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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 #715: Is This the Reason Why?

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"Why am I always struggling?" (Maybe this is why.) ______ Our patterns reveal our realities. Person #1:"Me? Have money to invest? Are you kidding?! I'm always out of money at the end of the month!" Could the reason be the daily Starbucks you HAVE to have or the stress...

Blog #714: Wrong Words. Wrong Places.

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The email was one sentence.It was a question that hid a comment. "Don't you get exhausted from overachieving?" ______ Here's my answer. Dear friend... To answer your question... "No." Maybe... What you call "overachieving," I just call...living. Thank you very much...

Blog #713: How to Shape Tomorrow

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The power to shape our lives doesn’t begin with the world around us — it starts inside us. In Motivation & Inspiration Blog 713 by Shawn Anderson, Shawn explores the truth about “manifesting” and how inner transformation can create real outer change. Whether you...

Blog #712: My Bare Bottom Hospital Gown

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Life rarely gives us perfect timing, yet sometimes the most powerful motivation comes when we need it most. In Motivation & Inspiration Blog 712 by Shawn Anderson, Shawn shares a deeply personal moment — writing just minutes before undergoing triple-hernia...

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...