48 Days To The Work You Love Internet Radio Show

It takes a massive amount of power to get a locomotive to simply move the first 2 inches. That’s you - it takes a massive amount of energy to start anything - to progress that first 2 inches. And here’s the startling reality. You can stop that locomotive from ever going those first 2 inches with a simple 1 inch block under the front wheel. It can’t generate enough energy to get over even a small impediment placed in a strategic position when trying to start from a standstill. But once you get moving you reach momentum where you can break through even big obstacles. What's stopping you from moving those first 2 inches? Don't let a toothpick hold you back. Questions: 1. Dan What are your skills and abilities, your personality traits, and your values, dreams, and passions? 2. Dan, do you have any words for my seniors who are pursuing a career in the creative and performing arts? 3. I am admittedly fearful about a change, but more fearful to miss this opportunity for the combined work & life I love. 4. So, h

Usually those unexpected and unwelcome interruptions are God’s gift to us for prompting us to explore, learn and grow into new levels of success and fulfillment. Don’t squander this opportunity you’ve been given. Uncertainty can present you with many options that you may overlook when things are “certain.” Questions: 1. I’m afraid of letting people down, not bringing enough value, or disappointing them. 2. I'm stuck. I'm at a stalemate...my children are graduating from high school,I'm finishing my Masters degree yet I still feel unfulfilled. I don't know what to do next. 3. Why is it so expensive to receive help? Those who genuinely need and want the help......cant get it! WHY??? 4. Over the years I have grown comfortable in misery, distracted, negative, lazy, uncertain, powerless, mediocre, etc. 5. I'm also afraid of doing something that would hurt my family. I'd rather over plan and take my time than make a rash decision that they must pay for. 6. Things are so uncertain right now, I find it’s suppre

You are not in a prison - except for how you are viewing it. Stop charging by the hour. Start being paid for the value you are creating and it can dramatically change your satisfaction and income. Here's an example of how you could do that as a nurse - or with any specialized skill. Questions: 1. Same prison, different cell 2. How do you know if the ideas you have fit together as one business, or if you are casting your net too wide? 3. I need help prioritizing... am in transition for the 2nd time in 18 months... 8th time in my +25 year career and tired of that! 4. After much consideration and jumping to and fro, I decided to hand in my resignation letter and give my parents (my employer) 3 months heads up. 5. Are there any trustworthy patent attorneys out there? Get the direct links to the resources mentioned in this podcast, including my free guide: Side Biz Freedom - 10 Ideas for a Profitable Side Biz in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/key-to-work-freedom/ Learn more about your ad choices.

We're told 81% of Americans say they have a book in them. Personally, I think a lot of those should stay right where they are - inside them. Not every story needs to be shared with the world. Let's save the trees and also save the needless dissension caused by thousands of books that are being thrown out to the world. But if you do have a message worth sharing there is a process for doing it well. In this conversation, author Jonathan Milligan and I discuss his new book, Your Message Matters. Questions: 1. Does everyone really have some kind of special gift? 2. Is there really room for everyone to have a unique message that is worthy of sharing? 3. What are some ways people can share their message? 4. Tell us a couple effective ways to connect with an audience who cares about our message. 5. Do you think everyone is capable of turning their unique message into a profitable business? To get direct links to more information on these topics plus the link to get Jonathan Milligan’s new book free (just pay

Being successful requires more than having a great product or knowing something well. It requires continued learning, marketing what you have, and selling to a customer. That applies to getting a job, keeping a job, getting a promotion, or starting your own business. Do those and you can succeed in any way you want. Questions: 1. After 8 years and only making $10-20K, is it time to stop? 2. Do I have to start a second business to sell my art? 3. Can I join the 48 Days Eagles before I’m well established in my business? 4. Why do people fail to take action after they’ve been coached in what to do? 5. Are you sitting on top of a Liquid Paper kind of idea? Get direct links to the resources mentioned on the podcast, including free access to my workbook Who Are You and Why Are You Here as well as the book I’m reading right now in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/why-do-you-stay-stuck/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How long should I starve in my passion before getting a real job again? Do we always assume following our passion is risky and insecure while a "real job" provides the security we seek? It may not be as predictable but the big rewards never come from a secure, predictable path. Questions: 1. I quit my $80K job to become a starving artist. How long should I wait before just signing up for a "real job" again? 2. Do you think it's possible to have a successful online business these days with little to no social media presence? 3. I've been part of a family business for almost 30 years out of obligation. It’s time to find my own path. 4. The pandemic has essentially Eliminated my current career. I'm turning 55 and completely willing to pivot. Get more info, including the breakdown of the 15 hour per week model as well as direct links including a special link to try the 48 Days Eagles Community for 30 days for $4.80 (for a limited time), in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/real-job/ Learn more about

