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Should I use my head or my heart when making this decision?
  How To Make a Decision This is not an either/or situation – this is a both/and opportunity. I can’t think of any example where the decision would be best with only using one or the other. Episode #886 April 21, 2023 Hi, this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48…
Apr 21, 2023 • 33:38
But I can’t do that…
A listener has a simple idea but dismisses it because he doesn’t have three thousand dollars to get started. Is that really an obstacle? What could happen if you eliminated these dirty words from your vocabulary – Impossible, try, busy, should, and can’t? Episode #884 April 14, 2023 Hi this is Dan Miller –…
Apr 14, 2023 • 39:59
You can’t handle the truth…..
7 Keys To Success Okay, I’m borrowing that line from A Few Good Men – but there are so many applications. Some of you can’t handle making extraordinary money because you think too little of yourself. Some of you are waiting to start your dream because you don’t have a perfect plan. Some of you…
Apr 7, 2023 • 42:06
But that’s just the way I am…
No Excuses Yes, I encourage you to stay true to yourself – but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn and grow. Knowing yourself is never an excuse for low performance or for staying the same year after year. You can thrive and prosper even while embracing your unique self. Episode #880 – March 31, 2023…
Mar 31, 2023 • 34:43
Your fortune might be in your attic…..
Is there value in selling your childhood toys? You know how Beanie Babies and Barbie Dolls can now be worth a lot of money? Yep and also Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Star Wars figures and more. I’m going to tell you my latest interest – why it jumped out as something I could really dig…
Mar 24, 2023 • 34:18
My paycheck is steady but not enough to support my family
What is risk and when should you take one? 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…
Mar 17, 2023 • 37:32
Shouldn’t I be happy with just “better-than-average”?
  Settling for Mediocre 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 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days…
Mar 10, 2023 • 38:49
I’m an introvert. Can I be successful?
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…
Mar 3, 2023 • 33:22
Are you still driving a Pinto?
It may be time to reassess 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…
Feb 24, 2023 • 42:30
Are you just using up someone else’s oxygen?
Should I just give up? 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…
Feb 17, 2023 • 35:35
It’s not my fault I was born into a poor family…
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.…
Feb 10, 2023 • 37:07
I’m not entrepreneur material but I want…
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 Hi this is Dan…
Feb 3, 2023 • 41:08
Lack of Money is never the obstacle…
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 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening…
Jan 27, 2023 • 38:06
I’m done. No more reaching for the impossible…
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 Hi this is Dan Miller –…
Jan 20, 2023 • 38:54
I’m just a lump of clay and don’t know what to do.
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 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes…
Jan 13, 2023 • 35:43
I hate my job but people are telling me to stay!
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, and spiritual growth now will be far more important than the paycheck you’re getting this Friday. Episode #864 January 06, 2023 Hi this is Dan Miller –…
Jan 6, 2023 • 38:58
Turn Your Passions Into Profits – Matt McWilliams
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 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we…
Dec 30, 2022 • 55:10
We’re living but we’re not dreaming….
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 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes…
Dec 23, 2022 • 27:45
Somewhere Over the Rainbow – really?
Is there a place where dreams come true? 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? Here’s another thing that I…
Dec 16, 2022 • 25:53
If I were a rich man
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…
Dec 9, 2022 • 23:35
Don’t be a goose – you can’t do it all
Should You Work On Your Strengths or Your Weaknesses? 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. Episode #859 December 02, 2022 Hi this is Dan Miller…
Dec 2, 2022 • 34:47
Loneliness is a choice
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 combatting loneliness and creating friends – over food and great questions. Episode #858 November 25, 2022 Questions: I’m getting together with…
Nov 25, 2022 • 38:49
I’ve set my goals…but I know I’m lazy
If you’ve created a “to-do” list you may avoid taking action. You’ll find excuses for not doing what you said you were going to do. But if you’ve created a vision for a new life you’ll be so energized nothing can stop you from achieving those goals. Episode #857 November 19, 2022 Hi this is…
Nov 18, 2022 • 35:30
Stop eating alone…
If you think you’re saving money by not eating out, you may be mistaken. This is not about the math, this is about the missed connections. Informal time spent with other people leads to new thinking, new opportunities, and a return on your investment that can far outweigh the cost of the food itself. Episode…
Nov 11, 2022 • 41:56
Will you be my dance partner?
