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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 Scarlet Letter,” one of the great masterpieces of American literature. Maybe your unexpected job loss is opening the door to a…
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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 distinctive, and how to find an industry need. And above all – “Be so good they can’t ignore you.”…
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Finding your purpose and living your legacy My guest for this episode is Tommy Breedlove. We’re talking about his personal transformation, finding your purpose and the principles in his book Legendary. Yes, you can live a life that will be remembered. It’s not what you have in the bank, but the person you are, starting…
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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 to find the one thing you’re going to do for the next 30 years. Yes, be clear about what…
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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. If you’re all alone – yes you need to work on that family area. But don’t feel that you have to limit…
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I can’t find my passion 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 without passion, you won’t engage the talents of people around you and ultimately, you’ll burn out. Episode…
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Living Out Our Calling 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 living out our calling and for engaging in true ministry. What we’re doing on Thursday…
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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 sleep, you won’t need an alarm clock. Here’s a process for doing both. Episode #770 March 26, 2021 Hi this is…
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An Interview With John Lee Dumas 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 dependent on your academic degrees, your current income or past record of success – but…
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You can fill in the blank for age. I get these questions every week from people 27 to 77 wanting to know if it’s too late for them. Age cannot stop you from thriving and prospering unless you allow it to. You can write and rewrite your story until you get the results – and…
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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 based on the life you want – not just the thrill and the income that may be…
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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 here of the unique way listeners are using to change their stars. Episode #766 February 26, 2021 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the…
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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 same time if you want some new scenery I’ve got a couple really cools places you can move to. Episode…
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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 chosen? Episode #764 February 12, 2021 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show –…
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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 God as it would any father to see one of his children suffer so. I doubt He’ll see the need to punish you as you are already…
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A listener shares that he wants to be a millionaire in 3 years. 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 my list of the 14 that opened the doors for me. Episode…
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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’s hope for you if you surround yourself with the right people. Episode #761 January 22, 2021 Hi this is Dan Miller – and…
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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 lead you to new success. Episode #760 January 15, 2021 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re…
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How To Fight Burnout and Be More Productive 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 back from extreme fatigue and burnout to vibrant energy and creativity and be…
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As we start a new year, we all must realize that how this ear goes for us depends on the decisions we make. You must CHOOSE to demand the best for yourself. Episode #758 January 01, 2021 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where…
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Reduce Fear and Move Forward 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 mindset. Reduce fear by keeping it in a very small basement room in your house and in the backseat of your car you’re driving. Let’s…
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It is often true that we teach best what we’ve experienced ourselves — particularly sorrow. Dave Ramsey went broke – now he teaches other people how to avoid making the financial mistakes he made. I went through a major business crash – and now I help others figure out how to navigate unexpected career and…
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Are you waiting to be generous? 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 opener to wealth. Our potential for wealth is not shown in our bank account…
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I can predict your future! All I need to do is spend a day with you and listen to what you say and watch what you do. Your words and your actions will predict your future and tell me exactly where you are going to be three years from now. Episode #754 December 04, 2020…
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Are you giving up your freedom for security? 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 I experienced something that made me question – in…
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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 expensive masterminds for an extended period of time – and not making money. Always getting ready. “Getting cooked in the squat”…
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How To Recognize “Truth” 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, the truth is our opinions are more likely the result of years of paying attention to information that supports…
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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. Fortunately, there is an alternative. Follow the steps I lay out here to guarantee…
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Can you make a difference in the world? 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 anyone else’s list? You really can make a dent in the universe…
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People approach me every day with business ideas — 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 about having so many great business ideas that they have not been able to narrow down and develop even one. And therein lies the…
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Crystal and Mark Victor Hansen show us why asking for help makes you appear smarter and more likable. I share my story about asking Mark for help years ago – and how that opened the door to millions of dollars for me. Episode #747 October 16, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes…
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Maybe you don’t deserve a better life? If you’ve ever thought that, you may be creating our own reality. Self-sabotage is real. But be sure you’re living your own life, not the life you think others expect of you. Embrace what you know about yourself to find that authentic path. Episode #746 October 09, 2020…
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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 work. Changing yourself does hold more potential than most people realize. Episode #745 October 02, 2020 Hi, this is Dan Miller – and…
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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 me loose, and I’m gonna make things happen.” All of a sudden, in the midst of a powerful lunge,…
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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. And even more importantly how to be rich in your family as well as your business. You’ll find clues like how…
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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 feeling helpless, consider that now you have a fresh experience of having gotten…
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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 experiment with a whole lot of things before they find their best fit. The old theory that you have to start when you’re three years…
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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 willing to help you? Listen in as we discuss the time tested process for increasing your impact, influence, and…
