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Blog #739: The Secret to Failing Less

by Ana | April 9, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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?

by Ana | April 2, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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?

by Ana | March 26, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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

by Ana | March 19, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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

by Ana | March 12, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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

by Ana | March 5, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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?

by Ana | February 26, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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

by Ana | February 19, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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?

by Ana | February 12, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

“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?

by Ana | February 5, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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 #673: Are You the Many?

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Are You the Many—or One of the Few?Are You the Many? is Shawn Anderson’s challenge to readers who settle for mediocrity instead of striving to become the few who lead.The question Are You the Many? forces honest reflection: Am I just following the crowd, or forging my...

Blog #672: My Late Letter to Santa

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Why “My Late Letter to Santa” Isn’t Just About Gifts. My Late Letter to Santa is Shawn Anderson’s heartfelt reflection on wishes, growth, and the deeper gifts we discover as we move through life.'Tis the day after Christmas. I'm thinkin'... Santa is undoubtedly...

Blog #671: Why I Bought Them All

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Why “Why I Bought Them All” Reflects More Than a Purchase.Why I Bought Them All is a personal moment Shawn Anderson uses to reflect on the impact of encouragement—and the ripple effect of being seen.Why I Bought Them All wasn't about the items—it was about saying “You...

Blog #670: Machetes and Motorcycles

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What “Machetes and Motorcycles” Can Teach Us About Fearless Living Machetes and Motorcycles is more than a story—it's a symbol of courage, clarity, and carving through fear. In this blog, Shawn Anderson shares how bold moves cut through life's overgrowth and...

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

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What Is the World’s Most Difference-Making Word?The World's Most Difference-Making Word is a powerful phrase Shawn Anderson uses to highlight how language can trigger change and inspire new direction.Shawn’s post shows us that The World's Most Difference-Making Word...

Blog #668: My Perfect Flop

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What “My Perfect Flop” Means to You.My Perfect Flop isn’t just a story—it’s a perspective shift. In this motivational blog, Shawn Anderson reframes failure into strength and growth. Life teaches us through experience. However, not every experience feels like a...