In the Loop with Andy Andrews

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 can hear more by subscribing to my new podcast, The Professional Noticer, at AndyAndrews.com/podcast 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! You can also hear more from Andy by subscribing to his new podcast, The Professional Noticer. Just go to AndyAndrews.com/podcast for details.  Do you have a question for Andy? Call in and your questions might be features on the show! Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY Email: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com Facebook.com/AndyAndrews Twitter.com/AndyAndrews Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor

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 to hear Andy’s “locker room speech.” You can also hear more from Andy by subscribing to his new podcast, The Professional Noticer. Just go to AndyAndrews.com/podcast for details.  Do you have a question for Andy? Call in and your questions might be features on the show! Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY Email: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com Facebook.com/AndyAndrews Twitter.com/AndyAndrews Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor  

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 Morning America’s “Read This!” book club segment. Andy enjoys writing a lot more now that he’s seen the end result of what can happen in people’s lives. Andy cares more about getting his books to people who haven’t read them than pumping out more books just to have them out there. Andy has given away 20,000 copies of The Traveler’s Gift. Over 2,500 schools use his free curriculums. Tune in to hear about Andy’s meeting with...David Ponder. You can also hear more from Andy by subscribing to his new podcast, The Professional Noticer. Just go to AndyAndrews.com/podcast for details.  Do you have a question for Andy? Call in and your questions might be features on the show! Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY Email: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com Facebook.com/AndyAndrews Twitter.com/AndyAndrews Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor  

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 figures to include. He wanted to write something to leave behind for his kids if he died before they had a chance to know him.  Kenny Rogers was critical. Kenny encouraged Andy to use the 7 Decisions in his show. This helped Andy realize that he could talk about serious topics. You can also hear more from Andy by subscribing to his new podcast, The Professional Noticer. Just go to AndyAndrews.com/podcast for details.  Do you have a question for Andy? Call in and your questions might be features on the show! Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY Email: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com Facebook.com/AndyAndrews Twitter.com/AndyAndrews Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor

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. Everyone has experienced betrayal. If we’re not careful, we can let betrayal define our future in ways we’re not even aware of. Forgive: people can sense bitterness in others and won’t do business with them. Trust is critical to parenting Explain to your kids why you’re telling them what you’re telling them. If they learn to trust you as toddlers, they’ll know that you have their best interest at heart as adults. Tune in for wisdom from Pastor and author Mac Richard. You can also hear more from Andy by subscribing to his new podcast, The Professional Noticer. Just go to AndyAndrews.com/podcast for details.  Do you have a question for Andy? Call in and your questions might be features on the show! Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY Email: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com Facebook.com/AndyAndrews Twitter.com/AndyAndrews Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor

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 for a story from Andy’s time touring with The Oak Ridge Boys. You can also hear more from Andy by subscribing to his new podcast, The Professional Noticer. Just go to AndyAndrews.com/podcast for details.  Do you have a question for Andy? Call in and your questions might be features on the show! Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY Email: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com Facebook.com/AndyAndrews Twitter.com/AndyAndrews Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor

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 like, “I never intended for this to happen.”   Tune in to hear about Austin Andrews mingling with celebrities. You can also hear more from Andy by subscribing to his new podcast, The Professional Noticer. Just go to AndyAndrews.com/podcast for details.  Do you have a question for Andy? Call in and your questions might be features on the show! Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY Email: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com Facebook.com/AndyAndrews Twitter.com/AndyAndrews Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor

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 your dues. Live within your means. You’ll reap a harvest if you don’t give up. Focus on what you have, not what you don’t.   Tune in for wisdom from one of the nation’s top real estate moguls. You can also hear more from Andy by subscribing to his new podcast, The Professional Noticer. Just go to AndyAndrews.com/podcast for details.  Do you have a question for Andy? Call in and your questions might be features on the show! Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY Email: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com Facebook.com/AndyAndrews Twitter.com/AndyAndrews Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor

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 excuse bad behavior while their kids are young and grow more strict as they age, causing them to push back. If you focus on disciplining your children while they’re two and three, you can loosen the rules when they’re teenagers. Teach them self-discipline. Tune in to hear a Bible verse on parenting that is commonly misinterpreted. You can also hear more from Andy by subscribing to his new podcast, The Professional Noticer. Just go to AndyAndrews.com/podcast for details.  Do you have a question for Andy? Call in and your questions might be features on the show! Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY Email: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com Facebook.com/AndyAndrews Twitter.com/AndyAndrews Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor

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 to hear how to have a tough conversation with your ex-spouse. You can also hear more from Andy by subscribing to his new podcast, The Professional Noticer. Just go to AndyAndrews.com/podcast for details.  Do you have a question for Andy? Call in and your questions might be features on the show! Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY Email: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com Facebook.com/AndyAndrews Twitter.com/AndyAndrews Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor

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 yourself with wise people.  Tune in to hear the method Andy uses to memorize everything from affirmations to Bible verses. You can also hear more from Andy by subscribing to his new podcast, The Professional Noticer. Just go to AndyAndrews.com/podcast for details.  Do you have a question for Andy? Call in and your questions might be features on the show! Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY Email: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com Facebook.com/AndyAndrews Twitter.com/AndyAndrews Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor/

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 they change.   The elements of change can be used in every area of your life.  Knowing the 2 elements of change can help you in everything from sales to relationships.   Tune in to hear specific examples of these elements in action.   You can also hear more from Andy by subscribing to his new podcast, The Professional Noticer. Just go to AndyAndrews.com/podcast for details.  Do you have a question for Andy? Call in and your questions might be features on the show! Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY Email: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com Facebook.com/AndyAndrews Twitter.com/AndyAndrews Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor/  

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 Hardship builds bonds. You’re not the person to tell your spouse what book to read or what CD to listen to. You can take an active role by being supportive.   Tune in to hear how Andy’s wife helped him during a hard time.   You can also hear more from Andy by subscribing to his new podcast, The Professional Noticer. Just go to AndyAndrews.com/podcast for details.  Do you have a question for Andy? Call in and your questions might be features on the show! Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY Email: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com Facebook.com/AndyAndrews Twitter.com/AndyAndrews Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor/

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 the ladder that we miss them. They know why a principle works.   You can’t get the full value of a principle until you understand why it works. Our parents teach us not to ask “Why?” We only ask “Why” when something is going wrong. Understanding why a principle works can only happen while observing the principle working, so always ask “Why is this working so well?”   Something can be true but not the truth. The truth is knowledge about something. The truth is the bottom line, the entirety of the thing. When people have a problem, they keep looking until they find something true, but they rarely continue looking until they find the truth.   Personal growth doesn’t end until you die. The hill is always going to get steeper and you will always be climbing.   Tune in to hear how to become somebody who asks “Why?”   You can also hear more from Andy by subscribing to his new podcast, The Professional Noticer. Just go to AndyAndrews.com/podcast for details.  Do you have a question for Andy? Call in and your questions might be features on the show! Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY Email: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com Facebook.com/AndyAndrews Twitter.com/AndyAndrews Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor/

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 putting their children through college for a degree they don’t end up using. By providing for them, you make them think they’re more financially able than they really are. At some point, you may have to say, “As much as we’d like to continue doing this, we don’t have the money.” It’s hard to watch your child suffer when all you have to do is pick up your wallet, but struggling can produce success later in life and you might be robbing him of that.   Tune in to hear Andy's impression of Zig Ziglar!   You can also hear more from Andy by subscribing to his new podcast, The Professional Noticer. Just go to AndyAndrews.com/podcast for details.  Do you have a question for Andy? Call in and your questions might be features on the show! Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY Email: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com Facebook.com/AndyAndrews Twitter.com/AndyAndrews Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor/