College Graduates will be homeless slaves with massive debt...the story continuesTwo years ago I wrote this piece that continues to get input. In this week's episode I share current questions from college graduates who feel trapped by virtue of their college degrees. But no one is trapped. We all have so many options to take our personal talents and move into our dream position.I’m not dissing getting a college degree. I have more degrees than anyone needs, but not with the idea that it was going to get me a particular job. I have those degrees for the sole purpose of learning and engaging with others.Questions:I'm on day 25 of the 48-day plan, I sent introductions via Linked In, but now that I’m getting ready to send my resume and cover letter to these contacts, I’m realizing I can’t send them through Linked In and their e-mail addresses aren’t available. What do you recommend as my next step?I’ve got a degree in teaching but don’t want to be a teacherI am a 45-year old attorney (married with four children) working for a non-profit making $48,000/year. I owe more in student loans than I did when I graduated 11 years ago.Should I go back to work for a toxic employer because I need the money?My son has a 2 degrees, one in Communication Speech and one in Theater. He considers himself an actor and does short films in our state as a side which doesn't pay. He has $83,000 in school debt and can't see himself climbing out of the black hole anytime soon, if ever.Join Dan Miller, author of 48 Days to the Work You Love, and the 48 Days Eagles Community for a FREE Webinar that will help you identify the things that may be holding you back from starting and growing a successful business and action steps to push past those fears, starting NOW.Monday, September 9th at 1 pm CTFollowed by an Online Open House at 2 pm CT, during which you can hear successful entrepreneurs share how they pushed past their own fears to success.Reserve your spot here now.How You Can Help The ShowIf you find this podcast helpful, please Subscribe and Review it on iTunes. It’s a great way to support the show and only takes a few seconds. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEWHave a Question for Dan?Send your Questions to askdan@48Days.com

They say ignorance is bliss. And sometimes I hear from people who wish they had never had their eyes opened to bigger possibilities. Do you think it's time to give up on your dreams? Or do they keep pulling you to new adventures and new levels of success? Check out this week's quotation - yes, I think your dreams are "the blueprints of your ultimate achievements."Questions this week:1. What do you do when circumstances, family situations, etc. keep you from the things you would really like to do?2. This past week has left me feeling hopeless and I'm tired of waking up every morning in my house with my parents. I'm also losing my motivation and just want to settle and give up on my stupid dreams3. How do I do a job search if the position has already been posted?4. “You just have to figure out what unique value you have to offer" - how do I do that? I just don't understand.Get direct links to the resources Dan mentions in the podcast, including the dream resources and the Kickstart Guide To Starting Your Online Business in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/i-just-want-to-give-up-on-my-stupid-dreams

Should you follow your dreams and risk failing or protect yourself by not trying? Many people protect themselves from any possible failure, and thus end up living their lives too small. Failure is not the end - it's simply a valuable learning experience.Listen in to the Top Five Regrets of the Dying to avoid the mistakes people in their last 12 weeks of life said they had made.Questions this week:1. Are you following your dreams or living out other peoples expectations?2. Are you working too hard?3. Are you afraid to step back in order to surge forward?Get direct links to the resources mentioned in the podcast, including the 5 Books Dan Recommends To Help You Improve Your Mindset and Act On Your Dreams, in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/follow-your-dreams/

What if viewers were watching a movie of your life so far. Would they be glued to their seats because of the excitement and scenes of victory? Or would they walk out in boredom? Here's a process for directing a movie that would be captivating - and inspiring.Questions this week:1. Is your life so far interesting enough that anyone would want to watch it?2. If not, what could you do to make it more interesting?Get the resources mentioned in this podcast,including the 7 step process for directing the movie of your life AND Dan’s list of 5 books to help you improve your mindset and act on your dreams, in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/movie-of-your-life/

We are quick to assume an unexpected change is "bad news." But is it really? Maybe it's an expected opportunity to move into a higher level of success. Listen to the story - is losing your horse good news or bad news? You might be surprised.Questions this week:1. I have struggled for years trying to figure out what to do as my vocation. Looking for that thing that is calling out to me but still struggle to understand2. I’m 45 yrs old and was let go this past Wednesday. So I’m bewildered but I’m also in a bad situation.3. I think if I had my son read your book he would feel overwhelmed or not confident or skilled in any way. How do I best encourage him to launch him in life?4. What are good ways to get on a podcast?Get the resources mentioned in the podcast, including direct links to top booking agents for being a podcast guest in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/unexpected-change/

Is the goal to always want more? If I'm content with what I have does it mean I have an "upper limit challenge?" No - success is defined by much more than how big our house is or what kind of car we choose to drive.Questions:1. I hate this job2. I am currently without a job. I was fired June 25 from a job I thrived at.3. We had so much business we had to hire people - but there went the profit.4. Everyone seems to talk about building a list but no one really speaks to what you do if you have no list.5. As a single dad with 20k in debt I don't know how to get my idea to the market place.6. What if I don’t want a Mercedes - is that an “upper limit challenge” or truly something I don’t care about?Get direct links to the resources Dan mentions on the podcast, including Who Are You and Why Are You Here, an 11-page workbook at https://www.48days.com/thinking-too-small/

What do you think? Is "God's will" so specific that it matters if I buy a Ford or a Chevy? I think God's will provides a compass, not a detailed map. Listen to Jim's heartfelt question and explore these questions with me:1. Is God’s will specific for every situation?2. I’m 65, broke and on the verge of losing my home.3. I am scared to make any moves that will disrupt my family, so I drift to work daily.4. I feel guilty wanting to leave a job that pays $150,000 with great benefits and few demands.5. How do I get money? I can’t just wish it to happen.Get direct links to the resources Dan recommends, including the audio download, “Is Your Job Your Calling,” in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/gods-calling/

How To Work Through An Upper Limit ChallengeRemember the movie A Few Good Men? Jack Nicholson screamed “you can’t handle the truth" at Tom Cruise. Well, this is another time when you may not be able to handle the truth. We dig into The Upper Limit Challenge in this episode. You may discover the obstacles that are holding you back are right between your ears.Plus: 6 steps to work through your upper limit challengeClick directly to the resources mentioned in this podcast in the Show Notes at https://www.48days.com/upper-limit-challenge/

Hundreds of you responded to our one question survey: "Where are you stuck?” Dan Miller shares some of those responses and then offers specific solutions to creating the Right Mindset, finding the Right Idea, and connecting with the Right Community.Click directly to the resources, including the free quiz to find where you are on the flightpath to starting and growing your business in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/stuck/

When we say "I have to" our brains rebel - they naturally resist. Say "I get to" or "I want to" and see what happens. What statements can you reframe this week?Questions:1. What happens to your brain when you say "I have to"?2. As an introvert, how can I improve my networking skills?3. What would you pay for lunch with someone to get their advice?4. If I'm starting a business should I burn the boats so I have no other option?Click directly to the resources Dan mentions, including the 15 hour per week formula and the quiz for entrepreneurs by going directly to this week's show notes at: https://www.48days.com/mindset-about-work/