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b'Listener questions this week: What\\u2019s the best way to guest post and get my name out there?\\n Do I need a coach training program that\\u2019s certified?\\n How do I get a mentor?\\n The things I love to do, I lack the courage to do.\\n Plus Good News\\n Cliff Feightner poem: You say you are killing timeI say that should be a crimeEach precious minuteDeserves something in itEach second should be treated as prime\\n Quotation: [spp-tweet tweet=\\u201d\\u201d]\\xa0 \\xa0\\u201cA business is simply coming up with an idea that will make peoples\\u2019 lives better.\\u201d\\xa0 Sir Richard Branson\\n Show Notes: Episode \\u2013 10-27-17 Title: N/A Subtitle: N/A\\n Summary: Comfort breeds complacency. When we are comfortable, we stop challenging the potential we do have to grow, expand, and learn. Dan challenges listeners to think of the areas in which we\\u2019ve grown complacent and encourages us to STEP UP and get out of these ruts. Who knows, we may just end up surprising ourselves! He also shares insights into how one can become a guest poster, whether certification programs are worth it, and the difference between coaching and mentorship. Tune-in to learn what it takes to get one step closer to the work you love.\\n Sponsored By: FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days\\n Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:04 \\u2013 Preview of Today\\u2019s Show on \\u201cGo above your comfort level and you\\u2019ll surprise yourself\\u201d What\\u2019s the best way to guest post and get my name out there?\\n Do I need a coach training program that\\u2019s certified?\\n How do I get a mentor?\\n The things I love to do, I lack the courage to do\\n Good News\\n More Questions\\n \\u201cA business is simply coming up with an idea that will make people\\u2019s lives better.\\u201d \\u2013 Sir Richard Branson\\n \\n 02:17 \\u2013 A poem from Cliff Feightner:\\n You say you are killing time I say that should be a crime Each precious minute Deserves something in it Each second should be treated as prime\\n 02:27 \\u2013 Dan just did an endorsement for Cliff\\u2019s first book\\n [spp-timestamp time=\\u201d03:50\\u2033] \\u2013 Dan got a note from Tom Mucha who put together an in-depth guide for questions to ask in a job interview. Check it out here: http://questionsforinterviewer.com/questions-to-ask-interviewer\\n\\n [spp-timestamp time=\\u201d04:44\\u2033] \\u2013 FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days\\n\\n 06:35 \\u2013 Congratulations to Master Coach Anna Powers! 06:52 \\u2013 She launched her program this year and just broke 6-figures\\n 07:09 \\u2013 She\\u2019s also still working a full-time career\\n 07:19 \\u2013 By using the 15-hour principle Dan talks about, she was able to hit 6-figures in her side business\\n 08:33 \\u2013 Sometimes the best option is AND, not EITHER/OR\\n \\n [spp-timestamp time=\\u201d08:42\\u2033] \\u2013 The 48 Days Eagles Apply now for membership. New members get a video from Dan and a free 48 Days Eagles shirt!\\n 10:09 \\u2013 We can say goodbye to Black Friday 10:20 \\u2013 Only 35% of shoppers who plan to buy take advantage of Black Friday sales\\n 10:41 \\u2013 When discounts become common, it loses the appeal\\n 11:23 \\u2013 Using discounts and promotions for sales must be limited\\n \\n 12:18 \\u2013 We\\u2019ve gotten notes from older people saying they\\u2019ve struggled with getting hired 12:38 \\u2013 Big companies are increasingly on the hunt for people over 50\\n 13:07 \\u2013 Dan shares about the recent job fair in Nashville for older people\\n \\n [spp-timestamp time=\\u201d14:34\\u2033] \\u2013 Teen prodigies create app that could end school lunch hunger 15:27 \\u2013 Food For Thought is an app that allows parents to buy their children lunches online and gives them the opportunity to anonymously donate a meal to another hungry kid at school\\n \\n 15:43 \\u2013 Dan woke up this morning thinking about a gentleman he hasn\\u2019t talk to for about a year 16:12 \\u2013 Things happened to this gentleman and his life took a turn\\n 16:27 \\u2013 Dan wanted to write about how failure can keep people down\\n 17:12 \\u2013 When Dan opened his phone last night, he saw a message from this gentleman \\u2014 he had no gas, nothing to eat, and was in the parking lot with his cat\\n 17:37 \\u2013 He asked Dan if he could give him $10 thru Paypal\\n 18:39 \\u2013 Dan sent him $100 and told him that he hopes today is better than yesterday\\n \\n [spp-timestamp time=\\u201d19:39\\u2033] \\u2013 Stray dog crashes a wedding and finds his happily ever after 20:12 \\u2013 When the couple was exchanging vows, the dog walked down the aisle and lied on to the bride\\u2019s veil\\n 20:34 \\u2013 The couple thought it was humorous and fed the dog during the reception\\n 20:44 \\u2013 The newlyweds ended up adopting the dog\\n \\n 21:26 \\u2013 Caught on camera were three young guys walking up to a sleeping homeless person on a bench in the park 21:47 \\u2013 The teenagers covered him in a blanket\\n 22:13 \\u2013 They were identified because of the video and their mayor called them in and gave them smartwatches for their deed\\n \\n [spp-timestamp time=\\u201d22:31\\u2033] \\u2013 To ask Dan a question or share a story for the podcast \\u2013\\xa0AskDan or email at askdan@48Days.com\\n\\n 22:43 \\u2013 Sadine asks for a story about business that experiences incredible growth [spp-timestamp time=\\u201d23:18\\u2033] \\u2013 Dan will send a copy of Let the River Run\\n\\n 23:37 \\u2013 Dan and Dave Ramsey were mentioned in this book\\n \\n 24:15 \\u2013 Cliff asks for resources for Amazon Merch [spp-timestamp time=\\u201d24:37\\u2033] \\u2013 Amazon Merch Program provenamazoncourse.com/48days\\n\\n 25:11 \\u2013 As of now, royalties are coming into the 48 Days Eagles funds\\n \\n 25:47 \\u2013 Aaron says, What\\u2019s the best way to guest post and get my name out there? 27:59 \\u2013 Dan reads a couple of examples of the wrong way to approach this\\n 29:11 \\u2013 Dan doesn\\u2019t take guest posts on The 48 Days site\\n 30:25 \\u2013 Dan had people he knew post periodically on his site\\n [spp-timestamp time=\\u201d31:49\\u2033] \\u2013 Dan had a relationship built over time, that\\u2019s why he was able to post on Michael Hyatt\\u2019s site\\n 32:03 \\u2013 Start building relationships with the person first, then ask if you can guest post\\n 33:25 \\u2013 Do what you need to get on the radar of those sites you want to be seen\\n 34:14 \\u2013 Connect with people in your area of expertise\\n \\n 34:42 \\u2013 Do I need a coach training program that\\u2019s certified? 35:03 \\u2013 Dan resisted the idea of having a certification program for years\\n 35:55 \\u2013 Dan found out that the standards are NOT clear at all\\n 35:59 \\u2013 Anybody can offer certification or even create their own if they wanted to\\n 36:15 \\u2013 Most certification programs have nothing to do with competence\\n 36:53 \\u2013 Dan has developed a coaching program\\n 38:02 \\u2013 The Coaching Mastery Program takes about 6-8 months to complete\\n 39:04 \\u2013 They are not certified by ICF\\n 40:28 \\u2013 Dan believes in certification that\\u2019s connected to competencies\\n [spp-timestamp time=\\u201d40:42\\u2033] \\u2013 The 48 Days Coaching Mastery Program: https://store.48days.com/products/coaching-mastery-program\\n\\n \\n [spp-timestamp time=\\u201d41:29\\u2033] \\u2013 To ask Dan a question for the podcast \\u2013\\xa0AskDan or email at askdan@48Days.com\\n\\n 41:37 \\u2013 Sherri asks if she can be connected to Christy from the CES Conference for possible mentorship. How do I get a mentor? 42:05 \\u2013 Dan already connected her to Christy\\n 42:30 \\u2013 Dan shares the differences between counselors, coaches, mentors, and consultants\\n [spp-timestamp time=\\u201d43:47 \\u201c]\\u2013 Book on Mentoring One Minute Mentoring: How to Find and Work With a Mentor\\u2013And Why You\\u2019ll Benefit from Being One\\n\\n \\n 45:42 \\u2013 Alice says, The things I love to do, I lack the courage to do 46:29 \\u2013 Go above your comfort level and surprise yourself\\n [spp-timestamp time=\\u201d46:50\\u2033] \\u2013 Read the book, The Magic of Thinking Big to help you Be a front seater\\n Practice making eye contact\\n Walk 25% faster\\n Practice speaking up\\n Smile big\\n \\n 48:30 \\u2013 Dan closes today\\u2019s podcast\\n \\n 3 Key Points: Being blessed also gives you the opportunity to be a blessing to others.\\n Always start building relationships first before you give requests.\\n Not all certification programs are connected to a level of competence\\u2014be mindful of where you receive your training.\\n Resources Mentioned: To ask Dan a question for the podcast \\u2013\\xa0AskDan or email at askdan@48Days.com\\n\\n \\nThe 48 Days Eagles Apply now for membership. New members get a video from Dan and a free 48DaysEagles shirt!\\n Book on Mentoring One Minute Mentoring: How to Find and Work With a Mentor\\u2013And Why You\\u2019ll Benefit from Being One\\n\\n The podcast timestamps are now clickable. Just go to any 48 Days Podcast and click on the timestamp of your interest. You will instantly be taken to that portion of the audio podcast.\\n \\nFreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial to my listeners. To claim it, just go to https://www.freshbooks.com/48days\\n\\n Our 48 Days Coaching Mastery Program: https://store.48days.com/products/coaching-mastery-program\\n\\n Free Guide on Interview Questions from Tom Mucha: http://questionsforinterviewer.com/questions-to-ask-interviewer\\n\\n Amazon Merch Program provenamazoncourse.com/48days\\n\\n Credits: Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives\\n To submit a question for the Podcast, send your note to\\xa0askdan@48Days.com\\n The post Go above your comfort level and you\\u2019ll surprise yourself appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'