On this week's episode, I'm filling you in on what's been going on since our last episode, why we're starting a new show, and details on where and when you can find it. This is our final episode for In The Loop, but you'll receive all the details for the new show, The Professional Noticer, next Tuesday.  Tune in for a sneak peak of what you'll be hearing, and thank you all for listening, asking questions and sharing In The Loop! Would you like to run something by Andy? Contact us and...

In this episode, we discuss Andy’s work with football teams Wisdom is a deep understanding of principle. You can always gain deeper understanding in a continuing process. Until you know why a principle works, you can’t use it to its fullest potential. Andy will work with just about any coach. Some are more receptive than others. There is always an end to his work with a team. Most people stop learning after experiencing success. They think their success will last forever.   Tune in...

In this episode, we conclude our discussion of the story of The Traveler’s Gift.   The Traveler’s Gift shaped Andy’s career. Andy continues to gain a deeper understanding of the 7 Decisions.   The publisher wasn’t interested, the bookstores weren’t interested, and the public was unaware. Andy knew that God hadn’t taken him this far just to fail. He bought copies from the publisher and gave them away. Eventually, the book ended up in the hands of Robin Roberts, who featured it on Good...

In this episode, we discuss the story of The Traveler’s Gift.   The Traveler’s Gift wasn’t successful right away. Fifty-one publishers rejected it over three and a half years. When the book was finally published, it didn’t sell through its initial 10,000 copies. At one point, Andy lost an entire chapter and had to rewrite it from scratch.   It took Andy about a year to write the book. Andy knew the ending and main points before he started. Andy asked his friends which historical...

In this episode, we discuss Mac’s new book, The Trust Protocol.   Forge credibility through integrity and action. Focus on being a reliable person. Connect with other reliable people. There is no community without accountability and no accountability without community.   Trust is critical to any community. “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds” (Hebrews 10:24). If you want to create a community or business that people will be loyal to, build trust....

In this episode, we answer a listener's question on energy.   Energy comes from wise choices and working within your passion. Be intentional about your choices; don’t just have good intentions. Working within your passion can give you the energy to push yourself to exhaustion. Make little adjustments to make sure you’re aligned with your passion.   Energy can be seen as a divine gift. Everybody has the opportunity to work within their passion, but they must choose to do so.   Tune...

In this episode, we answer a listener's question on change.   People believe that you have to hit rock bottom to change. Hitting rock bottom can be what facilitates change but it's not necessary. This can happen and thus it is true but not The Truth.   You can live your life without ever approaching rock bottom. Figure out ways to open your eyes before you get to rock bottom. Direction, not intention, determines destination.   People use intention as an excuse. They say things...

In this episode, we discuss Brian Buffini’s new book The Emigrant Edge.   Have a voracious desire to learn. Be careful what media you consume. If you work harder on yourself than on your job, you’ll go from making a living to making a fortune.   Have a heartfelt spirit of gratitude. If you’re full of gratitude, you can’t be full of entitlement or depression. Write personal thank you notes to the people you do business with.   Delay short-term gratification. Be willing to put in...

In this episode, we answer a listener’s question on raising children.   Don’t just raise great kids. Raise kids who become great adults. You can force your child to be a great kid, but only while they’re in front of you. Teach them how to think, not what to think. Teaching a child how to think requires long conversations about what you believe and how you came to believe that. Spend time with your children one-on-one.   Discipline your children while they are young. Most parents...

In this episode, we answer a listener’s question on shared custody.   Provide children with consistency in rules between both parents. Divorced parents often feel anxious about what their children think, so they grow lax on the rules.   Have a conversation centering around your love for your children. Both parents should love their children more than they hate each other. Discuss the boundaries you’ll set for your children to provide consistency and present a united front.   Tune in...

In this episode, we answer a listener’s question on affirmations.   Recite affirmations at least twice a day. Recite once in the morning after you brush your teeth but before you check your messages. Recite once at night before you get in bed and before you get tired. Memorize a specific line that speaks to you.   Stay motivated to keep using these affirmations. Helping people can be a good way to stay motivated. Stop listening toyourself and start talking to yourself. Surround...

In this episode, we answer a listener’s question on how to convince someone to change their behavior.   The concept of change is often misunderstood. There are 2 elements required to get someone to change: They need to understand the effect change will have in their life. They need proof beyond a reasonable doubt that change will help them. Society has 3 main misconceptions about change: It takes time to change. Someone has to want to change. Someone needs to hit rock bottom before...

In this episode, we answer a listener’s question on spousal support.   Every marriage goes through hard times eventually. Men sometimes have a hard time opening up when they feel bad. Go to someone your spouse trusts and ask them to talk to your spouse. Sometimes the person we’re closest to isn’t the person we can hear advice from. Part of their self-doubt is wrapped up in you and feeling like they could provide for/support you better.   Be patient even when they don’t deserve patience ...

