So…

I don’t waste time wishing.
I spend time doing.

Lean in.

I’m Shawn Anderson.

And I suck at living small.

I created Extra Mile Day, a national movement recognizing volunteer heroes across America who make their communities better. I jumped up and down when 23 inspired mayors said “Yes!” to my idea in 2009.

In 2026, 519 cities across America joined the mission.

When we stick with being who we are no matter what pulls us backward…

We give ourselves our best chance at living a life that makes a difference.

And move forward.

For others.
For ourselves.

I’ve walked thousands of miles across NINE countries.
Pedaled solo ocean-ocean across America. TWICE.
Created adventures in 80+ countries.
Lived more than 400 nights on the ocean.
I’ve written seven books.
Sold 80,000+ copies.
Published 800 Extra Mile Thursday blogs.

I’ve spoken to audiences around the world.
I spoke to 20,000 people during a 30-day Extra Mile World speaking tour in the Philippines.

I’m not afraid to admit…

Sometimes my biggest dreams get scary to go for.
But I go for them anyway.

I refuse to live life letting fear shrink me.
I want to spend my life living me.

And always…

“Go the extra mile.”

That’s my thing.
That’s my heart mantra.

I write about it.
I speak about it.
I live it.

And I encourage it for those who want more out of their lives.

“Go the extra mile.”

Not following in my footsteps.
But making your own footprints.

Let me give you three options.

Book me to speak.
Read one of my books.
Or subscribe to my free weekly blog.

Why do any of that?

Because I’m real.

I’ve lived my message.
I’m living my message.

Real life.
Real experiences.
Real overcoming.
Real heart.
Real blood.

REAL.

So again…

Lean in.

I’m Shawn.

No small living here.
No postponing my story.

And I’m not even close to being freakin’ done.
I really want to get you to believe the same about you, too.

But please know this above everything.

Whether we ever meet or not…

May your life always have three best friends.

Health.
Happiness.
Harmony.

Much gratitude to you for stopping by today.

I appreciate you.

S.

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