The Magic of Thinking Big When you believe I-can-do-it, the How-to-do-it develops.  Don’t “Fake it till you make it” but rather “Tell the truth in advance.”  In this episode I review the timeless classic, The Magic of Thinking Big and share 5 simple action steps to overcome fear and amplify your success. “Try to feel defeated and smile big at the same time.  You can’t.”— David Schwartz, author The Magic of Thinking Big [Tweet This] Show Notes: Episode – 08-11-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan addresses a recurring theme found in his podcast; the idea of thinking BIG. Today, Dan will share why The Magic of Thinking Big, by David Schwartz, landed on his top 5 book recommendations for people to read before they hit the age 30. Listen as Dan explains how our future is determined by the truths we choose to believe—in other words, how success begins in the mind. He lists Schwartz’s 5 simple actions that will boost our confidence and tells you why you should NEVER settle for less. Sponsored By: 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: 00:51 – Preview of Today’s Show on “The Magic of Thinking Big” When you believe “I can do it”, the” How to do it” develops. Don’t “Fake it till you make it” but rather “Tell the truth in advance.” In this episode, I review the timeless classic, The Magic of Thinking Big and share 5 simple action steps to overcome fear and amplify your success. In The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz provides 5 simple actions to help us feel more confident: Be a front seater. Sitting up front builds confidence. Practice eye contact. Looking the other person in the eye tells him, “I’m honest and confident.” Walk 25% faster. Psychologists link slovenly postures and sluggish walking to unpleasant attitudes towards oneself, work and the people around us. The extremely beaten people, the real down-and-outers, just shuffle and stumble along. They have zero confidence. The walk of a confident person tells the world, “I’ve got someplace important to go, something important to do.” Throw your shoulders back, lift up your head, move ahead just a little faster and feel self-confidence grow. Practice speaking up. As you speak up, you add to your confidence. It’s a confidence building vitamin. Smile big. Try to feel defeated and smile big at the same time. You can’t do it. A big smile gives confidence. A big smile beats fear, rolls away worry, defeats despondency. “Try to feel defeated and smile big at the same time. You can’t”— David Schwartz, author The Magic of Thinking Big 01:32 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 03:13 – Three of Dan’s grandsons are reading The Magic of Thinking Big this summer 04:18 – Dan hates the old cliche, “Fake it ‘til you make it” 05:03 – The Super Bowl this year is Dan’s example for thinking big 05:45 – Even though logic and statistics pointed to the loss of the Patriots, they ended up winning! 06:03 – “Look at things not as they are, but as they can be” 06:11 – When Dan bought their property outside Franklin, there were no plants, trees, or bushes 06:32 – The previous owners thought the woods were a good place to dump their junk 06:44 – After 17 years of living there, Dan still finds old car parts half buried 07:01 – Joanne and Dan personally planted over a hundred trees and bushes, used rocks for walking areas and playing areas, and added a 350-foot zipline 07:20 – The barn was rebuilt with a new roof 07:29 – The original house is covered in stacked stone with new porches and sidewalks, and with a little bridge where you can see a waterfall running down into a pool 07:41 – If Dan saw the place as it was, they may not have been that excited about the property 08:29 – Eight years after purchasing the house, they had a crew come in to create a dramatic water feature in the open area 08:47 – Dan envisioned what he wanted to do to that open area many years before 09:03 – Dan saw the possibility even before they had the money to do it 09:33 – “A person is the product of his own thoughts” 10:15 – Dan has one well-worn copy of The Magic of Thinking Big where he writes notes 10:41 – The second chapter talks about “Excusitis” 11:57 – Dan reads a quote from Henry David Thoreau 12:27 – It’s very easy to replicate the success we see in our parents if the path is open to us 13:26 – Sometimes, it’s a disadvantage to have what we think look like advantages 13:42 – Dan came from meager beginnings 13:59 – His upbringing helped him see other possibilities 14:11 – Albert Einstein says imagination is more important than knowledge 14:49 – Fear is the major obstacle in thinking big 15:28 – Trying to get something perfect is never going to happen – it will just be an excuse for inactivity 16:10 – Dan mentions The Flinch by Julien Smith 16:31 – Turning the shower cold in the morning is one example of a flinch 17:20 – It’s only fear that’s holding you back 17:26 – To think confidently, act confidently 18:59 – Tell yourself you feel great 19:40 – 5 simple actions to help us feel more confident: Be a front seater. Sitting up front builds confidence. Practice eye contact. Looking the other person in the eye tells him, “I’m honest and confident.” Walk 25% faster. Psychologists link slovenly postures and sluggish walking to unpleasant attitudes towards oneself, work and the people around us. The extremely beaten people, the real down-and-outers, just shuffle and stumble along. They have zero confidence. The walk of a confident person tells the world, “I’ve got someplace important to go, something important to do.” Throw your shoulders back, lift up your head, move ahead just a little faster and feel self-confidence grow. Practice speaking up. As you speak up, you add to your confidence. It’s a confidence building vitamin. Smile big. Try to feel defeated and smile big at the same time. You can’t do it. A big smile gives confidence. A big smile beats fear, rolls away worry, defeats despondency. 23:58 – Proverbs tells us that when a man is gloomy, everything seems to go wrong 24:59 – All of us are influenced by the thinking around us 25:09 – Be careful choosing the people you spend the most time with 26:07 – Negative co-workers can influence you 27:27 – The belief of the “I Can” attitude generates the power, skill, and energy you need 28:48 – In one of Dan and Joanne’s first years in Chicago, they visited the Sears Tower 28:54 – At the base of the towers was the quote, “Make no small plans – they have no magic to stir men’s souls” 30:24 – Dan recaps the 5 simple actions to helps us feel more confident 30:47 – Dan practiced these actions for years and it helped him in a lot of ways which he can list 31:10 – Pick up the book, The Magic of Thinking Big 31:52 – You don’t have to settle for less 32:50 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 33:11 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: Your limits are determined in the mind; therefore, foster your imagination. Never settle for less; you deserve much more than what you initially believe you do. Implement Schwartz’s 5 simple actions to being more confident in your life and see how much change it can bring you. Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast – AskDan or send an email at 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 CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – Sept 21-23 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 The Magic of Thinking Big appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

I’d like to be a brother like that– A listener is leaving her psychotherapy practice to go help an ailing cousin.  With the opportunities we have today, are you in a position to move, help a friend or relative, and still continue to live fully yourself?  You can be a brother, cousin – or wife, husband, sister, mom that other people admire.  Put yourself in a position to give generously.   Questions This Week: I have an opportunity to do a 60 second elevator pitch for my dream job. Help! I am wanting to inspire a very poor teenager.  What book should I have him read first? I really love my non-profit – The problem is it’s running on fumes and We are unable to pay employees and keep volunteers. I will soon have to leave my 15 year psychotherapy practice to care for an ill cousin.  How can I continue to make an income? Good News – and more  ‘s Poem This Week  Is your job defining your lifeIs it maybe a cause for much strifeIs it a way to employYour life to enjoyOr does it cut through your soul like a knife “Being profitable means I get to continue serving people without having to ask for donations.”  Jim Cockrum [Tweet This] Show Notes Episode – 08-04-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: A listener of The 48 Days Podcast is leaving her psychotherapy practice to support an ailing cousin. This leaves Dan with the sentiment: “I’d like to be a brother like that”. So, how can we be brothers and sisters to those in need? How do we live in a way where there is room to give generously to those around us and, at the same time, pursue and care for our own needs and desires. This is the age-old question that will be tackled on today’s podcast. Tune-in as Dan opens this discussion, shares good news that is happening around our world, and inspires listeners to re-evaluate the notion of working FOR profit so that we CAN do the meaningful work. Sponsored By: 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: 01:02 – Preview of Today’s Show on “I’d like to be a brother like that” A listener is leaving her psychotherapy practice to go help an ailing cousin. With the opportunities we have today, are you in a position to move, help a friend or relative, and still continue to live fully yourself? You can be a brother, cousin – or wife, husband, sister, mom that other people admire. Put yourself in a position to give generously. I have an opportunity to do a 60 second elevator pitch for my dream job. Help! I am wanting to inspire a very poor teenager. What book should I have him read first? I really love my non-profit – The problem is it’s running on fumes and we are unable to pay employees and keep volunteers I will soon have to leave my 15 year psychotherapy practice to care for an ill cousin. How can I continue to make an income? Good News – and more “Being profitable means I get to continue serving people without having to ask for donations.” – Jim Cockrum 01:58 – A poem from Cliff Feightner Is your job defining your life Is it maybe a cause for much strife Is it a way to employ Your life to enjoy Or does it cut through your soul like a knife 02:57 – Ron says, I listened to your audiobook, Dream Job, back in January and picked up a piece of information from your book about business opportunities 03:27 – Ron followed the program, set up a website and set up Google Ads for $50/month 03:34 – “I just closed my first deal and wired $5100” 04:05 – Utah just legalized lemonade stands and businesses run by kids 04:58 – There’s no longer a requirement for children and youth under 18 to obtain a business license 05:46 – Recently, Dan was at one of his favorite restaurants 05:51 – A man came in, opened his guitar case, and started playing 06:00 – He wasn’t very good, but Dan still gave him a generous tip 06:23 – Texas legislators voted in favor of allowing low-income residents to pay off traffic tickets through methods other than money 07:19 – A note from Gregory, owner of the coffee shop Oddly Correct, says, “I thought I would just start with what I had and I succeeded” 09:05 – “Don’t be concerned about what the people are saying” 09:33 – Ask questions or send your stories on AskDan or at askdan@48days.com 09:50 – Kaitlyn says, I have an opportunity to do a 60 second elevator pitch for my dream job. Help! 10:39 – Make your pitch about them and not you 10:49 – Clarify the need and/or challenge they may have and make them the hero of the story 11:01 – Give them two options: what will happen if they hire you and what will happen if they don’t 11:17 – Be energetic and have fun 11:21 – 5 steps to a 1-minute elevator speech that will get you the job every time: Understand what they want Show empathy: I know how frustrating it is to… Summarize your plan: I will do these three things… Call to Action: I can start on Monday and put this plan into action Describe successful results: This is what it will feel like to have more freedom, better organization, happier customers, etc 12:00 – Use present tense when you speak 12:37 – John says, I am wanting to inspire a very poor teenager. What book should I have him read first? 