Episode 9: How to Find Meaning and Purpose and Profit in Your Work with Dan Miller

Dan Miller is the author of the widely acclaimed 48 Days To The Work You Love and No More Mondays. He has been a guest on CBS’ ‘The Early Show,’ MSNBC’s ‘Hardball with Chris Matthews, and ‘Fox Business News with Dave Ramsey’…to hit some highlights. In this nugget-packed interview, Dan shares his best insights on topics that are often overlooked in the business realm. Join us and take a look into the mind of a guru and learn how to start doing more meaningful work, right now. 

What you'll learn:

• 5:25 Dan’s biggest takeaways from attending and speaking at Podcast Movement 2018.
• 7:20 Personal development as a budget line item - start investing 3-5% of your total income back into personal development.
• 13:20 How to stop measuring up to other people’s expectations.
• 17:40 Using personality and gifting assessments as tools for living life well.
• 22:15 Why you won’t reach your full potential without a coach.
• 26:45 What to look for in a coach - someone with a proven area of expertise in where you want to grow.
• 29:25 What is a mastermind? What makes a great one?
• 33:15 The 3 levels of mentoring you need in your life at all times.
• 34:20 The 3 things you need to consider when choosing your mentor.
• 36:40 Business with family: the benefits and potential pitfalls
• 40:40 How offsite retreats can help your team achieve effective, deep, meaningful work.
• 51:00 Going beyond your job and repurposing your message to create significant income.

Links & Resources:

• Connect with Dan Miller at 48days.com
• Follow Dan Miller on Facebook
• Pick up your copy of 48 Days to the Work You Love
• For one-on-one coaching with Seth, email us at i[email protected]  

Quotes from this episode:

 “It’s never okay to interrupt a guru.” - Seth Buechley

“If I ever stop investing in myself and learning, I’ll be of no use to anybody.” - Dan Miller

“It’s a natural part of growth to be coached at any given time, no matter your position in life.” - Dan Miller

“If there’s one thing I fear, it’s doing things the same way today that I did a year ago.” - Dan Miller

“I want my life to be so seamless that people can’t tell if I’m working, playing, or worshipping.” - Dan Miller

“I’m too impatient to learn things by trial and error. I want to learn things by the wisdom of others.” - Dan Miller

“I’m not content with sameness.” - Dan Miller