At this time of year we are immersed in college football. You may have heard that the highest paid employee in each state is usually the football coach at the largest state university. But sometimes that information is absolutely wrong – sometimes it’s the basketball coach. Nick Sabin leads the way at Alabama with a…
DetailsRemember a few years back with all the talk regarding the book and movie The Secret? The basic premise involves a centuries old principle called The Law of Attraction. The Secret author Rhonda Byrne and her co-presenters maintained that everything that happens in our lives is a result of our thinking. So if you want…
DetailsI just returned to Franklin, TN from the INBOUND conference in Boston. So many new ideas and new connections. Guy Kawasaki talked about the 10 lessons he learned from Steve Jobs. Here’s just one: “Changing your mind is a sign of intelligence. When the world thought that changing ones mind was a sign of stupidity, Steve Jobs…
DetailsMost of you know I’m a car guy – I love everything about cars, from the sleek designs we saw back in the 60s to the thrill of acceleration to the smell of exhaust. Volkswagen has now produced a car that gets more than 260 miles per gallon. The XL1 weighs in at just 1,753…
DetailsThis is a guest post by Joanne Miller. She is my wife and affectionately known as Queen Mother in the 48Days community. She writes, serves the needs of others and spends time with her grandchildren. Her newest book is titled Be Your Finest Art and that’s also the name of her group here in this community.…
DetailsIf you’re doing what everyone else is doing, you won’t garner significant traffic or income. If you did something spectacular three years ago, chances are it’s old news now. Look at how often Apple introduces a new phone, a new iPad or new software updates. It’s a constant process of introducing the new something. And…
DetailsA couple of years ago I recommended looking at Seth Godin’s book, Purple Cow. I ordered it immediately when it was released and was one of the fortunate ones who received the book in an actual milk carton. Seth is a radical marketing guy who makes the case that black, white, and brown cows don’t…
DetailsJim Woods is a writer and coach who’s passionate about helping you live a better story. He’s got a new ebook called Hit The Mark! all about improving focus, boosting energy and making the most of your time. A couple weeks ago I resigned from my day job and began self-employment. Since then, I could…
DetailsThis is a guest post by Clark Gaither, MD. He is a board certified family physician in private practice in Goldsboro, NC. Dr. Gaither is an active member of the 48Days.net community and blogs regularly on doctor burnout. He is also completing the 48 Days Coaching Mastery Program to more effectively help doctors reignite with passion…
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Henry Ford once said he didn’t want executives who had to work all the time. He insisted that those who were always in a flurry of activity at their desks were not being the most productive. He wanted people who would clear their desks, prop their feet up and dream some fresh dreams. His philosophy…
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