13:20 – Think and Grow Rich may be too philosophical 13:52 – Start with The Magic of Thinking Big 13:57 – 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 14:56 – Success principles are timeless 16:38 – John says, I’m spread too thin to do anything really well. I really love my non-profit. The problem is it’s running on fumes and we are unable to pay employees and keep volunteers 18:08 – Dan believes one of the worst terms created in history is “non-profit” 18:47 – Any organization has to create profit in order to survive 19:24 – If it’s not profitable, it can’t survive 19:41 – Figure out a way to make it profitable 20:54 – Look at this as an opportunity 21:43 – Figure out a way to make it work 21:45 – Dan shares about his son, Jared, who went to Rwanda 23:50 – Having a profit means you get to continue to serve people without having to ask for donations 24:27 – Rachel says, I’m a homeschooling mom of two daughters and I’m super passionate about coaching and leadership. I love taking great information and modifying it. I’m considering writing a guidebook. My concern is copyright issues. 25:24 – Copyright is a very delicate issue 25:56 – If you are considering using a paragraph, or 250 words, it becomes a copyright issue 26:34 – If you don’t copy the content verbatim, you can write a guidebook 27:03 – Copyrights expire for works published before 1923—they belong to the public unless they have been re-published 28:13 – Fair Use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission 28:39 – If you create something you will sell, Fair Use won’t be applicable 29:23 – Dan shares about a quote he used on No More Dreaded Mondays 30:02 – Generally speaking, Dan doesn’t use other materials but creates his own 31:15 – Pam says, I will soon have to leave my 15 year psychotherapy practice to care for an ill cousin. How can I continue to make an income? 32:15 – Dan commends you, Pam, for what you’re doing for your cousin 32:34 – Dan shares about a story he heard years ago about a boy who was looking at a luxury car 34:04 – Ebooks and podcasting may take time before it gets traction 34:08 – If you have an audience already, you can make the transition quickly and with ease 34:30 – If you need income quickly, pursue selling on Etsy, Amazon, or Ebay 35:10 – Check out Silent Sales Machine to know more 35:58 – Dan has 10 new side-business ideas 37:10 – Here’s a book that you can access for FREE this weekend, it’s from a listener – Career OnRamp: 19 Career Paths for Recent College Graduates 38:47 – Dan got excited about the idea of making a podcast dedicated to The Magic of Thinking Big 40:15 – Don’t diminish the value of re-reading books 41:05 – Dan reviews the 5 steps to the 1-minute elevator speech 41:51 – The quote for today: “Being profitable means I get to continue serving people without having to ask for donations.” – Jim Cockrum 42:04 – Be someone that other people admire – be in a position to give generously 42:30 – Ask questions on AskDan or at askdan@48days.com 42:53 – What do you want 2018 to look like? 43:05 – Start putting in place the things you want to be true for next year 44:20 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: Don’t put too much weight or concern on what others are saying you should do—instead, trust your instincts and do what you think is best. Being profitable creates a sustainable business and gives you the opportunity to KEEP serving others. Be the person that people admire; make room in your life to be generous. 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 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 Here’s a book that’s free this weekend from a listener – Career OnRamp: 19 Career Paths for Recent College Graduates by Jared Buckley CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I’ll be there!) Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives   The post I’d like to be a brother like that appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

How can I make my spouse more like me? I didn’t say how can I make my spouse like me more. I said how can I make my spouse more like me.  There’s a tendency for us to want others to see the world in the same way we do.  To like the things we like and to have the same views and values as we do.  What happens if you’re living with someone who sees the world differently?      Questions this week: How can an older construction worker develop new sources of income? How can I find new coaching clients?  Can my wife read books online and make money from that? How can I persuade my spouse to see the value in setting goals? And I’ve got good news –  And a whole lot more questions if we get to them. “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”— Eleanor Roosevelt (Tweet This)   When you look at the way that you’re bent You can do things for which you are meant Your passions and skills Will pay all your bills And other great blessings are sent  Show Notes: Episode – 07-28-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan talks about the theme of making your spouse more like you. People have their own unique personalities, and those personalities are what separate them from everyone else, including family. Rather than let those unique attributes lead to misunderstandings, embrace them. Learn to love them for having an alternate perspective, but don’t be afraid to let them know about something they might be missing. Tune-in to hear Dan talk about this and so much more in this week’s podcast. Sponsored By: 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: 00:38 – Preview of Today’s Show on “How can I make my spouse more like me?” I didn’t say how can I make my spouse like me more – I said how can I make my spouse more like me. There’s a tendency for us to want others to see the world in the same way we do.       To like the things we like and to have the same views and values as we do. What happens if you’re living with someone who sees the world differently? Questions This Week: How can an older construction worker develop new sources of income? How can I find new coaching clients? Can my wife read books online and make money from that? How can I persuade my spouse to see the value in setting goals? And I’ve got good news “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent”— Eleanor Roosevelt 02:21 – A poem from Cliff Feightner When you look at the way that you’re bent You can do things for which you are meant Your passions and skills Will pay all your bills And other great blessings are sent 02:51 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 04:29 – Good news from Kurt in Alaska! He was a groomsman for 2 friends 04:44 – The bride’s son, Tristan, died 2 years ago – he did not survive but was able to donate all his major organs 04:54 – 6 months ago, the person who received Tristan’s heart, Jacob, reached out to say Thank You to Kelly and Becky 05:11 – As a surprise wedding gift, Kelly flew Jacob to Alaska for the wedding 05:31 – It was an amazing surprise! 05:39 – The photographer posted the photos that night and 2 days after, the website had 19M hits 06:50 – Dan shares an amusing story from Ontario, Canada 06:55 – Retired mechanic built a $550 staircase on a dangerous local park trail 07:08 – When several members of the community have fallen down the rocky path, local citizens called for price estimates 07:34 – City estimated it would cost $65K – $150K 07:49 – The mechanic found other neighbors who wanted to finance the stairs, hired a homeless man to help, and in 3 hours they built it for $550 09:12 – Dan wants to share a resource, Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention 10:05 – “Find interesting ways to surprise people during the unexpected times” 10:15 – Don’t make gifts all about you 10:32 – True gifts don’t have company logos on them 10:54 – Infusionsoft is offering 27 email templates you can use right now! 11:37 – Dr. David Powers got Dan one of the copies of The Strangest Secret. He asks, How can an older construction worker develop new sources of income? 13:16 – The lady selling doll clothes patterns David referenced is Cinnamon Miles 13:51 – Informational products are a possibility 15:06 – Leveraging is also an option 15:12 – Getting people to do remodeling jobs is almost impossible from Dan’s experience 16:04 – Moving from doing the work to managing the work is a transition to leverage 16:16 – Dan shares about Robert Smith’s son, Austin, who has a contract with their city to take care of citrus trees 16:42 – Austin’s new business is making custom knives from wood 17:28 – Don’t do just commodity – do something with value and meaning 17:55 – Dan also shares about a lady who carved the Cedar tree on their property in front of the sanctuary 18:42 – Dan encourages the older construction worker to look for unique skills he already has 18:57 – Angie asks, How can I find new coaching clients? 