Questions: I am so ready to go, and every day I want so badly to be making a difference in the world, I just don’t know what the next step is. My wife and I are looking for some coaching help. My wife and I were burned some 20 years ago and are still trying to regain the confidence needed to get back in the game. I want to find a career that I will be happy that makes a specific salary.  I know that I would like to NOT be in sales. Good News More questions Cliff Feightner poem: When you are looking at your careerIs it something you dread and you fearIs it just a sad truthLooking back at your youthAnd where it’s brought you gives you a tear Quotation: “Selling is serving, helping others find solutions, impacting lives positively with passion and integrity.”  ― Farshad Asl  — Tweet This Show Notes: Episode – 10-20-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode of the 48 Days Podcast, Dan centers the conversation around the difference between activity and accomplishment, and explains why it’s very dangerous to confuse the two. He also takes a number of questions from the 48 Days community, and works tirelessly to help one young woman understand the soul and the value of selling. If you’ve ever doubted the maxim selling is service then this is one episode you won’t want to miss.   Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:32 – Preview of Today’s Show: Don’t confuse activity with accomplishment This is not just about work, business, and making money—it’s also about living life I’m so ready to go but I don’t know what the next step is My wife and I are looking for some coaching help I want to find a career that makes me happy, makes a specific salary, and is NOT sales My wife and I were burned 20 years ago and are still having a hard time getting over it “Selling is serving.” 04:30 – Target boost wages to attract workers Up to $11 per hour Minimum wage is an artificial measurement of anything Increasing wages doesn’t mean everyone has an easier life, it means prices go up 06:08 – Walmart has also raised its wages Will not offer part-time work this holiday season, but will offer FT workers more hours 06:40 – After finding heart-wrenching note in mailbox, neighbor saves older woman from loneliness Would you consider being my friend? A little action can lead to life changing relationships There are a lot of people that are divorced or widowed that really are alone 08:50 – Groom jumps in water to save a little boy 12:47 – From Rick – I wanted to reach out to you and thank you for your wisdom every week…I have a new passion for audio editing and am considering using it as a means to supplement my income…do you think this is a good idea? By your own admission, the audio work you’re doing isn’t an income generator right now But that doesn’t mean there aren’t ancillary opportunities Cliff Ravenscraft is a man who knows how to take advantage of ancillary opportunities Cliff has managed to crank out $350k annually from his ancillary opportunities Most podcasters don’t have expensive production costs Look broader than just audio editing Broaden your horizons 17:08 – From Justin – I wrote you a while back about finding my passion, which I eventually realized was right in front of me. What I was really lacking was direction…I’ve always been a creator, and I think content creation is what I need to do…but I can’t figure out why I keep hitting a roadblock. Can you help me figure out what the next step is? It’s great that you want to create content and help people but there has to be an end game You have to give people an opportunity to give you money There’s no shame in being profitable Profitability means you get to continue inspiring others Have courses, tip sheets, book recommendations…don’t confuse activity with accomplishment Your passion and purpose are already defined, but now you need to put legs on it 22:20 – From Danny – My wife and I were looking for some coaching help…can you provide some advice on how to select a coach? Go to 48days.com/coaching Complete the form and see if coaching is a good idea for you and your wife When I (Dan) want to be successful, I always look for a coach in that field 26:15 – Commercial Break [spp-timestamp time=”27:02″] – askdan@48days.com 27:15 – Ultimate Skeptic – My wife and I were burned 20 years ago and are still trying to find the confidence we need to get back in the game… Amazon merch Go to provenamazoncourse.com/48days This is the course Dan highly recommends What have you been doing for 20 years?! Get back in the game!—Life is passing you by We’ve all been burned, it happens to everyone. But the only way to get out is to start climbing. Dan was once $430k in debt You have to look at the man in the mirror and say, “you got yourself burned, and now you need to get yourself out.” By sitting on the sidelines you’re missing opportunities to bring joy and prosperity into your life One of the things we see in people who end up extremely wealthy? Continuous learning Clear goals A tolerance for risk 35:40 – From Angie – Dan I took your entrepreneurial quiz (Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur?) but I only scored 60 points! My lowest scores were “dealing with change” and “self-discipline”…how do I improve my scores? Change might be difficult for you so start experimenting Order something strange at a restaurant Drive home a different way from work Look for ways you can grow and stretch yourself Give yourself some tasks or deadlines to help you counteract your troubles with self-discipline Set simple goals 38:58 – This is a reminder for the 48 Days Eagles We are going to continue to do some special things in this community If you’re a member and you refer a new member, you get a 48Days Eagles T-shirt from Amazon Merch Go to 48daysEagles.com 41:37 – From Lauren – I just finished 48Days to the Work You Love, AND the workbook and I’m still not any clearer on what direction I’m heading…help! Basically, I want to find a career that I’ll be happy with in the Oklahoma City area with a specific salary, and I do NOT want to be in sales. No business that’s worth its salt is going to be interested in hiring you if you’re not willing to SELL Selling is serving And selling is the lifeblood of business If you’re not selling, you’re dead weight For you to get a job you are selling—the product is YOU, there’s no other way to frame that Every day you walk in the door, you need to be selling 47:30 – Sell. Hold your head high. Selling is the best way to serve other people well. No matter what it is you do, if you’re serving people well, you’re selling them something. 3 Key Points: Selling is the best way to serve others. Period. We all get burned. All of us. No one is immune from it. So, when you get burned, pick yourself up, get back in the saddle, and start creating wealth for yourself again. More often than not, the fortune isn’t in the primary opportunity, but the ancillary opportunity. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan Amazon Merch course, the only Amazon course Dan recommends:  provenamazoncourse.com/48days Take a look inside the 48 Days Eagles Community:  48daysEagles.com — join and get a free t-shirt this month Looking for a coach? 48days.com/coaching   Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post Don’t confuse activity with accomplishment appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

There are some that believe to give means having nothing left for yourself. The error in this thinking is that no one can make any real impact if they are giving from an empty cup. This is why one must fill their cup first, before being able to give to others. This week’s questions address the value of investing in YOURSELF — not only for you but everyone around you. Questions: How can I best help my neighbor? I only make $15 an hour.  How could I give to others or spend on myself? Is it selfish to spend money on myself? Is there a formula for investing in myself? Good News More questions Cliff Feightner poem: Wonder what objectives you seekAs we start another work weekJust looking for cashTo put in your stashOr more skills in being unique Quotation: [spp-tweet tweet=”“The impersonal hand of government can never replace the helping hand of a neighbor.”  Hubert H. Humphrey”] Recommended Resources:   Use this link to get these three free resources – https://www.48days.com/CES  Serving from a full cup Side Biz Freedom: 10 Ideas For a Profitable Side Biz Building a Business With Only 15 Hours/Week Show Notes: Episode – 10-13-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan addresses the theme of loving your neighbor as yourself. There are some that believe to give means having nothing left for yourself. The error in this thinking is that no one can make any real impact if they are giving from an empty cup. This is why Dan believes one must fill their cup first, before being able to give to others. Tune-in to learn the incredible value of investing in YOURSELF. You’ll hear how much you should be spending to improve yourself each month and you’ll also see how Dan turned his investment of $15 dollars as a 13-year-old boy into the 48 Days success that exists today. Sponsored By: Casper Mattresses – Use the code SleepYouLove to get $50 off any purchase and free shipping FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:03 – Preview of Today’s Show on “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” How can I best help my neighbor? I only make $15 an hour. How could I give to others or spend on myself? Is it selfish to spend money on myself? Is there a formula for investing in myself? Good News More Questions “The impersonal hand of government can never replace the helping hand of a neighbor.” – Hubert H. Humphrey 03:41 – A Poem from Cliff Feightner Wonder what objectives you seek As we start another work week Just looking for cash To put in your stash Or more skills in being unique 04:52 – Years ago, Joanne and Dan gave up on tracking donations that are tax deductible and began to give directly to the needy [spp-timestamp time=”05:17 “]– Use this link to get these three free resources – https://www.48days.com/CES Serving from a full cup Side Biz Freedom: 10 Ideas For a Profitable Side Biz Building a Business With Only 15 Hours/Week [spp-timestamp time=”05:33″] – The 48 Days Eagles site – Check out the inside of the 48 Days Eagles Community! [spp-timestamp time=”05:51″] – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days [spp-timestamp time=”07:21″] – When Dan was 13, he got a hold of The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale which was a text that impacted him his whole life 08:14 – It sold for $15 when he was a kid, about $136.18 today 09:00 – He invested $15 from the money he made by selling sweet corn from their farm 09:22 – He sold a dozen sweet corn for 30 cents 09:53 – Back then, a movie ticket cost only $1 10:26 – A rule to guarantee your success is to invest 3% of your income on yourself 10:49 – Do what successful people do 11:31 – If you make $12/hour, you have $58/month to start the process of investing in yourself [spp-timestamp time=”12:11″] – With $58 you can buy a book, subscribe to Audible, or try an online course 12:25 – Dan recommends you start your own success library 12:55 – Look for opportunities to invest your $58 instead of looking for free resources 13:15 – Five books Dan recommends reading before 30 years old: How to Win Friends & Influence People – Dale Carnegie See You at the Top – Zig Ziglar Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill The Magic of Thinking Big – David Schwartz Acres of Diamonds – Russell Conwell 15:31 – A quote from John Maxwell, “if you say you don’t have the resources to invest in yourself, you have a scarcity problem. You don’t have an income problem, you have a thinking problem. I don’t believe enough in myself to invest in me.” 16:00 – Bron, one of the 48 Days certified coaches, works with John Maxwell and he asked John for help 16:23 – Bron said he when he does things for other people, he does it well; but, when he does things for himself, he doesn’t follow through 16:40 – John believes Bron won’t be of value to anyone very soon if he doesn’t learn to value himself 17:02 – Bron realized him not finishing the things he’s started reflects a low self-esteem 18:03 – People think they’re being modest and humble, but they actually may be struggling with low self-worth 18:20 – Dan shares about his granddaughter, Clara, who wrote a book with Joanne that they sell for $10. She’s sold over 500 copies and has had about $4K net profit 19:03 – “We serve best from a full cup” 20:06 – You can’t give and share with an empty cup 21:00 – Expect a return from investing in yourself 22:15 – What are 3 things you do now to invest in your personal growth? 