Only 11 more years of misery

Published: July 30, 2010, 1:02 a.m.

b'1.\\xa0 Dan, I recently reviewed your 999 business ideas. I like the idea of providing a mobile tool sharpening service. I have the necessary knowledge and most of the tools. My biggest question is how to advertise. I\'ve thought of Craigslist, newspaper etc. but I have no marketing knowledge.2.\\xa0 I am 51, been with same company for 30 years, I have never liked my job. My pension from work will never amount to enough to really retire. Question, When should I retire? Should I put in 11 more years to reach maximum benefit or get out soon with less retirement money but more time to build another income?3.\\xa0 I just finished reading an article on the decline of the middle class.\\xa0 I would be interested in hearing your comments on this article and whether or not your\\xa0 "No More Mondays" business/employment model is a solution to the decline of the middle class.4.\\xa0 Dan, with all your good ideas I\\u2019m wondering \\u2013 do you ever have any bad ideas? 5.\\xa0 I have an idea that I want to develop into a product for sale.\\xa0 My question is:\\xa0 When talking to prospective manufacturers, how do I protect my idea from being stolen?6.\\xa0 Dan, I have passions, but they\'re random. Answering the "If you could do anything" question gets answers ranging from finding classic cars for buyers, to singing, to becoming a mechanic, to acting, etc. Help!\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'