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…
DetailsIn a recent post I mentioned that I would be promoting a new book today. That book is Chris Guillebeau’s newest creation – The Happiness of Pursuit. I quoted a passage that says: “Nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future.” Security is not our friend. It…
DetailsIn Friday’s news the Bureau of Labor Statistics says U.S. employers added just 142,000 jobs in August, snapping a six-month streak of hiring above 200,000 and posting the smallest gain in eight months. The unemployment rate fell to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent, the Labor Department said Friday. “But the rate dropped because more people…
DetailsA few weeks ago I saw a very successful airline captain. In his own words – “I’m at the apex of my career.” He makes in excess of $200,000 annually and has the respect and admiration of everyone who knows him. Unfortunately, the stress of his position and the volatility of his industry are forcing him…
DetailsWe’ve all heard the old adage, “Winners never quit, quitters never win.” Is that really true? Does that mean that if you’re driving from Detroit to Miami and you suddenly realize you’re actually headed for Savannah you would simply continue on? Or even speed up? Or just “try harder?” Of course not – you would…
DetailsHere’s an interesting solution you may be able to adapt to a domestic or work situation. Two neighbors had adjoining farms. One raised wheat – he also had children and large dogs. The other farmer raised sheep. The sheep farmer was in a quandary because the dogs next door kept running into his pastures and…
DetailsThis is a guest post byJonathan Milligan, a former Executive Recruiter turned Problogger. He is in high demand as a blogging coach and heads up the very active Blogging Your Passion Group in the 48Days.net community. His most recent work is a new book entitled: The Gift – What You Have That the Richest Man…
DetailsThis is a guest post from 48Days.net member John Henderson. Recently John sent me a copy of his book along with a handwritten note from his kids that said: “Dear Dan Miller, Thank you for helping my dad find the work he likes. Thanks to you we can live any were we want. Sincerely Malachi,…
DetailsI just finished reading a new book – not yet released. I’ll share more on September 9th. The book is full of stories about people setting out on adventures and big ideas. Here’s a segment titled What People Say About An Adventure Or Quest That Involves Perceived Risk: Successful Outcome: brave, courageous, confident Failed Outcome: …
DetailsIn 1998 I published the first edition of 48 Days to Creative Income (content now in No More Mondays). In that little 3-ring binder product I addressed the idea of needing a lot of money to start a business. I showed the figures from INC magazine that 34% of all new businesses needed less than…
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