Shawn Anderson, the Extra Mile Guy, Shares Secret to Creating Positive Life

Lifetime Entrepreneur Breathes "Go the Extra Mile" Message: Walked Across Nine Countries, Founded Extra Mile Day

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Motivational author and speaker Shawn Anderson is dedicated to inspiring others to "go the extra mile" in chasing dreams and making a difference. And he knows what he's talking about.

Whether it's motivating others to not give up the pursuit of unachieved goals or encouraging people to not let life's defeats derail future hopes, Anderson is passionate in his purpose to empower others. "The world is full of people, moments, and experiences shouting at us what we can't do or aren't good enough to do," Anderson shares. "I'm the opposite voice – the one who whispers, 'Don't give up.'"

The author of seven books, including The Four Fibs, A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over and SOAR to the Top!, Anderson is also the visionary behind Extra Mile Day. On November 1, 2024, 517 cities made a unique declaration to recognize the individuals who are "going the extra mile" in volunteerism in their community.

Anderson shares, "Every day, there are TWO miles we can walk. The first mile and the EXTRA mile. The first mile is the 5,280 feet life requires us to walk as we check off the items on our 'To Do' list - as parents, friends, spouses, partners, employees, bosses, bill payers, and pet owners. The first mile is what's required to get by."

Anderson continues, "The extra mile is finding the time, energy, and heart to keep walking, doing, and giving past our daily commitments. Despite our exhaustion, disappointment, and frustration, we still find the 'push' to walk, do, and give extra for our health, goals, people, and the causes that matter to us. The extra mile is what's required if we want a better life."

A lifetime entrepreneur, Anderson is not shy about pushing himself to go the extra mile physically either. He has pedaled a bike solo ocean-to-ocean across the U.S. twice and has walked across nine countries.

"Life can be brutally tough at times, and it is easy to quit on our dreams and ourselves. The 'go the extra mile' message, however, gives people a better choice than just giving up." Anderson concludes, "Going the extra mile makes our lives better."

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