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48 Days to the Work You Love: Preparing for the New Normal [Paperback]

Dan Miller , Dave Ramsey
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)

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Book Description

May 15, 2010
In 2009, the U.S. unemployment rate approached ten percent. Today, when new work is found, it may not be traditional. Studies estimate half of the American workforce will soon consist of freelancers, consultants, independent contractors, entreprenuers, "electronic immigrants," and so forth. Are you ready for the new normal?

Dan Miller has seen it coming for years. But his thriving vocational best seller, 48 Days to the Work You Love, is not so much about finding a new job as it is learning about who we are really called to be in relation to our vocation-whatever shape that career may take in these changing times. According to the author, failing to make that fundamental discovery of calling is why so many people find themselves in jobs they hate. But now, thousands upon thousands are finding the work they love, thanks to practical advice from this leading career counselor.

Conversational and creative, Miller helps the reader understand one's Godgiven skills and abilities, personality traits, values, dreams, and passions. Doing so helps us recognize clear patterns that will point toward successful decisions along the career path. Step by step, this updated edition of 48 Days to the Work You Love reveals the process for creating a Life Plan and translating that plan into meaningful and fulfilling daily work. Let the countdown begin!


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About the Author

Dan Miller is president of 48 Days LLC, specializing in creative thinking for increased personal and business success. He is the author of 48 Days to the Work You Love and No More Mondays and also writes often for CBN.com and Crosswalk.com as well as In Touch, AARP, and Success magazines. He and his wife, Joanne, live in Franklin, Tennessee.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: B&H Books; Revised edition (May 15, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1433669331
  • ISBN-13: 978-1433669330
  • Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.7 x 9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,381 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dan Miller is the author of the bestselling 48 Days to the Work You Love book, workbook, and audio program. As a life coach, he has guided people through the anguish of unexpected change to the exhilaration of meaningful work and increased time and financial freedom. Dan has appeared on CBS's The Early Show and MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews. He lives the life he describes, combining work and play, with his wife, Joanne, on their nine-acre sanctuary near Franklin, Tennessee.

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I bought this book for my husband. VW Smith  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
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34 of 37 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Outdated but good. January 14, 2011
By J.Lane
Format:Paperback
I thought this book was a little behind the times with some of it's language. When suggesting a booming economy and unlimited opportunities (not quotes or exact wordage) it was obviously talking about a different era. On the other hand he offers great advice and some interesting interview questions for the applicant. I specifically like his negative view on objectives as a section for your resume. I would definitely suggest this book and while your at it read the power of who and Fired to hired all back to back and you will be on your way to the work you love.
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Overall good book on professional development September 3, 2011
By Erik
Format:Paperback
First, let me say I would recommend readers aim to finish this book in 3-5 days. That will allow for more time to dedicate to the job search process. There's really no reason to only digest a single chapter a day.

I think Dan Miller provided an excellent overview of how times are changing and we need to get on board. He explained how the idea of a secure job is becoming something of the past and people need to take more initiative themselves for finding meaningful work.

What I really enjoyed about this book was that Miller gives PRACTICAL insights. Many professional development books are all fluff, but not this one. He discusses the current trends in cover letters, resumes, the interview process, salary negotiation, and much more. Miller also includes personal accounts and examples which help emphasize his points.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great thoughts, Excellent resources February 27, 2011
By Matt
Format:Paperback
For anyone who is looking to find "the work you love" this is an essential read. There is certainly a lot of motivation in this book, but also a lot of practical wisdom for those looking to find a job they'll love.

Miller helps readers build their own road map toward the kind of work they'll love doing. We're challenged to find out what it is that we would love to do. So many people don't have the job they want because they don't know what they want or don't know how to get there. Miller attempts to give readers the tools to discern their calling in life and find work that fits with that calling.

One of my favorite parts of this book are the resources in the back including sample cover letters and résumés. Also Miller provides a lot of helpful specifics for how to approach the job hunt.

I don't know that everyone who reads this book will have their dream job within 48 days, but they will certainly have some valuable tools that will aid them in their job hunt.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Brooke
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I read Jon Acuff's book Quitter in the spring. It was an interesting book that had many pointers that I could use. Maybe people referred to Dan Miller's book as having more substantial and sequential instructions on how to accomplish your goals. So I got his book next. First lets be clear. This book is not a magic wand or lottery ticket. Its not going to automatically give you what you want. What the book does accomplish is to help you realize why you aren't happy with your job and how to determine your innate potential.

