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1.  What are your thoughts on the “Law of Attraction”, the thought that many self-improvement writers seem to forward. Being a Christian it makes me uneasy, as if it’s some sort of magic. 2.  Would taking a job for less money, but with a company that is more interesting to work for and in a location I want to move to make sense? 3.  You often refer to the value you place on reading. How do you keep track of, or condense, the ideas you glean from reading?" 4.  I used to teach music at a Christian school then took another teaching job at a public school. I feel like God is punishing me for leaving my calling in the Christian school setting. 5.  Help! My husband has been in the printing and mailing business for the last 15 years.  What do you see as the future of printing and where do we go from here? 6.  I have a friend who is in dire straits financially.  He has a tendency to default to defeatism.  How can I encourage him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.  I have read 48 days, and No More Mondays, and I think I am scared of failure. 2.  I have an unusual habit of doodling on Styrofoam cups. It started as a stress relief at work, but several people have asked me to make them a cup and have suggested I sell them. 3.  I've come to the realization that my best future lies in working for myself. The problem I have is that being a solopreneur requires constant selling; I'm not a naturally outgoing, gregarious person. 4.  Do you think it’s a good idea to leave my full time job in such a lousy economy?  5.  I have a job where they constantly try to promote me. It seems like I can get every job I don't want but can't get jobs I really want. How do I break the chains and go in a different direction? 6.  I'm 26 and I have been in sales since I was 16.  My biggest passion is leadership or the lack there of, I see a big need in leadership development. I want to be a life coach but no college what now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.  I called to request a free catalog about the piano tuning school, etc, and the lady I talked with basically told me I was too old to start this!   2.  I'm afraid 48 Days has made our life much more difficult.  My husband has many, many talents...art, music, people skills, design of any and everything...How can he make money at that? 3.  I know my passions but I haven't figured out how to monetize anything.   4.  Don't we create businesses to serve the greater good, not the select few?   5.  After listening to your podcast I got motivated to look for a better job. I sent a resume to a company I admired, sure they would not be interested.   6.  Should someone work on fixing their weaknesses or find work that fits with their strengths? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast questions: Dan, what does your normal day look like?  What do you generally do after tea and muffins with Joanne?  Could you share a few key ideas on how to find satisfaction at work? What percentage do you pay contracted employees?  How do you calculate that?  Could you share a little bit about your background, and your connection to the Amish?  What kind of a role do you see faith or spirituality playing in having a fruitful, rewarding career?  What are some of the typical challenges you see people encountering in today’s economy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.  I am a woman (primary care physician) with a TAKE CHARGE personality, who enjoys exercising power and authority, who communicates boldly, directly, and who is very determined and extremely competitive.  Given my very strong and driving and independent personality, how could I transition my current career track to a more fitting vocation? 2.  I have been approached to join an organization called Business Network International (BNI.com).  Have you ever worked with them before and would it be worth investing the time and money? 3.  You have often described your life in Tennessee including, among other things, your morning commute to the Sanctuary.  Sounds like heaven to me.   I imagine that you have a nice combination of peaceful surroundings, perhaps solitude, and interaction with others.  What is the ideal balance for you?    4.  I have imagined the possibility of hosting small group seminars to talk about weight loss and returning to health. I do not have a medical or nutrition degree, but I believe I

1.  Having taken your Personality Profile I found that I have none of the characteristics needed to sell myself. How do I overcome this problem as I work to create an income from home with my own business? I love helping and teaching people one on one and have many skills but am dismal at sales of any kind. Please help! 2.  I am faced with the decision of taking a risk of opening a business, that if I succeed, will be in a field of interest and help to generate a better lifestyle OR go back to college and hope to get a job that will bring me similar success in my life. I cannot continue where I am. I have to make a decision. 3.  Your low cost business ideas are great. However, you don't go into the difference on gross, net and self employment taxes. Do you have a different view on taxes or do you leave this for your audience to find out when they get audited? 4.  I have an idea for taking some of your easy start ups and create a branding for several of them and offer them as a package or start up kit throu

