Extra Mile Day Founder Shawn Anderson Sets Tone in Leading 560 Cities to "Go the Extra Mile"

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/11/2016 -- Motivational author Shawn Anderson dedicates his life to empowering others to "go the extra mile." Whether it is in motivating others to not give up the pursuit of unachieved goals or in encouraging people to not let life's defeats and tragedies derail their future hope, Anderson is passionate in his purpose to help others live the life they want to live.

"The world is full of people, moments and experiences shouting at us all the things we can't do or 'aren't good enough' to do," the six-time motivational book author shares. "I want to be the opposite voice – the one that whispers right back 'Don't give up; you are good enough.'"

About Shawn Anderson
Besides having reached #1 on Amazon in the "Motivation" and "Self-help" categories with his book A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over, Anderson is the Founder of Extra Mile Day. On November 1, it is expected that 560 cities will make a declaration to recognize the volunteers and organizations that are going the extra mile to make a positive difference in their communities with their service and effort.

First spreading the "go the extra mile" message across the United States in 2009, Anderson used a symbolic 4,000-mile ocean-to-ocean, solo bike ride. On the ride, the then 47-year-old, non-bicyclist created motivational events in 21 national cities. At these events, Anderson interviewed over 200 people who had been recognized as going the extra mile in overcoming personal setback or who had risked everything in order to accomplish something extraordinary. After the ninety-day tour, Anderson personally gave away $10,000 to those people whose stories he found especially inspiring. He also captured many of these motivating stories in his 5th motivational book, Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose.

"Life can be brutally tough at times, and it easy to quit on our dreams and ourselves. The 'go the extra mile' message, however, gives people a better choice than just throwing their arms in the air and saying 'I give up," Anderson concludes. "Going the extra mile gives us a chance to make our lives better and truly live a more empowered life. When we go the extra mile, great results always have a chance of finally shining."

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Shawn Anderson: “If you’re down on yourself and life, the book 'A Better Life' can inspire a fresh start.”

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/30/2016 -- Motivational author Shawn Anderson will be offering the ebook, A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over, free on Amazon September 30 - October 4, 2016. In February 2016, the inspirational fiction book reached #1 in the "motivational" category.

"A Better Life is for those who have lost their motivation to keep giving life their best effort. It's for those who have been kicked hard by failure and rejection," Anderson shares. "If you've lost your job, ended a relationship, or are feeling financial desperation, poor health or dwindling hope…this book can absolutely spark a whole new attitude and beginning."

Told in the form of a fictional story, A Better Life inspires readers by introducing them to an all-knowing teacher named Amicus. The mysterious instructor shares with his disappointed-by-life student 21 lessons that hold the secrets to changing everything about his life. By taking action on Amicus's life lessons, the once-disheartened student sees a shift in his attitude and how he feels about his future.

About Shawn Anderson
The author of six books, Anderson is also the creator of "Extra Mile Day"- a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change in ourselves and our communities when we go the extra mile. Anderson began motivating people by learning to motivate himself. Soon after graduating from the University of California-Berkeley and with only $300 dollars to his name, Anderson created an accountability system called "SOAR" while working the graveyard shift at a 7-11 convenience store. Years later, he parlayed his success formula into the book "SOAR to the Top!"

"No matter what life has thrown at you – no matter what failures, tragedies or rejections you experienced yesterday – tomorrow doesn't have to be another day in a chain of very bad days," Anderson shares. "Every tomorrow of our life can still be affected positively by our willingness to dream and take action today."

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Shawn Anderson: "The key to staying motivated is to never stop working at staying motivated.”

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/30/2016 -- Motivational author and speaker Shawn Anderson confesses that staying motivated every day isn't something that comes naturally - even to a # 1 ranked motivational writer. Anderson, a six-time author and a man who has found the motivation to hike hundreds of miles across three different countries and pedal a bicycle 4,000 miles across the U.S. twice, admits that jumping out of bed motivated to begin each new day is not how it consistently works - even for him.

"I have no magical DNA or superpower that empowers me to automatically live with perfect passion and purpose every day," Anderson shares. "But what I do have is an absolute conscious intent every day to keep being the best version of me. Disappointment, rejection and failure have the same ability to dull me as much the next guy. But what empowered people have is a trained ability to keep their motivational axe sharpened."

About Shawn Anderson
Anderson, the author of a #1 ranked ebook, A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over, is passionately dedicated to empowering others to dream big, stick with goals, and "live the life they love." In addition to writing and speaking, Anderson is the Founder of Extra Mile America, an organization which will lead an estimated 575 cities to declare November 1, 2016, as "Extra Mile Day"… a day to recognize the capacity we each have to create positive change in our families, organizations and communities when we go the extra mile.

Anderson believes, "The key to staying motivated is to never stop working at staying motivated. Just like exercising the other muscles of our body, our motivation and attitude muscles need to be developed and fine-tuned, too. I feed my 'motivational potential' starting immediately in the morning, and I hold myself accountable to continuing to do so throughout the day." Anderson continues, "Every day I schedule time to read or listen to empowering material. Every day I take the time to exercise, breathe deeply, and plan my diet. Living a motivated life starts with doing the motivational prep work it takes to get there."

The motivational author concludes, "If you want to live a motivated life, then perfect the daily routine that feeds your motivation. The 'motivated dog' or the 'unmotivated dog' - we choose which one we feed."

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#1 Amazon Ranked Motivational Author Shawn Anderson: “The Olympics have a thousand examples of the sort of awesomeness that can be created if we stay focused on our own goals.”

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/10/2016 -- Cheering the U.S. women's gymnastics team to Gold or feeling the intense emotion of an athletic underdog as she steps onto the medal stand makes for inspirational television. But according to #1 Amazon ranked motivational author Shawn Anderson, there is much we can learn from these success-driven athletes that can be applied to creating our own Gold medal-type moments, too.

"The Olympics have a thousand examples of the sort of awesomeness that can be created if we stay focused on our own goals," Anderson says. "Olympians have an unstoppable purpose. They know what they want, and they are passionate in their pursuit of going after it no matter what may happen in their lives."

Anderson shares, "Olympians make every day count. They recognize that time is limited, and they are disciplined in working as hard as they can each day. Olympic athletes understand that today's effort determines the level of tomorrow's success. Most of these athletes plan out their training schedule up to four years in advance to make sure they reach specific performance goals. They don't make excuses, and they don't quit on themselves."

