48 Days to the Work You Love Internet Radio Show

How do I keep my dream alive when it's not paying the bills?  This question was prompted by a very painful note from a Dad, who has a 17 yr-old son who wants to be a writer. So this is especially for all of you artists, musicians, writers, sculptors, comedians, and performers. How do you keep nurturing your dream when you can't pay the rent and there are no groceries in the refrigerator? Questions...

Can you change your destiny? A discouraged listener believes she has no chance in life - that it's probably the way we were born that determines our destiny. Do you agree? I don't want to paint it as being easy, but I certainly believe we can draw a line in the sand based on our past life, and decide what we want our future to be. Send me your comments about how we can help this lady as askdan@48D...

This week I heard a presentation that made my blood run cold. Do people really think that having money makes them immune to depression, anxiety, addictions and more? Here's my take on what it takes to really be wealthy. Questions this week: 1. Do rich people have the same kind of problems I do? 2. Don't material possessions make us happier and healthier? 3. What are the 5 essentials required to be...

"Get a government job...you'll always have a paycheck!" A listener writes in about being furloughed during this government shutdown. And he's creating a plan where he'll never be vulnerable to that again. There are no secure jobs. No job is guaranteed. Those are illusions. Click for resources: https://www.48days.com/secure-jobs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What could you do with this $1000? Listeners are getting creative about what they would do with a $1000 investment in their business. If you see this money as an investment, rather than an expense, it can transform your results and build your business - and bank account. Get direct links and show notes at https://www.48days.com/follow-your-passion/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Life is too short to make all the mistakes. If we watch those around us, we should be able to avoid making some of those same mistakes. Be more than an observer - be an action taker. Get direct links to the resources Dan mentions on this podcast at  https://www.48days.com/dont-do-what-this-dumb-guy-did/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you giving everything you've got to just get by? Could you change the terminology of how you describe your life? Many people say they are busting their behinds to just get by. What if you said you are busting your behind to change the world? Same effort - just a different expectation or expected outcome. Let's talk about this and more in today's episode. To get the links Dan mentions on this p...

Are you takin' care of business? We start every podcast with the classic Bachman, Turner, Overdrive song "Takin' Care of Business." In this episode we break it down - what is the song's history and why do we still use it. If you've got questions about licensing a song or a photo, I share how I got this agreement with Sony. Get the show notes and links to the resources Dan mentions at https://www.4...

I recently posted this question in the 48 Days Eagles community and was blown away by the immediate responses. Then I began exploring ways we could provide that 1000 dollars for multiple people. I've got some ideas but would welcome your thoughts - and I have a beautiful gift box for you if we can use your idea. For podcast show notes and direct links to the resources, go to  https://www.48days.co...

Do I really want to do this for the next 10 years? Should I stay or move on? A listener knows what he can do but is not sure he wants to continue. We unpack how to start with your known abilities but then how to move into a unique application that gives you extraordinary success. Find out more and get direct links at https://www.48days.com/stay-or-move/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

This time of year is a great time to be taking charge of your career path, whether to start a business or find a new job. Join Dan Miller as he answers listeners questions like: Would it be appropriate for me to require my teenage employees to read any relevant personal development books? Can you enlighten me about Applicant Tracking Systems? Is there a way to make money being a Real Estate Agent...

How much of our situation in life is based on our own life choices vs. God's will? I love having God's sovereign help, but I put a lot of weight in our own personal responsibility. We have a lot of choices to make every single day, and those choices lead to the life we get to live. Unpack this and other questions with Dan Miller this week, like: Losing my job...what do I tell potential employers w...

As we reach the end of the year, it's a great time for a tune up. Ask yourself where you're going, where you want to be. What dreams are you going to bring to life in 2019? What will make you smile at this time next year? Questions this week include: 1. We bought a business but have not made one single sale. What should we do? 2. I'm still good - but slow. How can I get a job? 3. Does this idea ha...

A college student wants to know if I've always been sure about doing what God has called me to do. And the answer is Yes - I've always been pretty clear about my call, even though my work has changed many times. Our work can change even while our call remains the same. Other questions this week: Did you ever have doubts about what God's plan for your life was? What would you say to someone who thi...

A listener has been doing interviews, but with no job offers. He's smart enough to recognize the problem is with him - not the job market. How can he become a desired candidate instead of one more frustrated job seeker? Dan Miller, host of the 48 Days Radio Show shares some great resources on how to improve your interview skills and talks about setting your goals for 2019. Get your free goal setti...

Are you following your dream or are you paid so well, it is holding you back from following your dream? Let's unpack that question in addition to these on this week's podcast: I stopped my son's bully with this simple move. People always want to just keep you where you are now--what your resume shows. I think that my advice and instructions would help everyone who has such problems and put an end...

So many people have a love/hate relationship with money. A listener feels like money is a zero-sum game. If one person has some, it means someone else has none. Let's take a look at this self-limiting belief. For click to resources, go to https://www.48days.com/help-people-make-money/ . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh knows he's helping his boss build his dream. He wonders if it's really possible to be a responsible provider for his young family and still pursue his own dream. The answer is Yes! Create a plan to move toward your own dream. Let's look at a plan. Get specific resources at https://www.48days.com/whose-dream-are-you-working-on/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What can be worse than getting fired? A listener says he was fired unexpectedly with no severance, no outplacement services, and no advance notice. He was given a box and told to leave immediately. He's now applied for over 150 jobs. My suggestion seems ridiculous - but will it work? Get direct click-to resources at  https://www.48days.com/worse-than-getting-fired/  Learn more about your ad choice...

Priscilla from Ghana says she knows being a housewife is outmoded but that's all she wants to do. Is that a legitimate belief? Does she have an obligation to do something for society? Can this be a worthy dream or is it shirking responsibility? Unpack this question and several others about finding your passion, setting goals and what you need to be successful on this week's Podcast. Get free resou...

Jordan heard about someone having a $10,000 personal development budget as part of their compensation. That planted a seed in his mind. Five years later he has a prestigious position AND a $12,000 personal development budget. That's how dreams start - and come to life. To get direct links to the resources Dan mentions on the Podcast, go to  https://www.48days.com/get-paid-for-personal-development/...

A listener is frustrated because the company he works for requires a "degree" even if they know you are competent for an advanced position. In this episode we look at options for moving up anyway. For direct links to the resources mentioned on the podcast, go to https://www.48days.com/talent-vs-education/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the stars of the Cosby Show was discovered working as a cashier at Trader Joe's. Should he be ashamed of that because he was a celebrity 26 years ago? Let's look at the benefits of doing quality work – in whatever way makes sense for this season of our lives while you look for that dream job. For show notes and click to resources, go to https://www.48days.com/listen Learn more about your ad...

We all have people who have helped us get to where we are today. In this episode we look at that and ask - Who are three people you could contact in the remainder of this year to accelerate your success? Visit us online: https://www.48days.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A listener says he's been fired twice in less than a year. He's 40 years old and has 4 children but he doesn't want to look for another J-O-B. He has some ideas for generating income. My advice in his situation - GET A J-O-B For resources Dan mentions on the Podcast and other show notes, go to https://www.48days.com/try-something-new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices