Ordinary guy doing best to LIVE extraordinary life. Speaker. Author 7 books. Created "Extra Mile Day" (510 cities 11/1/25). Walked across 9 countries since 2014

California, USA
Joined July 2013
Feeling OLD? I'm aware my age is pushing into the higher numbers... but that doesn't stop me one minute from being brilliant in my goals & effort. On a door at home, I've posted: Grow old. Don't BE old. We only fade away if we let society think we've faded. @OprahDaily
"Extra Mile Day." On November 1... Over 500 U.S. mayors will acknowledge the impact of volunteers and organizations who are “going the extra mile” to make a difference in their local community. Volunteers may not be the people making news and TMZ headlines, but they are the inspiring people who make a difference. They are my heroes. To the millions of volunteers in cities around the world who give unselfishly of their time and effort... Thank you. S.
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IF... YOU had the chance to share ONE difference-making thought with thousands of others...what would it be? TODAY... I'll use my chance. Read "It's Number 1 of 10,000" --> conta.cc/40s4QdI Gratitude for reading. S. * Interested in FREE weekly inspiration? Sign-up for Extra Mile Thursdays at ShawnAnderson.com
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F-E-A-R. Feel it? Live with it? Is it holding you back? Then this blog may have been written for YOU. When FEAR is looking to sneak into my life, I often... "Say Hello to the Old Man" ----> conta.cc/3zk70CD I hope you read this one. S. * Interested in FREE weekly inspiration? Sign-up for Extra Mile Thursdays at ShawnAnderson.com #motivation #inspiration #empowerment #life @successmagazine @oprahdaily
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You never know how big something can GROW... after planting the first seed. "Going the extra mile" has been a theme I've run with for 30+ years; it's in sooo much of my work. (I even named one of my dogs EMi for "E-xtra Mi-le"). BUT… My biggest "extra-mile" success is creating "Extra Mile Day" on November 1. Started in 2009... My intention was to recognize those individuals and organizations "going the extra mile" in volunteerism, service and contribution to make life just a bit better for others in their local communities. In the inaugural year… I was elated 23 cities jumped in on my crazy mission and participated. Sixteen years later…today...on November 1, 2024...520+ cities across the United States will participate. Never stop planting seeds. Gratitude… S. #volunteer #GoTheExtraMile @PointsofLight Mile Day (November 1) Claps for Inspired Volunteers in 500+ Cities finance.yahoo.com/news/extra…
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Experiencing a life transition that's hitting H-A-R-D? Living with undesirable changes in your job, relationship, financial or physical health? Read "Moving Like a Zombie" --> conta.cc/4cjBIun I'm rooting for YOU. S. * Interested in FREE weekly inspiration? Sign-up for Extra Mile Thursdays at ShawnAnderson.com
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The instincts, the whispers...the nudges. We have them. We can grow, change...get better. When we listen to them. Looking to create life-changing opportunity? Read "Here's Your One More": conta.cc/3VpsrsL Gratitude for reading Extra Mile Thursday. S. ShawnAnderson.com
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Passionate about... Creating Wealth, Health...and Other Good Stuff? In this Extra Mile Thursday... I share 23 nudges to get you there. Check out: "How to Find the Good Stuff" --> conta.cc/3yeW3Bu Gratitude for reading... S. ShawnAnderson.com
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