22:50 – With an annual income of $50K, use 5% to invest in yourself 23:32 – In 2002, Dan saw a conference being promoted 24:23 – He attended so that he could learn how to sell books even though it was quite pricey 24:46 – Over the next 24 months, Dan sold over 60,000 copies of his book 25:20 – In 2005, he got his first publishing deal 25:41 – In 2007, he was invited to go on stage at the Megabook University and share about his experience [spp-timestamp time=”26:04″] – In 2007, he received a $300K advance from Random House to write his next book, No More Dreaded Mondays 26:42 – In the same year, Dan took a course for a teleseminar that cost him $1800 28:31 – Dan’s charged $69 for his first teleseminar and he made $18,000 that night 29:09 – Since the response was so strong, they turned the teleseminar into a physical product 29:51 – If you’re making around $100K/year, think about getting a coach or taking classes 30:58 – Dan knows his audience believes in the principle of tithing 31:45 – Dan believes in the tithing principle and he also believes that he needs to invest in himself 33:22 – Darren, Dan’s friend, talked about the difficulty in finding places to spend 5% because his income is astronomical 34:10 – You can’t expect your success to grow without taking action to fuel that success 35:05 – How would you like to treat your neighbor? 35:31 – Are you treating yourself the same way? 36:02 – It’s not selfish to put yourself first before you help and nurture others 37:08 – It is NOT selfish to fill your cup first before giving to others 37:34 – A few years ago, Dan went through a tough time and woke up to $430K in debt due to poor business decisions 38:04 – Dan sold everything and all he had left were the shoes on his feet 38:40 – Dan became a door-to-door salesman 39:11 – “Our minds are like gardens. If you let negative seeds grow, they multiply” 40:04 – Dan developed a habit of listening to positive, motivational input to change his mindset 41:35 – Investing in yourself doesn’t just put money in the bank, it also changes you as a person and makes you better in most areas 42:02 – Investing in yourself is not just about accumulating knowledge – you need knowledge, understanding, and opportunities to apply what you’ve learned 43:40 – Dan and his wife would use attitude adjustments rather than punishments when dealing with their then 6 year old son, Kevin [spp-timestamp time=”44:28″] – Kevin, who was forced to listen to Zig Ziglar when he was a kid, now hosts The Zig Ziglar Podcast [spp-timestamp time=”45:04 “]– Four years ago, Nightingale-Conant contacted Dan and asked if he would be willing to produce a 6-hour program with them which he agreed to do 45:57 – Two years later, they contacted Dan again for their 50th anniversary 46:39 – All this started from a $15 investment Dan made when he was 13 years old [spp-timestamp time=”46:49″] – Last year, Nightingale-Conant contacted Dan to let him know that his work on Dream Job was rated #3 on their list of top 30, customer-rated programs 47:18 – The Strangest Secret, the recording that inspired Dan when he was 13, was ranked at #4 [spp-timestamp time=”48:35″] – Remember to go to this link to get these three free resources – https://www.48days.com/CES Serving from a full cup Side Biz Freedom: 10 Ideas For a Profitable Side Biz Building a Business With Only 15 Hours/Week 48:46 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: One rule that is proven to help you succeed is investing at least 3% of your income on yourself. You can’t add any real value to others if you don’t value yourself first. Fill your cup so that you can give freely to others. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan or email at askdan@48Days.com The 48 Days Eagles site – Check out the inside of the 48 Days Eagles Community! Free Guide – Getting Started in Voiceover The podcast timestamps are now clickable. Just go to any 48 Days Podcast and click on the timestamp of your interest. You will instantly be taken to that portion of the audio podcast. FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Go to com/sleepyoulove AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post Love Your Neighbor as Yourself appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Questions: Dan why am I not happy in my new success? Would you rather be safe, secure, all your needs taken care – but know your in captivity – Or open to risk, danger and uncertainty but totally free? Good News More questions Cliff Feightner poem: What is the work that we chooseDoes it give us joy or the bluesWill it stick in our headLike a thought that we dreadMake us constantly feel like we lose Quotation: “There’s always free cheese in a mousetrap.” Tweet This   Show Notes: Episode – 10-06-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan reminds us that success is NOT just about how much money you earn. Success is defined differently from one person to the next. Once we realize we are on a journey to finding WORTHWHILE goals and begin to pursue these goals—we will find ourselves closer and closer to finding true fulfillment and success. Listen as Dan lists possible reasons we’re not happy EVEN if we’ve found “success” and what it means to put-on a mindset of growth. You’ll also hear why staying in your comfort zone may be working against you. Sponsored By: Casper Mattresses – Use the code SleepYouLove to get $50 off any purchase and free shipping FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:35 – Preview of Today’s Show on “I miss having a job” Dan why am I not happy in my new success? Would you rather be safe, secure, all your needs taken care – but know you’re in captivity – Or open to risk, danger and uncertainty but totally free? Good News More Questions “There’s always free cheese in a mousetrap.” 02:50 – A poem from Cliff Feightner What is the work that we choose Does it give us joy or the blues Will it stick in our head Like a thought that we dread Make us constantly feel like we lose 03:53 – Dan was at the CES Conference 04:22 – He talked to a successful young lady 04:45 – She quit her job and did online sales full-time 04:57 – Her question was, Dan why am I not happy in my new success? 05:13 – Success is not about how much money you have – it’s the progressive realization of worthwhile goals 05:50 – Something was sincerely missing for Christy 06:27 – Dan asked her questions which pointed her to getting a job and all her responses were “Yes” 07:20 – She was hesitant because getting a job sounded like she had failed 07:47 – The message is this: Christy now knows the spectrum of opportunities that are before her. And now, she is able to choose what FITS her 08:22 – Dan made it clear that Christy didn’t have to give up what she was doing now 09:41 – When people are in transition, Dan wants them to look at things they could do as an entrepreneur [spp-timestamp time=”10:45″] – To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan or email at askdan@48Days.com 11:00 – Another situation Dan got into at the conference 11:57 – There was a section in the hotel for juvenile alligators and turtles 12:31 – These wild animals were in an enclosed environment that was so big that it looked like a natural habitat for them, but it’s not 13:04 – At the end of the day, these animals are still in captivity 13:21 – Would you rather be safe, secure, all your needs taken cared of – but know you’re in captivity – Or open to risk, danger and uncertainty, but totally free? 13:58 – There are a lot of people who choose the first 14:58 – Communities in every city in America have 4 to 5 generations of people like that – they rely on the government for their needs 15:25 – Is that kind of help compassion or something else? 15:50 – Studies have shown that the most poor people who win the lottery go back to being broke and miserable 7 years later because they can’t handle the wealth they amassed 16:47 – NOTHING COMES FOR FREE 17:17 – You are setting a stage of having a debt in everything you do that is not honest 17:30 – Dan shares about the time he forgot to ring in a shovel at Home Depot 18:51 – Don’t spend time thinking about how to get things for free 19:42 – “Wealthy people don’t look for free things” 19:53 – The first step to prosperity is thinking about how you can serve and add more value 20:30 – Brian Tracy’s 3 principles consistently seen in wealthy people: clear goals, continuous learning, and willingness to take risk 21:53 – In your comfort zone, you may be in your zone of competence, but not in your zone of GENIUS 22:20 – Earlier this year, Dan wrote a piece about the top 10 NBA players 23:36 – The percentage of times these players shoot the ball is 48% 24:13 – This year has been a surprise for Dan because of his abysmal failure in some areas 25:23 – “Recognize that you have the freedom to choose what fits you” 26:35 – You know what you need to do – you know you have options! [spp-timestamp time=”27:26″] – Dan talked about Amazon Merch last week, where you can earn royalties for your design without any investment 28:06 – You get to choose for yourself! 28:15 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: Success is not about how much money you have, it’s a journey to finding those worthwhile goals that are RIGHT for you. Being in a job does NOT mean you’re unsuccessful. Instead of finding ways to get things for free, find ways you can better serve people and add value to them. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan or email at askdan@48Days.com The 48 Days Eagles site – Check out the inside of the 48 Days Eagles Community! Free Guide – Getting Started in Voiceover The podcast timestamps are now clickable. Just go to any 48 Days Podcast and click on the timestamp of your interest. You will instantly be taken to that portion of the audio podcast. FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Go to com/sleepyoulove AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post I miss having a job appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.  

