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Blog #670: Machetes and Motorcycles

by Ana | December 12, 2024 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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

by Ana | December 5, 2024 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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

by Ana | November 28, 2024 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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.

by Ana | November 21, 2024 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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

by Ana | November 14, 2024 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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

by Ana | November 7, 2024 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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

by Ana | October 31, 2024 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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

by Ana | October 24, 2024 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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

by Admin | October 17, 2024 | Audio | 0 Comments

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Blog #662: Haunts That Keep Haunting

by Ana | October 17, 2024 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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 #641: Some DO Last Forever

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"I will.""I won’t." A moment’s choice can impact a lifetime. ______ We always find a reason why we'll do…or won’t do. But is it a good enough reason? Will our reason feel good…tomorrow? Will our reason hold up next month or next year? Will our reason be the one we...

Blog #640: Making a Mark in Hollywood

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For over 25 years... I've lived part-time in Los Angeles.I'm lucky to have met many brave people. Actors. ______ Here's a recent phone call shared with one of them. Her: I didn't get it. Me: Ohhh...no! I'm sorry to hear that. Her: Yeah...I thought I nailed this one,...

Blog #639: How to Find the Good Stuff

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From an unhappy email sender: "I signed up for your blog thinking you would teach me to be more successful and make more money, but I'm disappointed you're not doing that." Hmmm... ______ Dear Friend... I apologize for not delivering on what you thought I'd deliver....

Blog #638: Welcome to the Town of Survival

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Who hasn't lived through extra hard times?Who hasn't felt the desperation of thinking: "Just...survive...the...day." I've lived that thought. ______ The town of "Survival." A lot of us have visited. Some feel they live there full-time. Here are two email excerpts from...

Blog #637: Staring at the Door

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This week...I lost two opportunities. I waited too long...And screwed-up twice. ______ My FIRST screw-up... I waited too long to use a LOT of pre-paid press releases. The contract to use them had no expiration date. Not true. The company went out of business. My...

Blog #636: I Didn’t Listen

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I received an email from a womanwho is inspired to walk across Spain. Her husband isn't impressed. ______ Shawn - I'm grateful for Thursdays and want you to know you're making a difference. Two years ago, you inspired me to start walking long distances. Now, I want to...