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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 #729: I Sat Next To One

by Ana | January 29, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

We might not see them...But they're everywhere. They've risen from the ashes. On a recent flight…I sat next to one. ______ When you’re taller… You consider it a small miracle when you get a rare seat with extra legroom in the emergency section on Southwest. On Sunday,...

Blog #728: Do You See Both?

by Ana | January 22, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

"Where am I?""Where do I want to be?" Two questions honored with honest answers. ______ Do you know yours? When I sincerely assess my life with heart, mind, and time…I see two photos of myself as I look into myself. Photo #1: I see what I love about my life. It’s good...

Blog #727: The Ones That Haunt

by Ana | January 15, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Maybe…We screwed up big in life a couple of times. And maybe…Those moments still haunt our core. (If you relate, I wrote this blog for YOU.) ______ Brutally bad decisions come in many forms. Some majors? She totaled her car.She missed her insurance payment.She has...

Blog #726: An Email from “Dude”

by Ana | January 8, 2026 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Ready or not...Our 2026 adventure has begun! What will you create this year? Change?Consistency?Opportunity?Inspiration?Happiness?Harmony?Health? ______ Choose one. Or two.Or three. Or choose all seven. As you begin to ponder and plan 2026...Let me nudge your brain...

Blog #711: Things That Make Us Tick

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Beliefs shape who we are and how we live. In Motivation & Inspiration Blog 711 by Shawn Anderson, Shawn opens up about what keeps him positive, passionate, and purpose-driven in a world that often feels heavy. His honest reflection shows how belief, kindness, and...

Blog #710: Should I Head to the Altar?

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Love isn’t always simple — especially when beliefs clash. In Motivation & Inspiration Blog 710 by Shawn Anderson, Shawn answers one of the most personal questions he’s ever received: “Should I head to the altar with this guy?” His response offers heartfelt honesty...

Blog #709: The Day I Perfected My Whine

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Gratitude changes everything — especially when life gets messy. In Motivation & Inspiration Blog 709 by Shawn Anderson, Shawn shares how one muddy, miserable moment during his 550-mile walk across Spain became a life-changing lesson in thankfulness. His story...

Blog #708: When Your Feet Wear Concrete

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Feeling unmotivated? In Motivation & Inspiration Blog 708 by Shawn Anderson, Shawn shares five simple but powerful steps to break through stagnation. Each one is drawn from real experience — not theory — showing how small shifts in action, thought, and kindness...

Blog #707: Not What I Wanted

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Not What I Wanted.When life turns out not what you wanted, it’s easy to lose sight of gratitude and purpose. In this reflection, Shawn Anderson shares five real-life stories and lessons that remind us that even when things don’t go as planned, we still have the power...

Blog #706: Little Bug Big Crash

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Little Bug, Big CrashAs this “little bug, big crash” unfolded, it became clear that even tiny moments can have a big impact.Sometimes life teaches us the biggest lessons in the smallest ways. In this story, Shawn Anderson reflects on how a little bug led to a big...