19:46 – Have something in between to lead people up the value ladder 20:04 – Dan shares an example 20:16 – Marianne just completed 48 Days’ coaching mastery program 20:38 – Scan local businesses for opportunities 20:42 – Create a list of 40 businesses to approach for leadership training 20:52 – Make 5 calls weekly to business leads 20:55 – Follow up with 18 city leaders for referrals 21:06 – Identify and contact 15 business associations 21:10 – Do weekly blog, e-news, Facebook posts, etc 21:22 – Go to social events to engage with people 21:30 – Do online workshops 21:37 – Book 10 speaking engagements 21:46 – She’s a valued employee, working full time 22:05 – Marianne went to several rallies of mayor candidates for their town 22:25 – She took note of one of the candidate’s promises that he’ll take calls if he won the election 22:32 – Day after the election, Marianne called the new mayor and asked if they can meet up and talk about the city’s vision 23:09 – Marianne asked if the mayor was open for help and offered a solution 24:13 – Dan also shares about a person from their coaching mastery program 24:46 – Marianne’s website is Marianne Renner Life Coaching 25:25 – Erin says, Can my wife read books online and make money from that? 26:00 – Last week, somebody read about Jim Hodges who reads old history books and makes materials for homeschoolers 26:48 – If your wife is reading current books, publishers might not give permission to use the materials for monetization 27:45 – Get books that are in the public domain 28:31 – Get educated what’s in the public domain and what’s not to avoid copyright issues 29:02 – Ask questions on AskDan or send them to askdan@48days.com 30:10 – 60% of the emails Dan gets is not about questions but requests to be on the show 31:46 – Podcast listeners take action – this is a huge differentiating factor for terrestrial radio 32:41 – Advertisers are aware of this 33:00 – Dan now needs a sorting system for emails 33:21 – Tom says, How can I persuade my spouse to see the value in setting goals? 34:25 – Tom’s wife is still in the survival mindset 35:19 – A couple of resources are available for you. Dan and Joanne’s What if the Negative Person is my Spouse 36:17 – Recognize that security is not just money in the bank 36:31 – Acknowledge your different personality styles 36:56 – Dan’s goal was not to make Joanne his clone but to embrace her uniqueness 37:29 – There may be value in the unique perspective of your spouse 37:59 – Read about The Big Leap 39:27 – Coaching can be a mental remodeling 39:43 – Not hitting a goal is NOT failure 40:47 – Listen more, talk less 41:19 – Dan and Joanne determined an amount for Joanne to have her personal account on a monthly basis 42:04 – A monthly allowance gives your wife the freedom to do what she wants without having to ask 42:47 – Dan says this is a life-saver for their marriage 43:15 – Dan’s grandsons are reading this summer 3 books: The Power of Positive Thinking – Norman Vincent Peale, How to Win Friends & Influence People – Dale Carnegie and The Magic of Thinking Big – David Schwartz 44:18 – Let your children follow their curiosity to find their calling 45:01 – Expose your children to things that will shape their thinking 45:46 – Don’t worry about the job they’re going to have 46:37 – Dan is confident his grandkids will get through those early years of jobs 47:02 – Look to the next generation as your legacy 47:25 – 3 things that kids need are great relationships, great conversations, and the chance to think for solutions 48:31 – Success is not just based on money 48:43 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 3 Key Points: Don’t try to make your spouse your clone, learn to embrace their uniqueness. Be willing to go the extra mile in building your network and connections. Recognize that money is not the sole basis for security and success. 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 Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar’s See You at the Top! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 27 EMAIL TEMPLATES YOU CAN USE RIGHT NOW Referenced Podcast – What if the Negative Person is my Spouse Recommended Book: Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention by John Ruhlin Three books my grandsons are reading this summer: The Power of Positive Thinking – Norman Vincent Peale How to Win Friends & Influence People – Dale Carnegie The Magic of Thinking Big – David Schwartz CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I’ll be there!)   The post How can I make my spouse more like me? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Are you a passionately curious person? Albert Einstein said “I have no special talents.  I am only passionately curious.”  What does that mean?  Can we learn to be passionately curious?  What happens if we are not?  Don’t miss out on what’s right in front of you.    Questions this week: What does it mean to be passionately curious? What music can I use on my podcast? How can I be a full-time music therapist? What’s happening in the 48DaysEagles community? And I’ve got good news –  And a whole lot more questions if we get to them. “Everyone is given a gift—but some people never open their package.”— Author Unknown — Click To Tweet Show Notes: Episode – 06-30-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan elaborates on what it means to be passionately curious. Albert Einstein is considered a genius for his work, but he only described himself as passionately curious. Dan agrees with Einstein and explains that it is the WHY questions that keep us moving forward to new, extraordinary discoveries. In addition to embracing our curiosity, Dan encourages listeners to keep engaged in the very projects and work that feed off of our passions. Tune-in to hear Dan address listeners’ questions, share uplifting news stories that is happening around the world, and what you NEED to be mindful of before jumping head-first into your passion. Sponsored By: 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: 01:10 – Last week I used the quotation from Albert Einstein “I have no special talents, I’m only passionately curious.” – What does that mean? Can we learn to be passionately curious? What happens if we’re not? What music can I use in my podcast? How can I be a full-time music therapist? An update on the 48 Days Eagles community And I’ve got good news – “Everyone is given a gift, but some people never open their package.” ― Unknown 02:38 – A poem from Cliff Feightner Finding what fits like a glove Will help you to rise above The world will be sunny As you’re making your money In doing the work that you love 03:24 – Dan has a couple of resources that has helped him live the life that he loves 03:55 – Pastor Dan Scott compiled his notes and memories about that time in the church that caused the entrepreneurial explosion 04:30 – Reading the stories helped Dan remember what he started 04:40 – From $14 the book is now only $5 – purchase the book and be inspired to find your own creativity and God-given talent 05:06 – Dan and Joanne have an audio book called Living, Loving and Working where they talk about breaking away from generational patterns of poverty, their love story, the decisions they made regarding education, raising happy children and navigating the entrepreneurial world – from $39 the audio download is now just $11 05:50 – Download these resources at com/sharing-my-story 06:11 – If you order both together, you can get then for $11 06:40 – Dr. Steve was given 48 Days to the Work You Love in late 2010. At that time of his life he was seriously looking for a change from his job as a research physicist at a medical university. He finally took Dan’s advice and signed up for 48 Days coaching and was surprised when he received an email from Dan 07:35 – Dr. Steve began his complete mental remodeling and says it was Dan’s coaching that led him to his entrepreneurial success 08:04 – Dan told Steve he did not have the credibility to pull his idea off 08:25 – Dr. Steve resolved to take the next right step and that was when Table Top Inventing was born 08:47 – They are now doing workshops for high school kids and they have an innovation mastermind group for teenagers 08:56 – Last year, the teenagers started their tech project and it was similar to what Amazon was doing 09:30 – Dr. Steve says coaching has led to a magical life filled with fun adventures 09:50 – Email Dr. Steve at steve@ttinvent.com for 20% off the rate to join their mastermind workshop 10:44 – Over 80 people in Panama City, Florida formed a human chain to save a family that was being dragged out to sea by the riptide 11:47 – An 11-year old boy from Anderson, South Carolina was fishing and he got a purse that was lost 25 years ago – everything was intact and included the owner’s name in the pocket book 12:27 – The owner is a family friend and they took the purse to her; she was delighted to get it back 12:53 – People are creating a new invention for The World Cup 2022, in Qatar 13:15 – The invention is a worker’s helmet that has a solar panel on the back—it powers a little fan that can cool the skin by as much as 50 degrees 14:37 – Johnny used to suffer a two-hour walk going to and from work every day but thanks to a compassionate customer, he does not have to anymore 15:25 – Jim, a regular customer of Johnny’s, found a bike on Craigslist and gave it to Johnny 16:06 – Dan’s friend, Tom Ritchey, who is an inventor in the biking space, went to Rwanda with Rick Warren and saw people using wooden bikes for hauling and transportation 16:48 – Tom distributed his bikes to communities in Rwanda 17:27 – Sarah spent 2 years planning her dream wedding and the lavish affair was supposed to take place at the Ritz Charles. The week before the wedding, the couple decided to cancel the event and Sarah was devastated as it came with a $30,000 non-refundable deposit 18:10 – Instead of letting the decorations and food go to waste, Sarah called homeless shelters in the local area and invited the residents to what would have been her wedding celebration 18:36 – News of Sarah’s good deed inspired other locals to donate formal attire for the guests 19:02 – Sarah said she took the opportunity to tell the homeless they deserve to be in a place like this reception just as much as everyone else 19:38 – Paul asks, is it possible for you to speak further on your thoughts on what being passionately curious can lead to or make possible? 20:41 – Dan says all the things that Albert Einstein achieved was because he was passionately curious 21:45 – Dan says he is trying to nurture curiosity in himself and in others 22:23 – Dan asked a young kid who said Dan’s car was his dream car – “What are you doing today to make that dream come true?” 23:16 – Dan encouraged him to create a plan to make his dream come true 23:50 – Always ask WHY 24:12 – Scott is struggling about what to do to keep going and says he thinks the answer should be deeper than “keep working” 25:01 – Dan says people do not have the right to just unplug and do nothing – they should be engaged and doing something that is productive 25:52 – “Number one: become the best at one specific thing. Number two: become very good, top 25%, at two or more things. The first strategy is difficult to the point of near impossibility – few people will ever play in the NBA or make a platinum album. The second strategy is fairly easy, everyone has at least a few areas in which they can be in the top 25% with some effort.” – Scott Adams 27:17 – Scott says you don’t have to be a superstar, but you can be in the top 25% in two things and the combination can put you into an extraordinary category 28:07 – David Foster says he was not good enough as a musician so he combined his passion for music and his ability to make somebody else look good 28:36 – If you have an example of being good at two things, send it to Dan at askdan@48Days.com 29:05 – Jocelyn asks, what are the best practices for using recorded music for podcasts? 