My creativity has been neutered
A 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. …
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Winners do quit – quickly and often
We’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…
Finding Peaceful Solutions
Here’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…
What You Have That the Richest Man Can’t Buy
This 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…
How 48 Days took me from helpless to high-achiever
This 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…
Do something that doesn’t work
I 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…
You’re never too poor to start your own business
In 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…
That’s not our policy here
Recently I attended an art show and reception at our local library in which my wife Joanne was one of the featured artists. During the course of the afternoon I also wandered over into the library and naturally found myself in…
But this is my favorite shirt
Employers keep reporting that they are appalled by the ill-prepared young job candidates they are seeing. Here are some tips to improve the process: — Dress nicely. One employer said she’d likely hire a young man on the spot if…
Isn’t there any easier way to success?
I talk to people each week who desperately long for a new job or would like to start their own business. But when I suggest they invest in a coaching session or a $17 book they recoil in horror. Some…