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Pushing MongoPushing Mongo Episode 64This Sunday, the world will witness an epic clash as two of the biggest names in professional wrestling collide in a battle for the Undisputed Championship. Current champion Stu, who dethroned Nick in their last brutal encounter, faces a relentless challenger looking to reclaim the title that was once his. Their rivalry has reached a boiling point, with both men pushing each other to the limit, leaving nothing but destruction in their wake. The stakes have never been higher, and the entire wrestling world is focused on this showdown between two titans, where only one will emerge victorious. Don't...2024-10-042h 25
Pushing MongoPushing Mongo Episode 61Tonight, the world holds its breath as Stu and Nick, the greatest legends in competitive eating, face off in the ultimate hot dog eating contest! Stu, known for his incredible stamina and relentless drive, has dominated the scene, setting records that seem untouchable. But across from him stands Nick, the original prodigy whose unmatched speed and precision once reigned supreme. This isn’t just another contest—it’s the final battle between two titans whose rivalry has defined the sport. Will Stu solidify his legacy as the undisputed champion, or will Nick reclaim his throne and remind everyone why he was...2024-09-052h 27
Pushing MongoPushing Mongo Episode 55Life is like a tin of sardines: you never know how far away Nick will run. This is the final episode of Stu's quick solo run, with Nick coming back from beautiful Ireland later this week. Will the illustrious duo make for a weekend stream, this weekend? You'll just have to subscribe and find out! In the first hour, Stu regales us all with his weekend Disney history road trip, taking him across the state of Missouri. The second half of the show consists of current events and stories contributed by the audience. Please follow the show's Discord and...2024-07-312h 14
The Trojan Venture PodcastKristine Locker (Founder & CEO at Locker) On today's episode, Eric sits down with Kristine Locker. Kristine is the Founder and CEO of Locker, a free chrome extension that allows shoppers to save and organize products while shopping online. Throughout the episode, Kristine will discuss what differentiates Locker from others in the crowded world of social commerce. Additionally, Kristine will talk about the importance of curation for customers and Locker's relationships with brands. 2024-05-0927 min
The Trojan Venture PodcastWilliam O'Donnell (Founder & MD at Prologis Ventures) On today's episode, Eric sits down with Will O'Donnell, the Founder and Managing Director of Prologis Ventures. Prologis Ventures, founded in 2016, is the venture arm of Prologis, the global leader in industrial real estate and supply chain logistics. Will has been at Prologis Ventures since 2003, helping to build Prologis' platform across various international markets, while also investing and incubating companies at the cutting edge of the supply chain and logistics industries. Throughout the episode, Will will talk about the investment leverage that Prologis' global platform provides Prologis' venture team, as well as the biggest developments within the supply chain...2024-02-2731 min
Pushing MongoPushing Mongo Episode 31What an episode this week! The boys talk at length about Drake's recently leaked... length. The Olympics will take a back seat to The Enchanted Games, to truly find out which country has the strongest roided out guys. They will also take a trip down memory lane, remembering the sports video games of old (bring back Backyard Baseball). Disney and Max are developing yet another streaming service you will pay for and maybe watch your local teams play, if blackouts don't apply. Speaking of getting ripped off, the boys finish up by discussing Adin Ross getting hustled by 21 Savage...2024-02-072h 37
The Trojan Venture PodcastShane McCassy (President at Altwell, Maker of GymWeed) On the seventh episode of the Trojan Venture Podcast, Eric and Vivek welcome Shane McCassy. Shane is currently the President at Altwell, which is the maker of Gym Weed, a CBD based energy drink. Shane is a seasoned veteran in the marketing space, with notable roles at Muscle Milk and Tone It Up. On today's episode, Shane will talk about his passion for marketing, his entrepreneurial story, and his prior work with a certain athlete that you will know, maybe. Tune in! 2023-03-0732 min
The SafariBrands x Better: Knot Standard’s CEO, John Ballay, Dagne Dover’s Founder and CEO, Melissa Mash, and Rhone’s CEO and Co-Founder, Nate CheckettsJohn Ballay, the CEO of Knot Standard, Melissa Mash, the Founder and CEO of Dagne Dover, and Nate Checketts, the CEO and Co-Founder of Rhone recently started an initiative called Brands x Better, a group of 27 brands that are united in an effort to raise awareness and funds for various charities that are helping the COVID-19 crisis. We talk about: how the digitally native leaders and the fashion industry as a whole are reacting to the crisis, the changes and innovation that will emerge from this uncertain time, how this initiative pledges to pay it forward to those on...2020-04-0432 minThe SafariCrisis Management 101We all are thinking through how we are going to manage the coming weeks and months. I for one turned to a group of my closest friends and advisors, who happen to also be colleagues and experts in crisis management. The conversation I had was so compelling that I decided to have it a second time but this time recorded. Blly Susman is one of the leading financial minds in the consumer investment banking world; Geoff Lurie is the President of Traub and serial optimization CEO and leader and former CEO of The North Face; similarly Joe Ahearn is...2020-03-1934 min
Money, Business, and MorePricing: What Will the Traffic BearLearn a common sense way to price your products to maximize profits and keep your customers happy.2020-02-0415 min
Money, Business, and MoreThe Future: What's Coming in the Next Ten YearsLearn what futurist, Peter Diamandis, predicts will happen in the next decade.2020-01-0819 min
Money, Business, and MoreFeasiblity Study: Great Idea but will it Make any Money?Learn what's involved in doing the most important work before committing your resources to a new business2019-12-1723 min
It's Tough10 Best movies on Netflix 11/19In this episode of It's Tough, Magnum diverts away from the heavier topics to talk about the best movies on Netflix RIGHT NOW! A written list will be provided in the description of his youtube video.2019-11-1317 min
Start Your Mastermind Show22: The Traub Hot Seat Process: How to Run An Effective Hot Seat SessionFind the Hot Seat Process graphic at https://www.takepermission.com/sym-show-22/
One of the most popular ways to effectively share our wants and wisdom is through a hot seat.
