MARINA DEL REY, Calif., March 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Often, the experiences of our individual lives can leave us feeling defeated and unmotivated. We're caught wondering, "Where did my dreams go?"
Best-selling author and motivational keynote speaker Shawn Anderson has written a new book, A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over, for anyone who has felt overwhelmed by failure or tragedy…or who has struggled to find the success they had originally dreamed.
"We've all been there in one form or another. We've lost a job, a relationship, a business…hope. It's easy to be numbed by life's setbacks and become uninspired by our own lives," Anderson says. "Being forced to seek a new start can be very debilitating mentally and emotionally."
Many self-help books seek to encourage readers by providing a detailed list of "How-to-Succeed" do's and don'ts. A Better Life takes a unique approach by sharing success secrets through the eyes of a fictional teacher named Amicus. The mysterious instructor shares with his recently fired student twenty-one powerful lessons that hold the secrets to changing everything about his life.
"By following the lessons of one of the all-time great possibility teachers, Amicus' student gets a chance for a 'do over'…and that's something we would all love to have," Anderson says. "What makes this book life-changing is that Amicus' mysterious persona engages the reader at a deeper sub-conscious level than typical motivational books."
Daisy Larios, a Senior Sales Manager for Marriott Hotels, enthusiastically agrees: "My passion for reaching big goals was lacking, and I was just surviving. A Better Life gave me the lift and push I needed to re-dedicate myself to living the life I want."
Dr. Jinx Kennedy, a Los Angeles education administrator, gives credit to Anderson's book for changing her life. "Life was coming at me with one disappointing challenge after another. A Better Life clicked a revitalizing switch in me that gave me the confidence to take control of my life. The book has authentic power."
Anderson began his life mission of motivating others by learning to motivate himself. Soon after graduating from the University of California @ Berkeley with only $300 dollars, Anderson was forced to take an 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. survival job at a neighborhood convenience store. While there, he developed a success system that changed his life and later served as the foundation for his book, SOAR to the Top! Anderson's passion for creating change has never subsided. Last year, Anderson led 228 U.S. cities to declare November 1 as Extra Mile Day…a day recognizing the power we each have to create positive change in our families, organizations, communities and world.
"My passion in life is to remind others we have the power to live a life we love. A Better Life reminds us that no matter what has happened to us individually…we each can create a life that feels great."
A Better Life: An Inspiring Story About Starting Over is available in ebook on Amazon.com.
Shawn Anderson is a best-selling author, national speaker and motivational corporate trainer. 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.
In addition to being a six-time author, he is the Founder of the Extra Mile America Foundation, a non-profit organization empowering people. Through the Foundation, Shawn led the charge in encouraging 228 U.S. mayors in all 50 states to declare November 1, 2011, as Extra Mile Day...a day to acknowledge the capacity we each have to create positive change in our families, organizations and world.
With a mission of "empowering 1,000,000 people to lead a more passionate and purposeful existence," Shawn could be the perfect speaking or training voice for your next event.
For more information, visit ShawnAnderson.com or contact Shawn at Shawn@ShawnAnderson.com
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