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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 #659: Three Thoughts to Get You Through

Blog #659: Three Thoughts to Get You Through

Who among us doesn't know struggle? I certainly do. ______ Struggle is a part of being human. When we create, when we choose to change, when we're faced with challenges, when we want to move past comfort zones...struggle will always be waiting. Even in writing this...

Blog #658: What Did the Fortune Cookie Say?

Blog #658: What Did the Fortune Cookie Say?

"Bend the rod while it is still hot." (That was my fortune cookie message.) ______ Chances are excellent... I won't read my horoscope even once this year. For me... It's not in my mental makeup to pay much heed to how the sun, planets, and moon are aligned. I did have...

Blog #657: Say Hello to the Old Man

Blog #657: Say Hello to the Old Man

FEAR. It lives in all of us. It's defeating and debilitating.It steals possibilities and experiences. It limits lives. ______ Here are four excerpts from past emails: 1. "...I've stayed in a job I've hated for years. But the thing is, I'm 48 and don't have the courage...

Blog #656: First Dates

Blog #656: First Dates

November 11, 2008. That's the date I sent my first blog. ______ My first one. It was anxiety-rich to write. It was terrifying to send. "What will people think of me when they read it?" I got lucky with myself. I hit "send." ______ The first time is hard. The first...

Blog #655: Pickleball, Tips and Tomato Growing

Blog #655: Pickleball, Tips and Tomato Growing

"Can I give ya' a tip?" The line was humorously repeatedthroughout a play I recently saw. Pickleball. Every player wanted to give another player a tip.No other player really wanted to hear one. ______ Giving advice. A lot of us are pros. If someone asks us any one of...

Blog #654: Waking Up Not-So-Perfecttt

Blog #654: Waking Up Not-So-Perfecttt

Does this week's blog have something in it for you?Here's a test question to learn the answer. "Did you wake up thinking and feelinglike you wanted to think and feel?" If you didn't...It does. ______ This morning... I didn't pop out of bed feeling any sort of positive...

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