Jordan heard about someone having a $10,000 personal development budget as part of their compensation. That planted a seed in his mind. Five years later he has a prestigious position AND a $12,000 personal development budget. That's how dreams start - and come to life.To get direct links to the resources Dan mentions on the Podcast, go to https://www.48days.com/get-paid-for-personal-development/

A listener is frustrated because the company he works for requires a "degree" even if they know you are competent for an advanced position. In this episode we look at options for moving up anyway.For direct links to the resources mentioned on the podcast, go to https://www.48days.com/talent-vs-education/

One of the stars of the Cosby Show was discovered working as a cashier at Trader Joe’s. Should he be ashamed of that because he was a celebrity 26 years ago? Let’s look at the benefits of doing quality work – in whatever way makes sense for this season of our lives while you look for that dream job.For show notes and click to resources, go to https://www.48days.com/listen

We all have people who have helped us get to where we are today. In this episode we look at that and ask - Who are three people you could contact in the remainder of this year to accelerate your success?Visit us online:https://www.48days.com/

A listener says he's been fired twice in less than a year. He's 40 years old and has 4 children but he doesn't want to look for another J-O-B. He has some ideas for generating income. My advice in his situation - GET A J-O-BFor resources Dan mentions on the Podcast and other show notes, go to https://www.48days.com/try-something-new/

A reader of my weekly newsletter challenged my thinking that there are new opportunities all around us. He wrote: "Just as Adam and Eve were tricked into believing they knew better, so you have been tricked into thinking that there was a better way than being content on the dairy farm." In this episode I unpack why I'm still chasing dreams.Full Show Notes: https://www.48days.com/forget-your-dream-dan-go-back-to-milking-cows

Edward asks how he can share his happiness when everyone around seems so pessimistic and depressed. Dan unpacks how sometimes we need to just live out our happiness rather than forcing others to hear about it. Your enthusiasm will make some of them curious enough to ask. And in the meantime, find people who will cheer you on - those who may be even farther ahead than you.Questions This Week: I am 661/2 and am thinking I am ready for retirement BUT I don’t want to retire yet as my youngest son is attending Texas A&M and has two years remaining in his field as geologist. I just was able to secure my amicable release from the company I was at for over 11 years. How do I share my happiness without feeling guilty around all these sad people? How would I create a resume, if I have not been employed for over 4 years? For a full list of all of the resources Dan mentions, go to:

  A listener writes:  “I have a near hatred towards people that talk about enjoying their lives and their work. Work seems to be a burden for the whole lot of us. Nothing that has purpose makes a profit, and nothing that makes a profit has purpose.  If there are any exceptions to that, I would like to know.  To make money, you have to do something meaningless at best. Am I missing something?” In this episode Dan unpacks these very common questions. Episode #624 August 10, 2018 Hi, this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: 1. I have a near hatred towards people that talk about enjoying their lives and their work 2. Work seems to be a burden for the whole lot of us, with the only driving hope being the idea of more money “one day”. 3. Nothing that has purpose makes a profit, and nothing that makes a profit has purpose. 4. To make money, you have to do something meaningless at best. Quotation: “To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour.” ― Winston S. Churchill Call to Action – What are you doing now that blends passion, talent and money? Notes: Dan shares a Bible passage from Ecclesiastes 2:17-23 that is eerily similar to this listener’s question. As Dan found out more about this listener, he is 42, married with two kids, a strong Christian and does high-end residential remodeling and construction. Dan shares the trifecta of Vocation, Career and Job. Vocation is the largest component and the element you want to identify first. It is what you want to accomplish. Career is a subset of vocation and job is the smallest component. Dan shares an example of his cousin who is very successful in the construction industry and has been able to use that as the fuel for his passion and purpose of flying supplies to Haiti. He also shares his own experiences as a used car salesman and how he found purpose and passion in that work. Dan shares his own purpose statement and some of the ways he aligns that to his passion. For example, creating a library of books about finding work you love for a welfare to work organization in Kansas City. The story of Steve Askinosie, a criminal defense attorney who found his passion by visiting local hospitals. Find his book: Meaningful Work here. Questions to ask yourself to discover your passion (from Wisdom Meets Passion). The Three Legged Stool: Passion, Talent and Money. Your sweet spot is where those three things come together. Dan shares a recent example of a client who lost his job and shared with him his love of golf clubs. He’s now exploring expanding his “side job” of buying and selling golf clubs into a job he loves. Resources: Freshbooks cloud accounting software- To claim your month long unrestricted free trial with no credit card required, go to freshbooks.com/48days and enter “48 Days” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section. Casper – Get $50 toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/sleepyoulove and using sleepyoulove at checkout. Terms and conditions apply Dan unpacks this issue more in his book Wisdom Meets Passion. Get it here along with the study guide he talks about. Acres of Diamonds Cruise – Check out the details and Download Your Free Copy of the classic book, Acres of Diamonds  Do you have what it takes to be a coach? Take the quiz to find out. To submit a question comment or success story for the Podcast, send your note to askdan@48Days.com   The post To make money do something meaningless… appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.  

 Ryan says he just got a 40% pay increase……but feels like he’s lost his sense of vision and purpose. Is it possible to work a job just for the money and still develop and live out your vision for a meaningful life?Episode #623 August 03, 2018Hi, this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable. This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die. Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show.Questions:1. I know what I’m called to do but am met with one obstacle after another. 2. I’ve been a homeschooling mom for 14 years. How do I find the work I love? 3. I have been at my current position for over 11.5 years but have now been suspended indefinitely? 4. I just got promoted but feel like I’ve lost my vision. Quotation: Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above it. --Washington Irving Click To TweetCall to ActionWhat are you doing now that proves you have a great mind?Resources:Freshbooks – To claim your month long unrestricted free trial with no credit card required, go to freshbooks.com/48daysand enter “48 Days” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section.Casper – Get $50 toward select mattresses by visiting Casper.com/sleepyoulove and using sleepyoulove at checkout. Terms and conditions applyWall Street Journal – article on why companies are dropping experience and degree requirementsAcres of Diamonds Cruise – Check out the details and Download Your Free Copy of the classic book, Acres of Diamonds Do you have what it takes to be a coach? Take the quiz to find out.A Look At My Podcast Feed: Kent Julian — Live it Forward Jaime Masters — The Eventual Millionaire Brendon Burchard — High Performance Habits The Chase Jarvis Live Show Kent Coleman — EntreLeadership Pat Flynn — Smart Passive Income Chris Gillebeau — Side Hustle School To submit a question comment or success story for the Podcast, send your note to askdan@48Days.comThe post I now have more money and a smaller vision… appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

 We have so many questions dealing with change — often unexpected and unwanted change. But change is also the only thing that opens the door to new opportunities.Episode #622 July 27, 2018Hi, this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable. This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die. Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show.Question:I work as a graphic designer in the newspaper industry. In case you or your listeners don’t know what newspapers are, they are ancient forms of communication whereby the news was printed on paper and then delivered to subscribers.Quotation:“I didn’t see it then, but it turned out that getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about everything. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life.” Steve JobsCall to ActionHow are you handling change? Are you looking at your past or your future? Resource for Dealing with Change:Dan & Joanne’s decision making process – allowing a two-week maximum for arriving at a decision:1. State the Problem2. Get the Advice and Opinion of others you trust3. List the Alternatives4. Choose the Best Alternative5. ACT The post How can we deal with change and come out a winner? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.