How do I keep my dream alive when it’s not paying the bills?  This question was prompted by a very painful note from a Dad, who has a 17 yr-old son who wants to be a writer. So this is especially for all of you artists, musicians, writers, sculptors, comedians, and performers. How do you keep nurturing your dream when you can't pay the rent and there are no groceries in the refrigerator? Questions this week: 1. I’ve condemned my son to a slow and painful death 2. Should I pursue my dream or just give up and get a job? 3. Are you listening for your music? 4. How can you afford to follow your dream? 5. Here is a 5 step process for change  Get direct links to the resources and books Dan mentions plus the outline of the 4 ways to get paid for your art from Real Artists Don’t Starve by Jeff Goins and 4 steps to be able to hear your music and God’s calling in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/creativity-vs-paying-the-bills/.

Can you change your destiny? A discouraged listener believes she has no chance in life - that it's probably the way we were born that determines our destiny. Do you agree? I don't want to paint it as being easy, but I certainly believe we can draw a line in the sand based on our past life, and decide what we want our future to be. Send me your comments about how we can help this lady as askdan@48Days.com Questions this week: 1. I have no chance in this life - maybe it’s the way we were born. 2. I graduated at 38 years old from college. Where can I find a prescription to live the rest of my life doing the work I would love? 3. It makes life so hard and difficult trying feel fulfilled when I already feel like I achieve so much and I keep going into debt and never seem to get ahead. 4. When should I quit my job and just pursue my side hustle? 5. I want to start a business hosting live concerts in Greece with Greek and international performers. Get direct links to the resources Dan talks about on this week’s Podcast at https://www.48days.com/change-your-destiny

This week I heard a presentation that made my blood run cold. Do people really think that having money makes them immune to depression, anxiety, addictions and more? Here's my take on what it takes to really be wealthy. Questions this week: 1. Do rich people have the same kind of problems I do? 2. Don’t material possessions make us happier and healthier? 3. What are the 5 essentials required to be wealthy — with or without money? Find out more on this topic and get direct links to the resources Dan mentions in the Show Notes at https://www.48days.com/what-it-takes-to-be-wealthy/

“Get a government job...you’ll always have a paycheck!” A listener writes in about being furloughed during this government shutdown. And he's creating a plan where he'll never be vulnerable to that again. There are no secure jobs. No job is guaranteed. Those are illusions. Click for resources: https://www.48days.com/secure-jobs/

What could you do with this $1000? Listeners are getting creative about what they would do with a $1000 investment in their business. If you see this money as an investment, rather than an expense, it can transform your results and build your business - and bank account. Get direct links and show notes at https://www.48days.com/follow-your-passion/

Life is too short to make all the mistakes. If we watch those around us, we should be able to avoid making some of those same mistakes. Be more than an observer - be an action taker. Get direct links to the resources Dan mentions on this podcast at https://www.48days.com/dont-do-what-this-dumb-guy-did/ 

Are you giving everything you’ve got to just get by? Could you change the terminology of how you describe your life? Many people say they are busting their behinds to just get by. What if you said you are busting your behind to change the world? Same effort - just a different expectation or expected outcome. Let's talk about this and more in today's episode. To get the links Dan mentions on this podcast and other show notes, go to https://www.48days.com/managing-expectations/

Are you takin’ care of business? We start every podcast with the classic Bachman, Turner, Overdrive song "Takin' Care of Business." In this episode we break it down - what is the song's history and why do we still use it. If you've got questions about licensing a song or a photo, I share how I got this agreement with Sony.Get the show notes and links to the resources Dan mentions at https://www.48days.com/are-you-takin-care-of-business/

I recently posted this question in the 48 Days Eagles community and was blown away by the immediate responses. Then I began exploring ways we could provide that 1000 dollars for multiple people. I've got some ideas but would welcome your thoughts - and I have a beautiful gift box for you if we can use your idea.For podcast show notes and direct links to the resources, go to https://www.48days.com/what-would-you-do-with-1000/

Do I really want to do this for the next 10 years? Should I stay or move on?A listener knows what he can do but is not sure he wants to continue. We unpack how to start with your known abilities but then how to move into a unique application that gives you extraordinary success.Find out more and get direct links at https://www.48days.com/stay-or-move/