Questions: I have been driving a truck for 3 years, but really dislike my job. There are a lot of high school students meandering their way into college without any sort of direction. I have been an electro-mechanical technician for the last 30 years but now at my age, I am getting to where I can’t do the things I used to. I would try sales, but I don’t know how to show transferrable skills on my resume and show past employment that doesn’t look like a technician resume. HELP! Amazon Merch Good News More questions Cliff Feightner poem: When the unexpected hinders your actionThere are options in regaining tractionYou won’t be a bustIf your course, you adjust And you may be a stronger attraction Quotation: “An individual dies when he ceases to be surprised.”  Abraham Joshua Heschel  — Tweet This Show Notes: Episode – 09-29-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan shares some insights regarding how to choose a new career. Often times, people get stuck in a job or with a certain degree and believe there is no other options beyond what they’ve already done. Dan invites listeners to think of education and our existing/past work experiences as part of an ongoing journey to discovering the work that we love. Tune-in to learn what it takes to make a change in career, the value of having clear goals for the future, and why you should never feel that sense of being “stuck”. Sponsored By: Casper Mattresses – Use the code SleepYouLove to get $50 off any purchase and free shipping FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:00 – Preview of Today’s Show on “Can I still choose a new career – at 30” I have been driving truck for 3 years, but really dislike my job. I see a lot of high school students meandering their way into college without any sort of direction. I have been an electro-mechanical technician for the last 30 years but now at my age, I am getting to where I can’t do the things I used to. I would try sales but I don’t know how to show transferable skills on my resume and show past employment that doesn’t look like a technician resume. HELP! Amazon Merch Good News More questions 02:44 – A poem from Cliff Feightner When the unexpected hinders your action There is options in regaining traction You won’t be a bust If your course, you adjust And you may be a stronger attraction 03:13 – “An individual dies when he ceases to be surprised.” – Abraham Joshua Heschel [spp-timestamp time=”03:56″] – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days [spp-timestamp time=”06:24″] – Aeric McCoy was a heroin addict living on the streets of Baltimore when he found Kaitlyn Smith’s abandoned purse in an alley back in July 07:05 – Aeric went on a long journey that involved selling his bus pass in exchange for a subway ticket 07:21 – Kaitlyn already assumed her purse was long gone until, one day, she saw this guy walking head down with her purse 07:40 – She approached him and offered to buy her purse back, but he politely declined and insisted he had to return it to a lady named Kaitlyn 07:54 – Kaitlyn said she was the one he’s looking for and Aeric said he found it in an alley 08:18 – Touched by Aeric’s gesture, Kaitlyn and her friend gave him new clothes, a flashlight, a sleeping bag, a backpack and a ride home 08:28 – On the ride back, Aeric told his new friend that he ran a lucrative landscape business until he had an accident – he became addicted to painkillers which led to him becoming homeless 09:04 – Kaitlyn said she was willing to pay for his plane ticket to go to a treatment center if he decided to go and he took her up on that offer 09:38 – Aeric already celebrated his 100th day of being sober [spp-timestamp time=”09:49″] – Kaitlyn set up a GoFundMe campaign to purchase Aeric new landscaping equipment and to fix up a used truck 11:00 – Be the giver – that gentle soul that unlocks a new future for somebody [spp-timestamp time=”11:12″] – Parking meters shaped like keys are key to ending one city’s homelessness 11:18 – In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the parking meters are built like a golden key that accepts donations for helping the homeless in their city [spp-timestamp time=”12:14 “]– A Palestinian bus driver returned 10,000 dollars worth of cash to a Jewish man who dropped it 12:26 – He stopped the bus, got down to look for him, but was unable to find the man 12:40 – The money turned out to be more than $10K 12:49 – The driver talked to his employer who decided to bring the money to the police station; the police posted about the money in the newspaper 13:03 – The owner was able to claim his lost money 13:37 – Dan has Amazon Alexa in their house 13:54 – A parrot placed an order on Amazon by mimicking its owner’s voice 14:28 – The parrot ordered a set of golden gift boxes 15:52 – Message from Abraham, I have been driving truck for 3 years, but really dislike my job. 16:34 – He doesn’t have a high school education that is a prerequisite to landing in the trade he’s interested in 17:24 – Getting an apprenticeship has a high opportunity cost 18:23 – There are GED training programs in almost any city 18:49 – The GED tests your knowledge in 5 areas – writing, math, social studies, science, and reading [spp-timestamp time=”19:14″] – Walmart offers the Kaplan GED Test Strategies Practice and Review, so that you can study on your own 21:08 – Get up to speed and get that test 21:27 – Don’t think about “either-or” situations – we want an “and” solution 21:46 – Take an apprenticeship AND do something on the side [spp-timestamp time=”22:25 “]– Dan’s recommended resource: http://silentsalesmachine.com/48days [spp-timestamp time=”23:16″] – Amazon Merch is another outlet you can use to make money on the side 26:10 – Dan has established a 48 Days merch account so any member can post their designs on it and the profits go into the 48 Days Eagles’ nest account that will be used to help other members 27:23 – Members of the 48 Days Eagles had a meet up in Orlando just recently [spp-timestamp time=”27:48″] – The 48 Days Eagles site – Check out the inside of the 48 Days Eagles Community! 28:34 – Amazon has set guidelines for the use of Merch [spp-timestamp time=”30:17″] – Get more information again, http://silentsalesmachine.com/48days [spp-timestamp time=”30:27″] – If you’re interested in the Merch program, send Dan a note at askdan@48Days.com 31:04 – Steve says, I have been an electro-mechanical technician for the last 30 years but now at my age, I am getting to where I can’t do the things I used to. I would try sales but I don’t know how to show transferable skills on my resume and show past employment that doesn’t look like a technician resume. HELP! 31:23 – Create a functional resume 32:39 – He’s transitioning to real estate from church ministry 33:17 – “Don’t allow your resume be a chronological description of what you’ve done. Turn it into a sales brochure for what it is that you want to do” 33:30 – Chris says, I see a lot of high school students meandering their way into college without any sort of direction. 33:55 – Chris’ daughter is deciding between engineering, art or theater 34:28 – Recognize that it’s an ongoing journey to get clarification and direction 35:06 – Most college graduates are in work that is not related to their degree at all 35:21 – Dan met with a mom who has a 15-year-old who homeschooled and is now graduating high school 36:35 – The daughter has clear goals at her age – she likes singing 37:43 – She’s fortunate to have a dad who’s a video producer that opened doors for her to record videos with some of the best known names in Nashville [spp-timestamp time=”38:22″] – Taylor Swift’s dad was a financial advisor while her mom was a homemaker 38:57 – At 9, she was interested in musical theater and at 11, they went to Nashville to submit a video tape 39:36 – Her father moved his office to Nashville since she was 14 to help her 40:04 – If we really understand our children’s unique areas of gifts, it can help open opportunities for them 41:02 – Let them develop their unique talent [spp-timestamp time=”41:10″] – Dan shares Dolly Parton’s story 42:16 – The path to our dream may not require a GED or a college degree [spp-timestamp time=”42:47 “]– To share a success story or to ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan or email at askdan@48Days.com [spp-timestamp time=”43:45″] – If you’re interested in doing anything online, check out http://silentsalesmachine.com/48days [spp-timestamp time=”44:25″] – The 48 Days Eagles site – Check out the inside of the 48 Days Eagles Community! [spp-timestamp time=”44:35″] – Use this link to get these three free resources – https://www.48days.com/CES Serving from a full cup Side Biz Freedom: 10 Ideas For a Profitable Side Biz Building a Business With Only 15 Hours/Week 46:33 – This is the time to set goals for how you want 2018 to look like 47:10 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: Be a giver – if you’re in a position with the capacity to share, share what you can. Stop thinking about “either-or” solutions; try to create “and” solutions. Don’t allow your resume to be a chronological description of what you’ve done. Use it as a brochure for your gifts, talents, and the experience you already have. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan or email at askdan@48Days.com The 48 Days Eagles site – Check out the inside of the 48 Days Eagles Community! Free Guide – Getting Started in Voiceover The podcast timestamps are now clickable. Just go to any 48 Days Podcast and click on the timestamp of your interest. You will instantly be taken to that portion of the audio podcast. FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Go to com/sleepyoulove AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post Can I still choose a new career – at 30? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Questions: I find it very frustrating when you say if anyone wants a job they can find one. I’m more than a sales coordinator – what can I call myself? All my decisions are made with “making art” as my final goal.  How can I do that? Any ideas on what I could do as a pilot that could help me and my family? Good News. More questions. Cliff Feightner poem: This is a day you won’t dreadEspecially if you’ve followed and readDan’s teachings and booksGave them more than just looksYou’ll love how you go earning your bread Quotation: “The road is always better than the inn” – Cervantes    Tweet This Show Notes: Episode – 09-22-2017 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: Dan opens this week’s theme: “how does one talk to a billionaire?” Instead of prepping for that billionaire, Dan encourages listeners to treat everyone as a billionaire. In this way, your curiosity and the interest you take in each person you meet opens the door to learn from them. Dan also addresses listeners’ questions and offers encouragement to those who feel stuck in their day-jobs. He discusses how technology and the internet have opened a whole new array of possibilities and shares a story of how he encouraged a restaurant server, who was also a journalist, in her journey. Tune-in to hear good news and find practical support that will get you closer to the work you love. Sponsored By: Casper Mattresses – Use the code SleepYouLove to get $50 off any purchase and free shipping FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:19 – Preview of Today’s Show on “How do you talk to a billionaire?” I find it very frustrating when you say if anyone wants a job they can find one. I’m more than a sales coordinator – what can I call myself? All my decisions are made with “making art” as my final goal. How can I do that? Any ideas on what I could do as a pilot that could help me and my family? Good News More questions “The road is always better than the inn” – Cervantes 02:00 – A poem from Cliff Feightner This is a day you won’t dread Especially if you’ve followed and read Dan’s teachings and books Gave them more than just looks You’ll love how you go earning your bread 03:43 – Too many people are waiting for that “one day” instead of focusing on making that day TODAY [spp-timestamp time=”04:09″] – Go to com/sleepyoulove AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase of the mattress Dan & Joanne love 05:40 – Dan recently heard a lady talking about meeting 3 billionaires in a week 05:51 – She lamented that she needed to prepare for the chance meetings 06:14 – A gentleman suggested for her to speak to everyone as if they were a billionaire 06:30 – Dan shares about his and Joanne’s experience in a new restaurant in Tennessee 06:44 – As they left, the waitress told Dan that next time they come back to the restaurant and look for her, hopefully she’s already moved onto a new career 07:11 – The waitress has a degree in journalism and is applying to write for newspapers and magazines 07:22 – Dan told her she’s applying for jobs that are antiquated [spp-timestamp time=”07:55″] – Dan mentions a guy at the Tribe Conference who put up his content on Medium and got a $250K advance for his new book deal [spp-timestamp time=”08:34″] – Dan told Britney, the waitress, he’d send her a copy of Real Artists Don’t Starve and Wisdom Meets Passion 08:55 – Britney was teary-eyed and couldn’t believe this was happening to her [spp-timestamp time=”09:53″] – Good News: In early 2016, 57-year-old Kathryn Lowe found herself on the precipice of a turbulent life, wondering if it was all worth it 10:06 – She decided to go with her younger sister to Nepal for a trekking adventure 10:45 – They found themselves stranded in a little town with the locals 10:50 – One villager helped Kathryn find her purpose 11:15 – She met an 8-year old boy who begged to go to school, but the parents couldn’t afford it 11:22 – She scouted out the poorest children and sent them to school [spp-timestamp time=”11:56″] – She raised money through GoFundMe and built a new school [spp-timestamp time=”12:56″] – In Florida, 70 foster children didn’t have any place to go and they found a sanctuary in a millionaire’s mansion [spp-timestamp time=”13:05 “]– The SOS Children’s Villages’ foster kids stayed in a gymnasium for a week without showers 13:17 – A former magazine executive and his wife opened their home for the children aged 2-17 14:06 – Sarah says, I’m more than a sales coordinator – what can I call myself? 