It's not always best to have that conversation. Give your employer 40 hours of competent, reliable work. Use the other 128 hours a week to build the life you want. Questions: 1. What should I do while I’m waiting for things to get better? 2. My employer will fire me if he knows I’m building a side business. 3. Do hobbies count toward the 5% of our income being invested in ourselves? 4. Many times your podcasts and quotes have inspired me, but I am unable to take any action due to the fear of moving my feet. Submit your Questions to: https://www.48days.com/askdan/   If I use your question we’ll send you an autographed copy of 48 Days to the Work You Love Summary Don’t just wait for things to get better. Spend that time “preparing” for the opportunities that are coming. Give your employer 40 hours of competent, reliable work. Use the other 128 hours a week to build the life you want. Invest in yourself in ways that bring you variety and enjoyment as well as ways to be more productive. Decide what you want your life to be three years from now, then make decisions today that take you in that direction. Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including my formula for investing in yourself in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/preparing/