Anderson, author of A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over, continues, "If your dream is important to you, put in an Olympic-like effort to achieve it. When you fall off the beam…get back up. When you are inched out for a new job…go the extra mile and move forward with even greater passion."

About Shawn Anderson
Whether it is empowering others to continue to pursue fading dreams or to not let life's tragedies derail hope, the 6-time motivational author has dedicated his life to encouraging people to "go the extra mile in order to live the life they love." Besides writing and speaking, Anderson is also the Founder of Extra Mile America, an organization which will lead over 550 mayors in all 50 states to declare November 1, 2016, as "Extra Mile Day"… a day to recognize the capacity we each have to create positive change in our lives when we go the extra mile.

"Watching others succeed in the Olympics is fun…no doubt," Anderson says. "But when we get only one life, why not try achieving our own Olympic-like success?"

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Shawn Anderson: "Who wants to keep putting themselves out there when life keeps kicking their ass with defeat after defeat?”

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/09/2016 -- Continuously being rejected, failing, and experiencing one tough day after another can be exhausting. According to motivational author and speaker Shawn Anderson, "Living too many bad days in a row can send our confidence and passion down the tubes. Who wants to keep putting themselves out there when life keeps kicking their ass with defeat after defeat?"

Anderson continues, "We would all absolutely love to experience more success in our bank accounts, relationships, careers, health…wherever. But the reason we don't is because we begin to believe the bad days will be all of our days. We start believing rejection and failure have plans for our lives that are opposite of our own goals and dreams…and then we totally cut the string between us and possible success."

Instead of cutting the string, Anderson offers three tips on how we can stay motivated when our results aren't motivating:

First, Anderson says it is important to never stop believing in yourself. "The moment we completely give up on ourselves and our abilities to create our futures is the moment where everything in our lives becomes affected by everyone and everything else…and not us. Screw excuses. Screw 'poor me.' The changes we desire will never happen if we give up on creating them."

Second, Anderson shares, "Never forget you are the cue ball. When the cue ball goes into motion, the other balls on the pool table go into motion, too. If you hear 'no' once, twice or ten times, don't let it stop you from playing. Assume from the beginning that it will take the cue ball being set into motion 100 times in order to eventually succeed. Keep putting yourself in motion."

Third, Anderson says, "Keep sharpening your ax. Hearing 'no' dulls our confidence. The duller we get, the duller our results become. Stay sharp by exercising daily, reading empowering books, and hanging out with inspirational people."

Anderson concludes, "We get one life and there are no do-overs. Why would we ever choose to walk any day with the second best version of ourselves? The day life kicks our ass forever is also the day the best version of ourselves walks out the door forever."

About Shawn Anderson
Anderson, the author of six motivational books including Amicus 101: A Story About the Pursuit of Purpose and Overcoming Life's Chaos and Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose, is passionately dedicated to empowering others to "live the life they love." Besides writing and speaking, Anderson is the Founder of Extra Mile America, an organization that led 551 cities to declare November 1, 2015, as "Extra Mile Day" - a day to recognize the capacity we each have to create positive change when we go the extra mile.

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Shawn Anderson: “A Better Life is for those who are tired of floating and who want to direct their own tomorrows.”

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/26/2016 -- Rising to #1 in both Amazon's "Motivational" and "Self-help" categories, the ebook A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over by Shawn Anderson rose to #1 on Amazon Kindle for the second time. Previously reaching #1 in February 2016, Anderson's book reached the top of the list throughout the week of July 14-18.

Calling his book "inspirational fiction," Anderson introduces readers to a mysterious and all-knowing teacher named Amicus. Amicus has set his sights on helping a struggling student, Jay Garfield, reunite with the passion and purpose that has disappeared from his life over the years. Through the teaching of twenty-one lessons that hold the secrets to changing everything about the quality of his student's life, Amicus cements in Jay's mind that every day is a new opportunity to live his best life.

"Life can wear down our dreams to the point that we just float with events and circumstances – no longer in control of our direction," Anderson shares. "A Better Life is for those who are tired of floating and who want to direct their own tomorrows."

About Shawn Anderson
The motivational speaker and the author of six books including SOAR to the Top! and Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose, Anderson is also the creator of "Extra Mile Day" - a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change when we go the extra mile. Anderson began motivating people by motivating himself. Soon after graduating from University of California-Berkeley with only $300 dollars, Anderson developed an accountability system called "SOAR" while working the graveyard shift at a 7-11 convenience store. Years later, he parlayed his success formula into the book, SOAR to the Top!

"A lost job, a broken relationship, a failed business, financial desperation, poor health, dwindling hope – A Better Life reminds us that even after we have been hit by a big life disaster, life can become great again…and maybe even better," Anderson concludes. "Whatever may have happened in our lives previously, we still have the power to apply a few secrets that can help us live with more purpose and passion than ever before."

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Shawn Anderson: "A Better Life is written for those who have been kicked in the teeth a few times by failure and rejection.”

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/13/2016 -- Motivational author Shawn Anderson will be offering the ebook, A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over, free on Amazon Kindle July 14-18, 2016. In February 2016, the inspirational fiction book reached #1 for motivational ebooks.

"A Better Life is for those who have been punched in the gut a few times by failure and rejection," Anderson shares. "If you're down on yourself and life, this book is for you. If you've lost a job, had a broken relationship, a failed business, or have felt financial desperation, poor health or dwindling hope staring you in the eye…this book that can spark a whole new beginning."

Told in the form of a fictional story, A Better Life inspires readers by introducing them to an all-knowing teacher named Amicus. The mysterious instructor privately shares with his disappointed and defeated student, 21 lessons that hold the secret to changing everything about his life. By taking action on Amicus's 21 lessons, the once-miserably disappointed student creates a chance to start again with a made-over attitude and a more powerful determination to live the life he truly envisions for himself.

About Shawn Anderson
The international speaker and author of six books including SOAR to the Top! and Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose, Anderson is also the creator of "Extra Mile Day" - a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change when we go the extra mile. Anderson began motivating people by motivating himself. Soon after graduating from the University of California-Berkeley and with only $300 dollars to his name, Anderson created an accountability system called "SOAR" while working the graveyard shift at a 7-11 convenience store. Years later, he parlayed his success formula into the book SOAR to the Top!

"No matter what failures, tragedies or rejections you experienced yesterday, that doesn't have to mean the end of experiencing success, happiness and amazing opportunities in the future," Anderson concludes. "Every tomorrow of our life can still be affected positively by our willingness to dream and take action today."

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Shawn Anderson: “I’m the guy who inspires people to never stop going the extra mile in truly living a life they love.”