15:04 – Give yourself the title you want, as long as you can back it up with what you’ve done 16:06 – Dan oftentimes comes across stay-at-home-moms 16:29 – A mom can be a transportation logistics manager or a project coordinator 16:45 – “You can put things on your resume for things you [did that] were not paid” [spp-timestamp time=”17:33″] – Send in your notes, letters, and questions to AskDan or askdan@48Days.com 18:37 – Bryan says, I find it very frustrating when you say if anyone wants a job they can find one. 19:00 – Bryan has been looking for jobs for 3 years now 19:35 – “Age discrimination is a wildly acknowledged thing in my field” 20:13 – He’s 53 years old 20:27 – Your age is not old enough to think that you’re “old” 20:40 – Everybody Dan talks to has a reason why they’re not getting hired 21:27 – There are job fairs just for people who are over 50 years old 22:07 – The fair was expecting around 40 companies to participate—instead, they had 223 companies looking for people over 50 23:06 – The chain to landing a job is: 23:16 – Have a clear focus 23:40 – A resume that reflects the best of what you do 24:09 – Introduction letter 24:54 – A cover letter and resume 24:59 – A phone call 25:35 – Have an interview 25:42 – Get an offer 25:51 – If you’re not getting to the next point, where are you breaking down? 27:42 – “There are so many places seeking people” 28:31 – Be clear on what you have to offer 29:11 – Tim says, All my decisions are made with “making art” as my final goal. How can I do that? [spp-timestamp time=”29:38″] – Check out com to see Tim’s art 31:37 – Recognize that most companies don’t have a 40 hour work week for illustrators [spp-timestamp time=”32:27″] – Dan shares about Dawn, who works for Marvel Comics 34:30 – To get freelance work, list 50 companies that you could offer your illustrations to [spp-timestamp time=”34:59″] – Check-out Amazon Merch, where you can place your designs and get a comission for it 37:13 – Lynn sent Dan a note with Free Guides for nurses’ interviews and how to write their resume 37:44 – John says, Any ideas on what I could do as a pilot that could help me and my family? 39:11 – Dan made a quick search on Amazon and Ebay in the field of aviation 39:52 – You can look for aviation things you can sell on Amazon 41:02 – Follow your curiosity and passion then create a plan [spp-timestamp time=”41:09″] – Use Jim Cockrum as a resource for Amazon Selling; his book is the Silent Sales Machine [spp-timestamp time=”42:04 “]– Check out the new 48 Days Eagles site 42:53 – There are a LOT of positions out there that are NOT traditional work 43:58 – The next topic will be about our mindset 44:21 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: When you feel you’re losing your purpose, stop for a minute and think about everything that you have in life. Start talking to people as if they’re billionaires. Be curious about the people you meet; this creates an opportunity to learn from them. The path you take is always your choice; so choose where your curiosity and passion tell you to go. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan or askdan@48Days.com The new 48 Days Eagles site – Check out the inside of the 48 Days Eagles Community! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Go to com/sleepyoulove AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase of the mattress Dan & Joanne love The podcast timestamps are now clickable. Just go to any 48 Days Podcast and click on the timestamp of your interest. You will instantly be taken to that portion of the audio podcast. Free Guide – Getting Started in Voiceover Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post How do you talk to a billionaire?   appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Questions this week: Is there an audience for my cat blog? If a 6-yr-old can do it, you can too. How can I stay positive with negative family members all around me? I’m a 28-year-old single mom, with one child.  Are there ways of becoming successful even after filing bankruptcy?Plus Good News and more questions. Cliff Feightner poem: You have to come up with a planIf you don’t want to just work for the man To upwardly moveYour life should improveStart with you and include your whole clan Quotation: “All I do is eat and sleep. Eat and sleep. Eat and sleep. There must be more to a cat’s life than that. But I hope not.”  Garfield    Tweet This   Show Notes: Episode – 09-15-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan expresses the importance of saving your decision-making power for those decisions that truly deserve that energy—in other words, the life-changing, pivotal kinds of decisions. As Dan shares good news around the world and responds to listeners’ questions, we are reminded that every path we take in life and every opportunity that comes our way requires a decision. For instance, we can always choose to lend a kind hand to a fellow human being and we can choose to have boundaries with those negative family members that get us down. Dan encourages listeners’ to take a chance on the decisions that will truly be good for you and for your community at large. Sponsored By: Casper Mattresses – Use the code SleepYouLove to get $50 off any purchase and free shipping FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:06 – Preview of Today’s Show on “This is your last chance to make a good decision” Is there an audience for my cat blog? If a 6-yr-old can do it, you can too. How can I stay positive with negative family members all around me? I’m a 28 year old single mom, with one child. Are there ways of becoming successful even after filing bankruptcy? Good News More Questions “All I do is eat and sleep. Eat and sleep. Eat and sleep. There must be more to a cat’s life than that. But I hope not.” Garfield 03:20 – A poem from Cliff Feightner You have to come up with a plan If you don’t want to just work for the man To upwardly move Your life should improve Start with you and include your whole clan [spp-timestamp time=”04:30″] – Check out the inside of the 48 Days Eagles Community! [spp-timestamp time=”05:28″] – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 07:03 – Last Saturday, Florida Governor, Rick Scott, told his people, “This is your last chance to make a good decision” 07:30 – Dr. Phil McGraw says, “We can trace who we become in this life to 7 critical choices and 5 pivotal people” 07:51 – Dan shares that his decision to leave their farm for college was one huge thing that changed his life 08:20 – Over time, his dad validated the decisions he made 09:07 – People sometimes get overwhelmed with decisions, they get decision fatigue 10:30 – “Save your decision-making power” [spp-timestamp time=”10:54″] – Good news! Karl Winsness, a plumber, started the Willy the Plumber Scholarship 11:49 – He started it because he knew children with parents that are incarcerated need it [spp-timestamp time=”12:07 “]– All 5 former living presidents teamed up to provide relief for the victims of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma [spp-timestamp time=”12:42″] – Pam Brekke traveled 30 miles to buy one generator in Florida but she was told that the final unit was sold to the person standing in front of her 13:11 – She broke down in tears because her dad relies on an oxygen pump 13:47 – A total stranger, Ramon Santiago, walked to her and asked her why she was crying 13:57 – He gave her his generator 14:22 – Ramon could not speak English but he understood why she needed it [spp-timestamp time=”14:55″] – 36 lucky veterans got a new house from Tim McGraw 15:35 – A blind woman in Henrico, Virginia had been worried for years that she would get hit by a car while getting her mail 15:52 – Wesley Benton, owner of Benton Home Improvement in Richmond, saw the story on a tv station, and installed a new mailbox for her [spp-timestamp time=”16:46″] – To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan or email askdan@48Days.com 16:59 – Heidi says, Is there an audience for my cat blog? 18:40 – Cat blogs as a Google search yields over 42M results 20:02 – Charles Schulz drew 17,897 Peanuts Comic Strips 20:19 – Garfield just tells a story of a ridiculous cat character and his owner 21:10 – The key is writing content for your blog 22:18 – If you’re not that passionate about it, forget it 22:46 – A note from one listener says that her mother met Dan at a Dave Ramsey conference 22:59 – The mother asked Dan what to do with her 18-year old son who wanted nothing but to play the guitar 23:05 – Dan said, “Let him play the guitar” 23:14 – Today, the young man starts his classes at the Belmont University for Entertainment Studies 24:05 – Dan got a note from Mac in Nigeria [spp-timestamp time=”24:34″] – Mac is seeking permission for extracts of Dan’s book, 48 Days to the Work You Love and promises he will note that these products are Dan’s intellectual property [spp-timestamp time=”25:06″] – John Tesh, host of Intelligence for Your Life, shares an introduction 25:23 – Robert, a listener, referred to an episode back in June where a gentleman named Adam talked about his jeep parts design business 26:00 – Robert has a design that he’s done as well and he wants to connect with Adam [spp-timestamp time=”27:30″] – The new 48 Days Eagles membership site – see this growing community for finding Work You Love 28:02 – Dan has gotten approval to have an Amazon Merchant account 28:54 – Dan will make this a 48 Day Eagles Amazon Merch account 29:04 – The profits will go in a nesting account for scholarships or helping somebody in need 29:40 – “The thing that moves you forward is having a supportive community around you” 30:06 – If a 6-yr-old can do it, you can too: A cute story: 6-year old applies for a Lego job 31:15 – He sent a handwritten letter to apply for the job 31:33 – Legoland offered him to work at the Theme Park for a day 32:17 – Dan shares another particular story where a young guy presented how their company used technology to create extraordinary revenue 33:04 – They had 80 people in the room and the man invited them to come see how they use the technology in office 33:20 – Dan scheduled to have the man come the next day 34:13 – What Dan and his team learned from this young man was transformative 35:07 – Nikka asks, How can I stay positive with negative family members all around me? 36:40 – Your concern is merited 37:13 – You don’t want to end up like them 38:24 – Control what you allow to come into your mind [spp-timestamp time=”38:28″] – Read the Necessary Endings 38:45 – Look for ways to get back up quickly and move out on your own 39:39 – Be careful to not expose yourself to negative people – create boundaries 39:56 – Ray says, I’m a 28 year old single mom, with one child. Are there ways of becoming successful even after filing bankruptcy? 