29:31 – Dan pays a licensing fee to Sony to use his opening song 29:51 – Try using royalty-free music, you can check out com, premiumbeat.com, shutterstock.com, musicbakery.com 32:09 – You can also get music for your podcast that is made just for you and you only have to pay a one-time fee 33:34 – You can check out Mike and Izabela Russell of Music Radio Creative for your personalized music and they have a guide about all the issues regarding licensing for a podcast 34:30 – Dan says do not pull something out of Google 34:38 – Caleb asks, can you connect me with the gentleman who reads history books for his business? 35:01 – Look up jimhodgesaudiobooks but Dan doesn’t think he can make you successful in your business 36:42 – You have to do the work 37:11 – Bob is a full-time teacher and is board certified music therapist and has recently earned a certificate in hospice and palliative care music therapy. Bob wants to work as a music therapist at hospices, but it is moving slow and he thinks his teaching job is a drain to his time and energy. 38:39 – Bob read Jim Cockrum’s Silent Sales Machine and got the idea of selling on Amazon, so he can quit his teaching job and focus on hospice music therapy 39:56 – Dan says he is commending Bob for wanting to do hospice music therapy, but questions if it is a responsible move to go straight to full-time when he has a family 40:46 – Dan says this is a situation where he cautions making your passion as your only source of income 41:33 – Jim’s book is now in its 10th edition, anyone who has ever ordered it gets the update for free 42:05 – Dan says it would be a good move for Bob to do something on Amazon and he can look at something that is also in the music arena 43:52 – Look for ideas that embrace your love of music 44:39 – Check out org 45:42 – Dan says Bob can be a music therapist for a hospice but to not force it as his primary source of income 46:12 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – they are doing Monday mentor sessions 47:05 – Dan says they’ll be talking about having a coach on Monday 47:35 – Grab the promo of the book Let the River Run and Living, Loving, Working 48:14 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: Being passionately curious will go a long way for you and your business – do not be afraid to always ask WHY. You do not have to be the best person at one thing; be near the top at two things and you will still end up being extraordinary. Definitely follow your passions, but if you’re starting out, be cautious in making it your only source of income. 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 Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar’s See You at the Top! FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days The special combination Let the River Run and Living, Loving & Working Sites to purchase royalty free music for podcasts: MelodyLoops.com PremiumBeat.com shutterstock.com/music MusicBakery.com If you’re interested in diving a bit deeper into music licensing restrictions, Mike Russell at Music Radio Creative has created this comprehensive guide Musicianaries who provide healing music to those who are suffering Upcoming Events with Dan — CES Conference with Jim Cockrum –  Sept 21-23 for all online biz (I’ll be there!) Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post Are You a Passionately Curious Person? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

What happens when the dog catches the car? Most of us spend our entire lives chasing the dream of having enough.  What happens when that goal is met?  Do we stop, or is there reason to keep working anyway?  One listener is facing that challenge and Dan talks about life purpose in this episode.   Do you think some sort of good news could be a meaningful, purposeful, and profitable business? I’m a 45 y/o woman & have no idea what my purpose or passion is. My wife refuses to think about long-range plans. How much should I charge my friends for my services? I have a paid off house, plenty in retirement, savings to travel the world for years with our kids, and cash to spare – and have lost my passion to do anything. And I’ve got good news –  As a rule, adversity reveals genius and prosperity hides it.”  —  Horace  Tweet This Cliff Feightner‘s Poem This Week You need to be having a dreamTo outline your life’s schemeIt’s your decisionIn having a visionThat helps you rise to the top like the cream Episode – 07-14-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: What happens when you’ve made enough? You’ve reached the pinnacle of success and all the goals you’ve set out for yourself have been met. Even though this scenario is for a select few, the implications of questioning our motives to work is something we all can relate to. In today’s 48 Days episode, Dan uncovers what really drives our desire to work—our passion and our calling. Tune-in as Dan shares feel-good news, answers listeners’ questions, and encourages listeners’ to always keep searching for our life purpose. Sponsored By: 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: 01:13 – Preview of Today’s Show on “What happens when the dog catches the car?” Most of us spend our entire lives chasing the dream of having enough. What happens when that goal is met? Do we stop, or is there reason to keep working anyway? One listener is facing that challenge in this episode. Do you think some sort of good news could be a meaningful, purposeful, and profitable business? I’m a 45 y/o woman & have no idea what my purpose or passion is My wife refuses to think about long-range plans How much should I charge my friends for my services? I have a paid off house, plenty in retirement, savings to travel the world for years with our kids, and cash to spare – and have lost my passion to do anything And I’ve got good news – “As a rule, adversity reveals genius and prosperity hides it.” – Horace [spp-timestamp time=”03:17″] – A poem from Cliff Feightner You need to be having a dream To outline your life’s scheme It’s your decision In having a vision That helps you rise to the top like the cream [spp-timestamp time=”04:07″] – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 05:37 – Dan shares about the world’s first battery-free phone 05:47 – Researchers at University of Washington have just constructed the first battery-free phone 06:47 – More news from Dan: Man Had Heartwarming Reason for Proposing to His Girlfriend’s Sister First 06:58 – Ashley and her sister Hannah have always been very close, which is why Ashley’s boyfriend proposed to both of them 07:10 – When Ashley and her boyfriend, Will, started dating, she made it clear that she and her sister were a package deal 07:16 – 15-year old Hannah has down syndrome and diabetes 07:26 – Ashley is prepared to take over as Hannah’s legal guardian when their parents can’t care for her anymore 08:06 – There were some policemen who answered a street complaint 08:17 – Instead of shutting down the slip n’ slide at the neighborhood independence day block party, the police officers decided to join in the fun 08:55 – Officers confirmed that the slide didn’t block the road 09:37 – Joe says, Do you think some sort of good news could be a meaningful, purposeful, and profitable business? 10:22 – Dan thinks it will be very difficult to have a profitable business just based on good news 11:42 – A study by the Huffington Post says 3 minutes of negative news in the morning increases your chances of having a bad day by 27% 12:18 – Last night, Dan watched a documentary that ran into the news timeslot 13:17 – There is a lot of fake news that comes out these days 14:25 – Dan was recently asked how he keeps his personal and family life healthy 14:43 – “We don’t have our phones in our bedroom” 15:07 – Dan and Joanne never had a TV in their bedroom 15:34 – The first 3 hours of the day are very important to Dan 16:31 – News channels are not interested in reporting objective news stories 16:43 – The news is a money-making business 17:38 – Dan recommends 5 books to read before you hit 30: 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 18:15 – I’m a 45 year old woman and have no idea what my purpose or passion is 19:16 – What are your unique skills? 19:42 – We all have enough clues to what our calling is – it’s not supernatural 19:52 – God gives us clues along the way 20:29 – Follow your curiosity 21:09 – Frank says, My wife refuses to think about long-range plans 22:01 – Be the leader in your relationship 22:48 – Share everything with your wife 23:03 – People’s success is tied to the length of their time perspective 24:24 – When people are able to get a clear sense of where they want to be, bigger success show up 24:39 – Extending your time frame is one of the key characteristics of highly successful people 25:14 – David asks, How much should I charge my friends for my services? 25:54 – You’re on the right path 26:19 – Don’t price something that you would later resent 27:10 – Dan charged a reasonable price and profit margin for friends and family so if they came back with an unreasonable request, he could accommodate them 27:39 – Be fair and do exceptional work 28:08 – Lauren asks, How do I know which jobs are legitimate? I have my doubts on the work available. Any advice to get started? 29:36 – Sketchy websites often ask for payment 29:56– Get the Writer’s Market 2017: The Most Trusted Guide to Getting Published 30:19 – It’s worth hundreds of thousands if you want to be a writer 31:32 – Dan also has been paid for writing 33:03 – Jeremy says, I have a paid off house, plenty in retirement, savings to travel the world for years with our kids, and cash to spare – and have lost my passion to do anything 34:51 – Dan talks about the upper limit challenge 35:20 – Dan has seen people experience a hit and 6 months later, become bankrupt 35:44 – Marty Robbins made a lot of money outside music 36:42 – Working is to exercise your gift 37:27 – If you have more to look back on than to look forward to, you’re telling your body it can shut down 37:58 – Why do you get up each morning? 38:48 – What is the calling you still have to complete? 39:51 – You can’t stop working – that’s a dangerous move! 40:08 – Stopping the flow of money puts your life into jeopardy 40:47 – The Old Testament talks about “blessed to be a blessing” 41:34 – Nancy says, I’m a large-scale event planner but working for a non-profit. I’m a writer who wants to start a small virtual administrative assistant business to help business owners. Is it a viable idea? 42:29 – Dan agrees that this is indeed a viable business concept 42:02 – Find people who are already successful in that industry and model them 43:40 – Check out Virtual Staff Finder, Upwork, Guru, Virtual Assistant Israel, Shelancers, and V Worker 44:42 – Determine your unique selling proposition 45:31 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 47:09 – Ask questions on AskDan 47:22 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: Look at the clues in your life to uncover your true passion and calling. Extending your time frame when you plan for your life is one of the key attributes of a successful person. Even when you’ve made enough, keep working—working is an opportunity to exercise your gifts. 