Miller destroys the myth that work sucks, everybody hates their job and everyone is looking forward to retirement. That was the way I was raised. It was the way my parents were raised, my grandparents, we can go on and on. Reading the book helped me understand my feelings better. Then it went beyond that. He does give you guidance on how to go about doing what you love.

I have to disagree with the gentleman who gave the book a 1 star because he "couldn't quit his 6 figure job because...." and Dan Miller doesn't give him a solution. Its not really his job to help you figure out how to make as much money and pay off your debt. Its really his job to help you realize what you really want to do and how to go about getting that job. He gives a great example of the ER doctor who wanted to drive trucks. I'm betting he had as much debt and made as much money as the attorney. The ER doctor doesn't quit his job completely and throw away all of his schooling, he worked part time on the weekends in the ER, when he wanted to and spent his week days happily driving a truck.

It really comes down to what do you want to accomplish and what are the steps necessary to do that and this book meets that criteria.
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21 of 25 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Just another job search manual January 2, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book will help you if you're looking for a traditional job. It contains advice on resume writing and job search tactics, and a thorough section on interviewing skills.

But if "the work you love" is nontraditional--freelance work or self-employment--look elsewhere. Despite the author's admission that "the new normal" includes more such work, the job-hunting sections assume that "work" means a place on a corporate payroll. There are only two chapters about self-employment. The first spends a lot of time convincing you it can be done--but doesn't give details about how. The other offers a bunch of anecdotes, but no tactics for starting a business or advice for freelancers.

The sections on self-discovery -- figuring out who you are and what kind of work might be "the work you love" are also pretty flimsy. So look elsewhere if you're trying to discover what work is a good fit for you.

Some parts of this book are quite inspirational, but ultimately I can't recommend it. In addition to scattered typos ("tot" instead of "to" -- in all-caps, no less -- an r missing from "unfotunately"), there's a clear lack of proofreading and fact-checking. The average time Americans spend in a job is variously given as 2.2 years and 3.2 years. One of them may be right, but which?

Most troubling to me is the repetition of the myth that claims Sir Ernest Shackleton placed a terse classified ad to recruit a South Pole expedition crew. It only takes a Google to learn that this anecdote is unsubstantiated, despite the best efforts of members of The Antarctic Circle organization to prove it. [...] Miller's inclusion of this misinformation leads me to wonder what else in the book may be incorrect.
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1.0 out of 5 stars 90 Pages of Christianity before...
A single word about job seeking skills or ideas. I was severely annoyed that the author did not make this abundantly from the back cover, the description, or in any other manner. Read more
Published 23 days ago by John Autry
2.0 out of 5 stars More inspirational Christian than practical
Not really useful unless you're a Christian. Its a decent read but I wish I had known how religious it is before I bought it.
Published 25 days ago by D J T P
5.0 out of 5 stars Times have changed in job search methodology over past 10 years!
I found out my degree in HR in 2000 did not prepare me for the current search for a job I will love. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Debbie Binford
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book!
I found this book to be truly inspirational and has helped me think outside the box. If you are in a rut occupationally then I would strongly suggest this book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Grant H.
2.0 out of 5 stars Really disappointing.
This book has an overpowering Christian bias, and it's off-putting. The author/publisher need to explicitly state this in the marketing communications materials; it currently does... Read more
Published 1 month ago by G. Jean
2.0 out of 5 stars CAUTION !! JUST ANOTHER LEAD GENERATOR FOR A SELF HELP TEACHER
Some of this content is good, and some of it is a complete waste of time and paper. I have watched videos of this author and have tried and tried to read and finish the book but it... Read more
Published 1 month ago by National LLC
1.0 out of 5 stars old
This is old information...I wished for updated stuff.had no idea it was so old. Learned my lesson...look for date published.
Published 1 month ago by Jill Kay Sanzone
5.0 out of 5 stars Great insight for my future!
Another great tool from Dan Miller! This book gives the forward thinking needed for personnel growth. Thanks Dan for your great work!
Published 2 months ago by DM Carter
5.0 out of 5 stars Should be required reading in high school
This book gives great perspectives for all stages of ones career! Anywhere from just starting out to being fired/laid off to being unhappy in a current situation.
Published 2 months ago by S. Brinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great advice!
Wish I had been told about it 6 months ago when I began the process of Job change! Doesn't take 48 days to read, but might take that long to implement the process, but that isn't... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Annette Stithem
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