How do I quit living this fake life and start living a real one? from 2022-02-18T14:00

It's healthy to know you're off track - at any point in your life. But then you can look inward and find your true focus. 85% of the process of having the confidence of proper direction in your ...

Lovin, Learnin, and Earnin! from 2022-02-11T06:00

This is a special Valentine’s Day episode where I invited my wife, Joanne, to join me and talk about the relationship side of success.

Questions:

1. Lovin - how do you keep love al...

Don't call it a dream, call it a plan from 2022-02-04T14:00

I start this by telling how Joanne and I moved across the country - with no idea where we would live, or what I would do for work. But we had a dream of a better life and we took massive action ...

Are you trapped in the shallow waters of avarice? from 2022-01-28T14:00

A listener feels like he's gotten trapped by getting a paycheck. He says, I took the path of least resistance which has led me down a perilous pike of disappointment and despair. As a direct res...

What if I’m too old to be successful? from 2022-01-21T14:00

Each week we hear from people who are 27 and those who are 77 who feel they missed their opportunity for success. Like they've missed the window of time where they could have done something sign...

Maybe I need to think more vs do more… from 2022-01-14T14:00

I've always loved setting big goals at the beginning of each year. In fact, I am consistent about having my goals completed for the coming year, in seven different areas of my life, by November ...

Selling without Shame or Guilt… from 2022-01-07T14:00

Questions:

1. When you were first getting started, how did you decide that career and life coaching was your niche?

2. How can we get people who have the means to help with spreadi...

Maybe you just need a new map… from 2021-12-31T14:00

There are always multiple ways to get to your desired destination. The important component is that you DECIDE to get to your destination. What have you “decided” your destinations are for 2022?<...

The gift for someone who has everything… from 2021-12-24T14:00

We tend to give to people who have less than we have. But what about people who have more - who are not struggling financially? Here's a challenge and some tips for giving well to people who are...

If nothing else, you can give away a smile… from 2021-12-17T14:00

I'm so aware right now of people who are fearful, discouraged, frustrated and lonely. It's clear the uncertainty and unexpected changes of the last two years have contributed to many feeling ung...

I looked for my passion - and found nothing  from 2021-12-10T14:00

Don't expect "passion" to show up fully developed. It's typically more developed than discovered. Start by following your Curiosity, build some Proficiency, develop your Passion, find a Purpose,...

I’m not working so I’m free - really?? from 2021-12-03T14:00

4.4 million people quit their jobs in October. The "antiwork" movement is growing rapidly. Is being "free" from work really "freedom?" Maybe Janis Joplin framed it best with "Freedom's just anot...

I know who you are - and I’m thankful from 2021-11-26T14:00

I know who you are - and I’m thankful

Yes I do know a lot about you - thanks for the Podcast Survey input. You confirmed the 48 minutes, the focus on entrepreneurial adventures, my use of...

What’s more important - what you have done or what you haven’t done? from 2021-11-19T14:00

Some listeners are cringing about setting big goals for 2022 because of the fear of not reaching them. My encouragement: Measure your goal achievement by looking back at the progress you've made...

Is this a crisis - or a wakeup call to a better life? from 2021-11-12T14:00

The eagles build a nest using thornbush strands to lock it together. Then they cover them with leaves and feathers to make it soft and comfortable. However, when the eaglets are about twelve wee...

BONUS EPISODE: Have you chosen a door or a window? from 2021-11-09T14:00

A record-breaking 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs in August across an array of industries, according to a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). What’s going on? I interview Ken C...

Do you really know the man in the mirror?  from 2021-11-05T13:00

Knowing yourself is the first step in moving toward the career or business that will be the work you love. Knowing yourself is the only way to have confidence, boldness and enthusiasm about the ...

Forget asking for a raise - do this and double your income! from 2021-10-29T13:00

If you are fortunate enough to get a 4% raise, or even a 10% raise as we end the year, you'll never keep up with the rapid economic changes we're going through. But with a little creativity you ...

I would but I don’t have the money! from 2021-10-22T13:00

No, money is never the obstacle. Coming up with an idea and a plan is the real issue. If you have a great idea and a proven plan of action, people will throw money at you. In this episode I give...

Why can’t you just be content with the life you have now? from 2021-10-15T13:00

What are the voices around you saying? Are they telling you to just be content or are they encouraging and supporting you to stretch, grow and reach for your dream? You're choosing those voices,...

Here’s how you can ‘harness the wind’ in your world? from 2021-10-08T13:00

When you see things that are needed, or things that are ‘wrong’ it’s also an opportunity to do the ‘hard work’ to create a solution. You likely have access to everything you need. If you engage ...

Should I wait to be fired or quit now? from 2021-10-01T13:00

If the company wants to get rid of you, nobody is winning by you staying. You are sacrificing your own mental, emotional, spiritual health every day that you stay. That’s too high a price to pay...

