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…
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…
What do you want to provide people in your business? Some people are going to interpret that question literally, and answer about what they sell or what services they offer. That’s great! But what I’m really asking about is the ethos of your business. What values, ideas, or founding principles do you provide in your…
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…
Some of the stories that circulate in the entrepreneurial world follow people who have made a dramatic shift in their working life. But often, jumping from a full-time career to being a full-time entrepreneur looks more like turning a large ship—it’s done over the course of time through a series of decisions that build on…
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?…
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…
A Membership Community Changed Our Entire Business From 2005 to 2017 we ran live events at our beloved 48 Days Sanctuary (a converted barn on our Franklin, TN property). We would cap those events at 48 attendees who would cram in that barn to share two amazing days together, learning about writing, coaching, and bringing…
Erin Casey is an Eagle that I go way back with, and that I’ve had the privilege of watching blossom into the incredible entrepreneur, coach, and encourager she is today. Erin is a writer by trade, and over the course of her career she’s been able to leverage her skills, connections, and passions to build…
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…