invest in yourself - in ways that build your mental and spiritual power Don’t wait for perfect conditions - anticipate obstacles and solve them as they arise Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including 8 Questions To Ask Yourself to Mine Your Own Acres of Diamonds and Unearth the Opportunities that Exist In Your Life in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/is-positive-thinking-dangerous/ Submit your Questions to: https://www.48days.com/askdan/ If I use your question we’ll send you an autographed copy of 48 Days to the Work You Love

It's not always best to have that conversation. Give your employer 40 hours of competent, reliable work. Use the other 128 hours a week to build the life you want.Questions:1. What should I do while I’m waiting for things to get better?2. My employer will fire me if he knows I’m building a side business.3. Do hobbies count toward the 5% of our income being invested in ourselves?4. Many times your podcasts and quotes have inspired me, but I am unable to take any action due to the fear of moving my feet.Submit your Questions to: https://www.48days.com/askdan/ If I use your question we’ll send you an autographed copy of 48 Days to the Work You LoveSummary Don’t just wait for things to get better. Spend that time “preparing” for the opportunities that are coming. Give your employer 40 hours of competent, reliable work. Use the other 128 hours a week to build the life you want. Invest in yourself in ways that bring you variety and enjoyment as well as ways to be more productive. Decide what you want your life to be three years from now, then make decisions today that take you in that direction. Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including my formula for investing in yourself in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/preparing/

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 Be confident you can be in “ministry” without ever standing behind a pulpit. 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? 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/

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/Submit your Questions to: https://www.48days.com/askdan/ If I use your question we’ll send you an autographed copy of 48 Days to the Work and Life You Love

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/ 

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/Submit your Questions to: https://www.48days.com/askdan/ If I use your question we’ll send you an autographed copy of 48 Days to the Work You Love

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