48 Days To The Work You Love Internet Radio Show

  In this episode I share some Good News stories that are incredibly inspiring. Check out the 4-year-old from Birmingham, Alabama who uses his allowance money to buy a bag full of sandwiches and sodas so he can hand them out to the homeless. In spite of what you hear on the TV news, there’s a whole lot of good news happening today. Create some of your own! Episode #611 May 11, 2018 Hi, this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable. This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die. Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: 1. I am proud to say I can live and work like no one else!  2. Am I crazy to consider moving back into the traditional employment model?  3. A can opener is

  This week, we hear from a discouraged 27-year-old who says he has no idea what he wants to do with his life. He says, “I don’t know what I’m passionate about or what I’m great at.” I shared his concerns with my Coaching Mastery students. Check out their answers. Episode #610 May 04, 2018 Hi, this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable. This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die. Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: Dan, what would you do in my shoes?  What can a nurse transition into that is not as physically intense   How can I find customers for my used furniture pieces?  I want to coach but I feel like I’m the person I would like to help.  I’m 27 years o

  Selling is not taking advantage of people – rather, it is a great way of serving them well – and it removes the ceiling to income potential. In this episode we hear from a young Dad who loves to sell but feels a need to hang on to a “secure” job. Episode #609 April 27, 2018 Hi, this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable. This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die. Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: 1. Every day I feel like I am just drifting by, wasting time.  2. How can a 61-yr-old man find meaningful work?   3. “Each day puts me farther away from living the life that I desire.”  4. I love to sell but the problem is I’m the main bread winner in my family. Go

  In this episode I talk about the futility of looking for investors before you have some level of success.  If you have an invention – sell 1000 and then you’ll have a basis for getting investors. If you are a software developer, develop something that 1500 people sign up for with a monthly fee. If you’re an author, write a book and sell 2000 copies – then publishers will talk to you about your next one. If you’re an artist and you’re looking for investors, show them pictures of the last 20 pieces you sold. Finding money is not your challenge – producing something that people will pay for is your first step. Episode #608 April 20, 2018 Hi, this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable. Thi

  Episode #607 April 13, 2018 People seem to be in a lot of despair. They feel like they don’t have choices. Dan’s wife Joanne joins him on this week’s podcast and shares some of the trials and tribulations of their life and how the choices they’ve made have impacted them. Hi, this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show.  In this episode I invited Joanne to join me in responding to the flood of messages we’re getting from listeners who feel trapped by their circumstances.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: 1.  How much choice do we have in the kind of lives we live?  2.  What happens if you don’t even have the support of a spouse?   3.  Where do those whom nobody cares about fit in this?  4. I am 58 and have gotten nowhere in life. When will my turn ever come?  5. I would like to hear any encouragement from experiences of people you might know who hit bottom in every area of life and they went forward. Questions from Dan: What Choices Have You Made? Did you choo

  Episode #606 April 06, 2018 As we talk about the benefits of exploring new opportunities, we zone in on teachers. Yes, many of them are leaving their jobs in traditional education to explore new opportunities. Dan shares some resources for teachers who want to explore new opportunities. Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable. This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die. Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: 1. I’m at a point in my current job where role expectations have changed and I feel that I need to find something else.  2. I am not seeing any success stories where teachers are finding success with your book.   3. I have been in the car business for t

  Recently a 36 yr old MBA in an executive position in an exciting industry shared this concern in her coaching profile: “I have a vague sense that my life is too small.” In today’s podcast we unpack how to embrace living large in your life. Episode #605 March 30, 2018 Hi, this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable. This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die. Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: I have a vague sense that my life is too small. Can you identify from the first three months of this year: 4-5 ideas you had for a better job or starting your own business? 3 things that you did just to help someone out with no expectation of payback? The books you rea

Episode #604 March 23, 2018 Living your dream can allow you to catch up quicker even if you feel you’re behind now. In this episode Dan talks about the dangers of living someone else’s dream. And he talks with Roger Whitney about how to move into “retirement” with purpose and fulfillment.    Hi! This is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable. This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die. Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: 1. Our rent was $27.50 a month. 2. I’m tired of living someone else’s dream!  3. Can I really Rock Retirement? 4. Can my 11-yr-old daughter sell her doll designs to Mattel? Good News More questions Quotation:   “I'd rather make a living being myself

  Episode #603 March 16, 20, 2018 Do you feel like you’re too old to make new things happen? Here are some tips and resources to make your stability and maturity a plus in your job search. Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable. This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die. Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: 1. I am in a job that is being phased out, and I am too old to get a different job. I have a lot of debt with no retirement and my marriage is falling apart.  2. How do I get companies to stop looking at my past work experience?   3. How would you go about approaching an intro/cover letter and pitch to a company in an industry that demands results and

  Episode #602 March 09, 2018 Why is it that people feel they are “called” but then end up miserable? What are options to serve and still keep food on your own table?   Hi, this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Today’s show is brought to you by: Casper – Get $50 toward select mattresses by visiting casper.com/sleepyoulove and using promo code sleepyoulove at checkout. Terms and conditions apply. Freshbooks – To claim your month long unrestricted free trial with no credit card required, go to https://www.freshbooks.com/pages/48days and enter “48 Days” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?”

