by B Books “Better questions to ask regarding a career or job choice would be: What was I born to do? ""Before I found 48 Days Eagles, I really didn't know what I wanted to do with my life. Nowadays, the statistics are that people will have roughly 16 jobs during the course of their working careers. BUT it had some really good information about finding a vocation that you have always wanted and for whatever reason haven't pursued. There are some good job hunting strategies, but mostly this book is a "pump you up" type of job-self-help book. I purchased this book on whim when a person at a conference I was attending said it changed his life. I'm a fan of Dan's podcast but I wasn't fond of the book. I liked it more than the remainder of this critique indicates.I had owned this book for about a year before reading it. He is the author of 48 Days to the Work You Love, No More Mondays, and Wisdom Meets Passion: When Generations Collide and Collaborate.Dan also writes for CBN.com, Crosswalk.com, In Touch, AARP, Success magazines and the Zig Ziglar newsletter. How does one navigate the work force with so many changes and new jobs emerging while still putting one’s own talents and giftings into use? I needed encouragement. I wanted to check the quality and caliber of his suggestiDon’t be scared when I tell you I am a huge fan of Dave Ramsey. "I love being part of this community. And yes, we lay out the frame-work to make this happen. First, so many job recommendations is hardly useful for someone who doesn't know what they want to do. I found the book to be somewhat helpful, but not ground-breaking. A special opportunity to join arms with like-minded, successful entrepreneurs to continue to challenge yourself and grow.If you think the Millionaire's Roundtable is for you, click below to join the wait list.You're not alone. That’s what we’re here for. As a direct result of reading this book, I applied for a job at About.com and started my own website (Right, so I gave up on page 117, which I don't know how to show in the new Goodreads format with the multiple reading thing. It goes into detail how you can start doing what you love or be on the right track for it in 48 days. Dan Miller knows how to help you delve into your passions and dreams and make them into a career you can enjoy.I read this a little while ago and saw it again while packing things up for a garage sale. "I'm a fan of Dan's podcast but I wasn't fond of the book. Instead of a rational analysis or series of tests to define your abilities, it teaches you to pay attention to what God Motivational and fairly practical career advice, backed by the author's coaching experience and Christian perspective. There are some good job hunting strategies, but mostly this book is a "pump you up" type of job-self-help book. For those of us who have drifted through life, being recruited from job to job based on our experience, connections, or resumes, it has little to help you identify what your goals, dreams, and passions are. We have many resources exclusive to the 48 Days Eagles community.Not to be harsh, but we tend to carry our habits from one season of life to the next. It does not discuss HOW to find the work you love, but just that you SHOULD find it, which I found disappointing. There will always be “exceptions” that can stand in the way of making a shift. The self-assessment questions are helpful, though, and if you have never had anyone give you good advice on how to really get a job, some of his ideas are good for you, too. I got both, but only in manageable bite-size pieces.Having heard so much about this book and being on the waiting list at the library for over a month to read it, I expected it to provide a profusion of insight and inspiration. "We have several entrepreneurs in the 48 Days Eagles Community whose businesses are focused on coaching, consulting and speaking, so Dan Miller has asked Jevonnah Ellison and Kent Julian to be our Deans in these two areas. It's like having your own mini-coaching session with Dangive you direct guidance from outside experts as well as other Eagles who have successfully applied these formulas. Miller also contradicts himself throughout, as he fails to find a balance between "find a new job you love" and "be faithful to the job/employer you have now during this season."