Fri, 14 December 2012
On today’s episode of In the Loop, Andy and A.T. discuss the epidemic of business, government, and community leaders being unfaithful in marriage and what we can do about it.
What are the sources of infidelity? · One is the fact that we live in a fallen world—the nature of man is a source of it · Our affections rule every part of our life, so we must guard them carefully · Even if you’ve been married for a long time, you still need to constantly guard yourself · You have to live an open life—a life in which you are honest with yourself · Never be convinced that this can’t happen to you
Andy recently talked to a group of politicians and their spouses about infidelity and dishonesty · He told them that all the infidelity and dishonesty among politicians had made the average voter sick of all of them, whether they had done anything yet or not · He told them not to let weak moments get in the way of all the work they put into getting elected and all the good things they want to accomplish · Share everything with your spouse—email accounts, Facebook passwords and messages, etc. · Never be in a room alone with someone of the opposite sex · Make fences around you that are guarded by those you love
Most of the time, men are at the root of infidelity, but Andy has a thought for women as well · Marriage is about love and respect · Women feel respected when they are loved · But men feel loved when they are respected
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Fri, 7 December 2012
On today’s episode of In the Loop, a veteran writes in and tells an amazing story of losing and regaining hope in her life.
You have to be an honest person to overcome the loss of hope and control in your life. · Andy says if there had been an 11th Commandment, it would have been, “Thou shalt not kid thy self” · Being honest with ourselves is extremely important and allows us to understand so much more about our lives
Principles exist and are at work in our lives whether we know about them or not. · When we become aware of principles, we can harness them in our lives in ways that can allow us to accomplish great things · The truth is one of those principles
Hope itself is a thought process. · It is a specific way of thinking, and it is something that can be proven · Because of this, it can be chosen—you can choose to be hopeful · If you’re still here and you’re still breathing, then you have not yet accomplished what you were put here to do
Below our choices and decisions is our thinking. · Our thinking is at the base of everything we do—the positive and the negative · Your mistakes and the best things you’ve done in life are all products of the way you think
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Questions for Listeners
· How do you remain hopeful in tough times? o Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY o E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com |
Fri, 30 November 2012
On today’s episode, Andy and A.T. discuss the power of the individual and how to channel it through discovering your passion.
A listener named Sheryl writes in about her experience with breast cancer. Her story prompted A.T. to wonder how people who aren’t writers or speakers or someone with a large audience can have a big, lasting impact on the world.
Sheryl mentioned that her experience with cancer didn’t “define” her; it “refined” her.
Everybody has something they are meant to do.
Quote from H.G. Wells:
Questions for Listeners
· Have you discovered your passion? How were you able to do so, and what are you doing with it? o Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY o E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com o Facebook.com/AndyAndrews o Twitter.com/AndyAndrews |
Fri, 23 November 2012
A new friend of Andy’s joins us on the show today, and shares how principles from Andy’s book The Butterfly Effect are being implemented into her school and the effect that it’s having.
The Butterfly Effect teaches the kids how to think and prepares them for the real world
How do we change our society?
Questions for Listeners
· What books do you use to help your children make better choices? o Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY o E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com Were you encouraged or helped by this podcast? Click here to forward it to a friend! |
Fri, 16 November 2012
On today’s episode, a listener writes in with the question: How do you apply the principle of “Today I choose to be happy”?
Andy’s simple answer is: · No one wants to follow a grouch · You have to become someone whom others want to follow · Choose to be grateful · Most people exist in life without anyone telling them how great they are · Learn how to vocalize the things we are grateful for having in our lives
For those who think that living life this way may be hokey, Andy comments: · What kind of life do you want to lead? · What kind of mood do you want to establish in your house? · What kind of aura do you want around you as you interact with others outside of your home? · If you’re doing what everyone else is doing, then you’re doing something wrong, because everyone else is not living a life filled with extraordinary results · If you treat people the way that you would like to be treated, most people will live up to your expectation, so treat them well · Let others know what you expect of them, and how excited you are to be interacting with them · The one thing more powerful than telling someone how great they are is telling their kids how great their parents are in front of them
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Questions for Listeners
· How are you going to implement “choosing to be happy by choosing to be grateful” in your life? o Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY o E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com Twitter.com/AndyAndrews |
Fri, 9 November 2012
We all want to go beyond the average in certain areas of our lives. But how do we begin to do that? Andy and A.T. discuss how living a life of gratitude produces shockingly different results.