I recently was told that if I would stop being so aggressive, I would have a better experience. How many times have you been too aggressive in a given week? Episode #855 November 04, 2022 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week…
Nov 4, 2022 • 37:52
I’m depressed – should I buy a nice car?
I believe in driving nice cars. But not as a pill for being depressed. Sure, buy any car you want as long as it’s not more than one month’s income. Stick around – I’ll explain how to do that. Episode #854 October 28, 2022 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to…
Oct 28, 2022 • 40:03
How can I survive when no-one is willing to pay?
The Key To Sales – If you believe no one in your target audience is willing or has the ability to pay, that will be absolutely true and you will not make any sales. But if you really believe what you offer has value, your customers will magically find the money. Episode #853 October 21,…
Oct 21, 2022 • 31:12
Won’t you be my neighbor?
According to Mister Rogers, everyone needs a helping hand now and then. Are you eager to help or will people remember you as a taker? Morrie, from Tuesdays with Morrie, said giving reminded him he was still living. Episode #852 October 14, 2022 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the…
Oct 14, 2022 • 36:16
What does this make possible?
I don’t know about you but this has been an eventful week for us here in Florida. The response Joanne and I have to unexpected and unwelcome events is to ask – “What does this make possible?” Times like the recent hurricane here in Florida always bring the seeds of new opportunities. Let’s unpack some…
Oct 7, 2022 • 35:03
It’s a beautiful day in paradise…
If the weather and your circumstances have to be perfect for you to be happy, you will always be vulnerable. Let’s adapt Mr. Rogers’ motto: “What’s essential is invisible to the eye.” Episode #850 September 30, 2022 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where…
Sep 30, 2022 • 0:00
Trapped: My new job doesn’t include my passion, my talents, or much money.
Are you trapped? What do you do when you need to generate income but the available jobs don’t include any of the three critical components of meaningful, purposeful and profitable work? Episode #849 September 23, 2022 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each…
Sep 23, 2022 • 41:11
I’m being forced to do what I can rather than what I love……..
Do you have to choose between your passion and money? Too many people feel like they have to choose between passion and money (between what they love and being ‘responsible providers’ for their families. Let’s explore ways to do both. Episode #848 September 16, 2022 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening…
Sep 16, 2022 • 41:07
And The Strangest Secret winners are…….
I was blown away at the number of you who committed to 30 days of listening to The Strangest Secret. These responses are so inspiring and encouraging to anyone wanting a fresh start. New habits are easy to do – and easy to avoid. You get to choose. Episode #847 September 09, 2022 Hi this…
Sep 9, 2022 • 45:03
Are you following a crippled dog?
Success Is a Learned Behavior It’s hard to be what you have not seen. That’s why I talked two weeks ago about the importance of having mentors. Failure is a learned behavior, as is success. We think what we’ve seen, what we’re watching, is normal. I heard a story recently about a dog who was…
Sep 2, 2022 • 40:20
What’s in your cave?
Risk and Reward Without moving into areas where you’ve never been before – areas that cause some fear and anxiety – you can never have anything other than what you already have – what you’ve already experienced. So if you want something other than exactly what you have now, you have to be willing to…
Aug 26, 2022 • 34:00
5 Steps to a Mentor and a better future…….
The Power of a Mentor Having mentors opened the door for me to move from a clear path toward poverty to the life I get to enjoy today. Your direction is not based on luck, family tradition, the economy or the company – unless you allow it to be. You can choose mentors that will…
Aug 19, 2022 • 38:56
“He’s in love with getting better.”
This was heard from the teammates of Steph Curry (Golden State Warriors basketball player). In this episode, I share an example of his daily practice routine. Would someone who is watching you say this about you? “He’s in love with getting better.” Episode #843 August 12, 2022 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes…
Aug 12, 2022 • 33:36
Are you planting corn, bamboo or walnut trees?