40:41 – Filing bankruptcy is a mark on your credit, especially in the accounting field 41:26 – Move on from that even if you want to pursue accounting 41:54 – Individual clients are unlikely to do their background checks 42:12 – Your history could have negative effects on you starting an accounting company 42:28 – If starting a company in another field or industry, your bankruptcy would not be an issue 43:10 – Bankruptcy doesn’t create much of an obstacle for you unless you want to do traditional work with traditional employers 44:31 – Unemployment is so low, there are 6 million job openings companies are trying to get filled [spp-timestamp time=”46:35″] – The new 48 Days Eagles membership site – see this growing community for finding Work You Love 48:13 – You can be successful in ANY role 48:32 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: You do NOT need to be famous or rich to help people; you just need to be present to the needs around you and respond. Save your power and energy for making important decisions. Learn to take chances on the opportunities that come your way. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan or email askdan@48Days.com The new 48 Days Eagles membership site – see this growing community for finding Work You Love Free Guide – Getting Started in Voiceover FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Go to com/sleepyoulove AND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase of the mattress Dan & Joanne love Tribe Conference with Jeff Goins – Sept 15-17 CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz Sept 21-23 (I’ll be there!) Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post This is your last chance to make a good decision appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Questions This Week: I’ve worked ridiculously hard to face and resolve my fears but at 40 I’m still struggling. I would like to leave my job and work full on my side projects but being realistic, at what point should I leave my job? In the webinar you mentioned a woman who got into voice over work and last year grossed $106,000. Can you connect me with her? I am happy to be the first blind person taking the new online 48Days course so that I can let you know if there’s anything that can be adjusted to make things even more accessible. Dan, will you sponsor me to have a fun 48 Days vacation? Are you making me hate my job or more precisely, you, Michael Hyatt, Pat Flynn, and all the others who’s podcasts I listen to and blogs I read? Good News Cliff Feightner poem: There are many who think it’s a ruleTo get a degree from an accredited schoolBut much formal learningMay not get you much earningBut make you an educated fool Quotation: “If you say you don’t have the resources to invest in yourself, you have a scarcity problem. You don’t have an income problem, you have a thinking problem. I don’t believe enough in myself to invest in me.”  John Maxwell  — Tweet This Show Notes: Episode – 09-08-17 Title: How can I serve others when I am not smart enough to get into graduate school? Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan explains that you need not go to graduate school to follow your dreams—you can find success and make a meaningful impact in this world through several different avenues. History has provided numerous examples of people who succeeded in their respective fields without a school or college education. Dan encourages listeners to leverage their creativity, skillsets, and passions to do the work that’ll inspire them. Dan also explains the best way to discern if you’re ready to make that full-time switch to running your own business, responds to listener inquiries, and shares uplifting news around the world. Sponsored By: Casper Mattresses – Use the code SleepYouLove to get $50 off any purchase and free shipping FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 1:08 – Preview of Today’s Show: “How can I serve others when I am not smart enough to get into graduate school?” I’ve worked ridiculously hard to face and resolve my fears but at 40 I’m still struggling. I would like to leave my job and work full on my side projects but being realistic, at what point should I leave my job? In the webinar you mentioned a woman who got into voice over work and last year grossed $106,000. Can you connect me with her? I am happy to be the first blind person taking the new online 48Days course so that I can let you know if there’s anything that can be adjusted to make things even more accessible. Dan, will you sponsor me to have a fun 48 Days vacation? Are you making me hate my job or more precisely, you, Michael Hyatt, Pat Flynn, and all the others whose podcasts I listen to and blogs I read? Good News [spp-timestamp time=”03:06″] – A poem from Cliff FeightnerThere are many who think it’s a rule To get a degree from an accredited school But much formal learning May not get you much earning But make you an educated fool 03:28 – “If you say you don’t have the resources to invest in yourself, you have a scarcity problem. You don’t have an income problem, you have a thinking problem. I don’t believe enough in myself to invest in me.” John Maxwell [spp-timestamp time=”03:48 “]– Tribe Conference with Jeff Goins– Sept 15-17  [spp-timestamp time=”04:48″] – Webinar for next Thursday, September 14th – Finding the Work You Love – in 48 Days! [spp-timestamp time=”05:23 “]– Go to com/sleepyouloveAND use promo code – sleepyoulove – to save $50 off your purchase [spp-timestamp time=”07:28″] – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days [spp-timestamp time=”09:11″] – Non-farm payroll employment increased by 156,000 09:54 – Unemployment rate at 4% is at a historic low 10:08 – Businesses do not have enough employees at the moment 10:53 – Everyone who wants to work is working 11:11 – The bureau also tracks marginally attached or discouraged workers 11:14 – Discouraged workers are not working since they do not have work available; however, there’s little justification for this term since there are enough jobs available at the moment 11:56 – Average hourly earnings rose by 3 cents to $26.39 12:30 – Great stories about Hurricane Harvey where people have forgotten about their religious and political differences to come forward and help one another [spp-timestamp time=”13:07″] – Four bakers trapped inside El Bolillo bakery, Houston, bake up a storm 13:15 – Four guys trapped inside the bakery due to rising water levels 13:28 – The bakery was relatively dry, and they had electricity—so, they got to work! 13:41 – Started making pan dulce all through the day and night 13:52 – They used up 4,000 pounds of flour by the time they were rescued 13:59 – Distributed sweet bread to emergency shelters throughout the city [spp-timestamp time=”14:10″] – Cliff Burton’s father secretly donates Metallica royalties to Castro Valley High 14:15 – Cliff Burton, a Metallica guitarist was killed in a tour bus in 1986 14:35 – Ray, Cliff’s 92 year old father was receiving royalties for music made till then 14:50 – Ray has been donating 100% of the royalties to music scholarships for Castro Valley High School students in California, the school Ray attended as a kid [spp-timestamp time=”15:27″] – Fifth grader treats his elementary grade teachers with his hard earned money 15:33 – Began furiously earning and saving money doing extra chores and babysitting 15:48 – This fifth grader wanted to thank all his elementary fifth grade teachers before he moved on to High School in Oklahoma 15:47 – Took 6 months to raise 200 dollars with which he decided to treat his seven teachers 16:08 – Made reservations at a nice restaurant, gave a speech and confirmed that he would be paying for the entire meal 17:08 – Drive and enthusiasm trumps lack of formal education any day 17:08 – Jared just sealed a deal for a highly lucrative job 17:22 – Never saw a job opening for this position, and he was the only person interviewed 17:37 – The job also required someone with a chemical degree and several years of experience; Jared does not have a degree or any relevant experience 17:50 – He read several books, volunteered for any work that would help him, and tried to learn from his colleagues 18:00 – Corporate office was against hiring Jared due to his lack of formal education; however, his colleagues put their foot down and demanded that he be retained [spp-timestamp time=”18: 51″] – The New 48 Days Eagles Membership Site– see this growing community for Finding the Work You Love 19:15 – Ashley says, How can I serve others when I am not smart enough to get into graduate school? 20:15 – Recognize the fact that your calling and vocation is to help children 20:37 – Ashley needs to realize that being a pediatrician or dentist are not the only two ways to help children 21:34 – Umpteen examples of people who did not go to graduate school, but are doing things that immensely help others 22:18 – Dan cites the example of Walt Disney who dropped out of school at 16; bringing happiness to children is surely a way of helping them 23:00 – Hugely successful icons like Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, Dave Thomas, Rachel Ray and David Greene never finished their education [spp-timestamp time=”23:50″] – Amie Beiler, the founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, dropped out of high school due to difficult family circumstances 23:57 – Thomas Edison was homeschooled since his teacher considered him not smart enough to attend school Brenda says, I’ve worked ridiculously hard to face and resolve my fears but at 40 I’m still struggling. 26:28 – Dan differs from Brenda; he points out that she can very well help people out as a masseuse 26:37 – Dan cites the example of his masseuse, Ninette, to support his reasoning; he points out that Ninette can sense immediately if Dan is under stress and put him at ease by massaging strategic areas on his back and shoulders 28:54 – Matt says, How can I find the link to Ken Davis’s podcast which explains how to make $150,000 a year selling your knowledge? [spp-timestamp time=”29:28″] – “How to make $150,000 a year selling your knowledge.”– Interview with Dan Miller and Michael Hyatt 30:29 – David says, I would like to leave my job and work full-time on my side projects but being realistic, at what point should I leave my job? 31:15 – As an owner of a software development company, David can potentially make in one contract what he is making in the entire year at his job 31:40 – Dan’s rule of thumb: If in 90 days, your side business can generate 50% of your current income, make the move [spp-timestamp time=”32:54″] – Webinar for next Thursday, September 14th – Finding the Work You Love – in 48 Days! 33:31 – In the webinar you mentioned a woman who got into voice over work and last year grossed $106,000. Can you connect me with her? [spp-timestamp time=”33:44″] – Connect with Carrie Olsen through her website [spp-timestamp time=”34:22″] – The podcast timestamps are now clickable.  Just go to any 48 Days Podcastand click on the timestamp of your interest—you will instantly be taken to that portion of the audio podcast [spp-timestamp time=”34:33″] – Free Guide: Getting Started in Voiceover 35:03 – Chris says, I am happy to be the first blind person taking the new online 48Days course so that I can let you know if there’s anything that can be adjusted to make things even more accessible. 