I’m inspired but don’t know what I want to do How do you avoid being the “starving artist”? I’m 38 and making good money but don’t know what I really want to do. Mentally I feel burned out and have no excitement left in my tank. As a high I the ideas never stop, but the follow through though never ... Read More
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Many years ago in a small Indian village, a farmer had the misfortune of owing a large sum of money to a village moneylender. The moneylender, who was old and ugly, fancied the farmer’s beautiful daughter. So he proposed a bargain. He said he would forgive the farmer’s debt if he could marry his daughter. Both the farmer and his ... Read More
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I’m tired of working hard to make someone else’s dream come true Should I ramp up my business or get another job? This seems like a simple way to make some cash. I’m unhappy with my boss and tired of working hard to make someone else’s dreams come true. How does playing it too safe limit my success? “You can’t ... Read More
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My manager is rude and demanding – should I leave? I have $90K in student loan debt. Should I live the life I love or focus on paying that debt? How can being a podcast guest help me get exposure? My manager is extremely rude and demanding. I have tried my best to work for her but I feel myself ... Read More
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Take this job …… and love it How do you monetize wanting to encourage people? How do you mix creativity and encouraging others? How can I be paid for my rhymes? Because I am happy, my situation is a little different from others who write to you with hopelessness and despair. I actually like my job. How can we use ... Read More
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Yes, that’s really the term for kids that go off to college or the great job – only to return to the safety net of Mom and Dad at some point. I recently had a May graduate describe this issue: “I live at home with my parents which isn’t exactly conducive to building a social life. The rent’s hard to beat, ... Read More
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I just want to change the world Dan, How do you stay so positive? How do I choose what business to start? I struggle with the concept of doing a job we completely love. I want to leave my job in the next 48 days – and have a successful business up and running. I have a business idea that’s so great I don’t want to tell anyone about it. “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you...
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“The company where I’ve worked for 30 years will be closing in March 2017. If I stay until the end I will receive a 6-month severance. How can I effectively use the next six months to position myself for a new career, and collect the severance – or is this the right approach? Thanks!” Jeff Congratulations on getting a 6-month advance notice and then a 6-month severance. For a company that’s closing, you are being given a very generous exit plan. Yes, I...
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I once had the opportunity to meet (Apple) Dan Miller, an Amish neighbor of my Dad. He told me that years ago Dad had complained to him that his apple trees looked beautiful but weren’t producing any apples. Known far and wide for his apples, (Apple) Dan told my Dad to go home, grab a hammer and give his trees a severe beating around the trunk. He said they needed to have something wake them up – that life had been...
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