About US
Our Story
Extra Mile America challenges people and organizations to do more than just wish for change. By encouraging all of us to live with a “go the extra mile” spirit, we are promoting the possibility of change being created…one positive word, action and attitude at a time. The changes we seek are not created by pointing fingers and shouting at each other, but by “going in the extra mile” in heart, mind and action.
‘Over 40 Years of Teaching
What Does It Mean to “Go the Extra Mile”?
Going the extra mile is doing more than the normal…more than expected. It is how change is created in ourselves, our organizations and in our communities.
Going the extra mile is extending ourselves in our service, attitude and efforts. Going the extra mile is getting back up after we’ve been knocked down despite whatever has happened and saying, “I still choose the very best for myself!”
When we go the extra mile in life, possibility opens up. It always does. It is one of those great laws of success masked in a simple “cause and effect” principle…add value to receive value. When we go the extra mile…
In our careers… we launch forward. We experience our best jobs…and our best paychecks.
In our relationships… we find harmony. We experience our greatest friendships and love.
In our communities… we serve a greater number. We experience the greatest sense of selflessness.
In ourselves… we find happiness. We experience the greatest transformation.
In our encouragement… we find joy. We experience what it feels like to bring out the best in someone else.
Now is the time to take a personal look in the mirror and ask:
“What can I do differently? What can I do to make a difference? What can I do to ‘go the extra mile’”?
Our Founder
Our Founder
Motivational Author
Shawn Anderson
Shawn Anderson is a national keynote speaker and the author of seven books including SOAR to the Top, Amicus 101: A Story About the Pursuit of Purpose and Overcoming Life Chaos, Extra Mile America: Stories of Inspiration, Possibility and Purpose, A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over, and The Four Fibs. His “go the extra mile” philosophy and ability to produce winning results have been praised by national political leaders, Olympic Gold Medal and world record holders, and media outlets across the country. An entrepreneur since the age of 10 when he started a business selling worms to fishermen, Shawn has continued by organizing events that make a difference in how people think.
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As a kindred spirit in making a difference, join me in encouraging 1,000,000 people around the world to take the #ExtraMilePledge.