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 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 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 & 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 CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I’ll be there!) Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post What happens when the dog catches the car? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Guess what – I just bought the farm! History tells us that when a military jet crashes on a farm the farmer typically gets the government to pay off the mortgage on that farm.  And thus the saying, “He bought the farm” refers to someone dying.  But then there’s the positive side of just deciding to have a small farm.  I’ve got an opportunity where you might just be able to do that – for $300. Do you think the benefits of homeschooling outweigh the costs?  And How can we nurture the entrepreneurial spirit of our children? How do you feel about creating a mastermind group within one industry working in the same area? Should I look at established business opportunities or start something totally new? And I’ve got good news – See how this kid helped his 75 yr-old Mom complete her bucket list And a whole lot more questions if we get to them. “I have no special talents.  I am only passionately curious.”  Albert Einstein – Tweet This Cliff Feightner‘s Poem This Week When you feel at the end of your ropeIn the workplace, how do you copeAre you prepared to adaptOr just feel that you’re trappedIn a job without any hope  Show Notes: Episode – 07-07-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: This holiday week, Dan shares wonderful success stories from members of 48 Days as well as an opportunity where YOU can win a 13 acre farm! He also addresses questions from listeners including whether one should start a new business idea or compete with others in established markets. Dan also discusses the topic of homeschooling as he and his wife, Joanne, made the decision to homeschool their own children. Tune in to find out how family time fosters an entrepreneurial spirit in our children and why it’s important to start a business that blends in a person’s passion, talent, and money.   Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:02 – Preview of Today’s Show on “Guess what – I just bought the farm!” History tells us that when a military jet crashes on a farm the farmer typically gets the government to pay off the mortgage on that farm. And thus the saying, “He bought the farm” refers to someone dying. But then there’s the positive side of just deciding to have a small farm. I’ve got an opportunity where you might just be able to do that – for $300. Do you think the benefits of homeschooling outweigh the costs? And how can we nurture the entrepreneurial spirit of our children? How do you feel about creating a mastermind group within one industry working in the same area? Should I look at established business opportunities or start something totally new? And I’ve got good news – See how this kid helped his 75 yr-old Mom complete her bucket list And a whole lot more questions if we get to them. “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” Albert Einstein 03:54 – A poem by Cliff FeightnerWhen you feel at the end of your rope In the workplace, how do you cope Are you prepared to adapt Or just feel that you’re trapped In a job without any hope 04:23 – Success story from West, It all began in your (Dan’s) Eagle’s Club Coaching that I took way back in 2005. My side hustle business is nearly 100% residual income and pays for our new 4K+ sq ft home 06:21 – Dan explains the power of SWISS dollars 07:17 – When you’re working 40 hours per week, you calculate your pay based on 40 hours 07:25 – When you open a store online, you’re open 168 hours per week 07:53 – Would $15/hour make you suffer having been used to earning $70K/year? NO – $15/hour in a year is $130K 08:28 – This is the power of SWISS dollars 08:59 – See how this kid helped his 75 yr-old Mom complete her bucket list 09:09 – Sian Regis was well aware of how he treated his mother, Rebecca, when he was younger 09:24 – Rebecca was a single-mom who worked as a hotel maid for years 09:32 – Now, Sian is making it up to her 10:03 – The young entrepreneur helped his mom to complete her bucket list 10:46 – Paramedics stopped to do the right thing after seeing a 98-year old mowing the lawn in the heat 11:08 – They pulled the ambulance over at the senior’s house 11:20 – They went ahead and mowed her lawn 11:35 – Police officers bought an air conditioner for a 95-year old veteran 11:49 – The officers received a 911 call from the senior distressed over his air conditioner 12:03 – The officers visited and were appalled at the veteran’s condition 12:17 – They went to home depot to look for an air conditioner 12:25 – The store employees were touched and threw in $150 of their own money 12:35 – The police officers put $150 as well to split the cost 12:43 – They went back to the veteran’s house and installed the new air conditioner 13:05 – UPS has a new ad out with the line, “As a kid did you ever knock on other people’s doors, then run away before they could answer? Guess what? We’re hiring!” 13:56 – Dan shares about Matt “buying the farm” 14:16 – Matte interviewed Norma, who was giving away her 13 acre farm 14:33 – Norma is moving to a retirement home 14:49 – She’s taking applications with essays from couples who want to be farmers 15:02 – Win a North Carolina farm contest – https://www.essaybluebirdhillfarm.com 15:14 – There’s a fee of $300 per application 15:29 – She owes $189K on her farm that she’ll pay off once she gives it away 16:17 – Verify that you can run a farm like this 17:30 – Dan wants somebody from the 48 Days community to win! 18:01 – Dan plays Watching the Wheels 20:11 – Anthony asks, Do you think the benefits of homeschooling outweigh the costs? And how can we nurture the entrepreneurial spirit of our children? 20:47 – Dan had their kids in regular school until it became clear that Jared wouldn’t make it in the system 20:15 – Dan and Joanne pulled out Jared from school and then, they pulled out Ashley 21:37 – They used Zig Ziglar’s recordings 22:11 – Just living life together as a family nurtures the entrepreneurial spirit 23:08 – You don’t need to be very sophisticated or structured when you live with your kids 24:07 – The $100 Startup is a resource Dan recommends 24:15 – Dan’s 48 Low-Cost Business Ideas 25:45 – Rusty says, How do you feel about creating a mastermind group within one industry working in the same area? 26:09 – “Masterminds are one of those terms that is being used and abused dramatically” 26:27 – Your idea makes sense 26:38 – Collaborate instead of competing 27:11 – Dan was a member of IMCAP for years 28:04 – Send your questions and success stories to AskDan or askdan@48days.com 28:46 – Sean says, Should I look at established business opportunities or start something totally new? 29:29 – You can compete in established business opportunities 29:46 – Domino’s Pizza’s 30-minute delivery is an example of this 30:23 – Dan shares about Shane who picks up dry cleaning 31:39 – Be careful about just identifying where you know there’s a need 32:04 – “You have to include your passion” 32:40 – Dan uses Jamie’s question as an example 34:31 – Make sure you have the blend of passion, talent, and money in the business you’ll build 35:05 – Kris, who lives in Florida, sent a message to Dan for a possible meet up 36:54 – Dan hopes that you approach unexpected opportunities the same way he does 37:43 – Dan is behind schedule with the plans he’s made for himself 38:12 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: No matter how dark our days may feel, there’s always a brighter side. Today is not about competing anymore, it’s about collaboration. Treat your problems as opportunities for growth. 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 Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Win a North Carolina farm contest – https://www.essaybluebirdhillfarm.com How I make money coaching – Dan’s blog CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I’ll be there!) Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives   The post Guess what – I just bought the farm! appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Oh no – this happened.  How do I move forward? My wife, Joanne, and I have used a concise process for all the years of our marriage. When confronted with a decision, we allow a 2-week maximum for arriving at a decision. Whether it is where to move, what kind of car to purchase, making a career or business decision, or how to handle a difficult relationship with a relative, we approach the process as follows: 1. State the problem. 2. Get the advice and opinions of others. 3. List the alternatives. 4. Choose the best alternative. 5. Act. And we avoid the crippling power of indecision. Yes, this process must be bathed in prayer. But a daily walk of integrity and character should provide confidence in moving ahead quickly with most any decision. You, too, can deal effectively with the challenge of making solid decisions. Don’t be indecisive and unstable in all your ways. Rather, walk in the strength, confidence, and boldness that come from decisive action. Tweet This Listener Questions I haaate what I am doing now, but can’t leap straight into my dream vocation Can I borrow money to launch my dream career? How can I get the Coaching with Excellence experience now that the Sanctuary is off limits? And I’ve got good news – “Indecision is the greatest thief of opportunity.” ― Jim Rohn Cliff Feightner‘s Poem Are you just one of the guys Who asks all their peers to advise Get off of that stoop Away from that group Reach up and go for the prize Show Notes: Episode – 06-30-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan addresses the common question of how to move forward. Unexpected roadblocks are part of the journey and so it begs the question: how does one address the roadblock and move forward? Listen as Dan shares the process of how he and his wife, Joanne, make the tough decisions in life. He also shares addresses questions of listeners and discusses the many options presented to Dan after their cease and desist order for the Sanctuary. Sponsored By: 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: 01:01 – Preview of Today’s Show on “Oh no – this happened. How do I move forward?” My wife, Joanne, and I have used a concise process for all the years of our marriage. When confronted with a decision, we allow a 2-week maximum for arriving at a decision. Whether it is where to move, what kind of car to purchase, making a career or business decision, or how to handle a difficult relationship with a relative, we approach the process as follows: State the problem. Get the advice and opinions