I’m resigning - but I’m not discouraged… from 2021-09-24T13:00

Your quitting - your “resignation” can be a “going-up” experience. Quitting something that you don’t care about, or something where you’re mediocre, or something that is “killing your soul” can ...

Positive Thinking is Hogwash - really? from 2021-09-17T13:00

This week a well-known leader and author posted a short segment totally trashing thinking, dreaming, imagining, wishing, hoping, meditating, or praying as ways to get closer to success. Apparent...

Do this and you’ll have instant “success” from 2021-09-10T13:00

There's a simple way to be "successful" instantly that may surprise you. No, you don't have to buy my course, come to my event, or pay me for coaching. I drop this bomb at 9:51 in this episode.<...

Do this when you have a “Moses Moment” from 2021-09-03T13:00

Have you ever doubted your ability to ask for that promotion, start your own business, or write that book - even when all the signs are clear that you're ready. That's called a 'Moses Moment'. W...

Turns out I’m insane by definition… from 2021-08-27T13:00

You know the old saying - If you keep doing the same things and expect different results, you're insane. A listener suspects that of himself. What about you? Are you doing the same things you we...

I’m smarter now. Why isn’t my life better? from 2021-08-20T13:00

More knowledge and more degrees won't make a difference in your life - unless you move from Knowledge to Understanding and then Application. Knowing more is a great start. Now give yourself time...

Are you the donkey or the driver? from 2021-08-13T13:00

I start with a short story to help you see if you are trading your time for a fixed number of dollars, or if you have the opportunity to do something once and then get paid over and over again.<...

Increase Your Influence, Make More Money, and have friends for life…. from 2021-08-06T13:00

I took a common theme of questions we're getting to address the concerns a lot of you have. Not just in selling or growing a business - but simply in having a great life - with lots of friends a...

I feel like I just got punched in the faith..... from 2021-07-30T13:00

I'm still not sure if I heard this correctly or just imagined a little twist. What do you do when you need a new plan - and a boost to your faith? In this episode I start off with a simple proce...

7 in 10 say 2020 Made Them a Better Person – How About You? from 2021-07-23T13:00

Despite any hardships we may have experienced in the last 18 months, 74% of Americans say 2020 made them more aware of the needs of others and more generous as a result. The desire for interacti...

Go on, take the money and run! from 2021-07-16T13:00

A listener says he's struggling over quitting a job that "is killing my soul". He can quit now and get a $20,000 cash severance. My advice - with due credit to the Steve Miller band -Take the mo...

Your book is making me feel bad about myself from 2021-07-09T13:00

Sometimes being exposed to new possibilities makes us feel disappointed with where we are now. This listener is 48, in a job she dislikes, feeling like she's failed and is not making a differenc...

I don’t have a dream – I just want to make money!  from 2021-07-02T13:00:15

There are actually a whole lot of things you can do today where you don’t have to have contact with people. But there has to be more that drives you than just making money. Follow this sequence and...

Can I be successful without being a jerk? from 2021-06-25T13:00

Is it possible to be a leader or even run a business without being that hard-driving, aggressive, opinionated jerk we hear about? What if I'm introverted and shy but also loving, caring, humble,...

I don’t listen to your podcast because it forces me to think… from 2021-06-18T13:00

What should we question about the way things have always been done? The risk is often in staying where you are. Be willing to change.

Questions:

1. I know that I do not want to con...

Do you really want to know God’s will for you?  from 2021-06-11T13:00

This is a very common question. And I don't think it's as complicated as we sometimes feel it is. There are some simple principles that will give you insight and clarity. In this episode I lay o...

So you wanna go back to Egypt!  from 2021-06-04T13:00

It took longer to get to the Promised Land than expected and some of the children of Israel wanted to go back to the miserable lives they had previously. But inventions, great ideas, innovations...

I can stop your progress with this toothpick from 2021-05-28T13:00

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. An...

You’re in luck – things are very uncertain right now!  from 2021-05-21T13:00:04

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...

How can I get out of this prison as a registered nurse? from 2021-05-14T13:00

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 incom...

Do you have a message worth sharing?  from 2021-05-07T13:00:37

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...

Why do you stay stuck when you know what to do?  from 2021-04-30T13:00:11

Being successful requires more than having a great product or knowing something well. It requires continuous learning, marketing what you have, and selling to a customer. That applies to getting a ...

How long should I starve in my passion before getting a real job again? from 2021-04-23T13:00

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 n...

Do you want to win at work or at home?  from 2021-04-16T13:00:35

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 accomplishi...

God gave me a passion but not the talent to do it! from 2021-04-09T13:00

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 pl...

Are you just taking advantage of our pain? from 2021-04-02T13:00

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 ...