What are the practical things you can do that change you life from ordinary to extraordinary?
There are many baby steps you can take to start thinking and acting differently.
To live an extraordinary life, you have to think about how you can serve people better.
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Fri, 26 October 2012
A listener calls in with a story of how The Traveler’s Gift has changed his life
Andy talks about association and the affect it has on our lives:
Addressing change and what that looks like
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Fri, 19 October 2012
Andy and AT discuss how to develop good reading habits and how they will change every aspect of your life for the better. The role books have played in Andy's past, present, and future
What about people who don’t like to read or say they don’t have the time?
If you already got your copy of Andy’s free eBook, The Perfect Moment, please share it with your friends! Click here to get it. o Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY Find something to read aloud to your family |
Fri, 12 October 2012
Do your actions match your intentions? Find out on today’s episode of In the Loop!
If you already got your copy of Andy’s free eBook, The Perfect Moment, please share it with your friends! Click here to get it. Questions for Listeners
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Fri, 5 October 2012
Andy and A.T. discuss the movies that Andy enjoys watching with his boys, his wife, and by himself.
What movies did Polly and Andy enjoy when they were dating?
What movies does Andy like to watch with his boys?
The Legend of Bagger Vance is another one of his favorites.
Andy and Polly love O Brother, Where Art Thou?
What movies from the last five years did Andy really enjoy?
Listeners, don’t forget to sign up for AT’s Early to Rise Challenge! Questions for Listeners |
Fri, 28 September 2012
This week, A.T. and Andy introduce a new segment called “Finish This Phrase,” where Andy takes listener-submitted phrases and finishes them on the spot. Parents should always ________
When you go to work ________
Husbands should never ________
When your kids walk out the door to school, you should always tell them ______
If you want a different life _______
Before you go fishing, you should ________
When you get up early, you _______
If you don’t have goals _______
When you get discouraged ________
If you ever get a chance to ________
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Fri, 21 September 2012
Is there a secret to becoming “extraordinary”? What’s the difference between extraordinary and ordinary?
How do you want to live?
Can anyone live an extraordinary life?
What do extraordinary people do that average people don’t do?
Who do extraordinary people spend their time with?
Early to Rise Challenge
Questions for Listeners
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Fri, 14 September 2012
One of Andy’s favorite musicians and good friends, Jason Crabb, is on the show this week. Jason won Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year at last year’s Dove Awards. He and Andy discuss everything from music to the importance of practicing what you preach. |
Fri, 7 September 2012
Andy offers an encouraging perspective on the approaching presidential election and gives listeners bits of wisdom they can apply in political conversations. He also tackles the all-important question—for whom should we vote? One thing that everyone agrees with, everyone should be told the truth.
The two reasons why most people don’t vote:
Things to consider when determining for whom to vote:
Questions for Listeners
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Fri, 31 August 2012
This week’s episode is short, but laughter is guaranteed! Hear Andy sing the three “alternate” versions of everyone’s favorite hymn, “Amazing Grace.” This has become something audiences across the country request from him.
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Fri, 24 August 2012
What legacy are you leaving? Andy and A.T. discuss this subject as well as some great listener feedback. Most people never get a standing ovation.
How do we create a legacy?
Build on what you are so:
Write principles that have been important to you down to pass on after you’re gone. Questions for Listeners • How are you creating your legacy? What are you doing on purpose to add to it? o Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY o E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com o Facebook.com/AndyAndrews o Twitter.com/AndyAndrews |
Fri, 17 August 2012
This week, special guest Dan Miller discusses the bold claims he has made about wisdom, passion, and finances in his new book, Wisdom Meets Passion, with Andy and AT. |
Fri, 10 August 2012
This week, AT shares some good news and asks Andy to answer the most difficult listener question they’ve ever received.
Andy and AT share some good news:
AT shares what he calls the “toughest question ever asked on the podcast.” Rebecca writes:
In a way, this is a problem Andy is struggling with right at this very minute, though he certainly isn’t comparing their situations.
Right now, he’s thinking things like:
However, we live in the present and we have to deal with the choices we’ve made in the past. Andy’s not trying to compare what he’s going through to the seriousness of her situation, but he wants to give Rebecca some “straight talk,” what Jones would call “perspective.”
The perspective Andy wants her to have is the same kind of perspective that he and Polly had after Hurricane Ivan destroyed their home.
During that time, they thought things like:
But there was another way to look at this “bad” time:
The point is that Rebecca’s situation is probably bothering her a lot more than it’s bothering the children.
