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Extra Mile America Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers individuals, organizations, and cities to "go the extra mile." Our work is inspired by the belief that "going the extra mile" opens doors to new possibilities. "Going the extra mile" improves the results we find in life, both professionally and personally. "Going the extra mile" allows us to make a difference in our community and in our world. "I passionately believe that now is the perfect time to do more, to push harder, and to be more creative. Challenging times are often what we need to rekindle that passion to create our own existence and not let circumstances dictate what happens to us. There is no better time than now to commit to adding more value to our jobs and our communities." - Executive Director, Shawn Anderson

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As we continue to deal with the devastation of Sandy, going the extra mile reminds us to wipe away our tears when tragedy strikes, rise to our feet, and continue to give life our very best effort.

The ‘go the extra mile’ message gives people an alternative to just throwing their arms in the air and saying ‘I give up.’ We each have a choice when life gets tough to dig deep…do more…try harder…and affect practically every area of our life and communities in a positive way.

We all talk about wanting change…happiness…more opportunity. However, relying on others to make that happen is only wishing for life to get better. Taking personal responsibility…and going the extra mile individually…is where true success is found. Extra Mile Day is a small reminder of the power we each have to create change at any time…on any day.

At times, life is challenging. The ‘go the extra mile’ message, though, gives people an alternative to just throwing their arms in the air and saying ‘I give up.’ We each have a choice when life gets tough to dig deep…do more…try harder…and affect practically every area of our life and communities in a positive way.

We all talk about wanting change…happiness…more opportunity. However, relying on others to make that happen is only wishing for life to get better. Taking personal responsibility…and going the extra mile individually…is where true success is found. Extra Mile Day is a small reminder of the power we each have to create change at any time…on any day.

The City of Greensboro and our nation were founded by men and women who went above and beyond. We appreciate the efforts of Shawn Anderson and Extra Mile America as they inspire hope and bring renewed life to the idea that hard work, perseverance and passion still pave the way for success in all of our lives.

Mayor Robert Perkins, Greensboro, NC

At times, life is challenging. The ‘go the extra mile’ message, though, gives people an alternative to just throwing their arms in the air and saying ‘I give up.’ We each have a choice when life gets tough to dig deep…do more…try harder…and affect practically every area of our life and communities in a positive way.

There is an alternative to throwing our hands in the air and giving up when things don’t go our way. If we really want more out of life, it starts with the person in the mirror…and a willingness to do more than we are doing to get more of what we want.

Shawn is dynamic…and so is his message. He is all heart and soul, and he pushes the buttons that make us want to live differently.

As a single mom, I had lost faith that I was ever going to live the life I had dreamed. But since becoming an extra mile person, I have exceeded all my work goals, and I was able to buy my dream house.

Tragedy may have happened, mistakes might have been made, but the events of today don’t have to define our potential for tomorrow.

Faith in a higher power…and yourself…works miracles in overcoming bad events.

No one is immune from experiencing tragedy. It is inevitable that life will throw a hurdle into each of our lives.

“We all talk about wanting change…happiness…more opportunity. However, relying on others to make that happen is only wishing for life to get better. Taking personal responsibility…and going the extra mile individually…is where true success is found. Extra Mile Day is a small reminder of the power we each have to create change at any time…on any day.”

“At times, life is challenging. The ‘go the extra mile’ message, though, gives people an alternative to just throwing their arms in the air and saying ‘I give up.’ We each have a choice when life gets tough to dig deep…do more…try harder…and affect practically every area of our life and communities in a positive way.”

“The Games are also a perfect time to learn a few life-changing lessons that can catapult us to more success in our own lives.”

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

“Sometimes, life punches us so hard that merely surviving day-to-day is all we can do. The job we hate, the relationship that sours, the personal tragedy that devastates…life has a way of happening. But it’s what we do after life ‘happens’ that makes a difference in our futures.”

“We all talk about wanting change…happiness…more opportunity. However, relying on others to make that happen is only wishing for life to get better. Taking personal responsibility…and going the extra mile individually…is where true success is found. Extra Mile Day is a small reminder of the power we each have to create change at any time…on any day.”

My passion in life is to remind others we have the power to live a life we love.

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Want Your Own Gold Medal? Eight Olympian Life-Changing Secrets

Thu, Aug 09, 2012 05:35 CET

MARINA DEL REY, CA August 9, 2012 – Cheering the U.S. women’s gymnastics team to Gold or feeling the intense emotion of an athletic underdog as he steps onto the medal stand makes fun summer TV watching. But according to best-selling motivational author Shawn Anderson , there is so much more to be garnered and applied to our own lives from watching these success-driven athletes. “An Olympic performance is an amazing example of what can happen when one stays dedicated to a mission,“ Anderson says. “In fact, the Games are a perfect time to learn a few life-

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