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/12/2016 -- Motivational author Shawn Anderson will be offering his ebook, A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over, free on Amazon Kindle July 14-18, 2016. In February 2016, the inspirational fiction book reached #1 for motivational ebooks.

Told in the form of a fictional story, A Better Life inspires readers by introducing them to an all-knowing teacher named Amicus. The mysterious instructor privately shares with his disappointed and defeated student, 21 lessons that hold the secret to changing everything about his life. By taking action on Amicus's 21 lessons, the once-miserably disappointed student creates a chance to start again with a made-over attitude and a more powerful determination to live the life he truly envisions for himself.

"A Better Life is written for those who have been kicked in the teeth a few times by failure and rejection," Anderson shares. "If you find yourself in a rut of any kind, this book is for you. If you've lost a job, had a broken relationship, a failed business, or have felt financial desperation, poor health or dwindling hope staring you in the eye…this is the book that can spark a whole new beginning for you."

About Shawn Anderson
The international speaker and the author of six books including SOAR to the Top! and Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose, Anderson is also the creator of "Extra Mile Day" - a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change when we go the extra mile. Anderson began motivating people by motivating himself. Soon after graduating from University of California-Berkeley with only $300 dollars, Anderson developed an accountability system called "SOAR" while working the graveyard shift at a 7-11 convenience store. Years later, he parlayed his success formula into the book SOAR to the Top!

"My #1 motivation in life is empowering others to not let past failures and rejections keep future aspirations chained to the ground," Anderson shares. "Too many times people tell us over and over what we can't do in terms of our futures and potential. I want to do the opposite for people. I am the guy who inspires people to never stop going the extra mile in truly living a life they love."

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Shawn Anderson: “I’m the guy who inspires people to never stop going the extra mile in truly living a life they love.”

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/06/2016 -- Motivational author Shawn Anderson will be a guest July 7th on Voice of America's "The Self Improvement Show." Broadcast live on Thursdays at 1:00 PST by Dr. Irene Conlan on Voice of America's Empowerment Channel, this will be Anderson's second guest appearance.

Having just returned from hiking solo 750 miles around Shikoku Island, Japan, Anderson, 53, will be sharing with Dr. Conlan what it means to live the life you love at any age. This is Anderson's third country that he has crossed on foot (in addition to Spain and Portugal), and he has also pedaled a bike solo across the United States ocean-to-ocean twice. Known for more than his physical extra-mile adventures, however, Anderson is the creator of "Extra Mile Day" - a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change when we go the extra mile. On November 1, 2015, 551 cities made the "Extra Mile Day" declaration and recognized local extra-mile heroes.

The author of six books including his last ebook that rose to #1 on Amazon's motivational book category, A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over, Anderson is passionate about sharing his extra mile message outside of the U.S. In 2015, Anderson created the Extra Mile World Tour and headed to the Philippines where 20,000 Filipinos attended his events. In October of 2016, Anderson is planning a speaking tour in Nigeria, Africa.

About Shawn Anderson
Anderson began motivating people by motivating himself. Soon after graduating from University of California-Berkeley with only $300 dollars, Anderson developed an accountability system called "SOAR" while working the graveyard shift at a 7-11 convenience store. Years later, he parlayed his success formula into the book SOAR to the Top!

"My #1 motivation in life is empowering others to not let past failures and rejections keep future aspirations chained to the ground," Anderson shares. "Too many times people tell us over and over what we can't do in terms of our futures and potential. I want to do the opposite for people. I am the guy who inspires people to never stop going the extra mile in truly living a life they love."

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The six-time motivational author completes latest “If you dream it, you can live it” adventure by hiking around Shikoku Island, Japan

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/09/2016 -- Motivational author and speaker Shawn Anderson doesn't only motivate people with the words in his books and speeches, he inspires people with his actions. On June 2nd, the six-time author completed his latest "If you dream it, you can live it" adventure by hiking 750 miles around Shikoku Island, Japan.

Creating extra-mile challenges is nothing new for the 53-year-old motivator. The author of A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over and SOAR to the Top!, Anderson has biked solo ocean-to-ocean across the United States twice, hiked 550 miles across Spain in 27 days, and hiked 440 miles up the coast of Portugal. He has run a 100-mile race, completed a 40-day around-the-world trip and has created adventures in 40 countries. Additionally, Anderson is a successful lifetime entrepreneur. Besides writing six books and creating and building businesses, Anderson is the Founder of Extra Mile America and the creator of "Extra Mile Day" – a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change when we go the extra mile. In 2015 the "Extra Mile Man" stepped out of his comfort zone again and took his "go the extra mile" message internationally. On a month long speaking tour in the Philippines, Anderson shared his inspirational message with over 10,000 people.

According to Anderson, this last Japan adventure was his most intense challenge yet. Besides being physically tested by hiking up and down mountain trails 15 miles a day for 48 consecutive days, he also faced the challenges of not speaking Japanese and being a vegetarian in a country where fish is consumed at most meals.

"The language issue proved to be a huge daily challenge," Anderson recalls. "Besides difficulty in reading directional signs of which way to turn on trails, it was tough communicating my need to find a place to sleep at night and to order food. Combine both of these with multiple foot blisters and a need to carry a 25-pound backpack in the pouring rain, and I can tell you that that there were moments that weren't a lot of fun."

Anderson continues, "In the end I succeeded in finishing this hike because I overcame my challenges and never quit. And that's the secret to achieving any goal – getting past the hurdles. Hurdles are a test to measure how badly we really want our goals. If we persevere during the toughest test times without quitting, we have a chance of making it to the finish line."

Upon his return to the U.S., Anderson will continue working on his next book, The Book of BE, and on building Extra Mile Day on November 1st. Last year, 551 mayors made the "Extra Mile Day" declaration and recognized the contributions of the volunteer heroes and organizations in their cities.

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Anderson Completes Famous 88 Temple Hike Around Shikoku Island

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/08/2016 -- Motivational author and speaker Shawn Anderson inspires with more than his words. The author of six books, including A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over and SOAR to the Top!, Anderson has completed another extra-mile adventure – this time hiking 750 miles around Shikoku Island, Japan. The famous 360 degree trail is connected by hiking up and down the Japanese mountains to 88 historic Temples.

Inspiring people to live the life they love with more than just his words, the 53-year-old motivational guru has also biked 4,000 miles solo across the United States twice, hiked 550 miles across Spain in 27 days, and hiked 440 miles up the coast of Portugal. Additionally, Anderson has run a 100-mile race, completed a 40-day around-the-world trip and has created adventures in 40 countries.