There are things you can do to make ordinary experiences extraordinary, especially for little kids.
Andy asks Rebecca: What will your kids remember about this tough time in your life?
Questions for Listeners
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Fri, 3 August 2012
After listening to the Father’s Day podcast a reader responded with an idea she does with her children:
Another listener question: What makes you (Andy) most satisfied in life?
Reading The Perfect Moment:
After the Father’s Day podcast, a listener wrote in with a personal story. Andy's thoughts in response:
After the interview with Michael Hyatt, a listener commented that the podcasts are an on-going value, "It's the gift that keeps giving if you go back and listen again and again." Andy responds:
A listener who read The Noticer and found value in learning from what other great people have written asks Andy what books he recommends people to read · You can find Andy’s recommended reading list by clicking here.
Questions for Listeners
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Fri, 27 July 2012
This week, Andy highlights the lessons we can take away from the Olympics and apply to our own lives.
Why are we so compelled to watch the Olympics? · They give us more than normal sports do the rest of the other four years. · They mark times in our lives. Everyone has memories connected to the Olympics. · The Olympics give us a glimpse into the private lives of those who have amazing discipline.
Nothing great happens without discipline. · Business · Raising children · Sports · Writing · Anytime you see anyone who has accomplished anything great, you find that they have great amounts of discipline.
Why watch the Olympics? · You will find a "hero," someone who will be highlighted everywhere. Someone you will admire. · To see real life examples of people who went out and created success without anyone else paying them to do what they were gifted to do. In spite of challenges, they still succeeded.
While having a conversation with his son after his son’s guitar lessons, Andy illustrated the challenges that one might face as they pursue something they are passionate about. · The fear of not being any good. · There is already so much out there, why should anyone want what I have? · More than just passion, you need to have something that offers value to others and helps them. · Once you have success, it can be hard to get out there and push yourself again to be better. · Once you learn the process of being successful in one area of life, you can then apply that to every other area of life when you encounter hard situations. · Once you've accomplished something great, the world will see it because there are not a lot of other people doing it.
Few people do something great with their lives because when things get hard they think: · That it's just not for them. · This is God telling me that I should do something else. · This is hard, so it must not be something that I can do.
Most people will not ever have success because: · They avoid challenges. · They don't push themselves. · They don't like conflict. · They make excuses.
The Olympics gives you the example of people who fought through all the excuses to arrive where they are today. It also gives parents the opportunity to teach their kids what it takes to be successful in life.
Questions for Listeners
· What would you like to hear on future episodes of In the Loop? Let us know! o Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY o E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com o Facebook.com/AndyAndrews o Twitter.com/AndyAndrews |
Fri, 20 July 2012
This week’s special guest, Melinda Leake, is a middle school English teacher from Tennessee who has integrated Andy’s books into her classroom. She discusses the potential that the books can unlock in young people. Three summers ago, Melinda had an emergency appendectomy and was hospitalized for 10 days. · Around day seven, she was in a state of depression. · She was looking out a window and realized that her perspective was totally wrong. She saw all the people in the hospital who were worse off, and realized she had many amazing things in her life. · When she got out of the hospital, she and her family went on vacation to the gulf. · While in a local bookstore in Seaside, she saw The Noticer and decided to pick it up, especially once she noticed the subtitle—“Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective.” · That book is what caused her to fall in love with Andy’s writing.