35:38 – Has sophisticated software which can convert PDF to voice 36:15 – Dan, will you sponsor me to have a fun 48 Days vacation? 37:11 – Six second long question asking for sponsorship to 48 states at $50 per day 37:33 – Dan loves the idea, but questions what the sponsor will get by giving the caller $2,400 37:55 – Can maybe contact local media in each capital or establish a theme – implement measures that will make sponsorship lucrative 39:09 – Needs to come up with a creative and fun reason which will compel sponsors to choose him [spp-timestamp time=”39:19 “]– Peter Diamandis, the founder of XPrize announced a $10 million prize for anyone who went up into space, and back again in two weeks [spp-timestamp time=”40:30″] – Since the competition became really popular, many companies wanted their brand attached to it; Ultimately an Indian family won this right and the prize came to be known as Ansari X Prize 41:10 – Has announced multiple prizes on the back of this initial publicity. And, people stand in line to have their name associated with him [spp-timestamp time=”41:58″] – To submit a question for the Podcast, send your note to askdan@48Days.com 42:35 – Roger says, Are you making me hate my job or more precisely, you, Michael Hyatt, Pat Flynn, and all the others whose podcasts I listen to and blogs I read? 43:30 – “Catch-22” situation for Roger as listening to podcasts inspires him and frustrates him at the same time; his current job is time consuming and exhausting leaving little time to do anything else 44:01 – Burying your head in the sand is not an alternative 44:28 – List twenty ideas that you can possibly do in a hour – carve out some time to filter these down to 3-4 best fit ideas, create a plan for one idea, work on it and have something up and running! 46:28 – “Knowing what you are going to do will give you the boldness, enthusiasm and energy to make it happen” 46:43 – There are lot of paths to success. Formal schooling is only one tiny road to success 47:19 – You can do a fun project and have people sponsor you, if you are creative and make it fun [spp-timestamp time=”47:31″] – Webinar for next Thursday, September 14th – Finding the Work You Love – in 48 Days! 48:17 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: There are a lot of paths to success—formal schooling is only one tiny road to success. Create a fun project and have people sponsor you as a way to put yourself out there. If in 90 days your side business can generate 50% of your current income, quit your current job and make the move. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I’ll be there!) Tribe Conference with Jeff Goins – Sept 15-17 48 Days to the Work you Love: Preparing for the New Normal – Dan Miller Getting Started in Voiceover – Free Guide by Carrie Olsen “How to make $150,000 a year selling your knowledge.”– Interview with Dan Miller and Michael Hyatt Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The podcast timestamps are now clickable.  Just go to any 48 Days Podcast and click on the timestamp of your interest.  You will instantly be taken to that portion of the audio podcast.   The post How can I serve others when I’m not smart enough to get into graduate school? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Questions this week: Dan, I want to give your listeners ”5 Things Your Wife Wants You To Know (but probably hasn’t told you)” Can I do outside sales on the side without telling my current employer? I would like to have a full time ministry serving our Lord and defending my Christian  faith. I have been struggling as an online cartoonist for nearly 8 years now. How can I narrow down my core message to the one thing I have to share with the world? Good News More questions Cliff Feightner poem: When your creative well seems dryOne thing you need to tryA good look insideShows you’ve not driedThere’s so much more that you can apply Quotation: “A lot of what we think of as neurosis in this country is simply people who are unhappy because they are not using their creative resources.”  —  Julia Cameron   Tweet This The podcast timestamps are now clickable.  Just go to any 48 Days Podcast and click on the timestamp of your interest.  You will instantly be taken to that portion of the audio podcast. Show Notes: Title: Creative Slump or Need Another Ham SandwichEpisode – 09-01-17 Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan explains that even creative people need rigidity and structure within their schedule to achieve success in their chosen fields. He cites examples of various iconic figures of the past and details how they were militant about their daily regimen. Dan also points out what it means to have a free ministry—where you have the ability to help people no matter what you’re doing—and why finding the work you love begins with looking inward. You’ll also hear Dan respond to listener inquiries and share uplifting news stories around the world. Sponsored By: Casper Mattresses – Use the code SleepYouLove to get $50 off any purchase and free shipping FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 1:19 – Preview of Today’s Show: “Creative Slump or Need Another Ham Sandwich” Dan, I want to give your listeners ”5 Things Your Wife Wants You To Know (but probably hasn’t told you)” Can I do outside sales on the side without telling my current employer? I would like to have a full-time ministry serving our Lord and defending my Christian faith I have been struggling as an online cartoonist for nearly 8 years now How can I narrow down my core message to the one thing I have to share with the world? Good News More Questions [spp-timestamp time=”02:07″] – A poem from Cliff FeightnerWhen your creative wall seems dry One thing you need to try A good look inside Shows you’ve not dried There’s so much more you can apply 02:47 – “A lot of what we think of as neurosis in this country is simply people who are unhappy because they are not using their creative resources” – Julia Cameron [spp-timestamp time=”03:29″] – Webinar on Thursday, September 14th. Start the last quarter of the year right. [spp-timestamp time=”04:11″] – In Houston, a brave doctor canoes to the hospital to perform surgery on a teen 04:23 – Dr. Stephen Kimmel’s own home was in danger of flooding when he left for the surgery 04:44 – Two firefighters came to the doctor’s aid with their canoe 04:52 – Had to walk for a mile through waist deep water to reach the hospital 05:25 – Sandra Bullock donates a million dollars to American Red Cross to help out with disaster relief in Houston 05:38 – Country musicians Chris Young and Lady Antebellum are coming forth with generous donations; Chris Young donates $100,000 [spp-timestamp time=”05:47 “]– Football team Houston Texans pledges a million dollars to help rebuild Houston. J.J. Watt—a Houston Texan started his own fundraising campaign 06:44 – Heartening to see people put aside political ideologies and spiritual denominations and rally forward to help 06:55 – Does God orchestrate these things to help us forget the petty differences that are dividing us? [spp-timestamp time=”07:18″] – 35 years ago from today, Paul Newman introduced the first bottle of dressing 07:26 – Bottled a bottle of olive oil and vinegar because of his friends cajoling him 07:38 – Paul passed away in 2008, but the Newman line has endured 07:50 – $500 million dollars has been donated to charity 08:21 – A Washington businessman donates a $4 million facility to shelter young mothers and kids 08:34 – Based in Edmonds, Washington, Rick started investing in real estate a few years back 08:42 – He reduces his profits to buy apartments for the homeless 08:57 – Sometimes when you give, it seems to come in faster than you can give it away 09:07 – Just handed over a $4 million, 24 unit apartment complex to the YMCA; the facility will provide shelter to young moms with kids [spp-timestamp time=”09:46″] – A Chinese man celebrates the recovery of his $45,000 engagement ring by feeding 5,000 people! 10:07 – A man forgot his $45,000 engagement ring at a restaurant in the Southern province of China 10:20 – A little girl discovered the bag with the ring in it and gave it to the restaurant manager 10:44 – On recovering the ring, the man proposed to his girlfriend and she said yes 10:50 – Delighted by these turn of events, he celebrated by feeding 5,000 people at the restaurant [spp-timestamp time=”11:40″] – Tony Robbins saves a 100-year old homeless woman 11:50 – Unable to pay rent, a woman was evicted from her apartment in Palm Desert, California [spp-timestamp time=”12:07 “]– On hearing about this, Tony Robbins generously offered to pay $24,000 which covered rent for two years 12:16 – Heartwarming to see an act of generosity solving a need of one specific person 12:33 – Joanne and Dan have mutually decided that tax savings have no bearing on where they are donating 12:50 – Giving to nonprofits such as churches, Red-Cross and YMCA is tax deductible. However, helping out specific individuals is not 13:38 – Charity decisions should be based on where you want to give and how you want to give—tax savings should have no bearing on your decision [spp-timestamp time=”13:55″] – Tony Robbins helps out nuns providing meals for the homeless 13:55 – Nuns being forced to leave a building since the landlord increased rent by 60% 14:14 – Tony helped out with $25,000 and saw to it that these kind nuns were not evicted for at least another year 14:27 – Helped out with an additional $25,000 to find a new place for next year 14:45 – Dan loves to share good news which helps dispel some of the negativity 15:07 – Human nature is such that we are captivated by negative news; TV stations play on this trait and stream content accordingly 16:08 – Five things that your wife wants you to know (but probably hasn’t told you) 16:08 – Phil is an old client and friend of Dan’s 16:20 – Bob reads out an excerpt from a letter that Phil has written for all 48 Day fans 16:36 – Dan persuaded Phil to leave his optometry practice of 20 years and become a men’s marriage coach 16:43 – Has found fulfillment and joy in his two years as a marriage coach [spp-timestamp time=”17:00″] – Free PDF: “Five things that your wife wants you to know (but probably hasn’t told you)” [spp-timestamp time=”17:53″] – The podcast timestamps are now clickable.  Just go to any 48 Days Podcastand click on the timestamp of your interest—you will instantly be taken to that portion of the audio podcast [spp-timestamp time=”18:52″] – To submit a question for the Podcast, send your note to askdan@48Days.com 19:00 – Nathan says, Can I do outside sales without telling my current employer? 21:04 – Everybody is hustling and has a side-business going on 21:29 – Devoting a huge amount of time to another business puts question marks on your commitment to your primary employer 21:40 – Important to make good use of your spare time and raise and extra source of income. However, dabbling in services that are closely tied in with your current employer raises a red flag 22:28 – Start a side-business that does not harm the interests of your employer 23:07 – Better to end current employment and move on if the new opportunity is really lucrative 23:42 – Paul says, I would like to have a full-time ministry serving our Lord and defending my Christian faith 24:06 – Jesus’s disciples never asked people for donations; they were all earning an honest living 24:38 – Being dependent on the people you want to teach and train robs you of your freedom 25:36 – Can choose to help people via your profession as well 26:42 – Find your talent, create the work that you love and in doing so, the world will see your faith in action 27:05 – Practice faith by doing something of value to the people and community around you 27:58 – Robert says, I have been struggling as an online cartoonist for nearly 8 years now 29:07 – Should not highlight the fact that he is a stay-at-home dad; this will find no takers in the professional world 29:50 – Identify new areas of competence 30:00 – Avoid providing a chronological resume; highlighting a 12 year absence from the professional world will hurt chances of getting employment 30:16 – Break out subgroups of hospitality management and zero in on an area of interest and expertise [spp-timestamp time=”31:06″] – Webinar on Thursday, September 14th will be helpful to address such issues 31:18 – Dan will be talking on “How to write a skill summary”; preparing a right skill summary is what the caller needs to do 32:00 – Recognize your creativity and create an environment to nurture that creativity 35:53 – People who are creative create schedules that are extremely rigid and in doing so, have their creativity enhanced 37:02 – Dean says, as a podiatrist, how do I develop an additional source of income? 