In addition to being a successful lifetime entrepreneur, Anderson is also the Founder of Extra Mile America and the creator of "Extra Mile Day" – a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change when we go the extra mile. On November 1, 2015, 551 mayors and cities made the unique declaration and recognized those in their local communities who were going the extra mile in volunteerism and service. Additionally, in 2015 Anderson took his "go the extra mile" message outside of the United States and created a month-long speaking tour in the Philippines where he shared his inspirational message with over 10,000 Filipinos.

"My words lack heart if I don't live what I write," Anderson shares. "If I were to write and speak about creating the most passionate and purposeful life I can dream, and then fail to live my own words, I would simply be a talker." Anderson continues, "I believe in proving that what I write has power - when a dream is combined with massive action, then awesome events, experiences and achievements have the potential to unfold."

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Age is not stopping author Shawn Anderson. The 53-year-old has pedaled a bike across the United States twice and hiked 1,100 miles across Europe in the last two years. Now Anderson is hiking 750 miles around Shikoku Island, Japan.

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/14/2016 -- Creating adventures to sharpen himself is nothing new for 53-year-old motivational speaker and author Shawn Anderson. Anderson has biked 4,000 miles solo across the United States twice, hiked 550 miles across Spain in 27 days, and hiked 440 miles up the coast of Portugal. Additionally, Anderson has run a 100-mile race, completed a 40-day around-the-world trip and has created adventures in 40 countries. On April 15, 2016, the six-time author will put on his tennis shoes and take on his next extra-mile adventure: hiking 750 miles around Shikoku Island, Japan.

Being in his fifties and hiking nearly 20 miles a day for 40 consecutive days doesn't faze Anderson. "If I act old, I grow old faster. Of course walking 750 miles will be demanding in multiple ways, but I believe at age 53 I am better equipped to handle many of those challenges," Anderson shares. "Also, I will not let myself get overwhelmed with the entirety of the 750 mile goal. I will stay present in the moment by focusing on only one step and one mile at time."

Anderson, author of the motivational book A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over, shares, "The excellence and adventure of each of our lives will always be determined by our own vision and a willingness to take massive action on that vision. If we think we can…we can. If we think we can't…we can't. I don't want to be a person who lets excuses stop me at any age."

In addition to being a successful lifetime entrepreneur, Anderson is also the Founder of Extra Mile America and the creator of "Extra Mile Day" – a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change when we go the extra mile. On November 1, 2015, 551 mayors and cities made the unique declaration and recognized those in their local communities who were going the extra mile in volunteerism and service. Additionally, in 2015 Anderson took his "go the extra mile" message outside of the United States and created a month-long speaking tour in the Philippines where he shared his inspirational message with over 10,000 Filipinos.

"As far as being 53 and walking 750 miles? Always do I believe my best days are still ahead of me…never behind me," Anderson concludes.

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Shawn Anderson has pedaled a bike across the United States twice and hiked across Spain and Portugal. Now Anderson is hiking 750 miles around Shikoku Island, Japan.

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/13/2016 -- Creating adventures to sharpen himself is nothing new for 53-year-old motivational speaker and author Shawn Anderson. Anderson has biked 4,000 miles solo across the United States twice, hiked 550 miles across Spain in 27 days, and hiked 440 miles up the coast of Portugal. Additionally, Anderson has run a 100-mile race, completed a 40-day around-the-world trip and has created adventures in 40 countries. On April 15, 2016, the six-time author will put on his tennis shoes and take on his next extra-mile adventure: hiking 750 miles around Shikoku Island, Japan.

"If I'm going to be successful in motivating others to live the best version of themselves, I better have total confidence in being able to successfully motivate myself," Anderson shares. "Talking about 'going the extra mile' in life and overcoming challenges and hardships mean nothing unless I know what it means to walk the talk."

Anderson continues, "Hiking for 50 days as far as I can each day in a unfamiliar country, speaking zero Japanese, and not even knowing where I'll eat or stay is definitely not a comfortable thought. But when I do cross my 750-mile finish line in Japan, I will have a deeper sensitivity to what others think and feel in their own life struggles, and I will be better equipped to empower others to change their circumstances and attitudes."

Anderson, author of the motivational book A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over, shares, "The excellence and adventure of each of our lives will always be determined by our own vision and a willingness to take massive action on that vision. If we think we can…we can. If we think we can't…we can't. I don't want to be a person who lets excuses stop me."

In addition to being a successful lifetime entrepreneur, Anderson is also the Founder of Extra Mile America and the creator of "Extra Mile Day" – a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change when we go the extra mile. On November 1, 2015, 551 mayors and cities made the unique declaration and recognized those in their local communities who were going the extra mile in volunteerism and service. Additionally, in 2015 Anderson took his "go the extra mile" message outside of the United States and created a month-long speaking tour in the Philippines where he shared his inspirational message with over 10,000 Filipinos.

"Everyday routines can dull us and sap our motivation to live a bigger life," Anderson shares. "Unless we make a conscious effort to break routines and create opportunities that push us outside our comfort zones, our dreams start to shrink. I always believe my best days are always ahead of me," the 53-year-old concludes.

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After hiking 1,100 miles in Europe over last two years, Extra Mile Man heads to Asia to hike 750 miles around Shikoku Island, Japan.

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/12/2016 -- Motivational author and speaker Shawn Anderson doesn't just talk about ideas such as "going the extra mile" and "living the life you love." He lives them. The six-time author and motivational keynoter will be hiking 750 miles around Shikoku Island, Japan, starting on April 15, 2016.

"Everyday routines can dull us and sap our motivation to live a bigger life," Anderson shares. "Unless we make a conscious effort to break routines and create opportunities that push us outside our comfort zones, our dreams start to shrink." Anderson continues, "Hiking for 50 days as far as I can each day in a unfamiliar country, speaking zero Japanese, and not even knowing where I'll eat or stay is definitely not a comfortable thought. However when I cross my 750-mile finish line, I will have a much deeper sensitivity of what others think and feel in their own life struggles, and I will be better equipped to empower others to change their circumstances and attitudes."

Anderson, author of the motivational book A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over, shares, "The excellence and adventure of each of our lives will always be determined by our own vision and a willingness to take massive action on that vision."