Do this and throw out your alarm clock!  from 2021-03-26T08:00:27

If “you wake up every morning to your alarm clock’s warning” like our intro song Takin Care of Business says, you probably aren’t getting enough sleep. With work that you love and getting ample sle...

Here’s your path to “uncommon success” from 2021-03-19T13:00

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 ...

I’m 27 years old. Is it too late to find the work I love? from 2021-03-12T14:00

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 p...

Should I follow my dreams or keep being responsible? from 2021-03-05T14:00

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 base...

“If you think you are beaten, you are…..” from 2021-02-26T14:00

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 ...

I want to move to a better life! from 2021-02-19T14:00

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 sa...

How to be rich beyond your wildest dreams! from 2021-02-12T14:00

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...

I’m scared to death that God will judge my discontent! from 2021-02-05T14:00

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 ...

Does God care if I’m a doctor or an author?  from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How specific is God’s Calling? What do you think? Is God’s calling and His will so specific that it matters if I buy a Ford or a Chevy? I think God’s will provides a compass, not a detailed map. Li...

You can’t handle the truth! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How To Work Through An Upper Limit Challenge Remember the movie A Few Good Men? Jack Nicholson screamed that at Tom Cruise. Well, this is another time when you may not be able to handle the truth. ...

Sacrifice my dream or be broke and starving? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hundreds of you responded to our one question survey: “Where are you stuck?” I share some of those responses and then offer specific solutions to creating the Right Mindset, finding the Right Idea,...

“I think I’m having a heart attack!” (Bonus Episode About Overworking) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This is a bonus 48 Days Radio episode based on questions I had for Michael Hyatt.   In this last year I’ve been on the receiving end of overworking. I compromised my health dreadfully and have spen...

I want to just serve – not make money … from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A common statement from talented people is that they feel guilty charging for something they are passionate about and that comes so easily for them. So is it better to do something you don’t care a...

I’m pretty sure I’m insane…. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A listener admits to crippling fear that’s holding him back from pursuing any new ideas. We can welcome fear as a healthy thing as long as we keep it in the back seat of our car, and out of the dri...

I make over $100,000 a year and I’m not happy… from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How Do You Measure Success? A listener feels stuck. He’s making a lot of money but feels no sense of fulfillment in the work he’s doing. Guess what? With that success he’s not stuck. With the life ...

Winning for God – losing at home? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

God’s Work Vs. Family Responsibility –  What if I’m doing something worthwhile in a non-profit organization but my wife resents it? Isn’t doing meaningful service always a good thing? No, our first...

This is what it takes to … from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

How To Get Booked As a Speaker, Comedian, Singer, Magician, Coach A listener wants to break into doing magic presentations. In this episode we hear from a very experienced magician who stays booked...

This just isn’t fair … from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Are you being fairly paid for the work you do? A listener just saw some new employees start at the company he works for – and they are being paid the same as he. Is this fair? Well, there’s an inte...

Dan’s Children on Education and Career Choices- Legacy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

I had the privilege of having all three of my children in my office this week. We had a chance to talk about their early influences and their education and career choices. And how you can help your...

But he doesn’t have a college degree … from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

What does this current college admissions scandal really mean? Do you really need a college degree? How important is it to get into the right college? What will that mean ten years from now? The re...

I just want to give up on my stupid dreams!  from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Don’t give up They say ignorance is bliss. And sometimes I hear from people who wish they had never had their eyes opened to bigger possibilities. Do you think it’s time to give up on your dreams? ...

I want to be a millionaire in 3 years! from 2021-01-29T14:00

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 m...

I’m a thinker – not a doer from 2021-01-22T14:00:18

Dreaming Is Not Enough To Achieve Your Goals We know dreaming is not enough. Dreaming without doing accomplishes little. But maybe you really are more of a “visionary” than an “implementor.” There’...

I know what to do but can’t make myself do it from 2021-01-15T14:00

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 ...

We see the world as we are from 2021-01-08T14:00

We can change how we see the world by changing who we are. I share my experience in rejecting my diagnoses of fibromyalgia, Hashimoto's disease and Epstein-bar. I've got 7 things I used to come ...

How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself? from 2021-01-01T14:00

Questions:

1. Over 1,000,000 podcasts - thanks for keeping us in the top 1%.

2. What are Ten Characteristics of People who end up Rich?

3. Where will I find the time to acco...

Fear is the cheapest room in the house from 2020-12-25T14:00

“Fear is the cheapest room in the house - I’d like to see……”

It's not unreasonable to experience fear in our lives. It can protect us in many ways. But we don't want it to be our dominant...

Your greatest joy is your sorrow unmasked from 2020-12-18T14:00

It is often true that we teach best what we've experienced ourselves. Dave Ramsey went broke - now he teaches other people how to avoid making the financial mistakes he made. I went through a ma...

