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Blog #670: Machetes and Motorcycles

Living. I have this magical opportunity to be here.I believe I get one shot at it. I get to do this ONCE. ______ There is HUGE power in that thought for me. It’s where my courage comes from. Every bold action I take in my life centers on that single thought: “I get...

Blog #669: The World’s Most Difference Making Word

Every year... December is reserved for meto sharpen the vision for my life. And to create a few adventures. ______ This year… I’m hanging out in the Caribbean for a few weeks. But before I even got here, I was stuck sitting in airports.So I started creating...

Blog #668: My Perfect Flop

Let's be real. This blog isn't like a zillion social media posts that share perfect meals, perfect smiles, and perfect moments. Real life isn't perfect. ______ Real life wears struggle. Real life wears disappointment. Real life wears defeat. And this week... I lived...

Blog #667: I Do. I Don’t. I Don’t. I Do.

In finding my most inspired and inspiring life...It's the little things I do that make a big difference. Extra Mile Tidbits. (Here's four.) ______ #1. I live routines. For me... Routines find their value most on days when I feel like succeeding least. Absolutely... I...

Blog #666: Holding On to a Heavy Anchor

Conversations.TWO of mine. ONE about the PAST.ONE about the FUTURE. Perhaps...ONE will change your PRESENT. ______ The PAST. She was still bitter about something that happened ten years ago. Her screw-up was not going away. In her head. "I should have done it!" (Over...

Blog #665: Two Words To Change Today

This blog has readers from tens of countries. BUT... The largest percentage of readers are in the U.S.This week was a HUGE deal in our fifty states. ______ We elected a president. It's definitely true... Divisions on a multitude of issues run passionately deep in the...

Blog #664: The Day My Bike Grew Wings

Every day... Life tosses us a series of seemingly simple moments. Occasionally... One of those simple moments has the power toprofoundly change the course of our lives. One did for me. ______ It's not new news... I've pedaled a bike solo across the U.S. Twice. The...

Blog #663: The Question That Rescues Tomorrow

Wherever you are on the planet. Whatever job.Whatever age.Whatever health.Whatever anything. There's one question that rescues future regret. ______ From this day forward... "What do I wish I'd do?" Our answers are maps to guide our calendar, weeks, days...and hours....

AUDIO #662: Haunts That Keep Haunting

Share with friends, co-workers and everybody else in the world:Looking for a little  inspiration? Sign-up for Thursday's blog. Extra Mile Thursday! It's totally FREE.[fts_twitter twitter_name=ToShawnAnderson tweets_count=2 cover_photo=yes stats_bar=no...

Blog #662: Haunts That Keep Haunting

Into my email I reach.The topic is regrets. Anonymous has them.I'm asked if I do. ______ Shawn - I read your Thursday emails. You won't recognize this email address, however, because I'm ashamed to share my real identity. I recently had a milestone birthday, and I'm...
Blog #617: Watering the Little

Blog #617: Watering the Little

I’m in Cartagena, Columbia.I thought I just met a new friend. BUT… He didn’t think the same of me.He peed on my computer. ______ I won’t keep you in suspense. He’s a TINY red squirrel. I was sitting outdoors in a very lush, plant and tree-rich café-like area. I had...

Blog #616: Doing the Dolphin Thing

Blog #616: Doing the Dolphin Thing

I’m in the ocean off Costa Rica. I can’t see land.But I see dolphins. Hours of them. ______ Yesterday... The dolphins kept coming. And as they did… TIME stopped moving. My initial goal had been to walk laps on the ship’s track. The walking never happened. My feet...

Blog #615: 30 Nights on the Water

Blog #615: 30 Nights on the Water

For the next four weeks…I’ll be sharing stories from the ocean. For 30 nights…That’s where I’m sleeping. ______ Cabo San Lucas. It’s a beautifully visual port town. So many towns are along Mexico’s coast. I was sitting in a main walkway…watching locals drum up...

Blog #614: The Life of a Professional Yo-Yoer

Blog #614: The Life of a Professional Yo-Yoer

Ever feel as if your lifeis tied to a string... And you're the Yo-Yo? Up.Down. RisingFalling. ______ Been there? It happens. Especially... When we allow what happens outside us... to "up-and-down" the happiness level inside us. Feel happy. Feel sad. Think positive....

Blog #613: The Girl with the Smile

Blog #613: The Girl with the Smile

Numbed. Sometimes life pushes us there. We decide how long we stay. ______ It was about 25 years ago... I'd be standing in my front yard watering the lawn, and a young, happy neighbor girl down the street would see me...and run to talk with me. Always... She wore a...

Blog #612: I’m in Timeout

Blog #612: I’m in Timeout

I'm taking a timeout today. To rest.To read. To laugh.To breath. I'm thinking: "Today's timeout should find its way into my everyday goals." So today... I'll take a break from writing blogs and planting seeds. Or am I? S.EXTRA...

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