Creating adventures to sharpen himself is nothing new for Anderson. He has biked solo across the United States twice, hiked 550 miles across Spain in 27 days, run a 100-mile race, hiked 440 miles up the coast of Portugal, completed a 40-day around-the-world trip and has been to over 40 countries. Additionally, in 2015 Anderson pushed himself out of his comfort zone again and created a month-long speaking tour in the Philippines where he shared his inspirational message with over 10,000 Filipinos.

About Shawn Anderson
In addition to being a successful lifetime entrepreneur, Anderson is also the Founder of Extra Mile America and the creator of "Extra Mile Day" – a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change when we go the extra mile. On November 1, 2015, 551 mayors and cities made the unique declaration and recognized those in their local communities who were going the extra mile in volunteerism and service.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Shawn Anderson to Hike Around Japan Island

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/05/2016 -- Motivational author and speaker Shawn Anderson doesn't just talk about ideas such as "going the extra mile" and "living the life you love." He lives them. The six-time author and motivational keynoter will be hiking 750 miles around Shikoku Island, Japan, starting on April 15, 2016.

"Everyday routines can dull us and sap our motivation to live a bigger life," Anderson shares. "Unless we make a conscious effort to break routines and create opportunities that push us outside our comfort zones, our dreams start to shrink." Anderson continues, "Hiking for 50 days as far as I can each day in a unfamiliar country, speaking zero Japanese, and not even knowing where I'll eat or stay is definitely not a comfortable thought. However when I cross my 750-mile finish line, I will have a much deeper sensitivity of what others think and feel in their own life struggles, and I will be better equipped to empower others to change their circumstances and attitudes."

Anderson, author of the motivational book A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over, shares, "The excellence and adventure of each of our lives will always be determined by our own vision and a willingness to take massive action on that vision."

Creating adventures to sharpen himself is nothing new for Anderson. He has biked solo across the United States twice, hiked 550 miles across Spain in 27 days, run a 100-mile race, hiked 440 miles up the coast of Portugal, completed a 40-day around-the-world trip and has been to over 40 countries. Additionally, in 2015 Anderson pushed himself out of his comfort zone again and created a month-long speaking tour in the Philippines where he shared his inspirational message with over 10,000 Filipinos.

About Shawn Anderson
In addition to being a successful lifetime entrepreneur, Shawn Anderson is also the Founder of Extra Mile America and the creator of "Extra Mile Day" – a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change when we go the extra mile. On November 1, 2015, 551 mayors and cities made the unique declaration and recognized those in their local communities who were going the extra mile in volunteerism and service.

To interview or book Shawn Anderson as a guest or speaker, call 310-402-4826 or email Shawn@ShawnAnderson.com. For more information about Extra Mile Day, visit ExtraMileAmerica.org.

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6-Time Author and Creator of Extra Mile Day Shares Personal Secrets to Staying Motivated

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/31/2016 -- The daily routine of life can get monotonous, and when it does, life can start to feel uninspiring. It's at that point that motivational author and speaker Shawn Anderson believes it's time for a personal wake-up call.

"When life loses its passion and our life purpose becomes uncertain, that's the time we need to realize that the best version of ourselves has left the building," Anderson says. "When a lesser version of us starts showing up in life, motivated living turns into mediocre living."

Anderson, the author of six motivational books including Amicus 101: A Story About the Pursuit of Purpose and Overcoming Life's Chaos and Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose, is passionately dedicated to empowering others to "live the life they love." Besides writing and speaking, Anderson is the Founder of Extra Mile America, an organization which led 551 cities to declare November 1, 2015, as "Extra Mile Day"… a day to recognize the capacity we each have to create positive change in our families, organizations and communities when we go the extra mile.

Anderson shares five ways on how he stays motivated when results fail to meet expectations. First, he realigns himself with his purpose. "My motivations does not stem from how many books I sell or how many speeches I give. My personal motivation comes from focusing on the mission rather than the results. If I constantly looked at the results to determine how charged I am, my motivation would continually go up and down…and that is a long-term blow to staying consistently motivated."

Second, Anderson doesn't allow negative people and influences to dominate his day. "I pull the plug on negative people and thoughts as fast as they come into my world. Additionally, I keep my self sharp by reading and filling my brain daily with what energizes my spirit."

Third, Anderson shares, "I get my motivational mojo going early in the morning. As soon as my feet hit the ground, I am not thinking 'what do I have to do today?' I am focusing instead on asking myself these questions: What am I excited about? Who can I encourage? What am I grateful for? By changing the first questions in my mind and focusing on empowering thoughts, I set a foundation for my day."

Fourth, Anderson comments, "If I lose my motivational edge, I take the focus off a goal I am pursuing, and instead shine a light on someone else's goal. The more we add value to others in lighting their fires, the more we begin to reignite our own fire."

Finally, Anderson says, "I don't let negative opinions change my course. Reviews, feedback…I don't let someone's opinion chase me away from pursuing the path I walk. Not everybody will agree with us, and some won't even get us. It doesn't matter. We stay most motivated when we stay true to the passions and purpose we carry in our hearts."

"We get one life and there are no do-overs," Anderson concludes. "Why would we ever choose to walk any day with the second best version of ourselves?"

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Author Shawn Anderson Shares Five Tips on How He Keeps His Motivational Fire

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/24/2016 -- The daily routine of life can get monotonous, and when it does, life can start to feel uninspiring. It's at that point that motivational author and speaker Shawn Anderson believes it's time for a personal wake-up call.

"When life loses its passion and our life purpose becomes uncertain, that's the time we need to realize that the best version of ourselves has left the building," Anderson says. "When a lesser version of us starts showing up in life, motivated living turns into mediocre living."

Anderson, the author of six motivational books including Amicus 101: A Story About the Pursuit of Purpose and Overcoming Life's Chaos and Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose, is passionately dedicated to empowering others to "live the life they love." Besides writing and speaking, Anderson is the Founder of Extra Mile America, an organization which led 551 cities to declare November 1, 2015, as "Extra Mile Day"… a day to recognize the capacity we each have to create positive change in our families, organizations and communities when we go the extra mile.

Anderson shares five ways on how he stays motivated when results fail to meet expectations. First, he realigns himself with his purpose. "My motivations does not stem from how many books I sell or how many speeches I give. My personal motivation comes from focusing on the mission rather than the results. If I constantly looked at the results to determine how charged I am, my motivation would continually go up and down…and that is a long-term blow to staying consistently motivated."

Second, Anderson doesn't allow negative people and influences to dominate his day. "I pull the plug on negative people and thoughts as fast as they come into my world. Additionally, I keep my self sharp by reading and filling my brain daily with what energizes my spirit."