The Next Stage of Life No matter what stage of life you are in, I encourage you to be doing things that will provide benefit six months from now, five years from now, and forty years from now. Create the next season of your life – not as less, but perhaps as more significant –…
Aug 5, 2022 • 28:40
Having no money can’t stop you from success…
If you have the mindset for success, having no money is not an issue. Here I describe the two critical things that can keep you moving forward and open up any door of success you want. Episode #841 July 29, 2022 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio…
Jul 29, 2022 • 36:32
The 1 real reason your dream isn’t working…
There Is Power In Positive Thinking I’ve got some clear guidelines for you for positive thinking and a contest where you can tell us how you keep negatives out of your life – right here on the 48 Days Podcast. Your mind is like your house and you get to choose who you let in…
Jul 22, 2022 • 44:16
I see myself as a leader but no one is following me…
How To Break Unhealthy Habits Where do you go from here? We’re going to hear from people today who have a variety of challenges in career, family, health, and life. What can you do to break unhealthy habits and start a new direction? We’ve got 14 questions you can ask yourself to get started in…
Jul 15, 2022 • 42:45
Maybe you’re just too content for success to find you…
It’s cool to be content – but don’t allow that to keep you from continually reaching for your long-term goals. Complacency means you’ve just given up and are accepting this is as good as it gets. Be content while also staying in the driver’s seat to move toward the life of your dreams – the…
Jul 8, 2022 • 34:56
Can you list 20 ways to make money without having a job?
Never be vulnerable to the economy If you can list various ways to make money without having a job, you will never be vulnerable to the economy and what it’s doing, how inflation is going up, how gas prices are rising, or to a boss that is demanding and arrogant. In this episode, we’ll walk…
Jul 1, 2022 • 47:25
Dan – how do you sleep at night?
How To Leverage What You’re Doing To Create Residual Income In a conversation this week I was explaining to a gentleman how I make money. He paused and then asked me this question. The implication was clear. If people are paying me money while I sleep, I must be conning or manipulating them. Unfortunately, he…
Jun 24, 2022 • 35:06
I have more business than I can handle – what’s next?
Move From Linear To Residual Income You might be surprised how many people are in this great position right now. What do you do when you have more customers than you can handle? For this listener, I make a recommendation that she teach others to do what she’s doing now. In moving from the doing…
Jun 17, 2022 • 43:54
Why are you still poor?
If success is an equal opportunity employer – why are you not wealthy? Is it not a goal of yours or does something seem to be holding you back? Let’s look at 28 Ways to Stay Poor and identify the specific “oppressors” that may be blocking you. Be prepared to identify the 2 or 3 that…
Jun 10, 2022 • 48:23
How did an obstacle launch you into a better place?
Can You Turn an Obstacle Into Opportunity? Maybe that struggle made you stronger, opened the door to a bigger opportunity, or helped you discover your “other self”. Listen in to these riveting stories of struggle and challenge that led to new opportunities and more fulfilling ways to thrive. Episode #833 June 03, 2022 Hi this…
Jun 3, 2022 • 38:27
Maybe you’ve waited too long…
Overcoming obstacles in your life – Maybe you’ve missed your window of opportunity, majored in the wrong thing in college, are too old, or are stuck in a JOB that’s draining your soul. Then again, maybe you needed that experience to help you clarify the dream you now have. Listen in to some of the…
May 27, 2022 • 43:35
You can “recalculate” but please choose a specific direction
Focusing on one thing doesn’t mean the others would have been wrong choices. But you’ll never be outstanding or experience extraordinary success unless you choose one direction for the next five years. And as Alice in Wonderland was told: “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.” It’s okay to…
May 20, 2022 • 33:19
Maybe your life is too easy…….
Every day I hear from people who have been given all the advantages – prestigious university degrees, fine homes, cars and positions. And they suspect the easy life they’ve been given is keeping them from the challenge of adventure that would release the best version of themselves. Are you taking the “safe” route in life to avoid…
May 13, 2022 • 47:59
Does quitting your job mean you’re giving up?
There are many times when quitting is the smartest thing to do. If you’re hitting your thumb with a hammer, don’t try to do it better or more efficiently – stop hitting your thumb. Quit – look for a better alternative. Don’t focus on the humiliation of quitting or consider it giving up. See this…
May 6, 2022 • 41:26
Do you really need more than money in your job?