Which comes first – generosity or wealth? from 2020-12-11T14:00

Many people assume they will be generous as soon as they get wealthy with all their bills paid, retirement funded and the kids' college funds in place. But giving first may in fact be the door o...

I know what your life will be like 3 years from now! from 2020-12-04T14:00

I know what your life will be like 3 years from now!

All I need to do is spend a day with you and:

• Listen to what you say
• Watch what you do

Your words ...

Where did you stop dreaming? from 2020-11-27T14:00

I recently had an experience that rocked my thinking. I thought I had left an inspiring office at our old house and that I'd have to settle for just a functional room at our new house. And then ...

You too can be a highly trained, poor, enthusiastic underachiever!  from 2020-11-20T14:00:22

One of my pet peeves is seeing people who want to get a new job or start a new business who are buying programs, going to expensive conferences, paying for software and web design, joining expensiv...

But are you sure you’re right? from 2020-11-13T14:00

There is a concept called "confirmation bias" which means we tend to find information that supports what we already believe. While we'd like to think our opinions are based on rational analysis,...

Guard this 90 minute window and you’ll win the day! from 2020-11-06T14:00:09

Tips for a Positive, Productive Day If you crawl out of bed, grab a cup of coffee, jump in your car, and scream at drivers holding you up – you’ve set the stage for the kind of day you will have. F...

Guard this 90 minute window and you'll win the day! from 2020-11-06T14:00

If you crawl out of bed, grab a cup of coffee, jump in your car, and scream at drivers holding you up - you've set the stage for the kind of day you will have. Fortunately, there is an alternati...

Is your life really going to make a ‘dent in the universe’? from 2020-10-30T13:00

A listener asks if an average person with average abilities can really make a difference. You should be able to identify five people who have made a big difference in your life. Are you on anyon...

Why isn’t your great business idea making you money? from 2020-10-23T13:00

People approach me every day with what could be the next greatest Hula Hoop, self-directing Frisbee, time management system, dog training trick, or best-selling book. Often these people brag abo...

Have you asked for what you want? from 2020-10-16T13:00

Crystal and Mark Victor Hansen show us why asking for help make you appear smarter and more likable. I share my story about asking Mark for help years ago - and how that opened the door to milli...

Why do I keep sabotaging myself? from 2020-10-09T13:00

Maybe you don't deserve a better life? If you've ever thought that, you may be creating our own reality. But be sure you're living your own life, not the life you think others expect of you. Emb...

Should I change myself or change my job? from 2020-10-02T13:00

I love this question and the answer comes from looking inward first. Knowing yourself well is the key to knowing if your current job has the potential to be meaningful, productive and profitable...

Just Broke my Leash – Now What? from 2020-09-25T13:00:46

Who Has Created the Obstacles In Your Life?   I heard a story recently about a dog, straining at his leash, barking ferociously at a cat about 15 feet away.  All of his actions just screamed, “Turn...

Mentor to Millions – how to be one; how to find one! from 2020-09-18T13:00:52

This is a rare time when I have an outside guest – actually two today. Mark Timm and Kevin Harrington, authors of Mentor To Millions share their experiences of seeing opportunities that others miss...

48 days into my new job I was fired – what now? from 2020-09-11T13:00:05

Well, this is a new one. I don’t recall ever getting a note talking about losing a job in 48 Days. From the tone of the note, I doubt it was work she loved. But if that happens to you, instead of f...

It might be too late for you to be successful from 2020-09-04T13:00

No it's really not. In this episode I contrast the theories outlined in Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell and Range by David Epstein. It seems that people who are extraordinarily successful often exp...

Sure I’ll give you $10,000 – no questions asked, IF from 2020-08-28T13:00:52

Do you have a list of friends you could call at 3:00 AM who would be willing to help you out if you really needed it? Would your Facebook friends, Twitter followers, or LinkedIn connections be will...

Sure I’ll give you $10,000 - no questions asked, IF from 2020-08-28T13:00

Do you have a list of friends you could call at 3:00 AM who would be willing to help you out if you really needed it? Would your Facebook friends, Twitter followers or LinkedIn connections be wi...

I Just Hate Mondays So Much! from 2020-08-21T13:00

Some people feel trapped in the current unexpected circumstances of this crazy year. Others are finding opportunities in what most people see as a "crisis." Listen in to stories about people lik...

You must be crazy to think you can do that! from 2020-08-14T13:00

Nearly everyone who has accomplished something great was told that along the way. Often people who have had unusual challenges or disadvantages end up doing big things. Is it possible that your ...

Is there a reason God is keeping me poor? from 2020-08-07T13:00

Kim thinks maybe God is using her as an example of having to be totally dependent on Him. I'm pretty confident our mindset and expectation are more powerful factors than God's desire to microman...