of others. List the alternatives. Choose the best alternative. And we avoid the crippling power of indecision. Yes, this process must be bathed in prayer. But a daily walk of integrity and character should provide confidence in moving ahead quickly with most any decision. You, too, can deal effectively with the challenge of making solid decisions. Don’t be indecisive and unstable in all your ways. Rather, walk in the strength, confidence, and boldness that come from decisive action. I hate what I am doing now, but can’t leap straight into my dream vocation? Can I borrow money to launch my dream career? How can I get the Coaching with Excellence experience now that the Sanctuary is off limits? And I’ve got good news – “Indecision is the greatest thief of opportunity.” ― Jim Rohn 05:46 – A poem from Cliff FeightnerAre you just one of the guys Who asks all their peers to advise Get off of that stoop Away from that group Reach up and go for the prize 06:48 – A person in the US needs to earn $21.21/hour to afford a 2-BR home which is 3x the Federal minimum wage of $7.25 07:12 – What the minimum wage is should NOT be an issue 08:36 – An article says your next job interview will likely happen to be a text message 09:26 – In Sydney, Nova Scotia, motorcycle bikers escorted a bullied 10-year old boy to school 10:13 – There’s a ride at 6 Flags Theme Park in New York where a 14-year old got outside the sky ride gondola 10:41 – The park stopped the ride and people made a human net to catch her 11:25 – Dan shares about how Jail Inmates Rush to Save Fallen Officer, Rather than Escaping 11:57 – The security officer collapsed unconscious because of the heat 12:17 – The inmates rushed to give the officer CPR while another inmate called 911 12:42 – The officer was taken to the hospital and is now recovering 12:46 – The family members of the fallen officer bought lunch and dessert for the 6 inmates 13:43 – Rabbit Hash, Kentucky just elected a pitbull as their town mayor! 14:01 – A 3-year old pitbull just won for mayor 14:25 – The town’s tradition came about in the 90s when the residents agreed they don’t have a need for mayor 15:05 – The election funds will go toward to rebuild the town’s general store that burned down in an electrical fire 15:21 – Jim Cockrum is the Amazon online sales guru 15:37 – 2 weeks ago, Jim’s house burned down 15:53 – A lightning bolt stuck his house 16:14 – They are going to rebuild their house that will take 8-12 months 16:28 – Jim’s attitude about that is “what does this make possible?” 16:48 – Because Jim’s business is online, he has no downturn 17:05 – They already rented a house to stay at for the mean time 17:39 – Dan will be on the CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online businesses 18:53 – Last Monday on the 48 Days Eagles, Dan talked about dealing with change 19:02 – It was like a live podcast that Dan will do once a month 19:39 – In Think and Grow Rich , Napoleon Hill said, “Indecision is the seedling of fear. Indecision crystallizes into doubt; the two blend and become fear!” 20:51 – Dina says, I hate what I am doing now, but can’t leap straight into my dream vocation 22:01 – If you know that you want to write, determine what it would look like if you do it full-time 22:52 – Look for opportunities where you can get paid writing 24:35 – Check out Writer’s Market on Amazon 25:16 – Becky’s message goes, I work with dealerships everyday and there are so many opportunities to do things in the industry. If you want to pass my information privately, I’d be thrilled to tell them about my company that have openings nationwide 26:21 – Dan sold cars in California years ago 27:44 – Vicky says, Can I borrow money to launch my dream career? 29:26 – We’re talking about the opportunity cost 29:44 – Dan advises to GO NOW! 30:02 – Dan shares about a guy who drives a truck who wanted to be a FedEx driver 31:06 – Get in the October opening for the barber school 31:57 – There’s a story in Nashville from Jars of Clay, the Christian music group where Stephen Mason was the lead guitarist 32:20 – They realized they needed to find their edge 32:29 – Stephen Mason was clear and so he opened his shop, The Handsomizer right next to their studio 33:32 – Send your success story or question to AskDan or askdan@48Days.com 33:57 – Dan received a lot of feedback from last week about the cease and desist 34:51 – Carrie and David say, How can I get the Coaching with Excellence experience now that the Sanctuary is off limits? 37:31 – 48 Days has a Coaching Mastery Program 37:47 – Coaching with Excellence used to be a prerequisite for the Coaching Mastery Program 38:06 – Dan and his team at 48 Days added more in the Coaching Mastery Program so that you don’t have to enroll in Coaching with Excellence anymore 39:28 – Kai says, If it’s just an issue of needing to be an accessory use, you can combine the residential and sanctuary lot 40:22 – Dan has people lined up to assess what he can do to the Sanctuary 41:14 – Dan and Joanne are looking at new options 42:13 – Matt suggests hosting events in places like a country club or hotel and to just have dinner gatherings inside Dan’s home 43:30 – Anonymous says, My husband is in sales. Last year he made right about $45K. Does the ratio of sales to income seem reasonable to you? 44:31 – If you’re husband is good in sales, he has a lot of options! 45:47 – Dan appreciates your ongoing contributions to the community 46:19 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 46:33 – Ask your questions at AskDan or send them to askdan@48Days.com 46:43 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: If faced with a difficult situation, be decisive—analyze your options with careful thought, then act! Always look at the future ahead of you before making any big leap. Be clear on what you want for your life so you can move forward. 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 Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar’s See You at the Top! 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!) How I make money coaching – Dan’s blog Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post Oh no – this happened. How do I move forward? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

What does this make possible? When unexpected change comes our first reaction is often one of fear or anger.  We want to hang on to things as they were.  But a healthier response may be to ask (in the wise words of Gail Hyatt) “What does this make possible?”  In this episode we hear from listeners who have been confronted with unwelcome change, and I share about our cease and desist order regarding having live events at the Sanctuary.  The questions this week: The dealership I’m at has just changed their pay plan, and ALL of the salespeople are bummed out about it. I guess this was the motivation I needed to look for other work or another dealership. How do you differentiate between naysayers/whiners versus realists and intuitionists? Are we too scattered? Do we have too many things going on to do any of them well? I know I have a lot of good idea,s but I’m having trouble keeping myself motivated. I want to use my associate degree in accounting but fear that I will not make as much as I’m making now working in a steel shop. And I’ve got good news – “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” ― Dr. Seuss — Tweet This  Cliff Feightner‘s Poem Does the place of your working careerJust serve to keep money nearDo you think you’re a slobJust working a jobAnd to lose it is your biggest fear Show Notes:Episode – 06-23-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan reminds us to be open to change. It’s very normal to feel jostled by unexpected events that throw your plans. But, if we can step back and keep an open mind, perhaps we can gain enough courage to ask, “What does this make possible?” Listen as Dan shares a number of positive, news stories and success stories. He also addresses questions relating to this week’s theme and opens up about how he is choosing to deal with an unexpected change for the 48 Days community.   Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:11 – Preview of Today’s Show on “What does this make possible?” When unexpected change comes our first reaction is often one of fear or anger. We want to hang on to things as they were. But a healthier response may be to ask (in the wise words of Gail Hyatt) “What does this make possible?” In this episode we hear from listeners who have been confronted with unwelcome change, and I share about our cease and desist order regarding having live events at the Sanctuary. The dealership I’m at has just changed their pay plan, and ALL of the salespeople are bummed out about it. I guess this was the motivation I needed to look for other work or another dealership How do you differentiate between naysayers/whiners versus realists and intuitionists? Are we too scattered? Do we have too many things going on to do any of them well? I know I have a lot of good ideas but I’m having trouble keeping myself motivated. I want to use my associate degree in accounting but fear that I will not make as much as I’m making now working in a steel shop And I’ve got good news – “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” ― Dr. Seuss 02:58 – Send your questions at askdan@48Days.com or AskDan 03:25 – A poem from Cliff FeightnerDoes the place of your working career Just serve to keep money near Do you think you’re a slob Just working a job And to lose it is your biggest fear 05:05 – Good news from San Antonio – a graduating student was not allowed to come up on stage if he wore jeans, so he swapped pants with a stranger 06:47 – In Colorado, there were missing hikers who called 911 to get help 07:04 – Search team went out at 4:15 p.m. and at 6:00 p.m. they made visual contact 07:21 – The team used a drone to find the hikers 08:10 – Father surprises son with birthday gift from beyond the grave 08:17 – Johnny has been grieving over his father’s death since he had a heart attack in April 08:34 – Johnny’s sister picked him up from school last week and brought him to the music center for his guitar lesson 08:46 – His sister handed him a birthday card from his father 08:58 – The guitar store workers revealed a guitar case with a Dean Razorback Guitar – the model Johnny wanted 09:08 – His father ordered the guitar in January to surprise his son on his birthday 09:26 – Their community heard the story about Johnny’s late father and they pooled up funds to support Johnny’s guitar lessons 09:55 – They have over $16,000 donated 10:23 – Another story from Montreal – a homeless man’s violin got stolen 10:36 – On Tuesday, Mark found out that his violin, which he uses to play for a living, was stolen 11:06 – This week, Mark had a new sign that said – Violin Stolen 11:16 – People posted it on Facebook in the hope of somebody had a violin to give 11:27 – The Metropolitan Opera saw the post 11:34 – The CEO told The Washington Post that they were touched by the story 11:49 – The Metropolitan Opera approached a store and purchased a brand new violin for Mark 12:01 – Dan remembers the movie, The Soloist, from this story 12:40 – Last night, Dan was at a dinner with his friends and found out Mike, another friend, left his wallet on the airplane 13:22 – He tried to call but it didn’t through 14:29 – Dan used Joanne’s car and offered to drive Mike to his AirBnB 14:55 – At the parking lot, Mike got an email from an executive from United Airlines saying they have his wallet 15:09 – The airline found his wallet, took his name, took details of his reservation and contacted him from there 15:19 – The executive put in her personal phone number so Mike didn’t have to go through the corporate phone numbers 15:28 – He immediately called her to pick it up 15:44 – Dan drove them back to the airport to get the wallet 16:41 – Dave says, The dealership I’m at has just changed their pay plan, and ALL of the salespeople are bummed out about it. I guess this was the motivation I needed to look for other work or another dealership 17:23 – Don’t look at duplicating what you do now, but consider doing other things 18:06 – Look at other opportunities where you can use your sales skills 18:50 – Dan shares about the Sanctuary they have in Tennessee 19:33 – Williamson County Codes has decided that Dan is not allowed to have any kind of event in his Sanctuary 19:50 – With the ugly trailer Dan had out in front made the Sanctuary look like an auxiliary building 20:11 – Having cleaned up the barn and removed the trailer, this made the barn the only building on the property which was deemed commercial – in doing so, it violated the codes 20:32 – 3 weeks ago, Dan got a letter and an immediate visit from the county where they decided to give Dan a cease and desist 21:18 – Dan pulled his live events from his sites 21:35 – In their Monday team meeting, Dan already laid out 10 things they can do to replace the live events 22:01 – Dan can focus on 48 Days Eagles 22:40 – Or write another book 23:35 – Joanne, Dan’s wife is grieving over what happened because the events are one good way to personally connect with their audience 24:33 – Whatever you’re faced with ask, “What does this make possible?” 25:42 – Dan wants to be positive and not dwell on what already had happened 26:53 – Joe says, The owner told me if the business doesn’t pick up soon, he’ll need to lay me off. Advice? 27:33 – What does this make possible? 27:44 – Take this as an opportunity 28:49 – Unemployment is only at 3.8% – meaning, companies are desperately looking for people 29:23 – Take this opportunity to put yourself out into the marketplace 29:55 – Joshua says, How do you differentiate between naysayers/whiners versus realists and intuitionists? 30:38 – This could be the essence of a new book 31:28 – For 12 years, Dan has been doing events in the Sanctuary. They’ve never had a 2-day event that had not included a walking tour of their property 32:12 – You have to be so clear on what you’re moving toward that you look for people who will support you 34:21 – Jim Bob sent a message, Are we too scattered? Do we have too many things going on to do any of them well? 36:15 – Yes, you are scattered 36:35 – Dan uses a venn diagram to see which activities overlap together 38:00 – You can develop different things where they are all connected 38:15 – Dan plays an audio clip from David Valentine, I know I have a lot of good ideas but I’m having trouble keeping myself motivated. 40:49 – Plan out where you want to be 3 years from now 41:36 – High achievers are able to maintain their motivation by knowing their plans 42:13 – If you can see what you want to be, you do things that make deposits that will contribute to your plan 43:03 – Believe strongly in the end result 43:16 – The next question says, What do I say in a resume? 43:51 – Be careful about describing yourself as having no experience 44:03 – Talk about your competencies and what you’ve done 44:42 – “Put your best foot forward” 45:49 – Barron’s message says, I want to use my associate degree in accounting but fear that I will not make as much as I’m making now working in a steel shop 46:20 – There are a lot of trades where you’ll make more money than being a CPA or starting accountant 46:25 – Be realistic about it if you want to have a significant income 46:47 – Set yourself apart 47:44 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 48:49 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: Whatever you face in your life, choose positivity and ask yourself, “What does this make possible?”. A setback is an opportunity for you to grow, learn, and be better. Be clear about your vision and plan and find people who will support you in the process. 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 Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – Sept 21 – 23 for all online biz (I’ll be there!) Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives The post What does this make possible? appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will break our hearts… 5 months after I interviewed a company has contacted me.  Should I even consider them now? What is the most professional way to tell a company that this job/organization is not a right fit after all? Can I just be a life consultant – or do I need a niche? I’d like to start my own consulting practice related to accounting and business, but I am concerned because I have no contacts in the area we’re moving to. Should I self-publish or find a traditional publisher? And I’ve got good news – “Yelling at living things does tend to kill the spirit in them. Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will break our hearts…” ― Robert Fulghum Tweet This Poem from Cliff Feightner, 48 Days Eagles You say your chances are slimAs you are not like her or himBut you’re more than ableBring your stuff to the table Show Notes: Episode – 06-16-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan bombards us with a ton of good news! Dan hopes these stories will brighten your mood—we need to take time to acknowledge the good in the world. Dan also lists the 10 steps to getting your first coaching client and explains why you MUST niche down. Tune in to find out the importance of taking a clear action to get a result and what to do if you’re in a job that just isn’t a right fit for you. Sponsored By: 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: 00:47 – Preview of Today’s Show on Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will break our hearts 5 months after I interviewed, a company has contacted me. Should I even consider them now? What is the most professional way to tell a company that this job/organization is not a right fit after all? Can I just be a life consultant – or do I need a niche? I’d like to start my own consulting practice related to accounting and business, but I am concerned because I have no contacts in the area we’re moving to Should I self-publish or find a traditional publisher? And I’ve got good news – “Yelling at living things does tend to kill the spirit in them. Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will break our hearts…” ― Robert Fulghum 03:17 – You say your chances are slim As you are not like her or him But you’re more than able Bring your stuff to the table Your potential is filled to the brim – Cliff Fightner 04:08 – FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days 05:24 – Dan’s example of how negative words have an effect on something we consider inanimate 07:04 – Negative things on TV make Dan cringe 07:24 – Dan shares about, Alberto Gutierrez, a trash truck driver in Colombia who for 20 years would save books 08:03 – He filled his house with books and made it a library for poor children in his community 08:28 – More good news from Tumblr – a woman wrote about her mom who’s a waitress 08:43 – She and her mom are working the same waitress job 08:48 – 15 minutes ago a guy she waited on told her mom to take care and left 09:16 – The man tipped her mom $1000 for her trip to Italy to find her roots 09:38 – A woman in 2009 lost her wallet that had $141 in it, cards, and her ID 09:54 – 8 years later, her wallet came back to her 10:10 – A police officer delivered the wallet to her sister-in-law’s house and it was untouched 11:00 – Last Saturday, a passenger of Southwest Airlines, was travelling from Denver to Pittsburgh and was treated to a neat surprise before take off 11:13 – The captain explained that a special passenger was on board 11:24 – For 22 years with Southwest Airlines, he was flying his 1,000,000th passenger 11:37 – He presented the passenger a bottle of champagne, an autographed copy of her boarding card and an envelope of cash amounting to her ticket price 12:05 – Dan wants to insert these snippets of good news for the uplifting part of 48 Days podcast 12:42 – Chris says, 5 months after I interviewed, a company has contacted me. Should I even consider them now? 13:18 – Do you still want a better job at this current moment? 13:42 – People who end up getting their dream job outlast their competition 14:08 – Most people after 2 weeks assume the company hired somebody else 14:36 – Don’t berate a company for their slow follow through 15:10 – Don’t speed things up just because you’re impatient 15:19 – Dan is sending you a copy of 48 Days to the Work You Love 15:30 – Yvette says, Can I just be a life consultant – or do I need a niche? 16:16 – Yes, you need to be specific – don’t be a generalist 16:57 – Dan shares about their heart coach 17:31 – Have a clear value proposition 17:55 – How do you specifically work with people? 18:01 – Dan’s blog – How I Make Money Coaching 18:09 – Dan goes through 10 steps to getting your first coaching client Identify your area of specialty Know your ideal client Create your elevator speech Let your ideal client get to know you better Make it easy to do business with you Connect with other coaches Prepare a 20-minute speech around your topic Volunteer to coach 5 clients through a worthy organization Pitch yourself as a podcast guest Ask for the commitment 22:28 – Nathan asks, How much should I pay myself? 23:07 – You don’t pay yourself until you see a positive cash flow 23:56 – Never pay yourself from money that you borrowed 24:51 – Set up your salary as low as possible 25:47 – Dan will send you a copy of No More Dreaded Mondays 26:10 – RJ asks, What is the most professional way to tell a company that this job/organization is not a right fit after all? 26:52 – An Interview means seeing each other face-to-face 27:29 – At any point, it’s legitimate to say it’s not a great fit 27:45 – Embrace and validate the fact that they called you in 27:58 – if you wait ‘til the job offer, they will assume the offer isn’t enough 28:34 – Don’t take a job if you feel obligated to it 29:16 – Michael says, I’d like to start my own consulting practice related to accounting and business, but I am concerned because I have no contacts in the area we’re moving to 30:46 – Draw a circle of 5 miles from where you live and list down companies in that area 31:50 – Keep the logistics simple 31:59 – Identify who your ideal customers would be 32:37 – Make a list of 60 companies 33:13 – Dan shares about Shane who walked in his door and offered a dry cleaning service 34:02 – He charged the same as the dry cleaners 34:27 – Shane was getting 40% of the cost of the dry cleaners 35:30 – Dan shares about a gifted Christian musician from Tennessee 36:18 – On Tuesdays and Thursdays, she calls churches and restaurants who might be interested in her services 37:03 – Taking clear action is what will get you the results 37:22 – Dan also talks about Bonny, his bookkeeper who comes in once a month 38:47 – Billy from the previous week asks, Should I self-publish or find a traditional publisher? 