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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 #632: Did You See Where I Hid It?

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Walk with me. I'm dipping into my email. A reader asks how to see the positive...when the positive is hard to see. I'm sharing my thoughts with you. ______ The email: Shawn - Thank you for the consistency of your blog. I know on Thursdays I can count on you sending...

Blog #631: Moving Like a Zombie

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Walk with me. I'm talking about transitions.The ones that change our lives. ______ I see it clearly now. Life IS transitions. From graduating to the next grade to the next school to the next stage. From learning to re-learning to re-learning again. From being young to...

Blog #630: Did You Like Today?

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Walk with me. And as we walk this week...I have a question: "Did you like today?" ______ And if you did... Why? Did you listen to music that made you move?Did you eat a favorite food that brought out your "Mmm!"?Did you learn something that made you whisper "Wow!"?...

Blog #629: Brake Or Break

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Timeouts.It's not lazy to take 'em. It's wise. ______ Timeouts. From work.From stress.From news.From people. From the hard.From the heavy.From the push.From the pull. Without timeouts, we can assuredly expect.... Higher stress.Faster burnout.Worsening health.Disrupted...

Blog #628: Sipping Lemonade with Bears

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Walk with me. But as we do...keep a lookout for bears. ______ No date has been set, but walking across... Country #10 is definitely on my mind. I haven't fully committed in my head which country to walk yet... but I'm diligently exploring options in Wales, Greece and...

Blog #627: We’re All One of These

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Walk with me.And count. ______ How many people did you interact with today? Whatever your number... That's the minimum number of chances you had to make a difference today. Let's count some more. Count the people on your phone, on your email list, on your street, in...