She realized there were lessons that, not only adults, but also kids could take away from The Noticer. · She used it in her classroom and the kids absolutely loved it. · They shared the book with their parents and friends and grandparents. · She has gone on to teach The Young Traveler’s Gift, The Traveler’s Gift, The Heart Mender, and How Do You Kill 11 Million People? · Teaching is a lot different now. It used to be about just pouring knowledge in. Now, it’s about preparing kids to enter a society that doesn’t really want to know everything they know…they want to know what the kids can actually do with what they know. And Andy’s books show kids how they can actually do things. Andy asks, “What do you actually do with the books in your class?” · She sets the stage for what the students are about to read. · With The Heart Mender, they learn a lot about WWII and what the country and world was like during the time in which the book is set. · They explore the books’ characters. · Then, they simply start going through the book together. · The quotes from the books that can be applied to the kids’ lives are huge for her. A lot of the concepts in Andy’s books are things that all adults wish they had known when they were younger. · The books can set teenagers up to make better choices as they get older. · Wisdom, worry, and the love dialects are all huge concepts that Melinda’s students have latched onto when they read The Noticer. There are free curriculums on AndyAndrews.com/Education that teachers can use to plan or supplement lessons about each book. There are also large quantity discounts available for educators. Questions for Listeners · Have you seen Andy’s books have a positive impact on a young person’s life? Tell us about it! o Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY o E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com o Facebook.com/AndyAndrews o Twitter.com/AndyAndrews |
Fri, 13 July 2012
In honor of Andy Griffith’s passing, Andy and A.T. discuss The Andy Griffith Show and what it can teach modern families. How did The Andy Griffith Show have an impact on Andy growing up? · He watched the show with his family. They would laugh and be entertained and have a good time while they watched. · At the end of the show, Andy’s dad would always say, “Now what was the moral of that show?” · There was always a bit of wisdom or a lesson in every episode, and those lessons still hold up to this day. · Andy thinks the first 5 years of The Andy Griffith Show was the best programming in the history of television. · To this day, Andy and his family will still quote lines from the show to each other. · The show was still the number one show in the nation when Andy Griffith left it after eight years. The show had a very natural sense of comedy. · Opie was funny in the way kids in real life are actually funny. · That’s not what kids on modern sitcoms are like. Now, they try to make the kids seem smarter than the adults and wittier than actual comedians. Fred Rogers (Mr. Rogers) talked about the responsibility that people on television have for what they produce. · A.T. is finding that it’s harder and harder to find quality programming for his children on TV, especially because of what is shown on commercials now. · The Andy Griffith Show is a great alternative that families can still enjoy on TV. · The atmosphere and sense of community on the show is something that Andy and Polly are trying to create for the environment in which their boys grow up. · Andy really encourages moms and dads to get this show to watch with their family. · Season four is the best, and season three is awesome too. Andy’s Top 10 episodes of all time: · “Citizen’s Arrest” · “The Pickle Story” · “Man in the Middle” · “Barney and the Governor” · “The Loaded Goat” · “Opie the Birdman” (one of the best father/son discipline moments of all time) · “Ernest T. Joins the Army” · “Mountain Wedding” · “Haunted House” · “A Black Day for Mayberry” Questions for Listeners · Do you have an idea for a future show, or just a question you’d like Andy to answer? Let us know! o Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY o E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com o Facebook.com/AndyAndrews o Twitter.com/AndyAndrews |
Fri, 6 July 2012
Pierce Marrs, the voiceover for In the Loop, is the guest on this week’s podcast. Pierce is a big part of what has made this podcast successful. Pierce met Dan Miller (who has also been a guest on the podcast) about four years ago. He met A.T. through Dan. · Pierce is the person who first introduced A.T. to Andy’s books. · He told A.T. he had to get The Traveler’s Gift. Pierce has been pretty much on his own since the age of 16 when his parents divorced. · Throughout his life, he has encountered “Jones”-like mentors who taught him to make good decisions. · Pierce has spent the last few years teaching people sales techniques and how to serve people. · He thinks serving people is becoming a lost art in our country. · Most people miss the idea that service is the key to success and leadership. It seems like a contradiction to most, but it’s not. · We are all in sales, regardless of our profession. We are all trying to get people to buy into something. Sometimes our worst times become our best times. · The pits of our lives exist to make us become something better. · If you read about the lives of great people, you will discover that their greatness was born from situations in life they never would have chosen. “Sales” isn’t about getting someone to buy something. · It’s about communicating a thought process to someone. · The goal is to put value into people’s lives, regardless of whether money is involved or not. Pierce has started a new podcast about the television show Shark Tank. · The podcast came out of conversations Pierce was having with a high school friend after watching each episode of the show. · They discuss communication, sales, and leadership skills based on the concepts from the show. · This podcast is a great example of starting a business basically from nothing. You can find Pierce at MarrsCoaching.com and VoiceFromMarrs.com. Check him out! Questions for Listeners · What are you trying to “sell” to others? What techniques have proven successful? o Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY o E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com o Facebook.com/AndyAndrews o Twitter.com/AndyAndrews |
