Some people feel trapped in the current unexpected circumstances of this crazy year. Others are finding opportunities in what most people see as a "crisis." Listen in to stories about people like Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole who asked, "Why is baseball a seasonal sport? Why can't we play baseball 365 days a year?" Challenging old traditions may uncover your new opportunity as well. Finding unexpected opportunities in what most people see as a “crisis” Questions: 1. "I just hate Mondays so much. I always feel a bit off when I have to start my work by coming in to my job, because I just hate it so much” 2. I was wondering if you think your book would have value for a retired person who is feeling "at loose ends" and wants to be more anchored and focussed? 3. My husband and I have been trying to figure out how to find success. So many things have failed and now we’re in our mid 40’s 4. Dan, am I guilty of “overreading?” 5. What is the ethical way to leave my current company and take clients with me? Get direct links to the resources mentioned on the podcast, including the Entrepreneur Readiness Quiz and 48 Low Cost Business Ideas in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/unexpected-opportunities/

Nearly everyone who has accomplished something great was told that along the way. Often people who have had unusual challenges or disadvantages end up doing big things. Is it possible that your greatest opportunity is right next to your greatest obstacle? Listen to what some big Dreamers had to overcome to bring their dreams to life and then ask yourself if you are on the path to accomplishing your big dream? Questions: 1. Why am I struggling so much? 2. Why was I cursed with having ADD? 3. I just got fired - what am I supposed to do now? 4. People are laughing at my dream - should I just give up? Get direct links to the resources mentioned in this podcast, including the How To Guide To Create Your Own Mission Statement and Build Your Dream in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/bring-your-dream-to-life/

Kim thinks maybe God is using her as an example of having to be totally dependent on Him. I'm pretty confident our mindset and expectation are more powerful factors than God's desire to micromanage us. Questions: 1. Why is God keeping me poor?. 2. How can I use public domain books in my business? 3. What is the best way to get on podcast shows? 4. Do you need to spend money to make money? Plus responses to the Stages of Life and an invitation to The Dreamer Documentary. Get direct links to the resources mentioned in this podcast in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/mindset-or-god/.

Some listeners are discouraged based on the Stages of Life we discussed last week, feeling like they are behind the game and may never catch up. I remind you I was thrilled to get back up to zero net worth at age 53. It was then I started doing the things I'm known for today. Questions: 1. What if you have multiple business ideas?. 2. How should I proceed with my invention related to guitars? 3. What is the biggest advantage in today’s market place to help us make money? 4. I'm trying to figure out what I can offer that people would pay for. 5. I already work 2 jobs, how do I work on other aspects of my business when my time is so limited? Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including the Dreamer Documentary in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/stages-of-life/

A lady's question recently make me pause and think? With a little research, I discovered some traits we all want to display that could in fact make us be seen as "pastors." Questions: 1. I’m in my mid-50s and a lifelong photographer. Unfortunately, photography is now a super saturated field and very low paying. 2. Where can I get training on becoming a bookkeeper? 3. What’s the best way to market my “how to” process on paying for college by only using scholarships? 4. How to become a “pastor” to everyone you meet. Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including the Entrepreneur Readiness Quiz at https://www.48days.com/are-you-a-pastor/

Are you looking over your shoulder longing for the good ole days? Do you think you've had your biggest accomplishments? Let's look at the dangers of having a bigger past than future - no matter what your age. Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including the free masterclass registration, in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/bigger-future/

This week I received the most amazing testimonial story I’ve ever received. A teenage girl who has been in a wheelchair for four years, read 48 Days to the Work You Love, got inspired, hopeful and began walking with the aid of only a walker. The power of belief opens our eyes, ears, minds and spirits to a bigger future. Questions: 1. Can I buy and sell cars to make money? 2. I’m looking for a meaningful career after COVID-19 3. Now at 47 Im ready for a new challenge but not sure how to start again. 4. I’m a pharmacist but now making money in new ways. Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including the link to claim your bonuses after purchasing the 20th Anniversary Edition of 48 Days To the Work (and Life) You Love in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/can-your-belief-take-you-this-far/

In Seven Pillars of Wisdom, T.E. Lawrence says, “There are dreamers, but not all human beings dream equally. Some are dreamers of the night, who in the dusty recesses of their mind dream and wake in the morning to find it was just vanity. But the Dreamers of the Day are dangerous people because they act their dreams into reality with open eyes.” Questions: 1. What if we offered an Eagle’s Nest for “Entrepreneurial Pastors”? 2. Should I just go back to being a worker and employee somewhere? 3. How can I sell more financial advice books to teenagers? 4. Long story short: I work at a job I hate. Get direct links to the resources mentioned in the podcast, including the Life You Love Quiz in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/dreamer/

A listener says she's been waiting for over two years for that lightbulb moment that "makes you light up or feels like sunshine on your face every day." Here are some steps for moving from "hoping" to that clarity. Questions: 1. Should I wait out my miserable job until my business is profitable? 2. Any advice for the desperately hopeful? 3. My biggest problem in working for myself has been the lack of structure and loneliness. 4. I’m a career counselor at a university and make $39,000 a year. I enjoy my work but my wife is not happy. 5. How can I evaluate personal development programs as being right for me? Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including the quiz to determine if you’re ready to be a coach, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/finding-clarity/.

A pastor wants to know if he should just "stomach" the church to keep from jeopardizing his income. The challenge is - you cannot do good work if you don't enjoy the work you're doing. So nobody wins. Everyone is being cheated on the joy that comes from doing work you love. Questions: 1. I'm starting a business providing training and consulting to other companies. How important is it for me to incorporate vs. just operating as a sole proprietor? 2. What do you do when you have more work and clients than you want? 3. I'm a new loan officer and the job is 100% commission. Should I just go out and get a job so that I have regular income even though that means I will have little time to put into the loan position? Or, is there some trick to making 100% commission work faster? 4. How can I monetizing reading to kids? 5. I’m a 55-year-old pastor and have lost my passion for this position. Should I stay and just stomach the church because of the significant income? Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including the "Work You Love Quiz" in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/passion-is-gone