Sometimes life offers us those opportunities to discover something new about ourselves — to discover a new talent. Make sure you're paying attention to what those might be. Decide that you are capable of doing anything you want then create a plan to move toward that and experience the joy of doing something new.  Find more about Dan Miller and Wisdom of the Sages at https://www.48days.com

WOS: Yes, you can!

A listener writes - “I now have the safety of a steady paycheck but it's not enough to support my family comfortably. Instead of treading water, I'm now in a lifeboat. But I want to get to a cruise ship.” How do you make the decision to leave the good to find the great? Episode #876, March 17, 2023 Questions: 1. Dan, I would like to hear more of your thoughts on failure. Specifically, what does a successful failure look like? 2. I want to leave my great job but my wife doesn’t support me in doing something on my own. 3. I always seem to think that others can achieve their dreams but I can’t. 4. While I now have the safety of a steady paycheck, it's not enough to support my family comfortably. 5. My experience is that aiming for average does lessen disappointment? Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast in this show notes at https://www.48days.com/is-it-worth-taking-a-risk/

My paycheck is steady but not enough to support my family

If you want to make a change, create a plan and take action on it. Don’t wait until you get around to it because before you know 20 years will have gone by and you haven’t gotten around to it. Find more about Dan Miller and Wisdom of the Sages at https://www.48days.com 

WOS: Don’t be someone who gets cooked in the squat

We all have a sense of what we deserve. Is there a level of success where we should just settle in and be content? Does personal growth always mean more financial success? Episode #874, March 10, 2023 Questions: 1. My salary just isn't enough to make ends meet. I also need friends; I have none at the moment. 2. How can I start a business when I need more money but have to take care of my family? 3. I need help with money for applying for patent pending for invention ideas. 4. I am currently struggling with starting out and monetizing my passion for coaching and helping people with self growth. 5. My biggest challenge is the temptation to be ok with being mediocre. Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including 10 Quotes to Keep You Motivated Toward Your Dream, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/better-than-average/.

Shouldn’t I be happy with just “better-than-average”?

If you’re in a job you hate but the pay is great, you may think you only have two choices. But there is likely an alternative solution beyond the obvious. Find more about Dan Miller and Wisdom of the Sages at https://www.48days.com

WOS: There’s always a 3rd option

You’ll be most successful when you are true to yourself, not when you’re trying to be something you’re not. Steve Wozniak said “Most inventors and engineers I’ve met are like me. They’re shy and they live in their heads. The very best of them are artists. And artists work best alone…” Let’s talk about how you can be most effective in sharing your art. Episode #873, March 03, 2023  Questions: 1. What else should I do to feel confident I’m attacking the right next job for me? 2. I have often jokingly referred to myself as a Serial Hobby Jumper. I haven't been in love with any one thing long enough or fiercely enough to develop clarity on how to make it work. 3. What are some ways that I can reassure myself that I’m on the right path? 4. I'm an introvert who is able to get out there and meet people, do book signings, etc. - but it exhausts me emotionally and physically. How do I find balance in having to do that? Get direct links the resources mentioned on this podcast, including our upcoming Innovate Experience Events, where we’ll be talking about Three Critical Keys For Increasing Your Influence, Making More Money and Having Friends for Life — How To Have 48 Meaning Friends, 48 Meaningful Bagels and 48 Meaningful Experiences in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/im-an-introvert-can-i-be-successful

I'm an introvert. Can I be successful?

Ford is no longer making the Pinto, or the Taurus, or the Crown Victoria. The only car they are making this year is the Mustang. They have moved totally to building SUVs and pickup trucks. So what about you? Are you still doing the same thing you were doing 20 years ago? If you’re still doing what you were doing 5 years ago, rather than being praised for your loyalty, you may be becoming obsolete. Episode #872, February 24, 2023 Questions: 1. For the most part, I guess I have been doing work that I love, but after 5-6 years in one place I get a bit bored. Is that normal? 2. Am I writing good enough for others? I have self-published 2 books on Kindle but only a few were sold. 3. I have a hard time deciphering what type of business I want to start. I get caught up in shiny object syndrome. 4. My challenge is having a wife who is almost a complete opposite(anti-entrepreneur) of me(entrepreneur). 5. I am currently in a very unfulfilling position processing (approving/denying) transactions all day. I make the money I need to survive, but feel that I am just going thru the motions, because it is boring. Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast in the show notes at https://www.48days.com/it-may-be-time-to-reassess/

Are you still driving a Pinto?

Are you just using up someone else’s oxygen? One listener feels that way. What do you do when it seems that everything in life is working against you? Is it really possible to turn your life around - does it require a miracle or can anyone make new decisions to change from despair to optimism. We’ve got some listener input on both sides. Episode #871, February 17, 2023 Questions: 1. How can I spur my parents on to develop a plan for their lives even after 65. 2. How can I grow my framing and photography business? 3. Last spring I discovered that I could make $40/hour selling free horse manure in my spare time. 4. Do you have a recommended breakdown of the best way to organize a coaching business in a 40-50 hour work week? 5. I feel that I’m taking someone else’s oxygen and should just not try anymore. Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including how to join us at one of our upcoming 48 Days Innovate Experience Events, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/should-i-just-give-up/ 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

Are you just using up someone else’s oxygen?

How many times have you heard someone explain why they haven’t been able to get a job, go to college, make money to get them beyond their basic needs, start a business, or buy the car of their dreams. And it typically then includes blaming, criticizing, pointing fingers, and explaining why it’s not their fault. I’m going to tell you about a little boy who defied the odds against him. Episode #869, February 10, 2023 Questions: 1. Are we going to see a shift toward the "Uberization" of the U.S. workforce? 2. My wife and I are former teen parents who want to start a podcast around our journey and what we have learned along the way. 3. I don’t see opportunities in my area of interest but I’d love to dig in. 4. I have a dream, an impossible dream! A dream so foolish that I’d be an idiot to try it—and so glorious that I’d be stupid not to go for it! Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including our upcoming 48 Days Live Events, my recent interview with my son Kevin on the soft skills that will make us irreplaceable in the future and Pat Flynn’s Tutorial on Starting a Podcast, in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/impossible-dream/

It’s not my fault I was born into a poor family...

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.

I’m not entrepreneur material but I want…

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

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, 2023 Questions: 1. Here are 10 songs about how bad Mondays are: 2. How to watch out for fake job offers. 3. Survey results 4. 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/

I’m done. No more 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, 2023 Questions: 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/

I’m just a lump of clay and don’t know what to do..

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, 2023 Questions: 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 

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, 2022 Questions: 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

Turn Your 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, 2022 Questions: 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/

We’re living but we’re 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, 2022 Questions: 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

Somewhere Over the Rainbow - really?

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, 2022 Questions: 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/

If I were a 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 you Get 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

Don’t be a goose - you can’t do it all

Nearly half (46%) of Americans say they are experiencing loneliness. 70% of pastors say they have no close friends they can trust with personal matters. In this episode Joanne joins me to talk about creating friends - over food and great questions. Episode #858 November 25, 2022 Questions: 1. I’m getting together with family and I’m already dreading the questions I’ll be asked. - Have you put on a little weight? - Are you still unemployed? - Can you believe what Ron Desantis - Joe Biden - Donald Trump - Nancy Pelosi just did? 2. What’s the difference between entertaining and hospitality? 3. How does Joanne stimulate great conversations at the Miller house? Quotation: “The most universal strategy for success is creating meaningful connections with those who can impact you, your life, and the things you care about.” Jon Levy 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 Resource: Holiday Conversation Starters https://www.48days.com/holidayconnections

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