38:14 – Can be paid for intellectual expertise as well as podiatric skills [spp-timestamp time=”39:54″] – Resource: Coaching Mastery Program – A form that will help you to figure out if coaching is for you 40:00 – Getting into the staffing referrals industry or coaching industry are sound alternatives [spp-timestamp time=”42:37″] – Authoring a book can also be considered—Running from the law: Why Good Lawyers are Getting out of the Legal Profession is about transitioning from the legal profession 42:45 – Conducting seminars, workshops or affiliate linking are some more options 42:56 – Start with your area of expertise and build around that 43:33 – Aaron says, how can I narrow down my core message to the one thing that I want to share with the world? 44:11 – Make a list of twenty things that you love to do. Then, create a filter with your dreams, abilities, skills, passions etc. Using those filters narrow down to one skill 44:56 – Leave behind some of the things that you know you do well. Realize that if you attempt to do everything, you will not succeed 45:41 – Knowing yourself gives you the framework to make good decisions about which career opportunity is a good fit [spp-timestamp time=”46:05″] – Resource: 48 Days to the Work you Love: Preparing for the New Normal [spp-timestamp time=”47:35″] – Resource: 5 Things that Your Wife Wants You to Know (But probably hasn’t told you) [spp-timestamp time=”48:13″] – Resource: Finding Work You Love in 48 Days! On Thursday, September 14th – Get immediate results and quick wins [spp-timestamp time=”48:45″] – Share your success stories with Dan 49:17 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: You can minister and help people no matter what you are doing. At the very start, 85% of the process of having finding your true career comes from looking inward, 15% is the application. As a professional in any area, you can leverage your knowledge and skills to expand on your work opportunities. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I’ll be there!) Tribe Conference with Jeff Goins – Sept 15-17 Coaching Mastery Program – A form that will help you to figure out if coaching is for you 5 Things that Your Wife Wants You to Know (But probably hasn’t told you) 48 Days to the Work you Love: Preparing for the New Normal – Dan Miller Running from the law: Why Good Lawyers are Getting out of the Legal Profession – Deborrah Aaron Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post Creative Slump or Need Another Ham Sandwich? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Questions This Week: I’ve got a conviction on my record.  How can I possibly get an opportunity? I recently stepped out of doing ministry in the church, and I still feel some sort of guilt about it. Currently, I am approximately $260,000 in debt. I’m struggling in determining where to start and would love some advice and direction. Plus good news and great stories on how 48 Days To the Work You Love is working for you. We are all called to ministry — some as engineers, construction workers, bankers, authors, speakers or coaches. Those are equally sacred opportunities for ministry. Cliff Feightner poem: Now is a time to changeDo not think of it as strangeYou need to adaptYou cannot be trappedIt’s anytime that you can rearrange Quotation: The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” Frederick Buechner Show Notes: Episode – 08-25-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan addresses issues surrounding finding the work you love, and finding time to be a part of your church ministry. While many of think the work we do for the ministry is vastly more important than the work we do as lay people, the reality is they’re equally important—the Bible does not distinguish between secular and sacred work. Listen as Dan paints a clearer picture to help us understand this reality. Sponsored By: Casper Mattresses – Use the code SleepYouLove to get $50 off any purchase and free shipping FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:20 – Preview of Today’s Show on “Did God call you or are you just wandering?” I’ve got a conviction on my record. How can I possibly get an opportunity? I recently stepped out of doing ministry in the church and I still feel some sort of guilt about it. Currently, I am approximately $260,000 in debt. I’m struggling in determining where to start and would love some advice and direction. The Good News More questions [spp-timestamp time=”02:16″] – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 02:19 – A poem from Cliff Feightner Now is a time to change Do not think of it as strange You need to adapt You cannot be trapped It’s anytime that you can rearrange 02:47 – “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” – Frederick Buechner [spp-timestamp time=”03:44″] – Webinar for next Thursday, August 31st at 7PM CST– Finding the Work You Love – in 48 Days! https://www.48days.com/48dayswebinar 05:24 – Dan will talk about a systemized process to walk you through finding the work you love [spp-timestamp time=”05:30″] – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 06:49 – Good News! The solar eclipse was the one big thing this week [spp-timestamp time=”07:39″] – Other good news – Stacy Hurt was in Nashville for Chemotherapy and was flying back to Pittsburgh when she was offered an earlier flight 07:58 – She took the flight but her luggage – with things necessary for her therapy – had been scheduled to be in the first flight she booked 08:17 – She talked to an attendant name Sarah, and she told her about the dilemma 08:28 – Sarah searched for the luggage in Pittsburgh until 3:00 am and drove it herself to Stacy’s house with a heartwarming note 08:59 – This week, Dan’s 12-year old grandson also flew to Nashville from Colorado 09:07 – It was his first flight and attendants were extremely gracious about helping him [spp-timestamp time=”09:25″] – A group of music executives from Nashville were headed to South Dakota when they came on a semi-truck crash 09:54 – It was a 10-car crash that had people tied up in desperate situations 10:02 – The bikers stopped immediately, called 911 and pulled drivers out of damaged vehicles 10:26 – They got everybody out including a family in an SUV 10:27 – They moved a car out of the way when they had one driver that they couldn’t get out 10:37 – Nobody died in the accident [spp-timestamp time=”10:52″] – A high school teacher from Utah who is getting married asked her guests to send shoes and backpacks for the homeless children in her school 11:17 – Teacher Rickee was shocked to find out there were more than a hundred homeless students attending her school 11:26 – One student told Rickee that her mom was asking how she could get some food they are donating 11:35 – She registered for shoes and backpacks instead of other things in her gift registry 12:07 – Dan feels it’s pointless to give a wedding gift when somebody has everything already [spp-timestamp time=”12:34″] – Last of this week’s good news: A lady lost her engagement ring while weeding her garden 13 years ago 12:45 – Her daughter-in-law who was working in the same garden, pulled up a very misshaped carrot that looked like it has a belt 12:59 – The ‘belt’ was her mother-in-law’s engagement ring [spp-timestamp time=”13:31 “]– An audio message from Ray Matz, the host of the Game Changing Dads Podcast 13:56 – Ray talks about his neighbor Dustin who is 18 years old and just graduated high school [spp-timestamp time=”14:05″] – Dustin came over to seek help for a resume and Ray encouraged him to read the first 2 chapters of 48 Days to the Work You Love 14:16 – Dustin came back and said he has great ideas regarding a small gift card from Starbucks and a handwritten note 14:27 – He walked into the job and gave his resume, gift card and note to the receptionist 14:34 – When the receptionist looked over everything, she said, “You got this” 14:37 – A couple of minutes later Ray got a call from Dustin informing him he got the job 15:13 – It’s really easy to set yourself apart from the crowd 15:40 – Dan received a mug as a small gift as well 16:23 – Josh says, I’ve got a conviction on my record. How can I possibly get an opportunity? 17:19 – Dan appreciates your heart in turning around and moving on 17:48 – Dan doesn’t believe there’s anything that’s stopping you 18:04 – If you want to start your own business, your conviction is not likely to be an issue 18:27 – “Your great work is going to open the door for your great success” 19:29 – Create a plan for your business and be ready to get in the game [spp-timestamp time=”20:33″] – Send your questions to AskDan or askdan@48Days.com 20:52 – Tim says, I recently stepped out of doing ministry in the church and I still feel some sort of guilt about it 22:31 – Ministry is not confined to people inside the church or nonprofit 23:14 – “You can’t do something that’s godly in an effective way if it’s not a fit on how God has gifted you.” 23:32 – The Bible does not distinguish secular and sacred work 24:12 – “We’re all called for ministry” 24:39 – “Therefore I advise no one to enter any religious order or the priesthood, indeed, I advise everyone against it —- unless he is forearmed with this knowledge and understands that the works of monks and priests, however holy and arduous they may be, do not differ one whit in the sight of God from the works of the rustic laborer in the field or the woman going about her household tasks, but that all works are measured before God by faith alone……   Martin Luther, upon noting the practical effect of the elevation of those doing “spiritual work” was that it puffs them up; “it greatly tends to hypocrisy, by reason of its outward show and unusual characters, which engenders conceit and a contempt of the common Christian life.” 26:07 – What are those things that make you come alive? 26:14 – “The glory of God is man fully alive.” — Saint Irenaeus 27:13 – Søren Kierkegaard: “And now, with God’s help, I shall become myself.” 27:55 – “When you get to heaven God won’t ask you why you weren’t more like Rick Warren. He may ask you why you weren’t more like you. Get in touch with who you are. Lead with your own unique style. Be yourself and let God use you.” – Brad Johnson 28:06 – Don’t try to pretend like you’re somebody else you’re not 28:10 – “What a man can be, he must be.” Abraham Maslow 28:17 – “A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write, if he is to be ultimately at peace with himself.” Leonardo da Vinci 29:41 – Dan personally misses singing [spp-timestamp time=”29:59″] – One of this week’s highlights from Dan: The podcast timestamps are now clickable. Just go to any 48 Days Podcast and click on the timestamp of your interest. You will instantly be taken to that portion of the audio podcast 31:30 – “Moving out of ministry in a church don’t feel like moving away from ministry” 32:40 – Dan’s blogs that further address this issue of “leaving ministry.” https://www.48days.com/serve-the-world-and-make-money/ https://www.48days.com/forget-your-talent-just-do-what-god-wants-you-to-do-and-be/ https://www.48days.com/missionary-what/ https://www.48days.com/im-being-forced-out-of-my-calling/ https://www.48days.com/drunk-on-the-job-but-in-church-every-sunday/ 33:41 – Understanding who you are is always the first step 33:53 – A note from Jessica, Currently, I am approximately $260,000 in debt. I’m struggling in determining where to start and would love some advice and direction. 