Have you ever felt like you had to choose? What does your life now tell us about the choices you've made? In this conversation with Michael Hyatt he shares how to sleep more as a way of accomplishing more. How to enjoy a "profitable pause" as a surprising way to succeed more. And how to start the process of winning more, no matter where you are today. Questions: 1. Tell us about that day that gave you your biggest win and also the pain of a big failure. 2. Don’t we have to work more hours to accomplish more? 3. How is “balance” different from spending time equally in the important areas of life? 4. Is there really such a thing as a “profitable pause?” 5. Can a person in a traditional job win at work and succeed in life as you’re describing? Get the direct link to Michael Hyatt’s new Book Win At Work and Succeed At Life with the great special bonuses in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/win-at-work-or-at-home/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I really don't think God is mean and capricious as you suspect. Just take responsibility for your success and know that the door is as open as to anyone in the world. But you have to create a plan of action. Handing your life over to God does not mean walking away from your desires and passions – rather, it means finding authentic ways to make those passions come alive. Questions: 1. God has given me a passion that is completely mismatched with the opportunities in my life. 2. When I read this in 48 Days I stopped dead in my tracks. 3. Now that I have my own business, how do I find great employees? 4. Am I too old to begin the process of creating my own business? 5. How Can I grow my comedy blog following and deliver more value to them? Get direct links to the resources mentioned in this podcast PLUS additional resources on these topics in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/discerning-gods-will-for-my-life/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're right to question spending any money or time in any self-help program. But don’t slam the door completely. Ask yourself if being too cautious or suspicious is helping you create a better life. If you won’t spend $24 on the chance that you could dramatically change your life – you’re probably being way too cautious. And being suspicious of every new idea will keep you trapped in the same life you have now. Questions: 1. Dan, are you out there? Is there really any hope? Do you really have some workable solutions for the rest of us? Or are you just cashing in our insecurities? 2. At night, I often can't shut down the worry and feel guilty about laying in bed, neither sleeping nor getting anything done. 3. I am a 62 year old female that has worked for 45 years as a secretary in different fields. I am currently working on being a home based gluten free baker. How do I get my head out of my XXX and get things moving? 4. How should I invest $1000 a month to grow my wealth? 5. Can I make a business out o

We play off our intro song - Takin Care of Business. If "you wake up every morning to your alarm clock's warning" you probably aren't getting enough sleep. With work that you love and getting ample sleep, you won't need an alarm clock. Here's a process for doing both. Questions: 1. What if you don’t see anything on your three year horizon other than more of the same of what you are doing now, and what you were doing three years ago? 2. Should I stick with my current employer for the next 10 years until I do what I really enjoy? 3. I'm 42 years old and in a place of extreme aggravation and frustration. 4. My wife is afraid I’ll outgrow her. 5. I’m honoring my wife and killing myself. Get direct links to the resources mentioned on the podcast, including the new 48 Days To Master Your Mindset Course and Google's new certification programs in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/throw-out-your-alarm-clock/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you had a clear path to Uncommon Success? To financial freedom and fulfillment like you’ve never experienced up to this point? What if that path had specific action points that were not dependent on your academic degrees, your current income or past record of success - but simply required following a step-by-step process? Would you be willing to do that if you could transform your success in 3 years - in one year - or even in 48 Days? In today’s podcast I’m interviewing a dear friend (John Lee Dumas) who has spent the last 10 years interviewing over 3000 of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs - and from those revealing interviews has put together that step-by-step plan — and it’s available for you - today. Questions: 1. Does everyone have “a big idea”? 2. Why do people overlook their big idea? 3. Can someone use your Path even if they are part of a team - and maybe don’t want to just do their own thing? 4. In these changing times should we first just try to get back to normal? 5. Does the

I’m 27 years old. Is it too late to find the work I love? You can fill in the blank for age. I get these questions every week from people 27 to 77. Age cannot stop you from thriving and prospering unless you allow it to. You can write and rewrite your story until you get the results - and the ending - you want. Questions: 1. I am 57 years old. Is it too late in life to change? 2. Why are you not a fan of people sharing their income reports? 3. Do you have any suggestions for work that would be music related? 4. I’m a senior in college. If I use the concepts in "48 days" now, will I secure a job before graduation? 5. I recently resigned from my job in banking after 28 years. I felt I was dying a slow death and was desperate for a change. Any ideas about what I should pursue? 6. I'm considering starting my own consulting / outsourced "cfo" business. 7. My credit is shot and I have no savings - but I want to start my own business. Any hope for me? To get direct links to the resources mentioned in this