1.  I am a 63 year old married lady who is still working and never has any money. I am afraid of failure I do believe..plus, I really don't know to follow through. Here's my dilemma..I believe I have a story that needs telling...   2.  I have a good government job that allows me to telecommute. I go weeks between projects. It goes against my work ethic to do something other than work during the 8 hours I'm paid for. It's killing my self-esteem.  Your thoughts?   3.  Dan is your 48Days a self help program and will it find me a better job or is that all hype to sell your book? If it does work do you have any proof of this? I am a critic as I believe you are trying to sell me something that may not work just so you can get rich.   4.  The insurance agency I work for is literally dying. Business hasn't been great in this area -- my paycheck has been less than $18,000/yr.  The agency manager wants to retire in 5 years and is trying to encourage me to take over. I've thought about moving on to pursue schoolin

  1.  What are transferable skills? Can you please give an example of someone who successfully transferred skills from one industry to a different industry?    2.  I know my passion but have spent my whole life avoiding and even sabotaging it due to fear.  Fear of failure, fear of success, fear of the unknown, fear of running out of money, etc.  How do I get past my fear so I don't lose my chance?   3.  I want to do a series of interviews with authors and celebrities that I will turn into products to sell in creative ways.  What are my legal, financial and ethical obligations with the people I interview?   4.  We are trying to relocate back to Colorado, but it is 12 hours away.  We have been following your plan and he even went out to Colorado for interviews, but since he was not currently a "local" he was passed up.  What else can we do to get job offers if we are not a "local"?   5.  Hi Dan, I have some ideas on how to improve a couple of existing products in the pet & lawn care industry, but i hav

1.  Do you and Dave Ramsey ever debate your ideologies?  I find it cool that the both of you are such good friends but there are some ideological differences in your messages.   2.  I know you aren't fond of people finding JOBS to get by but instead encourage people to do something they love.  But since we have debt and I still need to bring in a steady income I am looking for a job.    3.  I'm a music teacher and absolutely love my job. Our salaries are based on a chart with our number of years and education level. I'm working on a master's degree. I teach lessons and perform concerts. What are some other ways I could increase my income, especially when all school districts have the same type of pay scale?   4.  My friend is a newlywed aged 40 and with major heart issues. He has been unable to find full time employment, so at the moment is working PT. What would you suggest he do? His wife also has been unable to land employment and they do not have much support, and I have a bad feeling they may be o

1.  Dan, I recently reviewed your 999 business ideas. I like the idea of providing a mobile tool sharpening service. I have the necessary knowledge and most of the tools. My biggest question is how to advertise. I've thought of Craigslist, newspaper etc. but I have no marketing knowledge.2.  I am 51, been with same company for 30 years, I have never liked my job. My pension from work will never amount to enough to really retire. Question, When should I retire? Should I put in 11 more years to reach maximum benefit or get out soon with less retirement money but more time to build another income?3.  I just finished reading an article on the decline of the middle class.  I would be interested in hearing your comments on this article and whether or not your  "No More Mondays" business/employment model is a solution to the decline of the middle class.4.  Dan, with all your good ideas I’m wondering – do you ever have any bad ideas? 5.  I have an idea that I want to develop into a product for sale.  My question is: 

1.  I am miserable at my job because I am on salary and working 60-70 hrs a week and not much time for anything else.  I would love to just quit my job and go pursue my dreams, but I do have a wife and 3 children that I dearly love and need to take care of.    2.  I wonder, is it too late for me? Is it too late for me to go to school and learn the things I always wanted to do? I don’t know, I feel like I’m too old. It seems like everybody around me knows what they want to do except me. I’m very frustrated. I’m ready for change. I just don’t know what to do. 3.  I am a 60 year old woman; I found out last year I have muscular dystrophy.  My question is in regard to two student loans I took out about 6-7 years ago.  I was trying to get a Master's degree to obtain an easier job that paid well. This is not going to happen. In light of my health condition and financial situation, is there any way to get a student loan forgiveness?    4.  In one of your books you intrigued me by the prediction that there may b