Third, Anderson shares, "I get my motivational mojo going early in the morning. As soon as my feet hit the ground, I am not thinking 'what do I have to do today?' I am focusing instead on asking myself these questions: What am I excited about? Who can I encourage? What am I grateful for? By changing the first questions in my mind and focusing on empowering thoughts, I set a foundation for my day."

Fourth, Anderson comments, "If I lose my motivational edge, I take the focus off a goal I am pursuing, and instead shine a light on someone else's goal. The more we add value to others in lighting their fires, the more we begin to reignite our own fire."

Finally, Anderson says, "I don't let negative opinions change my course. Reviews, feedback…I don't let someone's opinion chase me away from pursuing the path I walk. Not everybody will agree with us, and some won't even get us. It doesn't matter. We stay most motivated when we stay true to the passions and purpose we carry in our hearts."

"We get one life and there are no do-overs," Anderson concludes. "Why would we ever choose to walk any day with the second best version of ourselves?"

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6-Time Motivational Author Shawn Anderson Leads Others to “Escape the Funk”

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/10/2016 -- Best-selling motivational author and speaker Shawn Anderson has a mission of empowering one million people to lead a more positive and purposeful life. Often that means encouraging others to escape what he calls the "funk."

"The monotony of every day life has the power to lure us into uninspiring routines," Anderson states. "When that happens, inspiration is strangled from our lives, and we aimlessly stumble through our years until one day we wake up and question, 'Where did my life go?'"

Anderson, a six-time author with 75,000+ books sold including Amicus 101: A Story About the Pursuit of Purpose and Overcoming Life's Chaos and Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose, knows a few secrets about helping people leave the "funk." Recognized for having interviewed hundreds of people who have moved past failure, rejection and tragedy in order to accomplish their goals, Anderson shares three funk-escaping tips to help people once again live a life they love.

First, Anderson says it is important to accept responsibility when dullness sets in. "If you're unhappy or bored with your life, take a long look in the mirror. You created whatever you are living that you don't like, and you can un-create it, too." Anderson continues, "If you want out of the rut in which you're trapped, quit making excuses, pointing fingers, and waiting for a hero to rescue you. Be your own hero."

Second, Anderson shares that for long-term change to happen, it is critical to be patient and to not expect life-changing miracles overnight. "Magic wands with the power to change everything with a single swish don't exist. It's impossible to reinvent yourself in a single day, and 180 degree change doesn't happen that way," Anderson shares. "Lasting transformation, however, does happen when we take positive daily steps towards creating the change we desire. Small steps taken daily add up to big changes in the future."

Third, Anderson says, "Don't wait for the perfect moment before you choose to create the changes you want in your life." He continues, "Waiting for the perfect scenario to unfold before we make changes only prolongs our existence in Mediocreland. Go for it today because tomorrow might not arrive."

About Shawn Anderson
Shawn Anderson is also the creator of Extra Mile Day - a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change when we go the extra mile. On November 1, 2015, 551 mayors and cities declared Extra Mile Day and recognized those in their local communities who were going the extra mile in order to create change and make a difference. Anderson concludes, "We get one life. Why would we ever choose to waste a single breath living in a funk?"

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Shawn Anderson: “We can fall into routines that strangle the passion from our lives."

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/08/2016 -- Motivational author and speaker Shawn Anderson has a mission of empowering one million people to lead a more positive and purposeful life. Often that means helping others escape what he calls the "funk." "We can fall into routines that strangle the passion from our lives," Anderson states. "When that happens, we walk through life in a funk until one day we're hit with the realization 'I wasted my life!'"

The author of six motivational books, including A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over and Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose, Anderson is also the creator of Extra Mile Day - a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change when we go the extra mile. On November 1, 2015, 551 mayors and cities declared Extra Mile Day and recognized those in their local communities who were going the extra mile in order to create change and make a difference.

Recognized for having interviewed hundreds of people who have moved past failure, rejection and tragedy in order to accomplish their goals, Anderson shares three funk-escaping tips to help people once again live a life they love.

First, Anderson says it is important to choose to quit living in the funk. "If you're unhappy with your life, take a long look in the mirror. You created whatever you are living that you don't like, and you can un-create it, too," Anderson states. "If you want out of the rut, then quit making excuses, quit pointing fingers, and quit waiting for a hero to rescue you. It's time to be your own hero."

Second, Anderson shares that it is critical to be patient and to not expect life-changing miracles in yourself and your situation overnight. "It's impossible to reinvent yourself in a single day. Massive change doesn't happen that way," Anderson states. "Lasting transformation, however, does happen when we take small daily steps towards creating the change we desire. Small steps taken daily add up to big changes in the long run."

Third, Anderson says, "Don't wait for the stars to fall into perfect alignment before you choose to create the change you desperately desire." He continues, "Waiting for the perfect scenario to unfold before we make changes only prolongs our existence in the rut. Live and live now because tomorrow may never happen."

Anderson's "juice" in life is helping others maximize their potential and create happiness in their day-to-day existence. "We get one life," Anderson concludes. "Why would we ever choose to waste a single breath living in a funk?"

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Shawn Anderson Reveals Secret To Not Quitting After Consistent Failure

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/01/2016 -- Motivational author and speaker Shawn Anderson is passionate about inspiring people to keep on track with their goals and "live a life you love." "Unfortunately," Anderson shares, "rejection and failure have opposite plans for us."

"Continuously being rejected, failing, and hearing 'no' can be devastating," Anderson shares. "It can leave confidence at rock bottom and risk-taking forever on hold." But according to Anderson, rejection is a "part of success's weeding out game."

"Very few of us wouldn't love to experience more success in our bank accounts, relationships, health…wherever," Anderson says. "But the reason more people don't is because they cut the connection string between success and themselves too easily."

The author of six motivational books, including A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over and Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose, Anderson is also the creator of Extra Mile Day - a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change when we go the extra mile. On November 1, 2015, 551 mayors and cities made the unique declaration and recognized those in their local communities who were going the extra mile in order to create change and make a difference.

"None of us are exempt from failing and hearing 'no.' In fact, anybody who isn't hearing 'no' enough isn't setting his ambitions very high," Anderson says. "What I see most, however, are people living disappointed lives not because their initial goals lacked size, but because of their commitment to weather the 'no' storm."

Recognized for having interviewed hundreds of people who have moved past failure, rejection and tragedy in order to accomplish their goals, Anderson offers four tips on how people can stay motivated when their results aren't motivating.