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Finding unexpected opportunities in what most people see as a “crisis”- 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 like Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole who asked, “Why is baseball a seasonal sport?…
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Bring Your Dream to Life Nearly everyone who has accomplished something great was told they were crazy along the way. Often people who have had unusual challenges or disadvantages end up doing big things. Is it possible that your greatest opportunity is right next to your greatest obstacle? Listen to what some big Dreamers had…
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The Value of Your Mindset 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 micromanage us. Episode #738 August 07, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening…
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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 thrilled to get back up to zero net worth at age 53. It was then I started doing…
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Could we all be a pastor? A lady’s question recently made 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 a “pastor.” Episode #736 July 24, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to…
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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 what your age. Episode #735 July 17, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the…
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The Power of Belief 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, and began walking with the aid of only a walker. The power of belief opens our…
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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 dream and wake in the morning to find it was just vanity. But the Dreamers of the Day are dangerous people because they…
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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 are some steps for moving from “hoping” to that clarity. Episode #732 June 26, 2020 Hi this is…
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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 wins. Everyone is being cheated on the joy that comes from doing work you love. Episode #731 June…
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Too many people look at their life through the rearview 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 action. Today’s episode is filled with tools to help you do just that. Episode #730 June 12, 2020 Hi,…
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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. Episode #729 June 05, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we…
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The benefits of practicing gratitude I have a little trick to remind me of to practice gratitude each 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 little stone in your life. Episode #728 May 29, 2020…
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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 entrepreneurs.” Do you have these six characteristics that would allow you to be an entrepreneur? Listen in to my…
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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. But at the very top of the list, one thing stood out — Speed Of Implementation— having the ability to act quickly – the ability to…
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The changes created by this current “crisis” have awakened a whole lot of people to new possibilities beyond a traditional job. Many are now wondering if they really could do something that embraces their real passions. In this episode, we explore what it takes to step out of the traditional work model. Episode #725 May…
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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 collaborate with others and compliment them, our brain releases dopamine with our little wins to encourage us on,…
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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 manufacturing plant or if you have a job at Nissan – You have a message to share. Knowing how to communicate…
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Three things you can do right now to move forward 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 parts of the old “normal” you want to continue.…
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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 live. We can choose to live well in spite of what’s happening. People throughout history have lived through…
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How can we have peace at home during these troubled times? 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 home stronger and better than ever before. …
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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 27, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show…
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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 desperate to break the cycle. The bad news is, he’s currently out of work. The good news is,…
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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 of dreamer you are, and how that can open you up to a whole new world. Episode #700 January 24, 2020 Hi, this is…
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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 of bad ideas to get to where they are today. I don’t know of any exceptions. If you haven’t…
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It is a real challenge to stay motivated – 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. Episode #698 January 10, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the…
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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 year – not only a New Year but a new decade – 2020 – where we all…
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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 set us up for our biggest wins. David was small, with no military equipment or experience. But that “disadvantage” allowed him to…
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Answers to Questions From Entrepreneurs 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 yourself. Listen in as I explain my own inability to ever have a job and…
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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 barriers to success. Hint – they can all be eliminated – and your success is right on the other side. Episode #694 December…
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Making Good Decisions Is it really God’s blessing if we buy a new car – financed for seven years? I fear we often frame our decisions as God’s will when we’re just rationalizing our own questionable decisions. We can feel good about those decisions – but let’s not ignore wisdom and common sense. The story…
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Side Business Ideas That Have Worked I recently mentioned this very real side 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 profitable. In this episode I share that idea and more. it’s amazing how simple ideas,…
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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 explodes his credibility. You can increase your confidence by doing the very same thing! Episode #691 November 22, 2019 Hi this…
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How Important Is Your College Degree? 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 for a college degree or any academic degree. And be confident that a valuable…
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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’re gonna have to do the research to make an intelligent decision. Being in God’s will is…
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I say trust your natural rhythm. Don’t force yourself to be an early bird / 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 highly creative and productive people who don’t get started until noon. …
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Getting Help In Your Business 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 are strong you need someone to help sell your work. If you’re…
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A listener asks: 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 a few people. You can love your parents but don’t let them bury your dreams. Everyone will end up resentful. Go ahead and…
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Should I just give up? I test lots of things for one year. If at that time it 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 different than giving up. All of life’s experiences are preparing us…
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