Did you think you’d be farther along in life than where you are today?? from 2020-07-31T13:00:06

The Stages of Life May Vary Some listeners are discouraged based on the Stages of Life we discussed last week, feeling like they are behind the game and may never catch up. I remind you I was thril...

Are you a pastor? from 2020-07-24T13:00

A lady's question recently make me pause and think? With a little research, I discovered some traits we all want to display that could in fact make us be seen as "pastors."

Questions:

I want a bigger future from 2020-07-17T13:00

Are you looking over your shoulder longing for the good ole days? Do you think you've had your biggest accomplishments? Let's look at the dangers of having a bigger past than future - no matter ...

Can your belief take you this far? from 2020-07-10T13:00

This week I received the most amazing testimonial story I’ve ever received. A teenage girl who has been in a wheelchair for four years, read 48 Days to the Work You Love, got inspired, hopeful a...

Are you a “dangerous” dreamer? from 2020-07-03T13:00

In Seven Pillars of Wisdom, T.E. Lawrence says, “There are dreamers, but not all human beings dream equally. Some are dreamers of the night, who in the dusty recesses of their mind drea...

Hope deferred makes the heart sick – and I’m sick of it from 2020-06-26T13:00:45

How To Find Clarity For Your Next Steps A listener says she’s been waiting for over two years for that lightbulb moment that “makes you light up or feels like sunshine on your face every day.” Here...

Can I fake it if my passion is gone? from 2020-06-19T13:00

A pastor wants to know if he should just "stomach" the church to keep from jeopardizing his income. The challenge is - you cannot do good work if you don't enjoy the work you're doing. So nobody...

Are you creating the future you want? from 2020-06-12T13:00

Too many people look at their life through the rear view mirror - simply looking back at what has already happened. You can create the future you want by developing a clear vision, and a plan of...

How can I stop being a loser? from 2020-06-05T13:00

A listener says he's been living a lie. He knows what to do, but is afraid of failing, so he does nothing. I've got a radical recommendation for him.

Points Covered:

1. Can I teach...

Yes I carry a stone in my pocket because…… from 2020-05-29T13:00

I have a little trick to remind me of something multiple times a day. It lifts my spirit, makes me more active, improves my marriage, and adds to the love I have for my work. I hope you've got a...

Do you have what it takes to be an Entrepreneur? from 2020-05-22T13:00

This is a time of uncertainty - of people once again discovering they didn’t have security in a job but only the illusion of that. And thus we’ll see a whole lot of them become “accidental entre...

How can I be more decisive? from 2020-05-15T13:00

A recent Harvard Business School study asked the question, "What are the top characteristics of high achievers?” Of course, in the list were things like intelligence, education, and attitude. Bu...

Will you ever be happy as an employee? from 2020-05-08T13:00

The changes created by this current "crisis" have awakened a whole lot of people to new possibilities. Many are now wondering if they really could do something that embraces their real passions....

Feeling stuck? Go get a jigsaw puzzle… from 2020-05-01T13:00

Building a business is very much like putting a puzzle together. We begin with a clear picture of the end goal, we work on little pieces while knowing they have to fit into the end result, we co...

No one’s listening to me!  from 2020-04-24T13:00:39

How To Develop a Compelling Message It doesn’t matter if you’re a teacher, a stay-at-home Mom, a pastor, an artist, an author, an advocate for better schools, if you have your own cookie shop or ma...

A Crisis is a Terrible Thing to Waste! from 2020-04-17T13:00

Many of our most valuable inventions and new business models came out of times of crisis. Don't just wait for this to be over. Use this time to examine your life and career. Decide now what part...

You still get to choose how you live from 2020-04-10T13:00:46

We Still Have Choices We didn’t choose these circumstances. We didn’t choose this time in history. We didn’t choose our family tree. We didn’t get to choose those – but we do get to choose HOW we l...

Living & Lovin at home in Scary Times from 2020-04-03T13:00

Joanne Miller joins me for this important conversation. Times of pain can also be our times of fastest growth - if we acknowledge it, own it, and use it. Create a plan of action for making your ...

If you can win the morning you win the day!  from 2020-03-27T13:00:39

How we spend the first 90 minutes of each day sets the stage for what that day will bring. Here’s a process for Movement, Meditation and Mastery that will help you win the day. Episode #719 March 2...

Honey, I got fired… from 2020-03-20T13:00:11

Create Your Future Nathaniel Hawthorne went home to tell his wife that he had just been fired from his job. “Good,” she said. “Now you can write your book.” Hawthorne used the time to write “The Sc...

Why would someone pick you? from 2020-03-13T13:00:28

What Is Your Distinct Advantage? If you’re providing the same product or service as 20 other competitors, how can you make yourself stand out? Here we look at ways to find a niche, how to be distin...