Discussion line: In this episode, we answer a listener’s question on becoming somebody who asks “Why?”   Andy’s levels of achievement from The Little Things: Z: Z’s are the people who don’t do, don’t know, and don’t accomplish anything. D: D’s know how to do T: T’s can not only do something but can also teach L: L’s can not only do and teach but can also lead others in doing something. H: H’s can not only do, lead, and teach, but they also know how a principle works. W: W’s are so high on...

In this episode, we answer a listener’s question on difficulties with their adult child.   You’re never going to stop being a parent to your adult child, but you’re not their authority unless they allow it. They don’t have to agree with you about what the best is. Wise people never let themselves out from under the umbrella of authority, even if they have to artificially create it.   At some point, financial support can become enablement. Some parents use up all their retirement...

In this episode, we answer a listener’s question on self-control. You can’t force real change in your child. Most parents who want their child to change, try to force the change by setting tight rules. To change someone you need two things: what’s in it for me, and proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Have conversations with your child about their future. Get specific about where they want to go in life. Tell them you want the best for them, and explain why that change is in their best...

In this episode, we answer a listener’s question on the relationship between forgiveness and trust.   Forgiveness has the power to either bind or release a family, business, or relationship. Forgiveness means more to the forgiver than to the person being forgiven. In order to forgive someone, they don’t have to ask for it, deserve it, or even be aware you’re forgiving them. Forgiveness is a decision, not an emotion. People can sense bitterness, and they won’t remain around it for long. ...

In this episode, we answer a listener’s question on confidence in leadership   Good leaders are honest about what they know. We don’t follow people who claim to know everything. Good leaders admit they don’t know everything and never stop learning.    Good leaders let others be part of the solution.  Lead people into realizing their own solution. If you don’t think you have everything figured out, you’re in a good place.   A good parent never says “because I said so.”   Tune...

In this episode, we demonstrate how to harness the two ingredients of real, lasting change with a chapter from The Little Things.   Why does change give us such a hard time? It has to do with our three incorrect beliefs about change. Myth 1: It takes time to change. (Real change happens instantly) Myth 2: A person must want to change. (People change when acquiring new information) Myth 3: A person won’t change until he hits rock bottom.   Instead, true change doesn’t occur without these...

In this episode, Andy reads a chapter from The Little Things on the concept of “almost.”   A little thing (like 1/16th of an inch) can make a huge difference. Most people attempt to create the big picture all at once when starting a new endeavor. When the big picture doesn’t appear as quickly as they hope, they get discouraged. Small, strategic moves can yield massive growth down the road.   Tune in to hear Andy’s story of how a tiny miscalculation led to a scary situation at sea.   ...

In this episode, we answer a listener’s question on overcoming hardships.   God knows what He’s doing. We have a limited understanding. Sometimes parents allow their children to go through difficulties because they want what’s best for their child.   Hardships can be a blessing. Adversity builds muscle. I wouldn’t have chosen to live under a pier, but today I see the benefits of that time in my life.   You can choose how you view hardship. Be on the lookout for massive blessings...

In this episode, we answer listeners’ questions on the keys to personal growth and helping grown children change negative behavior.   The Key to Personal Growth Personal growth comes down to one thing: doing something. You can read all the books you want, but at some point, you need to take action. Make sure there’s a purpose behind your personal growth.   How to Influence Young Adults' Behavior You can’t change them, but you can change how you respond to them. Always be sure to...

In this episode, we answer a listener’s question on self-promotion.   Are you promoting your product or yourself? If you promote your product successfully, you’ll become known without having to promote yourself. The Bible says you’ll be known by your works.   Give your product away strategically. Explain the value of your product. What will the product do for people’s lives? If what you’re selling really has value, it will catch on. Market your product differently for first- and...

In this episode, we discuss a listener’s question on time management.   It’s important to know how to be busy. It takes a certain mindset to be able to make yourself move forward when you aren’t sure where to start.   Nobody can do everything. Determine what’s best for you. Look at what you do have time to do. Take advantage of the small chunks of time that present themselves throughout the day. Tune in to hear how Andy taught a valuable lesson to his son, Austin, about time...

In this episode, we answer a listener’s series of questions on success.   The true meaning of success is ultimately up to you. Don’t allow others to define what success looks like in your life.   Most people have tunnel vision when they think of success. They think success means money, cars, planes, boats, big houses, and travel. They don’t think about things like their legacy, level of influence, and ability to give to those in need. To make sure you don’t have tunnel vision, think...