Are you living your life too small?

Are you living your life too small?

Author: Dan Miller - 48 Days & Glassbox Media November 10, 2023 Duration: 43:27

I hear the most interesting statements from people who are describing their lives. Recently a 36-yr-old MBA in an executive position in an exciting industry shared this concern in her coaching profile: "I have a vague sense that my life is too small."

Living large does not necessarily mean a bigger salary, house, cars or retirement fund. It has nothing to do with fancy vacations or the latest fashions. Rather, it means having a life that's full of meaning and purpose. And that can occur – or be absent – at any place on the continuum of the traditional parameters of "success." I've seen millionaires who are living life "small" and those with scarce financial resources who are living "large." 

Let me ask you this: What is your life saying to the world? Are you living your life too small? Is it so full of meaningless tasks that there's no room left for the things that make your heart sing? Are you pushing so hard in doing more that you've lost the sense of being more? Does more activity really equal greater accomplishment, or does it at some point tip the scale and begin to diminish the meaning of your life? Are you creating the legacy you want to leave for your loved ones?

Reflect back on last month – yes, just this last month. What did you do to keep your life from being too small?

Get the 7 questions to ask yourself to determine if you're living life too small, plus my thoughts on these great questions and a special invitation to our upcoming 48-Day Dream Life Blueprint event on November 14th, 48 days before the new year at https://www.48days.com/living-large

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Each episode of 48 Days to the Work You Love Internet Radio Show is a conversation about redefining what you do for a living. Host Dan Miller, whose expertise in career development and entrepreneurship has established him as a leading voice in the field, guides listeners through the practical and philosophical shifts needed to move toward more satisfying work. This isn't just generic business advice; it's a focused discussion on aligning your skills and passions with opportunities that provide both meaning and financial stability. The long-running success of this podcast, consistently ranked in the top tier globally, stems from Dan's actionable approach and his core belief that fulfilling work is attainable for everyone. You'll hear specific strategies for navigating career transitions, insights on starting a business, and stories that challenge the conventional separation between work and life. Dan's perspective helps reframe job searches, side hustles, and entrepreneurial ventures as integrated parts of a purposeful journey. Tune in for a blend of motivation and concrete steps that cut through the noise of typical career guidance, all aimed at helping you design a professional life you genuinely love.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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