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…
Do you dread Mondays? A lot of people do, especially if their work isn’t bringing them joy or utilizing their passions. My book No More Dreaded Mondays is all about how to find your passion and get to a place in your work where it brings you joy and you don’t dread doing it. Today…
You don’t typically think of a financial advisor as a “fun” guy you want to listen to on a podcast, but Roger Whitney has applied a creative business model that has led to loads of success. Instead of reinventing himself, Roger Whitney “leaned in” to his passions, which allowed him to turn his skills as…
We covered a lot of ground together in 2021 — talking about dreams and how to be successful. The 48 Days Podcast is one of my favorite things to do each week, and it’s so great to look back and see which episodes resonated the most with you. Here are the top 10 podcasts of…
I’m still not sure if I heard this correctly or just imagined a little twist. What do you do when you need a new plan – and a boost to your faith? In this episode, I start off with a simple process for creating new options to consider when your “game” seems to have dried…
Sometimes things aren’t always as they initially appear. Listen to Dan talk about the transformation of an old, dead, cedar tree to the beautiful “Aristotle.”
As we are headed into Mother’s Day I was reminiscing about my own mother. At 88, her death was sudden, but not unexpected. She and Dad were sitting quietly together on Friday evening after a day of activities together. They were married for 62 years. For most of those years, Dad was the pastor of…
If there is one consistent killer of securing a new job or starting a new business, it’s the poor self-esteem of the person doing the seeking. Here are some telltale signs your self-esteem may be slipping: — Poor Time Management. Missing appointments or being late for commitments. — Slacking off on Exercise program. We take…
Once upon a time in the long, long ago the Eagle and the Turkey were very good friends. Everywhere they went these friends went together. It was not uncommon for people to look up and see the Eagle and the Turkey flying side by side through the air. One day while…
Hi Dan, I’m finishing up a website and resume (I’m a graphic designer) and am hoping to begin the official job search soon. However, should I be concerned that the holidays are approaching? In 48 Days To The Work You Love you suggest that it’s better to NOT contact managers at busy times (Mondays, Fridays, etc…).…