A listener asks if an average person with average abilities can really make a difference. You should be able to identify five people who have made a big difference in your life. Are you on anyone else's list? You really can make a dent in the universe today? We unpacked just one question in this episode - because it has such massive implications. PLUS: My recommendation for president Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including the Free 2021 Goal Setting Workbook and the upcoming webinar: 7 Ways To Get Your Life Back In 2021 in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/make-a-difference/

People approach me every day with what could be the next greatest Hula Hoop, self-directing Frisbee, time management system, dog training trick, or best-selling book. Often these people brag about having so many great ideas that they have not been able to narrow down and develop even one. And therein lies the challenge. If you have lots of great ideas and you’ve been doing research for the last five years – I’ll guarantee you nothing has been added to your bank account. Ideas are plentiful and don’t put money in anyone’s pocket. But the idea that’s combined with a clear plan of action can change your life. Questions: I have wanted to share a business idea with you and your team to get some assistance and advice but I'm afraid once it's public someone with funding will grab my idea and run with it. I want my wife to turn her hobby into a business but she’s resisting. What should I do? Should I get a business loan? Should I help my adult son with special needs start his own business? Get direct links to the resources mentioned on the podcast, including the link to join Dan's 48 Days Eagles Monday Mentor Call on Car Hacking, in the podcast show notes at: https://www.48days.com/business-idea/

Crystal and Mark Victor Hansen show us why asking for help make you appear smarter and more likable. I share my story about asking Mark for help years ago - and how that opened the door to millions of dollars for me. Questions: Are you trying to be self-sufficient? Are you depriving yourself of resources that could transform your success? Have you seen how freely children ask for help? What do you think you “deserve”? What are the roadblocks that are keeping you from asking? What is your responsibility when you ask God for help? Get the direct link to get the free ebook, How To Be Up In Down Times in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/asking-for-help/

Maybe you don't deserve a better life? If you've ever thought that, you may be creating our own reality. But be sure you're living your own life, not the life you think others expect of you. Embrace what you know about yourself to find that authentic path. Questions: How can a person get past self sabotaging everything they try to do? When the pandemic started and all our business shut down. What should we do now? Dan: wondering on what you would call retirement How do I go about finding out about the market/need of specific leather items I can make? Why don’t I hear more about a franchise opportunity being a good Idea from folks like you? I know that it would be virtually impossible to replace my current salary of over $200k if I followed my passion. Plus a little commentary about the new movie The Social Dilemma Get direct links to the resources mentioned in the podcast, including my 11-page workbook Who Are You and Why Are You Here in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/self-sabotage/

I love this question and the answer comes from looking inward first. Knowing yourself well is the key to knowing if your current job has the potential to be meaningful, productive and profitable work. Changing yourself does hold more potential than most people realize. Questions: 1. Should I change myself or change my job? What are 3 actions to fast-tracking my new business? What is the best way to own a domain so I don’t have to pay annual fees? I have daughter who currently attends college but seems uncertain about what subject she is studying and what direction she is going. What advice can you offer? I want to switch to real estate but don’t know how to sell. How can I learn that? For direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including 8 questions to help you mine your own acres of diamonds, check out the show notes here: https://www.48days.com/change-myself/

I heard a story recently about a dog, straining at his leash, barking ferociously at a cat about 15 feet away. All of his actions just screamed, “Turn me loose, and I’m gonna make things happen.” All of a sudden, in the midst of a powerful lunge, the leash snapped and the dog was free to go attack the cat. But he looked astonished, frightened, actually terrified. He quickly grabbed the leash, ran back to the torn section and whipped it together in a triple knot. Then he could again safely scream, “If only you turned me loose you’d see what I am capable of.” A whole lot of you have discovered a “broken leash” this year. What are you doing with that freedom? Questions: 1. When will your Sabbath Musings be available? 2. If only I was unemployed! 3. What advice do you have regarding health insurance for the self-employed? 4. If I’m good at presenting can I find opportunities to make money? Get direct links to the resources mentioned on the podcast in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/leash-and-obstacles/

This is a rare time when I have an outside guest - actually two today. Mark Timm and Kevin Harrington share their experiences of seeing opportunities that others miss. And even more importantly how to be rich in your family as well as your business. You'll find clues like how to have more "aggressive curiosity" and how to spot "blue ocean" possibilities.  Interview with Mark Timm and Kevin Harrington on their new book: Mentor to Millions: Secrets of Success in Business, Relationships, and Beyond Key Points: Determine if your next business opportunity has potential, while virtually eliminating fear from the decision, using four of Kevin’s processes. Deals must be fair for everyone - not a win/lose Develop a strong mentor-mentee relationship with your children––plus, the lessons Mark passed on to help his children launch, plan, and fulfill their own dreams and purposes. Find the right mentor to guide you Increase your success in your business and at home Get direct links to the resources and bonuses mentioned in this podcast in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/mentor-to-millions/

Well this is a new one. I don't recall ever getting a note that talking about losing a job in 48 Days. From the tone of the note I doubt it was work she loved. But if that happens to you, now you have a fresh experience of having gotten that job, and the added insights about why it didn't work out. See this as a new opportunity to find - or create - work that blends your talent, passion and money. Questions: 1. The idea of a 3 am list of friends is great, but it’s so far removed from my reality. 2. How can I sell my course when my audience is kids? 3. I’ve written 3 children’s books - My prayer and desire is to be able to work from home without having to just go to a job. 4. Today 48 days into my new job I was fired. Feeling helpless right now. Get direct links to the resources mentioned in this podcast, include the classic Acres of Diamonds in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/fired-and-helpless/.

No it's really not. In this episode I contrast the theories outlined in Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell and Range by David Epstein. It seems that people who are extraordinarily successful often experiment with a whole lot of things before they find their best fit. The old theory that you have to start when you're three years old and put in your 10,000 hours may not be true. So it's not too late if you're in your 30s, 40s or 50s to find what you're that sweet spot where your talent, passion and money come together. Questions: 1. I’m in my 30s and am just finding my passion. Is it too late to become known as an expert in my area? 2. My workplace has stopped taking temperatures of employees every day. How can I feel safe? 3. Did you personally ever struggle with a bad attitude that needed correcting, that stinking thinking? 4. I’ve been looking for a new direction but have now discovered I love what I do.What should I do now? 5. I’m planning to launch some courses about investing for women and I need to grow an email list first. Would love some ideas/thoughts/tips etc? Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including the workbook to develop your own mission statement, Pat Flynn’s podcasting tutorial and the 48 Marketing Tips in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/too-late-to-be-successful/

Do you have a list of friends you could call at 3:00 AM who would be willing to help you out if you really needed it? Would your Facebook friends, Twitter followers or LinkedIn connections be willing to help you? Listen in as we discuss the time tested process for increasing your impact, influence and opportunities for success. Questions: 1. How can I increase my influence, impact and opportunities for success? 2. How can I build a brand that other people will recognize? 3. How can I build a 3:00 AM list? Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including the 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/increase-your-influence/