What Is Your Distinct Advantage? from 2020-03-13T13:00

If you're providing the same product or service as 20 other competitors, how can you make yourself stand out? Here we look at ways to find a niche, how to be distinctive, and how to find an indu...

Will my life really count?  from 2020-03-06T14:00

My guest for this episode is Tommy Breedlove. We're talking about his personal transformation and the principles in his book Legendary. Yes, you can live a life that will be remembered. It's not...

What’s wrong with me – why can’t I just be satisfied?  from 2020-02-28T14:00:19

A listener asks: “Why can’t I just be satisfied with what I have?”  Some of us aren’t cut out to do the same thing year after year. Embrace your desire for change, challenge, and variety. Don’t try...

I want a new family – is that possible?  from 2020-02-21T14:05:07

You are not limited to great family relationships You can have amazing success in creating your own “family” relationships with people where you don’t share blood – but you share hearts and minds. ...

No Passion – there’s a hole in your bucket from 2020-02-14T14:00

A frustrated listener wants to know how to find his passion. I encourage him to pursue the things that touch his heart and to recognize that passion is more “developed” than “discovered.” But wi...

Glory to Self vs Glory to God…… from 2020-02-07T14:00

I think we often create an artificial dichotomy in which we divide what is "spiritual" and what is “secular.” We don’t leave work to go do ministry. Our work is the best opportunity we have for ...

I’m broke and broken – how can I move forward? from 2020-01-31T14:00:52

When we’re feeling down it’s easy to overlook our greatest assets. This gentleman has a long history of sales – until his wife’s health issues caused a time gap. Now he’s 63 with no income and is d...

Are your dreams changing your life? from 2020-01-24T14:00

Some people assume their dreams are just interruptions in their normal life. Others see dreams as glimpses into the life they could live. Teneshia Jackson Warner helps you understand what kind o...

I think that’s a pretty dumb idea from 2020-01-17T14:00:53

If you’re waiting to share or experiment with an idea until you have a perfect one, chances are strong that 10 years from now you’ll still be waiting. Anyone who is doing something great had a lot ...

I think that's a pretty dumb idea from 2020-01-17T14:00

If you're waiting to share or experiment with an idea until you have a perfect one, chances are strong that 10 years from now you’ll still be waiting. Anyone who is doing something great had a l...

How do I stay motivated when things are going so well? from 2020-01-10T14:00

This is a challenge - if you've only been chasing the money. If you have a clear sense of purpose it will drive you even if you have all the money you'll ever need.

Questions this week: Listen

I am so stupid … from 2020-01-03T14:00:43

The importance of personal responsibility on your future – If you want to know what your life will be like 3 years from now, just listen to what you’re saying. This is the first episode of the new ...

Desirable Difficulties from 2019-12-27T14:00

Conventional wisdom tells us that difficulty is something to be avoided – that it is a setback that leaves you worse off than you would be otherwise. But the reality is those difficulties often ...

I’m an entrepreneur but need a job…….Really? from 2019-12-20T14:00

If you are truly an entrepreneur, trying to make a job work is going to be frustrating for both you and your employer. And if you're drawn to a job because of "security" you're shortchanging you...

What’s Holding You Back? from 2019-12-13T14:00:09

The most common questions submitted have to do with perceived obstacles — what’s holding you back from moving toward one’s goals. In this episode I unpack the most frequent issues shared as barrier...

Nah – that wasn’t God’s idea……just your own from 2019-12-06T14:00

Is it really God's blessing if we buy a new car - financed for seven years? I fear we often frame things as God's will when we're just rationalizing our own questionable decisions. We can feel g...

Selling horse poop and other sweet ideas from 2019-11-29T14:00

I recently mentioned this very real business idea shared by a young podcast listener. Curiously, it prompted a lot of interest. I think people wondered if such a smelly idea could really be prof...

Increase your confidence immediately by doing this one thing…. from 2019-11-22T14:00

Sometimes we look for complicated solutions - when a simple solution is right in front of us. Remember The King's Speech? There is one critical scene where the king discovers his own power that ...

Are you paying for “education” or a piece of paper? from 2019-11-15T14:00

In today's rapidly changing work environment, we have to be very clear on what really is required to get a job or start a business. Never borrow more than your anticipated income for one year fo...

God has a plan for you … Really? from 2019-11-08T15:00:21

How To Discern God’s Will For You These platitudes about God’s will can sometimes leave us sitting on the side of the road feeling lost. God is not going to tell you to buy a Ford vs a Chevy. You’r...

I’m not an early bird. Can I still get a worm? from 2019-11-01T13:00

I say trust your natural rhythm. Don't force yourself to be a morning person if you're not. I know - we keep hearing about that early bird - but then all he got is a worm. I know plenty of highl...

