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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 #629: Brake Or Break

Blog #629: Brake Or Break

Timeouts.It's not lazy to take 'em. It's wise. ______ Timeouts. From work.From stress.From news.From people. From the hard.From the heavy.From the push.From the pull. Without timeouts, we can assuredly expect.... Higher stress.Faster burnout.Worsening health.Disrupted...

Blog #628: Sipping Lemonade with Bears

Blog #628: Sipping Lemonade with Bears

Walk with me. But as we do...keep a lookout for bears. ______ No date has been set, but walking across... Country #10 is definitely on my mind. I haven't fully committed in my head which country to walk yet... but I'm diligently exploring options in Wales, Greece and...

Blog #627: We’re All One of These

Blog #627: We’re All One of These

Walk with me.And count. ______ How many people did you interact with today? Whatever your number... That's the minimum number of chances you had to make a difference today. Let's count some more. Count the people on your phone, on your email list, on your street, in...

Blog #626: Bare Feet. Hot Coals. Jumpstart.

Blog #626: Bare Feet. Hot Coals. Jumpstart.

He wasn't the first to say it.But it was the first time I'd heard it. "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired!" ______ Tony Robbins. 1994. The guy was probably THE most famous motivational person in the world. I wanted to feel him in action. I attended his...

Blog #625: It’s Number 1 of 10,000

Blog #625: It’s Number 1 of 10,000

From the moment we're born...we're learning lessons. As a baby...I learned to watch faces.I learned my feet can get me places.I learned the sounds I made had impact. As a child...I learned having a pet is having a best friend.I learned there is more to see outside...

Blog #624: Three Tickets Short

Blog #624: Three Tickets Short

"Do I quit...or do I keep going?" I'm not through with the question yet.Because how we answer is TOO important. Our answer... Could impact the next 20 years of our lives.Or it could redirect a day gone wrong at Disneyland. Huh? ______ Let's start at the beginning. It...

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