35:37 – An MBA unfortunately doesn’t put you in an elite category 36:23 – Instead of finding an extra job, look for something that can be leveraged 37:35 – Start a side business – an income not dependent on time 37:53 – Dan previously worked with a lady who had a unique PhD who was frustrated to get leverage 38:47 – Positioning yourself online with products that will earn $10/hr will make a big difference [spp-timestamp time=”40:05 “]– Dan will also send you the 48 Low or No Cost Business Ideas [spp-timestamp time=”40:29″] – Dan also recommends to get into The new 48 Days Eagles site 40:43 – Dan shares a couple of ideas you’ll see in the 48 Days Eagles site [spp-timestamp time=”42:31 “]– A note from Pierce Marrs says he got a contract for a half-day workshop on creating a good team culture 44:01 – Carrie Olson does voice overs that allowed her to be a stay-at-home-mom 45:12 – Look at those things – not a job [spp-timestamp time=”45:45″] – Don’t forget the webinar for next Thursday, August 31st – Finding the Work You Love – in 48 Days! https://www.48days.com/48dayswebinar 47:22 – Thank you for being part of this community! 47:56 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: A ministry is not confined to a church setting – you can be in a different field and still lead a ministry. Don’t put yourself in a position where you accumulate debts. The fastest way to pay your loans and debts is not getting another job – it’s finding a way to get leverage in a business. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan or askdan@48Days.com The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days The podcast timestamps are now clickable. Just go to any 48 Days Podcast and click on the timestamp of your interest. You will instantly be taken to that portion of the audio podcast. Webinar for next Thursday, August 31st – Finding the Work You Love – in 48 Days! https://www.48days.com/48dayswebinar CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – Sept 21-23 for all online biz for all online biz (I’ll be there!) Tribe Conference with Jeff Goins – Sept 15-17 Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post Did God call you or are you just wandering? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

You have to be odd Questions for this week’s Podcast: I am a dreamer and know God has given me talents, but I’m not sure how to pursue them. I’m a 59-year-old career pastor transitioning out of church ministry due to caring for elderly parents. I would like to move to a new city because I think there might be more opportunity in my field. Plus some good news! Cliff Feightner poem this week: If you find that part of your quest Is wanting to be your best You need to prepare For changes out there Be ready for every new test This Week’s Quotation:Dr. Seuss said, “You have to be odd to be number 1.” — Tweet This Show Notes: Episode – 08-18-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan explains why being odd is actually beneficial for you. Blending in with the crowd is a guaranteed way to get lost and become unnoticed. Being odd gives you the opportunity to stand out and Dan shares stories of entrepreneurs who decided to embrace their oddities, and take the less common path to success. Tune-in to hear the benefits of not aiming to be better, but different. You’ll also hear Dan respond to listener inquiries and share uplifting news stories around the world. Sponsored By: Casper Mattresses – Use the code SleepYouLove to get $50 off any purchase and free shipping FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:42 – Preview of Today’s Show on “You have to be odd” I am a dreamer and know God has given me talents but I’m not sure how to pursue them. I’m a 59-year-old career pastor transitioning out of church ministry due to caring for elderly parents. I would like to move to a new city because I think there might be more opportunity in my field. Good News More questions Seuss said “You have to be odd to be number 1” [spp-timestamp time=”01:38″] – A poem from Cliff Feightner If you find that part of your quest Is wanting to be your best You need to prepare For changes out there Be ready for every new test [spp-timestamp time=”02:39″] – Resource: Coaching Mastery Program – A form that will help you to figure out if coaching is for you [spp-timestamp time=”03:36″] – Read this Article about a cop that stops a young man with a stolen suit 04:05 – The teenager explained that he has a job interview and he didn’t have any money for clothes 04:28 – The policeman paid for the clothes and agreed to not charge him for theft 04:41 – 2 days later, the policeman got a call from the teenager and gave him the news that he got the position [spp-timestamp time=”05:44″] – In Waterloo, Iowa a 16-year old realized her picture day at school was coming up 06:00 – She was terribly depressed that she didn’t comb her hair properly 06:12 – She asked the hairdresser to cut all her hair off 06:22 – The hairdresser refused to shave her hair and spent 13 hours fixing her hair [spp-timestamp time=”06:41″] – Dan mentions that Jeremy Cowart has an annual event where he invites people who are down and out to come and have their picture taken 08:25 – There are always ways to use your abilities to help others 08:38 – Use whatever skills you have to help 08:47 – Craig Sullivan has been struggling to find love since his wife lost her battle with cancer 08:58 – He was inspired to put his dating profile in a bottle 09:06 – He’s 49 years old and he puts dozens of bottles in the ocean 09:30 – His message has replies from faraway places like Brazil, Turkey, US, South Africa, Portugal, China and Japan; he lives in Scotland 10:16 – He says he’s been contacted by 137 people from the media to interview him [spp-timestamp time=”10:43″] – Dan shares how he and Joanne met with Jesse Cole last week 11:35 – Jesse draws a crowd 11:40 – When Jesse took over the stadium, it had a minor league team that drew about 200 fans per game 11:55 – They told the City of Savannah they needed a $38M stadium, so they could draw a crowd 12:09 – Jesse took over the old stadium and within the first year of the new stadium, they drew an audience that was above and beyond what was expected 12:36 – Dan went to a game last Friday 13:22 – “You don’t have to be better, you just have to be different” 14:52 – You have to be odd to be number 1 15:09 – The CEO of a large company has stepped down 16:12 – They didn’t check the degrees of the CEO, so the universities got involved 16:30 – The universities said they never had the CEO in their programs 17:30 – Lying about your background is an indication of a lack of integrity 18:20 – “If you lack honesty in that area, I don’t know where you draw the line” 18:47 – Justine says, Is there really a lesson to be learned if they don’t have money to put them in jail rather than give them opportunity to create money? Our library does the same with book fines – you can sit in the library and read so your fine is reduced. 19:58 – Eric says, I am a dreamer and know God has given me talents but I’m not sure how to pursue them 20:42 – Eric’s passion is for the outdoors and helping kids 21:17 – Dan plays “Imagine” by John Lennon 21:53 – Put legs on your dreams 22:00 – The way you move beyond being a dreamer is by making a plan [spp-timestamp time=”22:13″] – The 3 legged stool is passion, talent, and money 23:33 – There are a lot of creative things you can do 24:03 – Create a plan 24:56 – Create a strategy and be intentional about it [spp-timestamp time=”25:53″] – Bob says, I was wondering if anyone has reported anything in the food area 26:10 – Food is one of the most common areas where entrepreneurs develop their skills 26:29 – Dan’s own grandkids also started in the food industry 27:03 – Dan’s daughter, Ashley, was well known in high school for her apple pies 27:49 – Scott, Dan’s friend, also makes salsa 28:01 – Jeff David started his entry into food through writing reviews and blogs 28:48 – Now, Jeff is into barbeques 29:21 – Andy Marshall got into Puckett’s through buying an old restaurant 31:08 – Mallard’s Grocery is another one of Dan’s examples 32:02 – There are a lot of people in the 48 Days audience who are into food [spp-timestamp time=”32:19″] – Dan shares a note from Jim Hodges – he now has 60 audios available on his new website 34:10 – The monthly club payments have given Jim a sense of calm that has allowed him to focus on the next steps for his business [spp-timestamp time=”34:45″] – Check his new website Jim Hodges Audio Books 35:15 – Paul says, I’m a 59-year-old career pastor transitioning out of church ministry due to caring for elderly parents 36:10 – There is a surprising amount of opportunities for speech writing 36:52 – Median annual salary for speech writers is $125K/year 37:12 – Some speech writers have 300-400 clients 39:07 – Be exceptional in what it is that you do 39:15 – Jonathan says, I would like to move to a new city because I think there might be more opportunity in my field 40:33 – Geography has no bearing at all for being a social media and marketing consultant 41:01 – Dan’s social media director’s location has no bearing for her work 41:29 – “It doesn’t matter where you live, as long as you live fully there” 41:37 – A lot of people think that moving geographically will increase their opportunities 42:25 – “Move somewhere because of the lifestyle it will give you” [spp-timestamp time=”42:40″] – Ask questions on AskDan or at askdan@48days.com 43:04 – Kevin says, I noticed you mentioned 3 books your grandchildren are reading this summer [spp-timestamp time=”43:19″] – The Magic of Thinking Big, Think and Grow Rich, and The Power of Positive Thinking Here are a few of those timeless classics Dan would recommend to anyone – before hitting 30. How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie See You at the Top – Zig Ziglar Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill The Magic of Thinking Big – David Schwartz Acres of Diamonds – Russell Conwell 43:55 – Billy says, I’m a big fan of yours and Seth Godin. You previously talked about buying a book of his, did you ever benefit from that purchase? [spp-timestamp time=”44:13″] – The book is, What Does It Sound Like When You Change Your Mind? 44:37 – “It was absolutely worth it” [spp-timestamp time=”45:12″] – Here is the questionnaire for the Coaching Mastery Program 46:16 – “It doesn’t matter where you live as you live fully there” 46:37 – Be odd to be number 1 [spp-timestamp time=”47:11″] – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 47:44 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: Use the skills you already have to help others. Go beyond dreaming! Make a plan and take action to reach those dreams. Move to a location because of the lifestyle it offers, not because of the promise of greener pastures career-wise. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I’ll be there!) Tribe Conference with Jeff Goins – Sept 15-17 I love the idea of reading great books. Here are a few of those timeless classics I would recommend to anyone – before hitting 30. How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie See You at the Top – Zig Ziglar Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill The Magic of Thinking Big – David Schwartz Acres of Diamonds – Russell Conwell Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post You have to be odd appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.