I resist using the Department of Labor’s “Dictionary of Occupational Titles” for anyone looking for new careers. Any narrow categorization of a person’s skills may overlook unique personal characteristics or interests. If you sell used binoculars on eBay and make…
Last week a 48 Days radio listener asked this question: “I am attending many conferences and meet-ups this year. What should be my main objective when I attend them. I hear some people say that 1 tip or takeaway could…
Have you ever had that sensation of just taking off? You know the adrenaline rush of knowing you are going over the edge for your first bungee jump, or just at the peak of the first roller coaster drop, or…
It seems that every day I hear from someone who is starting another non-profit business or ministry and wants me to contribute money. And along with that, there is usually the implication that the non-profit has a higher calling and…
On January 28th, at 7:00 PM Central Time I connected with over 1000 of you who registered for my open teleseminar – “My Work, My Life: Entrepreneur Startup” If this is the year you’re going to double your income, find…
A couple of years ago, on Thanksgiving weekend Joanne and I traveled up to the Amish country in Ohio to visit my dad in his retirement home. As always, I was amazed at the micro enterprises that cover the back…
This question from a reader addresses a common concern: “Considering that my calling is going to involve a large pile of cash, how do I balance the principles that you teach about following your calling, and while keeping in mind…
There was an osprey couple about 30 feet from the deck on the beach house we were enjoying recently in Nokomis, Florida. The male and female were busy building their nest. These magnificent birds with their six-foot wing span are…
Joanne and I had a funny conversation on the way home from lunch on Sunday. She said sometimes she sees the clerks in Macy’s and is kinda jealous. I asked whatever she could mean by that and here’s the essence…
Last Friday night Joanne and I were playing Quiddler while eating dinner at Miller’s Grocery – one of our long time favorite relaxing spots. We enjoy the ambience, the live music and the great down-home cooking. Debbie, the owner stopped…