Can Work Be About More Than Money? We’re now in the 10th consecutive month where more than 4 million people have quit their jobs. Most of them left to find more money. And now a new survey tells us one in five of those people regret leaving their previous job. What is missing if they…
Apr 29, 2022 • 42:50
Three reasons you may not be acting on your dreams…
Why Aren’t You Acting On Your Dreams? Why do people get stuck – or trapped in staying in a job or business they clearly dislike? There are typically three reasons people never act on their dreams to achieve the financial independence they desire. Are you letting great ideas pass by because something is holding you back?…
Apr 22, 2022 • 39:01
Would you like recurring income from a membership community?
Five years ago I launched an online community. The first month it generated $9072.00. The second month that jumped to $18,952.00. It’s continued to grow and now provides the biggest income pillar for 48 Days LLC. Here’s a 12-minute interview with Stu McLaren with questions to ask yourself about doing the same thing. Episode #827…
Apr 20, 2022 • 12:05
Is Positive Thinking Dangerous?
A now former member of our Eagles community shared an experience where his “optimism” nearly set him up for a scam. It has been revealed to him that a positive thinking is dangerous and he wants no part of it. Clearly, I’m willing to risk what my optimistic thinking leads me to. Episode #826 April…
Apr 15, 2022 • 39:24
My employer will fire me if he knows I’m building a side business.…
Are you just surviving or preparing? It’s not always best to have that conversation. Give your employer 40 hours of competent, reliable work. Use the other 128 hours a week to build and begin preparing for the life you want. Episode #825 April 08, 2022 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening…
Apr 8, 2022 • 32:18
No, I won’t coach you for free – and here’s why…
I don’t offer free coaching because I need the money; it’s because you need the investment. Things that are free are not valued. In this episode I outline why you should invest 3% of your income back into your personal growth, and why I do the same. Episode #824 April 01, 2022 Hi this is…
Apr 1, 2022 • 35:05
Can you bury your dream to keep the peace at home?
A listener questioned why I always side with the dreamer in a marriage. Why don’t I tell the dreamer to settle down, bury your dream and be content with a “regular job”? I’ll admit, my own dreams come through in my answers. Do you think I’m too one-sided in my common responses regarding the “reluctant…
Mar 25, 2022 • 45:57
Come see me – I’ll buy lunch…..
Have lunch with Dan No tricks, no gimmicks, nothing to sell. I’m experimenting with small lunch groups as a way to increase connections and learning for you – and myself. Check out 48days.com/foodforthought to save your seat. Episode #822 March 18, 2022 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days…
Mar 18, 2022 • 40:25
Just be normal and you’ll just survive!
How can you be distinct and rise to the top? In this episode, I have a conversation with Jeff Jones, a residential real estate agent from Mobile, Alabama. He’s in a very common profession in a very common town but is using his unique passion and talent to produce over 5 times what the ‘average’…
Mar 11, 2022 • 43:46
The only thing at which I’ve succeeded is living a life of misery
A 60-yr-old listener says he’s only had unsatisfying jobs because he thought his only responsibility was to get a job and pay the bills. Now he’s wondering if it’s too late to follow his heart and passion. I think he’s got an amazing way to do just that. Episode #820 March 04, 2022 Hi this…
Mar 4, 2022 • 37:35
Is it bad to want more money?
So many of us have early family scripts about money. Do you think money is good – or just a necessary evil to survive? Do you think more money would make you happier? Is the only purpose of money to be able to retire? Here I have a conversation with Derrick Kinney about his new…
Feb 25, 2022 • 38:54
How do I quit living this fake life and start living a real one?
How To Find Your True Focus 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 career and life – comes from looking inward first. Episode #818…
Feb 18, 2022 • 43:38
Lovin, Learnin, and Earnin!
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. Episode #817 February 04, 2022 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…
Feb 11, 2022 • 37:47
Don’t call it a dream, call it a plan
Don’t just dream, take action 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 before having all the details in place. Don’t…
Feb 4, 2022 • 46:00
Are you trapped in the shallow waters of avarice?
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 result of our financial obligations, I absolved myself of the freedom to easily pursue my dreams for the oppressive restraints…
Jan 28, 2022 • 41:26
What if I’m too old to be successful?
Each week we hear from people who are 27 and those who are 77 who feel they missed their opportunity for success. Like they’re too old and have missed the window of time where they could have done something significant. Phrases like “I feel like I’ve lived my whole life by accident”, “I feel like…
Jan 21, 2022 • 36:57