40:47 – Dan will send you a book proposal outline to help you frame what you offer 42:16 – Dan works with traditional publishers 43:00 – Dan wouldn’t have sold millions of copies and translated his book if he published himself 43:36 – Look at every project in multiple ways 45:55 – Decide which way makes more sense to you 47:45 – Dan’s father’s day weekend will be about U2 and Johnny Cash 48:07 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 48:32 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: Do not be too general in your scope of what you have to offer – find your niche. Take a clear action to get a result. Do not take a job if you feel obligated to do it—nor should you stay in a job if it’s not the right fit. 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 Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar’s See You at the Top! 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 CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I’ll be there!) Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives   The post Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words will break our hearts… appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage (Smashing Pumpkins) Questions this week: I would love to move into a position where I can work in student ministry full-time. My wife is, rightfully, worried about us losing our insurance and the security that comes with federal employment if I try to start something on my own. What if I don’t need any more money? Interview with Aaron Walker (View from the Top). Click for more.  I want to do something outside of the software development arena. “Work is love made visible. And if you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work and sit at the gate of the temple and take alms of those who work with joy.” Kahlil Gibran — Tweet This Cliff Fightner’s Poem This Week, 48DaysEagles “The talents, of which you’ve been blessedAre they helping in your life’s questDo they help make you moneyKeeping life sunnyOr are they inside, being oppressed” Mentioned in Podcast Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter The new 48 Days Eagles membership site – see this growing community for finding Work You Love 48Days as the code) Cliff Ravenscraft’s Live Event on Building a Business Around Your Podcast Upcoming Events with Dan CES Conference with Jim Cockrum (Note: this event has passed) –  Sept 21-23 for all online biz (I’ll be there!) askdan@48Days.com Show Notes: Episode – 06-09-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A Summary: In this episode, Dan walks us through a number of questions from our listeners that reminds us that pursuing a life for money and security alone can only take us so far. There is a sincere wrestle to be a person of significance and purpose; a tension that is worth exploring. He also shares an eye-opening interview he had with Aaron Walker, author of View from the Top. Listen as Aaron discusses his own fight searching for a greater purpose after retiring at the age of 27 and how Dan helped him along his new path as a career coach. Sponsored By: Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:07 – Preview of Today’s Show on Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage (Smashing Pumpkins) I would love to move into a position where I can work with in student ministry full-time. My wife is, rightfully, worried about us losing our insurance and the security that comes with federal employment if I try to start something on my own. What if I don’t need any more money? Interview with Aaron Walker (View from the Top). I want to do something outside of the software development arena. “Work is love made visible. And if you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work and sit at the gate of the temple and take alms of those who work with joy.”– Kahlil Gibran “Doubts are the ants in the pants of faith. They keep it awake and moving.” – Frederick Buechner 02:33 – “The talents, of which you’ve been blessed Are they helping in your life’s quest Do they help make you money Keeping life sunny Or are they inside, being oppressed” – Poem by Cliff Feightner 03:16 – Attend Cliff Ravenscraft’s course, Building a Business Around Your Podcast 04:19 – Free Book – DIY Conflict Resolution: Seven Choices and Five Actions of a Master – Nance Schick (use 48Days as the code) 06:30 – John says, I would love to move into a position where I can work in student ministry full-time 07:28 – Check out ChurchJobs.net 08:16 – Why limit yourself to that? 08:38 – Dan presents a scenario to challenge your thinking 09:41 – Consider this 2nd example 10:43 – What if you’re in a job that pays $65K a year and you’re a student minister volunteer? 11:17 – Dan knows a guy who works as a full-time minister 11:20 – His father-in-law was a Ford dealer who gave him a new T Bird 11:38 – The minister received so much criticism that he had to give the car back to his father-in-law 11:58 – If you’re asking for money for your ministry, people will always question your actions 12:21 – Dan would never be able to sleep at night in that situation 12:41 – Read the message of Paul in the New Testament 13:26 – Dan sees some challenges in the way we pay people as ministers 14:06 – A listener asks, My wife is, rightfully, worried about us losing our insurance and the security that comes with federal employment if I try to start something on my own 15:36 – What does security mean in a job that you loathe? 15:55 – The security you think you have is an illusion 16:52 – If you can create 50% of your salary for 15 hours per week on the side, you’re in good shape to quit your job 17:20 – Jim says, I want to do something outside of the software development arena 18:00 – Software development is a very broad industry 18:34 – There are millions of opportunities in software development and it may mean you need to modify what you do 18:51 – Don’t leave without a clear plan 19:14 – Dan will send you a new copy of 48 Days to the Work You Love 19:55 – Dan plays, Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage (Smashing Pumpkins) 24:24 – Dan shares his interview with Aaron Walker 24:31 – For Aaron, the best part of the book is the foreword written by Dan 25:01 – Aaron’s new book is View from the Top 25:29 – At 27 years old, Aaron was able to retire but 18 months later, he woke up to the fact that he gained 50 lbs 26:01– His wife, Robin, told Aaron he should have a purpose, a reason to get up everyday 26:23 – Aaron wished he had Masterminds when he was 27 26:44 – He’s thankful Dan was there to help him 26:52 – Dan is the reason why Aaron is coaching now 27:31 – It’s not just money that should be the reason to get up every morning 28:22 – Dan knew Aaron had so much to offer that he thought it was selfish for him to retire for the 2nd time 28:52 – Dan invited Aaron to attend Innovate 29:16 – Dan encouraged Aaron to coach because of his experiences and stories 29:37 – “What’s ordinary to you is extraordinary to others” 30:09 – Dan helped Aaron open his eyes and gave the possibilities of what could be the future 31:26 – Dan and Aaron talked about how he could borrow the credibility of other people to start 32:01 – Somebody introduced Aaron to podcasts and he started finding guests 32:32 – In the past 30 months, Aaron has had more than 400 interviews 32:39 – Be consistent 32:56 – Aaron has written hundreds of blogs 33:02 – “You don’t need to do everything” 34:06 – Aaron’s core message and stories are now in his book, View from the Top 34:48 – At 40 years old, life had been so good to him – until August 1, 2001 35:07 – A guy named Enrique was crossing the street to ride a local bus, and an accident happened – Aaron ran over and killed a pedestrian 35:28 – He sold his business and took the next 5 years off 35:48 – Don’t make money your only reason to live – there is significance on the other side of the coin 36:11 – Be intentional in being significant 36:31 – Aaron’s reason for writing his book is to spread the message that you can gain both success and significance in your life 37:36 – Break free from the things that are holding you back 37:39 – Surround yourself with wise people 37:57 – Go to ViewFromTheTop.com/book and pre order the book to get a FREE digital copy of The Mastermind Blueprint 39:29 – Dan ends the interview 39:56 – Reeba says, I was recently approached by my daughter’s art teacher about offering art lessons at our studio. However, there’s another art teacher in town who’s working to build her own art studio 41:33 – “There are nothing but green lights for you to go ahead” 41:49 – There are so many approaches to teaching art that students can get a broader and healthier view of the options 43:17 – “Having all competitors close together helps everyone” 43:56 – The cluster theory is what businesses understand 44:05 – See the other teacher as a collaborator and not a competitor so you can refer clients to her 45:24 – Dan shares about the scene at Macy’s during Christmas time from the movie Miracle on 34th Street 45:26 – As a coach, Dan refers 99% of people who reach out to him to other coaches 46:17 – Talk to the other teacher 46:45 – May Jobs Data says the US added 253K jobs in May 47:13 – Unemployment rate is 4.4% – the lowest in history 47:48 – Employers can’t find people to work 48:43 – USPS is looking for package handlers for $14/hour in Franklin, Tennessee 49:16 – Walmart is starting to use their employees as a delivery service 50:20 – Send us your success stories and questions to AskDan 50:57 – The new 48 Days Eagles site – This is the best place for moving your career forward 51:50 – Dan wishes you success and satisfaction 52:03 – Next week’s topic: What is your why? 52:23 – Dan closes today’s podcast 3 Key Points: Define what security means to you and what you’re willing to sacrifice for the sake of it. Don’t leave your steady income without a clear, direct plan of action. Living a life just for the sake of money may not be enough—look for a purpose that makes you jump out of bed each day.   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 Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter Go to com/48Days and get a free audio of Zig Ziglar’s See You at the Top! 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 CES Conference with Jim Cockrum – for all online biz (I’ll be there!) Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives   The post Despite all my rage, I am still just a rat in a cage (Smashing Pumpkins) appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.