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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 #572: Until the Light Turns

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I'm in Marina del Rey. I was walking on an ocean path sharedby walkers, joggers and bicyclists. Usually... Among these three different groups, there's an implied "Let's all share this awesome path and be happy!" mentality. But not today. I was run over by a bicycle....

Blog #571: I’ve Been Thinking Scared

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Spending half my days in southern California...I've undoubtedly seen 10,000 skateboarders. But rarely... Do I see anybody over the age of 50 riding a board... especially if they're just learning to ride. Today... I did. ______ It was an interesting sight. I was...

Blog #570: Red Shoe. Green Shoe.

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Red shoe.Green shoe. That's what the guy in the elevator was wearing. Before I begin... Let me freely admit I'm not the guy reading the "Be the Cool Kid on the Block!" fashion articles. I had zero idea this expensive, neon red shoe/green shoe thing was the cool new...

Blog #569: It’s Silently Being Written

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Occasionally...An email raises my eyebrows. Like this one: It was a simple email asking three not-so-simple questions: #1. If you had to reflect about death, what would be your words? #2. Do you believe in God, and if you do, what's his or her name? Is there many or...

Blog #568: Why Only Seven Days?

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It's sincerely hard to fathom...BUT... It's (almost) 2023. Once highlighted only in a futuristic story... the year has turned into the present. Welcome to the future. ______ With every January 1... People start chattering optimistically about 365-day resolutions. I'm...

Blog #567: The Guy Who Got the Crumbs

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I'm in Panama City, Panama. But this week's blog isn't about having my inspiration sparked by a person, the history or the culture. It's about being mesmerized by a one-legged bird. ______ From the pier where my ship is docked... I navigated my way into Old Town...