  Episode #601 March 03, 2018 If you’re just looking for a job, age doesn’t matter. But if you’re clear on your unique value, folks success can be yours. Plus an interview with Carrie Olsen, a stay-at-home Mom who shares her success story. Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: 1. No one will pay for my coaching  2.  I’m stuck in a rut.  I’ve been looking for work but finding there is not much interest for a 58-yr-old guy.   3.  Stay at home mom making over $100K doing voice over work – interview with Carrie Olsen  4.   I have had a hard time with an inferiority compl

Episode #600 February 23, 2018 Did you make a mistake with your new job decision? Whether you started your own business and then realized you thrive in the structure of a traditional job or you found work you love but don’t like the company you’re working for, that’s okay. It’s part of the journey. Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: 1. I started an online church called Church for Entrepreneurs  2.  I have my own new business and now realize I LOVED MY OLD JOB!   3.  Rise of the Youpreneur – interview with Chris Ducker  4.   I am disheartened by the lack of teamwor

  This is a bonus episode in  which we look at one issue – “education” My guest is Laura Sanderfer – author of Courage to Grow and founder of Acton Academy Key Points: Knowing – vs doing and being Filling our heads with facts and memorizing multiplication tables may not be a productive way of building skills that will lead to a lucrative job or be the basis for starting a profitable business.  Acton Academy does not have teachers………they have “guides” They use a very different “upside down” power structure that gives control and decision making to the students. The students are called “Eagles” and each child is expected to experience “the hero’s journey.” See Acton Academy to learn more or to start your own academy Courage to Grow: How Acton Academy Turns Learning Upside Down Paperback – November 15, 2017 by Laura Sandefer Filling our heads with facts and memorizing multiplication tables may not be a productive way of building skills that will lead to a lucrative job or be the basis for starting

  Episode #599 February 16, 2018 –  What will it take for you to be able to say that your soul accompanies you to work each day? I get so many messages from people who say “I hate my job.” Let’s explore solutions and focus on finding work that fits your skills and abilities; personality traits and values, dreams and passions. Always remember that you’re in the driver’s seat. Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. “The 48 Days to the work you love podcast” is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health conscious people like runners, cyclist, weightlifters and vege

  Episode #598 February 09, 2018 –  Everything in life is about perspective — how you look at it. We must be creative in our thinking as we explore what we do for ministry. When you have work that blends your passions and your talents, that is your ministry. Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Our business partners today are Freshbooks and Casper Mattress To claim your month long unrestricted free trial with no credit card required, go to FreshBooks.com/48days and enter “48 Days” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section. “For a limited time, visit Casper.com/savings and rec

  Episode #597 February 02, 2018 Are you approaching this second month of the year feeling stuck, lost and depressed — in your own Groundhog Day? Take a few small steps this week. Start by listing three things you’re passionate about and then looking at ways you can bring those to life this week. Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: 1.  I’ve lost my passion for my industry. What should I do?  2.  Is it okay to go through 48 Days in fewer than 48 Days?   3.  How can I make plans for the future if I’m depressed?  4.  How can I make more money blogging about a topic th

  Episode #596 January 26, 2018 If you’re having trouble accomplishing your goals or doing what you need to do to success, perhaps you haven’t yet found your passion. Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: 1. My absolute number one problem is that I am very lazy.  2.  I want to change my mindset on my value. my head gets it but my heart doesn’t.  3.  Are there ways I can monetize my leadership, coaching, writing, asking meaning and ‘powerful’ questions.?  4.  I’m sending out my resume and almost never get any response.  5.  Our son graduated debt free and then went o

Episode #595 January 19, 2018 Dealing with job frustration? Sick and tired of how things are going? While these are reasons to make a change they are not the basis of the change. Focus on your passions and dreams, your unique talents and skills to determine what’s next for your life. Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions This Week: How can I share my passion about my love of guitars, and perhaps begin to monetize it? What are some ideas on how to find seminars in my area? I’m a professor at a small Christian college. My take-home pay is around $35,000/year. As you can

Episode #594 January 12, 2018 – We’ve had many listeners at the beginning of the year that have decided what they want to move to but are looking for resources and how-to-info. This Week’s Questions: How can I move from teacher to paid speaker? Can I package my presentation on forgiveness as a course? Dan, I need a music related idea to make money while my growing my band’s success. How can I communicate that I’m a forward thinker when I’ve been working in the dry cleaning business? How do you get a reluctant spouse to support efforts in a side business or calling if they have a different vision of security and work than you do? Good News Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profita

Episode #593 January 05, 2018 –  We all have two choices in life: accept life as it is or accept responsibility to change it. Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you want to live – and then finding or creating work that allows you to show up every day, excited to be able to do something that is meaningful, fulfilling – and profitable.  This is where normal, indecision and ambiguity come to die.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: What are some examples of a large financial shovel? Can having goals in your 7 life areas help with my depression? Should I leave my job 3 years before my retirement package starts? I have two degrees in areas I’m not interested in, I don’t want to ever work for an employer again, but I need to make money now. Plus Good News Quotation: “If you own this story you get to write the ending.”  ― Brené Brown