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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 #542: Eatin’ the Cake

Blog #542: Eatin’ the Cake

Guesting on a recent podcast...I was asked by the host: "Do you think you've lived your destiny?" It was audio only...but I have zero doubt that my eyes grew 110% in size and my face crinkled up as if I'd I suddenly turned VERY old. The unspoken thoughts burning on my...

Blog #541: Biggies in Disguise

Blog #541: Biggies in Disguise

It was Father's Day.She knows I don't have kids... But still... A very kind friend sent me this extra kind text message: "Happy Father's Day! A dad takes many forms and you show that love and care for your fur kids." Perhaps the message seems Little to you, but...

Blog #540: When Dogs Turn Green

Blog #540: When Dogs Turn Green

Sometimes...the bottom of the bag falls out. Sometimes...the pasta plate tips upside down. Sometimes...they both happen in the same week. This week...I had a run-in with them both. But... Multiple egg cartons falling on a parking lot's pavement doesn't match up with...

Blog #539: With Hands…and Words

Blog #539: With Hands…and Words

I look for opportunities to... Encourage.Praise.Cheer. And Clap. If someone's doing something awesome...I'm clapping so she'll continue. If someone's had his but kicked from a soul-draining failure or rejection...I'm clapping so he'll wipe off tears, sweep away fear,...

Blog #538: Your Extra Awesome Answers

Blog #538: Your Extra Awesome Answers

I'm sure...You've been asked for your advice. Someone asking you:"What should I do?" I'll bet you had an answer for them.I'll bet it was an awesome answer, too. Occasionally...People have proven how good our "good advice" is. Those people were courageous to have...

Blog #537: Work the Window

Blog #537: Work the Window

Landing in my email... Dear Shawn, I set next day goals before bed, but the next day comes and goes and my goals remain undone. Why do I even set them? It's discouraging. Any suggestions? ______ My response: Dear "Next Day"... I've lived this challenge 1,000...

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