A listener says he’s not entrepreneur material because he’s more analytical and prefers to work in the background. You can be wildly successful as an entrepreneur no matter what your personality style. And you don’t have to change yourself. Just be sure the business “fits” you. Episode #868, February 03, 2023 Questions: 1. Is it true that if you’re doing the work you love, the money doesn't matter? 2. No one wants me because I am 54. 3. I am very imaginative, creative, inventive and feel as though "my best” is still dormant inside me. 4. I am not entrepreneur material because I prefer to work in the background. Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including 48 Days Press in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/not-entrepreneur-material/ Summary: 1. Don’t say you never had a chance if you can’t define what success would look like for you. 2. It’s never too late to have a new beginning. 3. You can be wildly successful as an entrepreneur no matter what your personality.

A listener says she wants to build a hospital but is currently “dependent on my family.” Does that mean her dream is dead? Not at all. Everyone started with obstacles and not having money is the easiest one to overcome. Episode #867, January 27, 2023 Questions: 1. My job is sucking out all the creativity I used to have. 2. How can I overcome my insecurity that my technical chops may not be as good as competitors in the same space? 3. I'd like to build a hospital but I don’t have any money. Summary of today’s episode: Make decisions based on where you want to be three years from now - not on where you were three years ago. You don’t have to be the best at what you do. But to be successful you have to be a person who can make things happen. Lack of money is no obstacle. Lack of an idea is an obstacle. Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including Transform My Future resources in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/lack-of-money-is-never-the-obstacle

A listener says he’s done. Do you want to believe you’re capable of more than you’re doing now? Do you want to shoot for the stars? Or have you decided, like the old Jack Nicholson movie - this is “As Good As It Gets”?Episode #866, January 20, 2023Questions:1. Here are 10 songs about how bad Mondays are:2. How to watch out for fake job offers.3. Survey results4. Tina wants to get a PhD - should she go for it?Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including John Wooden's 7 principles to start each day and my 14 Questions To Get You Started On Your Own Path of Self Direction and Reflection in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/reaching-for-the-impossible/

Yes, you’re the clay - but that’s not an excuse to sit quietly and do nothing. Now look inward at what you already know about God’s gifts to you - and make some decisions about moving forward with boldness, confidence and enthusiasm.Episode #865, January 13, 2023Questions:1. I’m just a lump of clay waiting for God to shape me into something meaningful.2. Should I co-sign for a $100,000 training program for my son?3. I’m overwhelmed by my lack of achievement at age 30.4. How do I overcome the sense of failure in making yet another job change?Get direct links to the resources mentioned on the podcast, including how you can try out the Eagles Community for 30 days for just $4.80, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/trust-god/

The rewards of your work are not worth Sacrificing personal health and family time. Ten years from now what you’re doing for your health, personal well-being, family time, spiritual growth now - will be far more important than the paycheck you’re getting this Friday.Episode #864, January 06, 2023Questions:1. I hate my job but I don’t want a gap in my resume.2. I’m the new Executive Director of an organization. How can I build rapport with the people I’m leading?3. My Mom is ill - should I put my own plans on hold?4. I’m embarrassed to tell people about the business I’m buying.Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including the link to reserve your seat for my upcoming webinar, How To Create Work (and a Life) You Love with Just 15 Hours Per Week, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/i-hate-my-job-but-people-are-telling-me-to-stay 

If you’re passionate but not making money, you’ll burn out. If you’re making money but not passionate, you’ll burn out. Either way, the world misses out on your message.Episode #863, December 30, 2022Questions:1. What are the three kinds of entrepreneurs?2. Why would anyone listen to me?3. How do I get clarity on what I have to offer?4. Who is my ideal customer/client?5. Does everyone really have a passion worth sharing?Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including a free chapter and some bonuses from Matt McWilliams’ book, a chance to win with our listeners/reader survey and an upcoming FREE Masterclass: How To Find Your Sweet Spot In Business and In Life in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/passions-into-profits-matt-mcwilliams

Is there anything wrong with that? Are imagining things that are different than the life you have now or dreaming about an ideal life helpful or just a setup for disappointment? Do you enjoy dreaming or just find it unrealistic and impractical?Episode #862, December 23, 2022Questions:1. Is it okay to dream or should you be content with the life you have now?2. Is it realistic to dream or will you just end up disappointed and feel like a failure?3. Why was Jo, the main character in Little Women so frustrated with herself? Do you really want to be normal?Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including the link to share your feedback with us for a chance to win an autographed copy of my newest book, An Understanding Heart, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/living-but-not-dreaming/

Do you think your happiness is out there somewhere - In a land that you’ve heard of where dreams really do come true? What are you doing to make that Somewhere - that Someday - the life you get to live today?Episode #861 December 16, 2022Questions:1. How can you make next year the year of your dreams?2. How do you make a decision when you can’t be sure of the outcome?3. Is there one place where dreams really do come true?Get direct links to the resources mentioned in this podcast, including a free download of the story Acres of Diamonds, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/dreams-come-true/Submit your Questions to: https://www.48days.com/askdan/ If I use your question we’ll send you an autographed copy of 48 Days to the Work You Love

Do you think about being rich? What you think about rich people now probably says a lot about your chances of being one of them. I observe a lot of people criticizing the rich but at the same time wanting more money themselves. How does that work together? How would you be different if you had more money?Episode #860 December 09, 2022Questions:1. How can I accelerate my personal growth?2. How can I double my income next year?3. I don’t seem to have any new ideas. How can I be first to hear about good ideas?4. How can I be a person that others come to for advice?Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including questions to ask yourself to determine if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/rich-man/

A goose can walk, sing, fly and swim - but doesn’t do any of those things very well. Being good at one thing will make you more notable than being ok at a lot of things.Questions:1. I was able to leave my 9-5 job this year because I've written several dog mystery books!2. I can't seem to find a fulfilling career that I can grow in.3. I'm employed as an airline pilot and love the work. However, with 3 young kids at home, I find myself wanting to spend more time with them.4. I have always been taught to work on my weaknesses because they are skills that can be learned.I’ve talked about seeing people who are depressed, bitter, angry, discouraged, frustrated, guilty, resentful, or blaming. They are being pushed by some kind of pain. As soon as they get clear on what they want their life to look like next year - with clear goals and a plan of action - those negative emotions diminish and disappear. Don’t be pushed by pain - Allow your vision to pull youGet direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including 18 Questions To Determine If You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/strengths-or-weaknesses/ Submit your Questions to: https://www.48days.com/askdan/ If I use your question we’ll send you an autographed copy of 48 Days to the Work You Love