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Blog #764: Is NO Hiding in Your KNOW?

I write only one of these a week.EVERY week. 764 times. But each week…I have 20 Thursdays jogging in my head. This week…I’m taking three out for a run together. Read on. ______ #1. I KNOW. I NO. (Walking like we know… when we don't.) “I know.” But do I? Or is “know”...

Blog #763: He Kept It Real

Last week...One email hit me with three uncomfortable words: “I’m not impressed.” So I wrote about it. ______ And then the emails started coming. Tens of them. 100% gracious. Positive.Kind.Heartfelt. Like this one... "You don’t know me, but I feel I know you. I'm...

Blog #762: I Got Mosquitoed

“I'm not impressed.” That's all the email read. Three.Irritating.Words. And they froze me. ______ After ten seconds... My own three words crashed into my brain. “WTF!” And here's where I get blog naked. I cared. I let it get to me. I let three words loom bigger than...

Blog #761: He’s Gone

Meet the hims. The him I WAS.The HIM I am. One of them is gone. ______ There's two of THEM. The him I WAS, he could... Plan his work from 8:00 to 8:00. Do it. And throw in hours on the weekend.Walk 20 miles with a 20 lb. pack. And do it for 25 straight days.Run a...

Blog #760: I Knew That Look

This last Sunday… The weather cooled. A bit. But I’ll take 77 degreesto “get my walk on” any day. ______ With weather on my side… I willed my sneakers to move as hard as they could go. 152 long minutes. No rest timeouts. 20 heavy pounds on my back. The steep climbs....

Blog #759: Walking Without the Clapping

Once Upon A Time... I was totallyaddicted to succeeding. I wanted to be somebodythe world would know. And clap for. ______ With all my guts… I chased the big two relentlessly. Money. Fame. ______ And with that came a lot of other stressful baggage. Do they think I'm...

Blog #758: When Nobody Says Yes

As of August 19…92 cities have already said “Yes!” That’s the fastest Extra Mile Dayhas ever reached this number of cities. ______ I’ve been thinking. What's the secret to continuing to believe in an idea when you’re exhausted from carrying it? And then... Not only...

Blog #757: I Am My Sneakers

I felt it.I really, really felt it. All of it. The serious heat.My empty legs.My slowing pace. ______ I had been walking over an hour. I started the walk when it seemed a manageable 79 degrees. Looking at my phone at that moment... It had climbed fast to a scorching...

Blog #756: Is Your Try Running Out?

He is tired of trying. ______ “Hey Shawn, Thanks for always showing up. When I’m at my lowest, you write what I need to read. I need something big now. I keep trying, but it feels like I’m getting nowhere. I’m wondering if it’s time to throw in the towel.” ______ I...

Blog #755: Don’t Walk Past Yourself

Most people walk past them.I couldn't. For 35+ years... I’ve eaten rice, beans, and saladsbecause I love animals. But there's a little life my heart can't ignore. ______ Snails. I’ve written before about saving worms struggling across hot sidewalks. I’ve also carried...
Blog #674: Is he lost or just crazy?

Blog #674: Is he lost or just crazy?

Is He Lost or Just Crazy? Or Courageous?Is He Lost or Just Crazy? is Shawn Anderson’s powerful story about how others may judge bold life choices—but those choices can still be right for you.When you follow your unique calling, the world might ask, Is He Lost or Just...

Blog #673: Are You the Many?

Blog #673: Are You the Many?

Are You the Many—or One of the Few?Are You the Many? is Shawn Anderson’s challenge to readers who settle for mediocrity instead of striving to become the few who lead.The question Are You the Many? forces honest reflection: Am I just following the crowd, or forging my...

Blog #672: My Late Letter to Santa

Blog #672: My Late Letter to Santa

Why “My Late Letter to Santa” Isn’t Just About Gifts. My Late Letter to Santa is Shawn Anderson’s heartfelt reflection on wishes, growth, and the deeper gifts we discover as we move through life.'Tis the day after Christmas. I'm thinkin'... Santa is undoubtedly...

Blog #671: Why I Bought Them All

Blog #671: Why I Bought Them All

Why “Why I Bought Them All” Reflects More Than a Purchase.Why I Bought Them All is a personal moment Shawn Anderson uses to reflect on the impact of encouragement—and the ripple effect of being seen.Why I Bought Them All wasn't about the items—it was about saying “You...

Blog #670: Machetes and Motorcycles

Blog #670: Machetes and Motorcycles

What “Machetes and Motorcycles” Can Teach Us About Fearless Living  Machetes and Motorcycles is more than a story—it's a symbol of courage, clarity, and carving through fear. In this blog, Shawn Anderson shares how bold moves cut through life's overgrowth and...

Blog #669: The World’s Most Difference Making Word

Blog #669: The World’s Most Difference Making Word

What Is the World’s Most Difference-Making Word?The World's Most Difference-Making Word is a powerful phrase Shawn Anderson uses to highlight how language can trigger change and inspire new direction.Shawn’s post shows us that The World's Most Difference-Making Word...

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