Am I selling out if I give up and get help? from 2019-10-25T13:00

You’re slamming the door on any hope of success if you DO NOT reach out for help. I really can’t imagine any business where any one person could do it all alone. If you’re an artist - chances ar...

My parents don’t support my dreams! from 2019-10-18T13:00

This was a listener's question - should I give up my dreams to please my parents. When I put this phrase in a Google search it gave me 48,800,000 results. Apparently that's a challenge for quite...

Giving up isn’t the same as moving on! from 2019-10-11T13:00

I test lots of things for one year. If at that time is not the success I had planned for, I typically stop spending time and money there and move on to the next opportunity. But that's much diff...

I love my job – it’s my career that I hate! from 2019-10-04T15:00:40

How To Stay Optimistic, Enjoy Your Work and Your Life Several of our questions this week lead back to how to stay optimistic. Plus a listener unpacks his own question. He has a side business that’s...

Can you be rich and still have a peaceful mindset? from 2019-09-27T13:00

I share the story of an actor who is giving away his $714 million nest egg. He says he just wants a normal life and peace of mind? Would you still have peace of mind if you had millions to your ...

Don’t chase the snake of revenge from 2019-09-20T15:00:30

If you feel like someone has done you wrong, don’t seek revenge – listen in. How often I see people chasing the snake and seeking revenge in their own lives.  The company folds or you just simply g...

Don't chase the snake of revenge from 2019-09-20T13:00

If you feel like someone has done you wrong - listen in. How often I see people chasing the snake in their own lives. The company folds or you just simply get laid off. The immediate reaction ma...

I don’t want to lose what I have, but I also don’t want to lose who I am from 2019-09-13T13:28:27

A listener wants to know if it's possible to blend purpose and passion with making money. Not only is it possible - it's essential. Without purpose and passion you will burn out. Making money al...

Frustrated college graduate? from 2019-09-06T13:00

College Graduates will be homeless slaves with massive debt...the story continues

Two years ago I wrote Listen

Should you follow your dreams and risk failing or protect yourself by not trying? from 2019-08-23T13:00

Should you follow your dreams and risk failing or protect yourself by not trying? Many people protect themselves from any possible failure, and thus end up living their lives too small. Failure ...

Is your life like a crappy movie? from 2019-08-16T12:04:36

What if viewers were watching a movie of your life so far. Would they be glued to their seats because of the excitement and scenes of victory? Or would they walk out in boredom? Here's a process...

Is this good news or bad news? from 2019-08-09T13:00

We are quick to assume an unexpected change is "bad news." But is it really? Maybe it's an expected opportunity to move into a higher level of success. Listen to the story - is losing your horse...

What if I don’t want a Mercedes? from 2019-08-02T13:00

Is the goal to always want more? If I'm content with what I have does it mean I have an "upper limit challenge?" No - success is defined by much more than how big our house is or what kind of ca...

You can't handle the truth! from 2019-07-19T13:00

How To Work Through An Upper Limit Challenge

Remember the movie A Few Good Men? Jack Nicholson screamed “you can’t handle the truth" at Tom Cruise. Well, this is another time when you may...

I feel like I have to sacrifice my dream or be broke and starving! from 2019-07-12T13:00

Hundreds of you responded to our one question survey: "Where are you stuck?” Dan Miller shares some of those responses and then offers specific solutions to creating the Right Mindset, finding t...

Do you really have to go to work? from 2019-07-05T13:00

When we say "I have to" our brains rebel - they naturally resist. Say "I get to" or "I want to" and see what happens. What statements can you reframe this week?

Questions:

1. What ...

Why am I getting smarter but not richer? from 2019-06-28T13:00

Learning more does not make you richer, but if you combine new knowledge with understanding and implementation, it will change your life in many ways - including financially. We also look at how...

“I think I’m having a heart attack!” (Bonus Episode) from 2019-06-24T11:54:24

This is a bonus 48 Days Radio episode based on questions I had for Michael Hyatt.

In this last year I've been on the receiving end of overworking. I compromised my health dreadfully and h...

Why did your life turn out this way? from 2019-06-21T13:00

In this episode we have an astounding story of two brothers who turned out very differently. Both raised in the same environment but they made very different choices for the lives they live toda...

Can I survive with a passion or mission-based business? from 2019-06-14T13:00

James wonders if he can take his mission based idea and make it work. My response is that Any business you consider should be a mission-based/passion-based business!! The only way you can mainta...

I just want to serve, not make money from 2019-06-07T13:10:14

I want to just serve - not make money… A common statement from talented people is that they feel guilty being paid for something they are passionate about and that comes so easily for them. So i...

I make over $100,000 year and I'm not happy from 2019-05-24T13:00

How Do You Measure Success? A listener feels stuck. He's making a lot of money but feels no sense of fulfillment in the work he's doing. Guess what? With that success he's not stuck. With the li...