You may be in a 'season' where it makes sense to stay where you are. Not every dream needs to be acted on immediately. Take a fresh look at the next three years and then make your decisions based on the life you want - not just the thrill and the income that may be possible. Questions: 1. How can introverts do a better job of sharing their message? 2. Where can I find Think and Grow Rich narrated by Napoleon Hill? 3. Do I follow my dreams or be responsible for my family?  4. I’m happy where I am but I know there’s more opportunity out there - should I leave? 5. I want to be a teacher but my husband is not supportive. 6. My income is flat but I don’t want to hire anyone. 7. How can entrepreneurs recession-proof their business pursuits? Get direct links to the resources mentioned on the podcast including the full audio version of Think and Grow Rich in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/being-responsible/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are so many paths to success. You get to choose - but you have to believe you deserve it and are capable of achieving it. Hear some stories of the unique way listeners are using to change their stars. https://www.48days.com/paths-to-success/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Be careful of thinking that moving is your magic ticket to a better life. "Wherever you go, there you are.” You can have the life you want, by creating it, regardless of the geography. At the same time if you want some new scenery I've got a couple really cools places you can move to. Questions: 1. Can you walk us through your Decision Matrix that led you to make the big move including why you chose the city you now live in? Also, how did you get your Wife onboard? 2. I’m a 67 year old pastor looking for some guidance on what retirement might look like as I feel an obligation to continue to serve God/give back. 3. I want to leave the family business but feel guilty because of what they’ve given me. 4. Can I be successful without my spouse’s support? Get direct links to the resources mentioned on the podcast, including a free digital download of Acres of Diamonds in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/a-better-life/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My conversation with Ray Edwards about his new book, Permission to Prosper, dismantles much of what we commonly believe about being "rich" and being "poor". We get to choose - which one have you chosen? Permission to Prosper - with Ray Edwards Questions: 1. Why do most people struggle with money? 2. What does it mean to be living in poverty? 3. What is “soul prosperity”? 4. How many times does the word “prosper” appear in the Bible? 5. What is the best way to help poor people? 6. Should businesses “give back” when they reach success? 7. Is selling just a way to take advantage of people? For direct links to the resources mentioned on the podcast, including where to get your copy of Permission To Prosper, go to the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/permission-to-prosper/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m scared to death that God will judge my discontent! We all get to decide what we say "Yes" to. And to stay where you are miserable and where your "soul is crying for a change" likely grieves God as it would any father to see one of his children suffer so. I doubt He'll see the need to punish you as you are already suffering the consequences of those choices. Questions: 1. I have no passion. I live to exist, to put it bluntly. I am successful for my career path and totally miserable. I am blessed beyond belief and can barely meet each day. I am scared to death that God will judge my discontent 2. Is there some guidance you have that we can help our children discover how God has uniquely gifted them and how we can help them excel in this area? 3. Do your principles to finding or creating work your love work under Communism? 4. All online businesses are spammy. Should I just stick to my traditional job? Find out more in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/miserable/ Learn more about your ad choices

A listener shares this as his goal. I don't know of any more direct path to making that happen than to read the right books that train your mind and open your eyes to the opportunities. Here's my list of the 14 that opened the doors for me. Questions: 1. I want to be a millionaire in 3 years. What books should I read in that time? 2. What podcasts should I listen to in order to maximize my workout time? 3. I graduated college 2 1/2 years ago spent 6 months trying to find a job in my field, could not find anything. So now I’m getting my masters degree but am terrified I may not find a job. Get access to the resources mentioned on the podcast, including my list of 14 Books That Will Make You a Millionaire and my list of top 15 podcasts at https://www.48days.com/millionaire-in-3-years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know dreaming is not enough. Dreaming without doing accomplishes little. But maybe you really are more of a "visionary" than an "implementor." There's hope for you if you surround yourself with the right people. Questions: 1. I know what I need to do, but I am easily turned back to wonder and invention. 2. How can I make some money off the land I just inherited? 3. Where do you find potential customers who aren’t broke? 4. How are universities going to come back? 5. How could you choose where to live before you decide what you’re going to do to make money? Get direct links to the resources mentioned in the podcast including the worksheet guide for “What If My Dream Isn’t Paying the Bills?” and Working Genius in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/dreaming-not-doing/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A listener asked if there were terms to describe this. Yes, there are but you don't want them associated with your name! Here are some steps to take when you are hesitating the action that will lead you to new success. Questions: 1. What does it mean when someone knows what to do but doesn't do it? 2. I have struggled with a lack of commitment and find myself in the same place I was a year ago. 3. I think I’ve been stuck so long in this state that I can’t remember my passions. 4. Our 20 year old son came home for Christmas break and informed us he will not be going back to college for spring semester. Get direct links to the resources mentioned in the podcast, including the Finding Your Sweet Spot Webinar and the Think and Grow Rich Book Study, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/why-we-get-stuck/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices