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Does the world really need my contribution?

Published: April 7, 2017, 1 p.m.

Does the world really need my contribution?

If you have a talent for technology, art, music or brain surgery, does the world really care?\xa0 Is your contribution meaningful if twenty other people can do the same thing?\xa0 Let\u2019s look at how to make yourself stand out in a world of sameness. \xa0

  1. Should I move to a job that pays less and requires more hours but is a better fit?
  2. Does the world need my contribution?
  3. Should I give two weeks notice or just quit on payday?
  4. Am I being cold-hearted and unloving thinking that the homeless and/or poor should take some responsibility for their situation?
  5. With stretched finances, having 4 children under 12, should I follow the money or my passion?

\u201cThe hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread.\u201d\xa0\xa0\u2014 Mother Teresa\xa0\xa0Tweet This

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In this episode, Dan talks about our contribution to the world and whether or not it really matters. He also shares his thoughts about adding your unique value to the world\u2014a world that is already filled with people that share the same gifts, talents, abilities, etc. Dan discusses the topics of responsibility and charity and how sometimes our actions can do a disservice to the homeless and the poor. Tune in as Dan also discloses many resources that will help you work from home and addresses the questions of many listeners, today.

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  • 00:35 \u2013 Dan asks, does the world really need my contribution? If you have a talent for technology, art, music or brain surgery \u2013 does the world really care? Is your contribution meaningful if twenty other people can do the same thing? Let\u2019s look at how to make yourself stand out in a world of sameness.
  • 01:01 \u2013 FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days
  • 01:23 \u2013 Preview of today\u2019s show
  • Should I move to a job that pays less and requires more hours \u2013 but is a better fit?
  • Does the world need my contribution?
  • Should I give two weeks\u2019 notice or just quit on payday?
  • Am I being cold-hearted and unloving thinking that the homeless and/or poor should take some responsibility for their situation?
  • With stretched finances, having 4 children under 12, should I follow the money or my passion?
  • 02:06 \u2013 \u201cThe hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread.\u201d \u2013 Mother Teresa
  • 02:31 \u2013 Success story from Alexandra who launched her first e-book
  • 02:41 \u2013 Alexandra was on a flight when she heard the episode about Uberpreneur and had the idea that she could do the same for AirBnB
  • 03:06 \u2013 Her e-book AirBnB Profit Machine: 25 Ways to Make Money On Every Booking is free through April 8
  • 04:15 \u2013 Share your success story or question with Dan on AskDan or email him at askdan@48Days.com
  • 05:01 \u2013 FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days
  • 06:13 \u2013 Dan interviewed Andy Andrews, author of The Little Things
  • 06:40 \u2013 While at Social Media Marketing World, Dan was reminded of the little things
  • 06:47 \u2013 A guy named David introduced himself and asked him if he had a $100 bill in his pocket
  • 07:23 \u2013 In his podcast, Dan shared that he always carries a $100 bill
  • 08:02 \u2013 When David asked him about it, he was reminded that people are listening to what you say, even if it\u2019s just the little things
  • 08:41 \u2013 Kent asks, what one book would you recommend about working from home?
  • 09:05 \u2013 The $100 Startup
  • 09:21 \u2013 Money-Making Mom
  • 10:03 \u2013 Business Boutique
  • 10:35 \u2013 Dan knows people who took action, moved to Tennessee, and started to work on their business
  • 11:10 \u2013 Dan says knowledge is never enough, you have to take action and that is what will make the difference
  • 12:03 \u2013 Matt asks, would a voice aimed at young professionals be a necessary addition to the productivity space?
  • 13:10 \u2013 There are a lot of people who have done or are doing what you want to do
  • 14:05 \u2013 The important question to ask yourself is, \u201cwhat are you going to do to make a unique selling proposition?\u201d
  • 15:02 \u2013 When Michael Hyatt wrote Living Forward, the concept was not new, but it was easy to understand for people
  • 15:32 \u2013 Lots of people have been writing about dieting, but then Skinny Bitch comes along and it gets you interested
  • 16:07 \u2013 Dan came up with the title of his book and found that adding 48 Days was effective
  • 17:01 \u2013 Yes, the world needs your voice, you just have to figure out what unique value you have to offer
  • 17:19 \u2013 Christopher asks, should I give two weeks\u2019 notice or just quit on payday?
    • 17:43 \u2013 Dan says the notice depends on your responsibility to the company
    • 18:10 \u2013 No matter what the circumstance is, it\u2019s professional courtesy to give two weeks\u2019 notice
    • 18:51 \u2013 Time your notice to your advantage and do what you need to so that you don\u2019t leave in bad form with your company
  • 19:15 \u2013 Wendy asks, am I being cold-hearted and unloving thinking that the homeless and/or poor should take some responsibility for their situation?
    • 20:31 \u2013 Wendy grew up from a middle class home and had her share of being poor and managed to rise up from that
    • 21:23 \u2013 Dan thinks there should be responsibility from the homeless
    • 21:34 \u2013 We can provide a band-aid solution, but it will not help them in the long term
    • 22:12 \u2013 Dan shares a study done in Rwanda where people who lived on $2 a day were asked to define what poverty is
    • 22:55 \u2013 People answered poverty is (1) an empty heart, (2) not knowing your abilities and strengths, (3) not having real progress, (4) isolation, (5) no hope or belief in yourself, (6) broken relationships, (7) not knowing God, (8) not having enough money, (9) consequence of not sharing, (10) lack of good thoughts
    • 23:46 \u2013 Out of 10 answers, only ONE talked about money
    • 24:22 \u2013 Dan shares the book Toxic Charity where the authors write out, in detail, the negative cycle of charity:
  1. Give once and you elicit appreciation;
  2. Give twice and you create anticipation;
  3. Give three times and you create expectation;
  4. Give four times and it becomes entitlement;
  5. Give five times and you establish dependency.
  • 25:39 \u2013 Mike of Toms shoes has written about what he intends to do
  • 25:56 \u2013 It is more important to show people how to be productive themselves, rather than give them things
  • 26:11 \u2013 Dan\u2019s son, Jared, went to Rwanda and wanted to help women who had no choice but to get involved in prostitution
  • 26:26 \u2013 Jared offered another opportunity\u2014earning income through micro-enterprises
  • 26:57 \u2013 A lot of what we are doing in America is more harmful to the homeless and the poor
  • 27:05 \u2013 Yes, people need to take more responsibility to get out of their situation
  • 28:17 \u2013 Kimberly says, my passion is to teach and want to become an educational consultant and write education books when I retire. I joined the 48 Days Eagles community but am unsure where to begin.
    • 29:26 \u2013 Look for ways to leverage your teaching experience
    • 30:03 \u2013 Check out Dan\u2019s blog where he talks about how to make money coaching
  • 30:38 \u2013 Alex says, our goal is to maximize our influence by making our stories as free and accessible as possible while accepting donations. I have a full-time job and don\u2019t want to limit the influence of the studio to my stories.
    • 31:51 \u2013 What is the title or caption of what you are doing that can catch people\u2019s attention?
    • 32:22 \u2013 People do not value things that are free
    • 32:57 \u2013 The three things that converge that make a good business \u2013 passion, talent and money
    • 33:19 \u2013 If there isn\u2019t money there, it\u2019s just a hobby and people will not respond to that
    • 34:09 \u2013 Patreon can be a platform for what you want to do
    • 35:16 \u2013 Historically, having a patron was a way for artists to create their art, but it may be tough in today\u2019s environment
    • 36:15 \u2013 Dan had a friend who wanted to do a full-time charity work and asked him if he would help him financially\u2014Dan said \u201cno\u201d
    • 36:31 \u2013 The way to do humanitarian work is to have income that will allow you to do that
    • 37:17 \u2013 Dan attended a cake auction where he paid big money for a cake, because it was for a worthy cause
    • 37:58 \u2013 Turn your idea into something significant that can also earn you income
  • 38:19 \u2013 Lee says, I have an opportunity to change careers where I will earn less, have more hours to work and a longer commute; but, I will enjoy [the job] and the company has committed to pay for my sons\u2019 college education. How much importance should I give to the free college down the road?
    • 39:25 \u2013 When you do the math, working for less with more hours is sacrificing more
    • 40:45 \u2013 If you are going to get a new job, there may be something that will give you more income
    • 41:25 \u2013 Putting your life on hold for a college education, 10 years from now, has its risks
  • 41:50 \u2013 Justin asks, with stretched finances having 4 children under 12\u2014should I follow the money or my passion?
    • 43:22 \u2013 Take a fresh look at your skills, abilities, and at yourself to find work that fits you
    • 44:43 \u2013 Look for the opportunities that line up with what you want to be doing
  • 45:30 \u2013 Dan\u2019s daughter and granddaughter made a video about Innovate
  • 47:02 \u2013 Coaching with Excellence \u2013 May 25-26, August 31-Sept 1, 2017
  • 47:45 \u2013 Check out 48 Days Eagles
  • 48:05 \u2013 Dan closes today\u2019s podcast

3 Key Points:

  1. In today\u2019s world where there are many voices, be the voice that adds unique value.
  2. We all have to take responsibility for our own lives, including the homeless and the poor.
  3. As you focus and explore your own skills and goals, watch for the opportunities that open up.

Resources Mentioned:

  • FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days
  • To ask Dan a question for the podcast \u2013 AskDan or email him at askdan@48Days.com
  • Make money and serve as a 48 Days Seminar Presenter
  • The new 48 Days Eagles membership site \u2013 see this growing community for finding Work You Love

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