Would you give up your cell phone for this? from 2019-05-10T13:00

I love the power of intentional choices. You can decide in advance what you're going to do and then change your actions to go along with that to reach your goals, build your business, find a job...

Can I really get better every day? from 2019-05-03T13:00

Can I really get better every day?

It's easy to get trapped in what we do well - rather than moving on to things that are in our Zone of Genius. What are four areas of activities and how ...

I doubled my income with 15 hours a week from 2019-04-26T13:00

The stories from this week are astounding. Listen in as a 48DaysEagles member shares how investing $19 opened the door to a $500K business and the freedom to walk away from his "real" job.

How can I stop feeling guilty about making easy money? from 2019-04-19T13:00

Should we feel guilty about making easy money?

Heidi is feeling guilty because she's still making money from writing she did four years ago. Somehow it just feels too easy to make money w...

This just isn't fair ... from 2019-04-05T13:00

Are you being fairly paid for the work you do?

A listener just saw some new employees start at the company he works for - and they are being paid the same as he. Is this fair? Well, there...

Dan's Children on Education, Career Choices, and Legacy from 2019-03-29T13:00

I had the privilege of having all three of my children in my office this week. We had a chance to talk about their early influences and their education and career choices. And how you can help y...

I’m the fool on the hill… from 2019-03-15T13:00

A listener thinks he may be the ultimate fool - bad resume, time gaps, industry changes, terminations, and family damage as a result. Yet in pointing the finger at himself, he has already moved ...

Don’t wait for your ship to come in, swim out... from 2019-03-08T14:00

If you can see your "ship" somewhere out there in the future, don't just wait for it come all the way to the shore. Jump in the water and swim out to grab it. That means you've made a plan and a...

I’m not proud of the work I do but... from 2019-03-01T14:00

A listener is making a great living with his cleaning business but is embarrassed that it's not something more professional. Let's look at the value of this work and the benefits of having a pro...

Aren’t goals that don’t produce income a waste of time? from 2019-02-22T14:00

A listener wonders why he should spend time on something he loves if it doesn't move the needle financially. But yes, there are many worthy goals that are helping make our lives better - even if...

How do I keep my dream alive when it’s not paying the bills? from 2019-02-15T14:00

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, ...

I have no chance in life from 2019-02-08T13:01:25

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 ...

If I make enough money, my life will be perfect… from 2019-02-01T14:00

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 ta...

“Get a government job...you’ll always have a paycheck!” from 2019-01-25T14:00

“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 t...

What could you do with this $1000? from 2019-01-18T14:00

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 expen...

Don’t do what this dumb guy did… from 2019-01-11T14:00

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 ...

Are you giving everything you’ve got to just get by? from 2019-01-04T14:00

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 sa...

Are you takin care of business? from 2018-12-28T14:00

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 ...

What would you do if you were given $1000 today? from 2018-12-21T14:00

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....

Do I really want to do this for the next 10 years? from 2018-12-14T14:00

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 a...

Do I have to be a sleazy salesperson to get ahead? from 2018-12-07T14:00

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:

Wo...

Is it God’s will or just poor decisions? from 2018-11-30T14:00

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...

How can I compete if I’m good but just slow? from 2018-11-23T14:00

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 sm...

Are you sure God called you to do this? from 2018-11-16T14:00

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 ch...

You’re smart but we don’t like you! from 2018-11-09T14:00

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 mo...

How can I follow my dream when I’m paid so well? from 2018-11-02T13:00

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:

Listen

Are you still ambivalent about money? from 2018-10-26T13:00

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-li...

Whose dream are you working on? from 2018-10-19T13:00

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...

This was worse than getting fired! from 2018-10-12T13:00

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 immediate...

I’m embarrassed about being ‘just a housewife’ from 2018-10-05T13:00

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 b...

How to get paid for personal development from 2018-09-28T13:00

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 $12,0...

Why doesn’t my talent count more than a degree? from 2018-09-21T13:00

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 anywa...

Why are you working a regular job when you’re so talented? from 2018-09-14T13:00

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 ...

No one is self-made; so who’s helping you? from 2018-09-07T13:00

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 cont...

My wife is angry but I don’t want a JOB from 2018-08-31T15:00:33

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 ...

Forget your dream Dan - go back to milking cows? from 2018-08-24T13:00

A reader of my weekly newsletter challenged my thinking that there are new opportunities all around us. He wrote: "Just as Adam and Eve were tricked into believing they knew better, so you have ...

How can I share my happiness when everyone else is so sad? from 2018-08-17T13:00

Edward asks how he can share his happiness when everyone around seems so pessimistic and depressed. Dan unpacks how sometimes we need to just live out our happiness rather than forcing others to...

To make money do something meaningless… from 2018-08-10T13:00:04

A listener writes: 

“I have a near hatred towards people that talk about enjoying their li...