Fri, 29 June 2012
Andy shares critical wisdom on maintaining balance between work and family in response to a great listener question. Listener feedback question: Matt became a financial advisor three years ago. The issue with advisors in his business is that no matter how much they achieve, there is still uncertainty and deep-seated insecurity about the business and what might happen tomorrow. He is about to go on a family vacation and all he can think about is opportunities he is missing for his business. He loves his family, so how does he give them 100% of himself? This is a question a lot of people, including Andy, have struggled with over the years. · If you ask a group of people, “What comes to mind when you think about success?” They will say things like: boat, house, car, etc. · If you ask people, “What comes to mind when I say successful life?” Then, people have a whole different set of answers that usually involve their family. The first thing Andy encourages people to do is to determine what they are after. · Are you after success…or a successful life? · You have to always keep your end destination in mind and focus on the tasks that will get you there. This is a struggle Andy goes through when determining how much time to spend writing and speaking and how much time to spend with his wife and two boys. · He used to think that if his mission in life is to help other people live the life they could if they only knew how, then he should always take advantage of speaking in front of as many people as possible. · One day, he read an interview with Billy Graham where Graham said that the one thing he would have changed about his life was spending more time with his family. · Here’s the interesting thing—when you look at the Butterfly Effect, you will see that the time you spend with your family is at least as important as the time you spend doing your work. · That one child you spend time with could go on to do something even greater than you ever do because of the time you spend with them. During the five days you’re gone with your family…you will not miss anything. · If you spend that vacation thinking about work and looking at your cell phone, then when you get back you’re going to spend your time at work feeling bad for not giving 100% of yourself to your family. · Your life will be thrown into disarray and you will be living in fear. · Instead of living in fear, we should strive to live in faith. · As you continue to improve in your field, you won’t have to worry about missing anything because eventually people will be waiting on you to return. Questions for Listeners · Have you read Andy’s new free eBook, The Perfect Moment? If so, we’d love to hear about the perfect moments you’ve experienced! o Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY o E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com o Facebook.com/AndyAndrews o Twitter.com/AndyAndrews |
Fri, 22 June 2012
Andy and A.T. discuss a letter sent in by a podcast listener about the power of giving. A.T. reads a letter from an In the Loop listener. · The listener describes why he gives away so many copies of The Traveler’s Gift. · He began giving the book away while in the midst of a year and a half of unemployment. “Giving is an unbelievable action that continues to produce returns that are unexpected in nature.” · The listener’s time of unemployment was mitigated by the preparation he had undertaken, not knowing whether a time like that would ever come. · Maybe it would have lasted even longer had he not been prepared. · He understood the power of giving away not just a book, but a kind of thinking. This listener knew that during this difficult time in his life he couldn’t think like everyone else. · If you’re doing what everyone else is doing, you’re doing something wrong…because not everyone is making it. · If you want an above average life, you have to think outside of the average and what you see going on around you. · The listener who wrote the letter probably had people telling him he didn’t need to be giving away books while he was unemployed and low on income. · There is a lot of pressure from society to be normal. It takes a different way of thinking to overcome that pressure. Living outside of the average will allow you to build a legacy for your family that will live on beyond your years. · By setting an example of hard work and a different kind of thinking, your children will grow up with an understanding of those things Questions for Listeners · What have you learned from the power of giving? o Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY o E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com o Facebook.com/AndyAndrews o Twitter.com/AndyAndrews |
Fri, 15 June 2012
Andy talks parenting, marriage, and life with one of his favorite comedians and good friend Jeff Allen on this week’s episode of In the Loop. Jeff has been one of Andy’s favorite comedians for years.
Andy believes that comedians know more about what children are doing than any other kind of adult, so he asks Jeff about his parenting and kids.
Jeff has been selling Andy’s newest release, How Do You Kill 11 Million People?, at his comedy shows.
Andy wants his friends who are being introduced to Jeff Allen today to see a comedian who has not only lasted but has continued to increase his skills and success with different people.
