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I'm Robin Benson, A Vermonter turned Minnesota rancher. I am an expert at creating positive energy, confidence, and living the life you love. And I love teaching you how to do the same. Entrepreneur, rancher, homeschool mom, author, animal lover, outdoor living and healthy whole food maven. We explore all the things and simplify for you.
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The Cost of Pushing Through Everything
Jan 29, 2026
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You know how we’ve always been told,
“Just keep pushing.”
“Deal with it.”
“Power through.”
I’ve realized cowgirl grit is useful,
but flat-out ignoring your body for years?
Yeah,
That eventually comes back to bite you.
What changed everything for me wasn’t quitting or getting softer.
It was learning ...
Choosing Warmth in the Middle of Winter
Jan 29, 2026
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Winter has a way of pulling attention toward what feels hard.
Toward the extreme cold.
Toward the strong winds.
Toward the poles of snow- which I actually love!
Hype around it makes everything worse.
And all of this is contracted.
Closed off- feeling.
Tightening.
Bracing.
Tension- building.
I’m choosing...
Why It Took Me Years to Trust Online Business Models
Jan 21, 2026
This took me over a decade
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This took me over a decade
to fully reconcile.
I come from a traditional, entrepreneurial business background.
MBA.
Family of lawyers, doctors, and educators.
The work itself was never the question for me.
Ranching and traditional business always felt solid.
What I wrestled with was the online mark...
A Frosty Day Reminder to Spread Kindness
Jan 21, 2026
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Frosty day!
Today is a great day to make someone’s day.
Take a moment to drop a kind, specific comment on someone’s post, or a text. Not just emojis, actual sentiments, to brighten someone’s day.
Bring the warmth and light!
Have a beautiful day friend!
Grateful for you!
💖🌞🌻💛
Why Comparison Distracts You From Your Own Path
Jan 06, 2026
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