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Blog #739: The Secret to Failing Less

Often…We give it everything we've got. But despite doing our best...Failure and rejection can still punch us hard. ______ I know failure well. As a lifelong entrepreneur and somebody who throws himself out there publicly... the number of rejections I've received in my...

Blog #738: Do You Have One Today?

Hopes rise.Moods change.Optimism soars. When we have something to look forward to. ______ What's your something? Do you have one today?Did you plan one for this week? What are you looking forward to this month?Is something on this year's calendar that excites you?...

Blog #737: Going to the Masquerade Party?

Below are some lousy realities.I hope one doesn't belong to you. ______ Feeling any of these? "I'm getting old...and in constant pain." "I'm in debt...and it's getting worse." "I'm in a bad relationship...but can't leave." "My job sucks the life out of me...but I need...

Blog #736: A Visit to the Ancient Giants

My past Sunday? Up at 4:30 a.m.On the road by 5:40 a.m.Driving 115 miles to go hiking. Why? Sacrifices are required to live cool things. ______ It was a group hike. Thirty northern California hikers started at 9:00 a.m. Each passionately committed to climbing up and...

Blog #735: My Demanding Boss

She asked...“Don't you work for yourself?” I answered...“I do." ______ She kicked back... “Then why do you only take calls at the end of the day?” I responded… “Because I work for a demanding boss.” ______ Will my day today be successful? It depends. How successful...

Blog #734: Where Stories Are Born

Many of my weekly blogs are inspired by thewords that land in my email box from readers. Like this one. ______ The email read... "I'm in sales and feeling uninspired by my career. I think it would be gratifying to do what you do. How did you become a motivational...

Blog #733: Have You Met Punch?

He’s only 7 months old.But he’s had an extra tough beginning. And because of his dual cuteness and courage…The world has fallen in love with him. I am one of the world. ______ Have you met “Punch”? Abandoned at birth by his mom at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan, Punch...

Blog #732: I Give It 15 Names

Sometimes...Some days...Some moments... Reality stings extra hard. ______ Stings have many names. Invalidated. Invisible. Ridiculed. Humiliated. Blamed. Heartbroken. Ignored. Insulted. Cheated. Forgotten. Devalued. Offended. Rejected. Disrespected. Betrayed. I have...

Blog #731: Shouldn’t We Ask?

“Is it working?” Honest answers may be brutal to consider.But since we get only one shot at this living thing... Shouldn't we ask? ______ The question is not one everybody will answer. I mean, really... Who among us wants to take a walk through their own life crap and...

Blog #730: Belittle Yourself Much?

I reached the end of my hike and came acrosstwo preschoolers playing on a giant dirt hill. With their dad keeping a watchful eye on them...I shouted to the boy who had reached the top. “Are YOU the king of the mountain?” He shouted back:“No. I'm the kin’ of the dirt!”...
Blog #679: Caught in His Storm

Blog #679: Caught in His Storm

When You’re Caught in His Storm—Step Back with Strength.Caught in His Storm is Shawn Anderson’s story about how someone else’s emotional chaos doesn’t need to become your own.In Caught in His Storm, Shawn highlights the choice we have to step away from another...

Blog #678: The Two Are Dating

Blog #678: The Two Are Dating

Why “The Two Are Dating” Is a Metaphor for Transformation.The Two Are Dating is a blog where Shawn Anderson connects the themes of action and belief—because when they partner, transformation happens.In The Two Are Dating, Shawn reminds us that belief without action...

Blog #677: Here Comes the Rain

Blog #677: Here Comes the Rain

What “Here Comes the Rain” Teaches About Resilience.Here Comes the Rain is Shawn Anderson’s message about not avoiding life’s storms—but embracing them to discover strength and meaning.When you accept that Here Comes the Rain, you stop resisting what life brings and...

Blog #676: It’s Number 1 of 10,000

Blog #676: It’s Number 1 of 10,000

Why “It’s Number 1 of 10,000” Matters More Than You Think. It’s Number 1 of 10,000 is how Shawn Anderson reminds us that every big journey starts with the smallest but most important step—the first one.When you approach each day with the mindset that It’s Number 1 of...

Blog #675: A Secret Shared by Twelve

Blog #675: A Secret Shared by Twelve

Why “A Secret Shared by Twelve” Matters More Than We Think.A Secret Shared by Twelve is Shawn Anderson’s message about the value of shared inspiration—and how purpose grows when we pass it on.In A Secret Shared by Twelve, Shawn explores how the energy of belief...

Blog #674: Is he lost or just crazy?

Blog #674: Is he lost or just crazy?

Is He Lost or Just Crazy? Or Courageous?Is He Lost or Just Crazy? is Shawn Anderson’s powerful story about how others may judge bold life choices—but those choices can still be right for you.When you follow your unique calling, the world might ask, Is He Lost or Just...

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