Questions for Listeners
· Do you have any questions for Jeff’s next appearance on the show? Let us know! o Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY o E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com o Facebook.com/AndyAndrews o Twitter.com/AndyAndrews |
Fri, 8 June 2012
Andy talks about the best thing kids can do for their dads on Father’s Day, and the best thing dads can do for their kids. A.T. asks Andy: “What is Father’s Day like for you since you lost your father at a young age?” · It’s odd to Andy that his wife and kids never knew his dad. · Andy makes an effort to look at Adam and Austin and see the good qualities his dad possessed that they also have. · Instead of getting sad about his dad being gone, he focuses on talking to the boys about a legacy and a thought process that he is trying to pass down to them so they can continue the family’s traditions, attitudes, and qualities. How can we take care of dad’s in a unique way on Father’s Day? · For kids—get a nice box and make it into a treasure chest of sorts. · Write a letter to your dad about what this treasure chest is. Tell him about the qualities he has that you want to have in your life. Honor him with the letter. · Ask him: What do you think about? What is important for me? · Dads—you will take this box and create a treasure chest for your child. On the top, you will put the date when your child can take possession of the treasure chest. · Dads will put a book in there that will be important to their child. Write why it will be important to them in the front of the book. Fill it with books that have been important to you. Fill it with things that have been important to you and things that have reminded you of your child. · Handwriting is important. Seeing a parent’s handwriting gives your child a special connection. You don’t just leave a legacy for your kids. You build a legacy, and then you leave it. · We need to be intentional about the legacy we are building. · What can you begin building today to leave for your kids? Questions for Listeners · Have you made a “treasure chest” for your kids? We would love to hear about it and see it! Contact us to tell us the story and/or send pictures. o Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY o E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com o Facebook.com/AndyAndrews o Twitter.com/AndyAndrews |
Thu, 31 May 2012
Andy answers an interesting listener question about the seven decisions from his first novel, The Traveler’s Gift. Andy answers a listener question: “How did you come about identifying the seven decisions from The Traveler’s Gift? I’ve never come across a book that encapsulates those ideas the way yours did.” · The first chapter of The Noticer actually tells a lot about how Andy found the seven decisions. · An old man named Jones got him to start reading biographies. Andy was instantly hooked after reading about Winston Churchill. · Eventually, he read more than 200 biographies from the library. He began to ask himself, “How did these amazing people turn out this way? Were they born like that, or was it something they did?” · Andy eventually identified seven things these people did that made them great. These became the seven decisions in The Traveler’s Gift. Andy began to realize that if you asked these great people if they knew they were doing these seven things, they might know that they embodied three or four of them, but there would at least be a few of which they were unaware. · He began to ask himself, “What happens to somebody who knows about all seven and actively pursues them?” · Eventually, Andy came to realize that these seven “things” weren’t just “things”—they were principles, which are at work whether you are aware of them or not · The crazy thing is that 30 years later, Andy is still discovering new things about these principles · The power of the principles, however, lies in how you apply them to your life Questions for Listeners · Which of the seven decisions has affected your life the most? In what ways? o Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY o E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com o Facebook.com/AndyAndrews o Twitter.com/AndyAndrews |
Fri, 25 May 2012
Andy talks about his new ebook, The Perfect Moment: Capturing Life’s Greatest Gifts, and how you can get it for free! Andy’s new ebook is called The Perfect Moment: Capturing Life’s Greatest Gifts · It came from a particular moment he shared with his son, Austin · While they were fishing, Austin, at eight years old, said one of Andy’s all-time favorite quotes, “The reason I like to fish is because when everything is still and quiet your whole self is full of hoping, and whether you catch anything or not, you get to hope. It’s a great feeling isn’t it? Hope, I mean. It’s next best to excitement.” · Later on, when he and Austin were throwing the football, Austin pointed out why the moment was just perfect, something Andy had totally missed
How many perfect moments have we missed? · We spend so much time focusing on what’s wrong, that we rarely notice when things are great · The book is designed to help readers notice and create perfect moments in their own lives · You will be able to create more memories that your family will remember forever Here’s how you get the ebook: · Go to AndyAndrews.com/Perfect to get the book · All you have to do is type in your e-mail and a link to download the ebook will be sent to you immediately · You’ll also get added to the Andy Andrews VIP e-mail list, so you’ll get each blog post and all the podcast notes delivered right to your e-mail · If you’re already on the e-mail list, you’ll get the book sent to you automatically in a few days Questions for Listeners · After reading The Perfect Moment, have you noticed any perfect moments in your life? We want to hear about them! o Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY o E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com o Facebook.com/AndyAndrews o Twitter.com/AndyAndrews |
