Motivational speaker-author Shawn Anderson
LOS ANGELES – Motivational author and speaker Shawn Anderson is taking his “go the extra mile” message to the Philippines.
The author of SOAR to the Top!, Amicus 101, and Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose will be in the Philippines from July 18 through August 2, to speak before various private and non-profit organizations.
Anderson is the Founder of Extra Mile America and the creator of Extra Mile Day on which to create positive change. Up to 527 U.S. cities on November 1, 2014 recognized those in their local communities who were “going the extra mile” in volunteerism and service.
The author of six books, Anderson lives the themes he talks about, such as “going the extra mile” and “living the life you love.” Last summer, he hiked 550 miles across Spain in 27 days.
This year, he will be hiking nearly 400 miles across Portugal. Additionally, Anderson has biked the U.S. solo twice, run a 100-mile race and created adventures around the world. With 75,000 book copies in print, Anderson says he’s only just begun.
“Our best days should always be ahead of us. If we can dream about adventures to be lived and opportunities to be created, then why not make them happen?” Anderson asks.
Anderson’s 20,000-attendee goal seems large on the surface. “My initial goal was 10,000 people until someone from the Philippines told me that no motivational speaker could attract that number of attendees. Immediately my mind said, ‘Then let’s reach 20,000,’” Anderson said.
“Most limitations exist because we allow them to. Limited thinking is not my thing, and I’m going to do my best to share with 20,000 Filipinos that it shouldn’t be their thing either.