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Blog #701: Avoiding the Termites

by Ana | July 17, 2025 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Sometimes... We can do our absolute best...And then we gotta' just let our best rest. ______ Here's the scoop. This week... My refrigerator stopped working. I was on top of it fast and ordered a new refrigerator within a couple of hours of it going down. Delivery was...

AUDIO #701: Avoiding the Termites

by Ana | July 17, 2025 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

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 #700: Let One Run

by Ana | July 10, 2025 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Let One Run Begins With One Quiet Step.In Let One Run, Shawn Anderson shares a story about choosing calm over conflict—but the message runs deeper. Sometimes, all it takes is one quiet decision to shift the entire tone of our lives. Let One Run is about starting...

Blog #699: Written for You

by Ana | July 3, 2025 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Written for You: Cherishing Health and Hearing Life’s Whispers.In Written for You, Shawn Anderson reminds us that life often speaks when we’re still enough to listen. Whether it’s a quiet nudge or a powerful realization, the message might be to slow down, to breathe,...

Blog #698: Playing the Pleasing Game

by Ana | June 26, 2025 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Playing the Pleasing Game: You Can’t Win Everyone—But You Can Win Yourself.In Playing the Pleasing Game, Shawn Anderson shares a deeply human insight: trying to win everyone’s approval is not just exhausting—it’s impossible. Inspired by feedback from a previous blog...

Blog #697: Two Voices. Two Choices.

by Ana | June 19, 2025 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Same day.Same time.Same person. BUT... Two very different conversations were dueling. ______ The scene... It was 4:30 p.m. on a tough Monday.It had been an extra challenging day. There was the expected tough stuff.There was the unexpected tough stuff. And this is...

Blog #696: The Old Dog and the 5th Grader

by Ana | June 12, 2025 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Why “The Old Dog and the 5th Grader” Is a Lesson in Compassion.The Old Dog and the 5th Grader is Shawn Anderson’s touching story about patience, kindness, and how slowing down can reveal our true character.Notice what you're living...before what you're living isn’t...

Blog #695: I’m Gutted

by Ana | June 5, 2025 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Why “I'm Gutted” Teaches Us to Rise Again.I'm Gutted is Shawn Anderson’s honest look at loss, disappointment, and the strength it takes to stand back up when life knocks us to the ground.Life won't wait for us to get serious,to find the time, or to make up our minds....

Blog #694: Last Night’s Secret

by Ana | May 29, 2025 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Why “Last Night's Secret” Encourages Us to Listen Within.Last Night's Secret is Shawn Anderson’s intimate reflection on the quiet moments that hold deep personal truths and remind us to listen to our inner voice.“Create a great day!” It’s been my tagline for thirty...

Blog #693: Is It Coincidence?

by Ana | May 22, 2025 | Blog Post | 0 Comments

Why “Is It Coincidence” Invites Us to Look Deeper.Is It Coincidence is Shawn Anderson’s thoughtful exploration of how life’s unexpected connections might not be random at all, but meaningful nudges guiding us forward.One hour after sending last week's blogabout not...

Blog #678: The Two Are Dating

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Why “The Two Are Dating” Is a Metaphor for Transformation.The Two Are Dating is a blog where Shawn Anderson connects the themes of action and belief—because when they partner, transformation happens.In The Two Are Dating, Shawn reminds us that belief without action...

Blog #677: Here Comes the Rain

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What “Here Comes the Rain” Teaches About Resilience.Here Comes the Rain is Shawn Anderson’s message about not avoiding life’s storms—but embracing them to discover strength and meaning.When you accept that Here Comes the Rain, you stop resisting what life brings and...

Blog #676: It’s Number 1 of 10,000

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Why “It’s Number 1 of 10,000” Matters More Than You Think. It’s Number 1 of 10,000 is how Shawn Anderson reminds us that every big journey starts with the smallest but most important step—the first one.When you approach each day with the mindset that It’s Number 1 of...

Blog #675: A Secret Shared by Twelve

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Why “A Secret Shared by Twelve” Matters More Than We Think.A Secret Shared by Twelve is Shawn Anderson’s message about the value of shared inspiration—and how purpose grows when we pass it on.In A Secret Shared by Twelve, Shawn explores how the energy of belief...

Blog #674: Is he lost or just crazy?

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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?

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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...