Fri, 18 May 2012
Andy answers some amazing questions from listeners, including a 1st grade teacher and an anonymous listener with an insightful question about adversity. Amanda, a 1st grade teacher, wanted to share how Andy’s books have affected her life positively • She had the opportunity to incorporate The Boy Who Changed the World into a social studies lesson and her students loved it • Andy says it’s not about what’s in the book; it’s about what you do with what’s in the book • Surprisingly, The Boy Who Changed the World has been really popular with high school graduates • Public schools, especially in small towns, are dying to have adults come in and read to the kids. It’s an awesome opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of other people An anonymous listener asks how to help a close friend gain perspective. Can a lack of adversity be a hindrance to gaining perspective? • Yes, a lack of adversity can be a hindrance to perspective • When things are going great with your finances, marriage, etc. people tend to not dig as deep for answers • This is a perfect example of what we tell people about adversity—adversity is not necessarily a bad thing. It will shape you into something better • Many people don’t understand the battle between “good” and “the best.” When things are good, we tend to not strive as hard and struggle and push past a certain point • Finding your purpose is the best motivation to push past good and attain the best. Your purpose will ignite your passion We all have periods when there is no adversity, hopefully. When Andy is in a comfortable place, he has to intentionally remind himself of the purpose he wants to fulfill. • He asks himself, “What is it that I want to affect, that I want to create, that I’m after, that I want to help?” • Then, he asks, “Who do I have to become to be the kind of person people will listen to? Who do I have to become to be the kind of person that my family needs me to be?” • Asking those questions will give you a tremendous amount of responsibility and control over every aspect of your life If you’re interested in reading what In the Loop host Andy Traub (A.T.) writes, check out his blog at TakePermission.com. Andy (Andrews) highly recommends his blog post “5 Things to Do When Leadership Leaves”. Questions for Listeners • Have you volunteered time to read to young children at school? We’d love to hear about your experience! o Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY o E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com o Facebook.com/AndyAndrews o Twitter.com/AndyAndrews |
Fri, 11 May 2012
This week’s guest, Michael Hyatt, is the former CEO and current Chairman of Thomas Nelson Publishers. He is also an author and speaker and blogs every day at MichaelHyatt.com. You can also follow him on Twitter. He and Andy discuss why building a platform for yourself is more important (and easier) now than ever. You also get to hear Andy sing part of his famous “Happy Birthday” song! Andy would not have a career as an author if it were not for Michael · He was the CEO of Thomas Nelson when Andy was attempting to publish The Traveler’s Gift · Michael showed Andy’s manager, Robert, how to write a great book proposal for The Traveler’s Gift · Andy gave the manuscript to Michael’s wife, Gail, which led to the contract for the book Michael’s new book, Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World, is being released on May 22, Andy’s birthday · Andy says this is one of the few new books that will actually break new ground for readers · This is the book Michael wishes he could put in the hands of every author he ever had to turn away as a publisher because they didn’t have a platform · The game has changed because it’s easier now than ever to have your own platform thanks to the Internet and the rise of social media and blogging · This book will show you, step-by-step, how to build your platform · This is a book for anyone who thinks they may want to write a book, for anyone who wants to increase the membership in their church, for anyone who wants to become a speaker or performer One problem today is that so many people are waiting to be picked. They think no one will ever notice them. · Because of the tools available to us now, that excuse is gone · If you want to know how to utilize those tools, Platform will show you how · The best time to build a platform is before you need it · The best time to build one was 10 years ago, the second best time is today If you purchase Platform during the first week of its release, you can e-mail the receipt to Michael and you will receive $375 worth of free bonus content. For more information, go to MichaelHyatt.com/Platform.
Questions for Listeners · What topics would you like to hear covered in future episodes of In the Loop? o Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY o E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com o Facebook.com/AndyAndrews o Twitter.com/AndyAndrews |
Thu, 3 May 2012
