Ok guys apologies as I had a full day and could not get some time until the end of it.  So first off I want to let you all know that I asked other 48 days members on the forums at 48days.net as well as emailed Dan Miller to ask if blogging my way through his book was ok to do and he responded here with a vote of confidence and I really appreciate it.  I will try to follow through with my commitment. 

So today's lesson was amazing.  I read chapter 1 and the question I will ponder the most from it is "What would be my greatest contribution to others?".  I have never approached thinking about what I have to offer in this way.  I usually focus on what I am good at doing and not what I have to offer others.

Here are my answers from that questions at the end of the chapter.  If you have a copy of 48 Days To The Work You Love book you can get it out to follow along.

1.  I got my first paid position at Trinity Baptist Church watching newborns during the Sunday evening service.  I was 21 years old when I got my first job and I made probably something like 7.25 for the 1 hour each week.
2.  The greatest value from the work I have done in my life so far has been being there for kids who you know are having a hard time at home or otherwise.

3. Before reading the intro and this chapter I would have said yes.  Now I believe and know that the answer is no.
4.  I do, but it may look differently than it does now.
5.  Working with positive, supportive people.  Something that makes a difference. Creativity encouraged.
6.  When I was little, I would see myself telling everyone what to do, mostly in a family sort of way.  Loving on babies etc.
7.  Feeling like you were there for someone when they needed you.  Feeling like you belong.  Feeling like everything came together by a perfect plan and purpose.  Feeling like you could just give someone a hug.
8.  No.  There definitely need to be some financial changes for the better.  Also I love to learn about all kinds of different things so I want to learn more before the next five years.


These are my responses to the questions in the "Day's Activities"
So far work has been something I love but in the end something I do for money.  Also my recent job search was focusing more on the money and not on the what do I have to offer.  When I ask myself what I was "born to do" I do start thinking about some natural abilities I have noticed in myself such as learning languages, creativity, and business leadership skills.  The work I have done so far has reflected what I was born to do only I haven't got to do it as much as I would like.  In some of my part time jobs there were other assigned tasks that were not quite on topic as far as born to do goes.  Differences in what I was born to do and my work also include having worked for and with (in the past) critical/demanding people.  I think Dave Ramsey said in his book Entre Leadership that you should build people in your business around you that you like to work with, and support a culture that encourages that.  I think that's right on.

Well I hope this is coherent as my eyes are about closing for needing to go to sleep but I'm feeling so good moving in a positive direction and I am thankful for your support.  I'll see you all tomorrow for day 3!