First, Anderson says it is important to have an overwhelming purpose and passion to succeed. "If our resolution to succeed is weak, continued rejection eventually pushes us to quit trying and, instead, drives us into excuse mode. Those who succeed, despite failure after failure, have unstoppable fortitude. Think 'Unstoppable.'"

Second, Anderson shares, "Never forget you are the cue ball. When the cue ball goes into motion, the other balls on the pool table go into motion, too. If you hear 'no' once, twice or ten times, don't let it stop you from playing. Assume from the beginning that it will take the cue ball being set into motion 100 times in order to eventually succeed."

Third, Anderson says, "Keep sharpening your ax. Hearing 'no' dulls our confidence and desire. The duller we get, the duller our results become. Stay sharp by exercising daily, reading empowering books, and hanging out with inspirational people."

Finally, Anderson states, "Never stop going the extra mile. If you're hearing lots of 'no' in your life, turn 'no' around by adding more value to your offer or effort. Put more of you into whatever you are doing…more time, more creativity and more awesomeness"

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A Book For Those Who Have Felt Defeated by Life’s Events and Wished They Could Start Over

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/09/2016 -- Motivational author Shawn Anderson and his book A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over reached #1 on Amazon Kindle on February 8, 2016, for best-selling motivational books.

Told in the form of a fictional story, A Better Life entertains readers by introducing them to a mysterious and all-knowing teacher named Amicus. The mysterious instructor shares with his student twenty-one lessons that hold the secrets to changing everything about the quality of his life. By following Amicus' lessons, the student, Jay Garfield, gets a chance to happily start over.

"A Better Life is for those of us who have at one time or another felt defeated by life's events and wished they could start over," Anderson shares. "We've all been there - a lost job, a broken relationship, a failed business, financial desperation, poor health, dwindling hope. This book shares that even after we have been hit by a big life disaster, life can become great again…and maybe even better."

About Shawn Anderson
The international speaker and the author of six books including SOAR to the Top! and Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose, Anderson is also the creator of "Extra Mile Day" - a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change when we go the extra mile. Anderson began motivating people by motivating himself. Soon after graduating from University of California-Berkeley with only $300 dollars, Anderson developed an accountability system called "SOAR" while working the graveyard shift at a 7-11 convenience store. Years later, he parlayed his success formula into the book, SOAR to the Top!

"My juice in life is helping other people win," Anderson shares. "Too many people are told too many times to water down their dreams. I choose to be the guy that encourages others to live the best version of themselves. It is not only a very cool thing to do, but it is always only a choice away. A Better Life gives hope to the idea that whatever may have happened in our lives previously, we still have the power to apply a few secrets that can help us live with more purpose and passion than ever before."

Contact:
Shawn@ShawnAnderson.com
http://www.ShawnAnderson.com
310-402-4826

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Motivational Author Offers Secrets to Stay On Track With Goals

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/04/2016 -- Motivational author and speaker Shawn Anderson is passionate about inspiring people to keep on track with their goals and "live a life you love." "Unfortunately," Anderson shares, "rejection and failure have opposite plans for us."

"Continuously being rejected, failing, and hearing 'no' can be devastating," Anderson shares. "It can leave confidence at rock bottom and risk-taking forever on hold." But according to Anderson, rejection is a "part of success's weeding out game."

"Very few of us wouldn't love to experience more success in our bank accounts, relationships, health…wherever," Anderson says. "But the reason more people don't is because they cut the connection string between success and themselves too easily."

About Shawn Anderson
The author of six motivational books, including A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over and Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose, Anderson is also the creator of Extra Mile Day - a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change when we go the extra mile. On November 1, 2015, 551 mayors and cities made the unique declaration and recognized those in their local communities who were going the extra mile in order to create change and make a difference.

"None of us are exempt from failing and hearing 'no.' In fact, anybody who isn't hearing 'no' enough isn't setting his ambitions very high," Anderson says. "What I see most, however, are people living disappointed lives not because their initial goals lacked size, but because of their commitment to weather the 'no' storm."

Recognized for having interviewed hundreds of people who have moved past failure, rejection and tragedy in order to accomplish their goals, Anderson offers four tips on how people can stay motivated when their results aren't motivating.

First, Anderson says it is important to have an overwhelming purpose and passion to succeed. "If our resolution to succeed is weak, continued rejection eventually pushes us to quit trying and, instead, drives us into excuse mode. Those who succeed, despite failure after failure, have unstoppable fortitude."

Second, Anderson shares, "Never forget you are the cue ball. When the cue ball goes into motion, the other balls on the pool table go into motion, too. If you hear 'no' once, twice or ten times, don't let it stop you from playing. Assume from the beginning that it will take the cue ball being set into motion 100 times in order to eventually succeed."

Third, Anderson says, "Keep sharpening your ax." He continues, "Hearing 'no' dulls our confidence and desire. The duller we get, the duller our results become. Stay sharp by exercising daily, reading empowering books, and hanging out with inspirational people," Anderson shares.

Finally, Anderson states, "Never stop going the extra mile. If you're hearing lots of 'no' in your life, turn 'no' around by adding more value to your offer or effort. Put more of you into whatever you are doing…more time, more creativity and more effort."

Contact:
Shawn Anderson
Los Angeles, CA
310-402-4826
Shawn@ShawnAnderson.com
ShawnAnderson.com

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Shawn Anderson Shares Tips on Staying Motivated When Results Aren’t Motivating

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/28/2016 -- Motivational author and speaker Shawn Anderson is passionate about inspiring people to keep on track with their goals and "live a life you love." "Unfortunately," Anderson shares, "rejection and failure have opposite plans for us."

"Continuously being rejected, failing, and hearing 'no' can be devastating," Anderson shares. "It can leave confidence at rock bottom and risk-taking forever on hold." But according to Anderson, rejection is a "part of success's weeding out game."

"Very few of us wouldn't love to experience more success in our bank accounts, relationships, health…wherever," Anderson says. "But the reason more people don't is because they cut the connection string between success and themselves too easily."

The author of six motivational books, including A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over and Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose, Anderson is also the creator of Extra Mile Day - a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change when we go the extra mile. On November 1, 2015, 551 mayors and cities made the unique declaration and recognized those in their local communities who were going the extra mile in order to create change and make a difference.

"None of us are exempt from failing and hearing 'no.' In fact, anybody who isn't hearing 'no' enough isn't setting his ambitions very high," Anderson says. "What I see most, however, are people living disappointed lives not because their initial goals lacked size, but because of their commitment to weather the 'no' storm."