Chris LoCurto is the host of Dave Ramsey’s EntreLeadership podcast, which Andy was a guest on a few weeks ago (you can listen to the episode here). You can find Chris at http://ChrisLoCurto.com and www.twitter.com/ChrisLoCurto. Andy asks Chris: “What is the coolest thing going on your life right now?” • Chris says teaching business owners and leaders the information from EntreLeadership is the most exciting thing for him • Andy thinks EntreLeadership is an important book because it gives business owners a direction that they previously couldn’t put into words The lesson from EntreLeadership that has the biggest impact is personality styles • We give direction the same way we like to receive direction • If you try to give someone direction that way they don’t like to receive information, you’ll never get through to them • As a leader, it’s your job to learn how to communicate to people in a way they will understand, not theirs • Responsibility is great because it gives us hope and control over situations When you can change the culture of where you spend your most time (for most, your workplace), it starts changing the way you look at everything: • Your family • Your kids • What you do on your weekends When your home life, finances, or personal fulfillment is suffering, it’s inevitable that your work performance will also suffer • This is why Andy’s message works for companies in every industry • Regardless of your profession, the principles of leadership and entrepreneurship apply to you, because we’re all in sales Questions for Listeners • What’s the best example of leadership you’ve ever seen? o Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY o E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com o Facebook.com/AndyAndrews o Twitter.com/AndyAndrews |
Fri, 27 April 2012
Comedian Ken Davis is the special guest on this week’s episode of In the Loop. Things get funny quickly, but there are also key moments of inspiration that make this an episode you won’t forget. How did Ken and Andy meet? • They met during Andy’s early years in comedy • He opened for Ray Charles and Roseanne Barr opened for him • Andy describes Ken as a model for him because he’s a comedian who appeals to both Christians and non-Christians Ken has a movie, Fully Alive, that will be released on DVD soon • It’s all about living your life with intention • We should not sleepwalk through life, just waiting for things to happen to us • We have to be intentional about creating the life we want by making intentional choices Quote from Ken: “Life doesn’t have a winner’s circle—it just has a finish line.” • How do you want to go through the finish line? • We need to stop watching other people live and get out and experience things for ourselves Ken explains how and why he lost 60 pounds • Because of the weight, he was no longer to effectively do the things he was created to do • He signed up for a triathlon before he’d lost a pound Questions for Listeners How are you living a life of intention? How do you want to go through life’s finish line? Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com Facebook.com/AndyAndrews Twitter.com/AndyAndrews |
Fri, 20 April 2012
Andy shares the only place you can get his new book and why it's really more than 15 years old. Length: 19:20 We want your questions and feedback http://www.AndyAndrews.com/InTheLoop |
Thu, 12 April 2012
Jon Acuff, author of Quitter and founder of StuffChristiansLike.net shares his story and how Andy Andrews has influenced his life. They discuss how we can all learn to pursue our passions without sacrificing our most important relationships. Length: 30:58 We want your questions and feedback http://www.AndyAndrews.com/InTheLoop |
Fri, 6 April 2012
The story of how Andy Andrews and host Andy Traub teamed up to make In The Loop. We want your questions and feedback - http://www.AndyAndrews.com/InTheLoop |
Thu, 29 March 2012
A man's life is changed forever after a "random" changing of seats on a plane ride and a copy of Andy Andrews' book "The Traveler's Gift" Call in your question for Andy Andrews! Find more episodes at: |
Thu, 22 March 2012
For those who aren’t aware, what is Storms of Perfection? What was the process of getting all the letters for the series like? Why was it out of print? Why is now a good time for people to be reading these letters? Do you have any favorite letters you still remember? Where can people download the first volume? http://www.AndyAndrews.com/InTheLoop Phone number - 800-726-ANDYEx #5 Email - InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com |
Thu, 15 March 2012
A listener asks Andy how much where you live matters in relation to the work you do. We welcome your feedback: |
Thu, 8 March 2012
Andy takes on the challenge of applying the seven decision from the Traveler's Gift to his newest book How Do You Kill Eleven Million People? |
Thu, 1 March 2012
Dave Ramsey and Andy discuss the purpose and impact of the message in How Do You Kill Eleven Million People? We want your questions and feedback! |
Thu, 23 February 2012
Career expert Dan Miller of 48days.com visits with Andy Andrews about how to find meaning in life through your work and shares the story of how they met through Dave Ramsey. We want your questions and feedback!
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Thu, 16 February 2012
Andy offers wisdom for one of our youngest listeners. Running Time: 19:33 We want your questions and feedback! |
Thu, 9 February 2012
A Jewish reader leaves feedback about Andy's latest book "How Do You Kill 11 Million People?" and Andy talks about taking risks.
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Thu, 2 February 2012
Pastors, parents and other readers share how they're spreading the word about Andy's newest book. Their methods may surprise you. Show length 27:50 http://www.AndyAndrews.com/InTheLoop |
Thu, 26 January 2012
Andy shares some amazing advice on how to turn your passion into a career, gives an update on his Nashville team and answers some listener feedback. We want your questions and feedback! |
Thu, 19 January 2012
How to help your kids see the world differently. We want your feedback! |
Thu, 12 January 2012
Andy tells the amazing story of how he met his wife and then won her heart. We also answer a listener's question "What's the best thing a wife can do for her husband?" We want your questions, feedback and reviews on iTunes! http://www.AndyAndrews.com/InTheLoop
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Thu, 5 January 2012
Andy Andrews talks about how he's feeling now that his book "How Do You Kill Eleven Million People" has been released. We also discuss why one pastor bought 300 copies of the book to give away to leaders. We want your feedback! |