Recognized for having interviewed hundreds of people who have moved past failure, rejection and tragedy in order to accomplish their goals, Anderson offers four tips on how people can stay motivated when their results aren't motivating.

First, Anderson says it is important to have an overwhelming purpose and passion to succeed. "If our resolution to succeed is weak, continued rejection eventually pushes us to quit trying and, instead, drives us into excuse mode. Those who succeed, despite failure after failure, have unstoppable fortitude."

Second, Anderson shares, "Never forget you are the cue ball. When the cue ball goes into motion, the other balls on the pool table go into motion, too. If you hear 'no' once, twice or ten times, don't let it stop you from playing. Assume from the beginning that it will take the cue ball being set into motion 100 times in order to eventually succeed."

Third, Anderson says, "Keep sharpening your ax." He continues, "Hearing 'no' dulls our confidence and desire. The duller we get, the duller our results become. Stay sharp by exercising daily, reading empowering books, and hanging out with inspirational people," Anderson shares.

Finally, Anderson states, "Never stop going the extra mile. If you're hearing lots of 'no' in your life, turn 'no' around by adding more value to your offer or effort. Put more of you into whatever you are doing…more time, more creativity and more effort."

Contact:
Shawn Anderson
Los Angeles, CA
310-402-4826
Shawn@ShawnAnderson.com
http://www.ShawnAnderson.com

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Motivational Author Shawn Anderson Offers Help Getting Over the Hump

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/12/2016 -- Motivational author and speaker Shawn Anderson is passionate about inspiring people to keep on track with their goals and remain in pursuit of "living a life you love." With many making 2016 resolutions, the beginning of a new year represents an opportunity for people to set a new direction for their lives. "Unfortunately," Anderson shares, "goals made on December 31 seemed a lot more exciting to accomplish than following through with them on January 10th."

"Throwing away the old calendar and hanging a new one always seems to carry a mystical power that the new year will be better than the old," Anderson shares. "We have this hopeful belief that everything lousy about our lives will be thrown out, too." According to Anderson, however, "Nothing will change in our lives until something changes…and that change is usually us."

Recognized for having interviewed hundreds of people who have re-defined their lives because they either chose to or had to, Anderson shares three secrets to staying on track with goals "before you get off the proverbial treadmill completely."

First, Anderson says, "Don't let yourself slide back into 2015 mediocrity. Realize that you will never quit living in Mediocreland unless you quit making excuses for yourself. You created where you are and you can un-create it, too." Anderson continues, "Find an accountability partner who is passionate about creating change in his or her life and motivate each other. Daily."

Second, Anderson shares, "Don't expect overnight miracles in your life. More than likely, what you hated about 2015 will still be showing its face in 2016 initially because it's impossible to reinvent yourself over night. Massive change doesn't happen that way. But transformation does happen when we are persistent and keep taking small steps forward every day. Single steps daily add up to big changes eventually. Be patient with yourself, but be persistent in not letting yourself off the hook."

Finally, Anderson states, "Don't make the excuse that this is not the right time to 'go for it' when things start to get tough. Now is the time. Waiting for the perfect situation to unfold before we find the guts to make changes only prolongs our existence in the mediocrity rut." Anderson goes on, "Don't wait for the stars to fall into perfect alignment before you decide to go for it. If things are not lining up as you would have liked, don't you dare quit creating the change you want in your life."

About Shawn Anderson
The author of six motivational books, including A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over and Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose, Anderson is also the creator of "Extra Mile Day" - a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change when we go the extra mile. On November 1, 2015, 551 mayors and cities made the unique declaration and recognized those in their local communities who were going the extra mile in volunteerism and service.

"Living a life that you love starts with making the decision to quit coasting," Anderson, the author of the motivational book Amicus 101: A Story About the Pursuit of Purpose and Overcoming Life's Chaos, concludes. "Life is fast and short, and the person who coasts is the person who will never experience the true potential of his or her life."

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Shawn Anderson Helps People Overcome Life’s Defeats and Tragedies

Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/05/2016 -- Motivational author and speaker Shawn Anderson has interviewed hundreds of people who have experienced tragedy, failure and disappointment. He's also been witness to many who have walked through their toughest moments only to make it to the other side with an increased passion and purpose for living.

The author of six books including A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over and Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose, Anderson is not only committed to support others in overcoming life's toughest moments, he is also a leading voice on "going the extra mile" in order to maximize potential and contribution. This year, his Extra Mile America organization led 551 cities to declare "Extra Mile Day " on November 1st - a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change in ourselves, families, organizations and communities when we "go the extra mile."

"It's inevitable that at one time or another life will punch us hard in the gut; no one is immune to experiencing tragedy or failure," Anderson says. "But when it's your turn to feel life's punch, how will you handle it? Will you passionately keep on living, or will you give up and go through the motions?"

In his interviews, Anderson learned that people who transition positively through life's toughest moments practice at least one of five regrouping strategies. Anderson begins the first of the five by sharing that people who walk successfully over life's hot-coal moments, never quit. "Although tragedy has rocked their world or huge mistakes might have been made, survivors know the world continues and so will they. They never quit living…no matter what happened."

Second, Anderson reminds people to focus on the present and not to worry about what will happen tomorrow. "It's easy to get overwhelmed by the 'What am I going to do now?' feeling, but survivors focus on getting through the present. They don't let thoughts of how they're going to deal with tomorrow add to their current overwhelm."

Third, Anderson offers that people who overcome tragedy find support from others and get involved in life again. "By forging relationships with positive, move-forward type people, survivors trigger confident energy to flow back into their lives. Sure it's easy to want to isolate yourself in a cave after something bad happens, but the longer you stay in the cave, the more challenging it is to ever leave it."

Fourth, Anderson encourages people not to lose their optimism nor their faith in a higher purpose. "Survivors don't let negative self-talk rule their brains, and they don't surrender to self-defeating emotions. They trust their faith and look for a higher purpose in their loss. Faith in a higher power…and yourself…works miracles in overcoming bad events."

Fifth, Anderson adds that people who overcome major defeat look to add value to the world. "People who have weathered a life storm recognize the opportunity to re-evaluate their personal contribution. They use their event not as a forever defeat, but rather as an igniting spark to do something meaningful."

Anderson concludes his five tips by adding, "When something bad happens, we have the choice to either throw our hands in the air and give up or 'go the extra mile' and keep giving life our best effort. When we achieve that extra-mile distinction, we change our destiny."

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