* Structured feedback session
* Clarifies the true problem
* I want to know how to sell more of this product
* Real problem - I want to make more money
* Facilitates effective questioning and good listening
* Questions are things we don’t know, not advice we give
* Don’t explain your question, ask it.
* Questions create clarity
* Produces multiple perspectives and solutions
* More questions create more solutions
* You will get contradictory advice, and you...2018-10-2212 minStart Your Mastermind Show19: The role of truth in every great MastermindWhen you join a Mastermind you give other members permission to tell you the truth and you in turn have permission to tell them the truth that you see. Truth, it turns out, is the foundation and key to a great Mastermind, but how we handle that key will either cause the group to thrive or die.
The Start Your Mastermind show is the best free resource you’ll ever experience to help you learn about the power of a true Mastermind. Masterminds can help you change your mindset, improve your personal relationships, and improve your business. This series of sh...2018-08-2708 minStart Your Mastermind Show18: 5 Things that will destroy your Mastermind groupThere are seven top ways you can die in America. They are…. Well, there are seven top ways Masterminds die too, and I’ll explain what each one is and how you can avoid them.
The Start Your Mastermind show is the best free resource you’ll ever experience to help you learn about the power of a true Mastermind. Masterminds can help you change your mindset, improve your personal relationships, and improve your business. This series of shows is built to help you learn the unique power of a Mastermind and how to avoid the most common mistakes made when j...2018-08-2609 minStart Your Mastermind Show04: How to avoid creating or joining the wrong Mastermind groupNow that you’re convinced you should start a Mastermind we’ll cover the different types of Masterminds you can create. Will everyone look the same, be in the same profession, own a business, be a woman, have less than 100 employees, have the same religious beliefs?
The Start Your Mastermind show is the best free resource you’ll ever experience to help you learn about the power of a true Mastermind. Masterminds can help you change your mindset, improve your personal relationships, and improve your business. This series of shows is built to help you learn the unique power of a Mast...2018-08-1211 minStart Your Mastermind Show01: How will the Start Your Mastermind show help you?The Start Your Mastermind show is the best free resource you’ll ever experience to help you learn about the power of a true Mastermind. Masterminds can help you change your mindset, improve your personal relationships, and improve your business. This series of shows is built to help you learn the unique power of a Mastermind and how to avoid the most common mistakes made when joining, or starting and running a Mastermind. http://StartYourMastermind.com2018-08-0912 min
In the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL307: The Potential Dangers of SuccessIn 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.”2017-12-0231 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL297: How to Convince Someone to Change Their WaysIn 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 e...2017-09-0932 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL286: How to Self-Promote Without Sounding ConceitedIn 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 second-generation buyers. Tune in to learn how Andy...2017-05-2722 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL268: What Every First-Time Dad Must KnowIn this week’s episode, a listener asks for Andy’s best advice for a first-time dad. People will tell you they’ll grow up fast…and that’s true. • As an older dad, Andy paid attention to every moment he could—and his boys still grew up fast. “Discipline them while they're young, or you’ll ruin their lives.” – King Solomon • Be harder on your children when they’re little so they know to follow your first request. • This will strengthen your relationship with them as they grow older. • They’ll learn to practice self-discipline at an early age. Tune in this week to hear w...2017-01-1425 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL260: How to Deal with People Who Hold GrudgesIn this episode, we discuss the best way to deal with people who are bitter. It’s important to understand the difference between a choice and a mistake. • A mistake is something like turning right at a stop sign when you were supposed to turn left, causing you to arrive late to a meeting. You can apologize for this. • A choice is something that was deliberately done, knowing it was wrong. You can’t apologize for this—you can only ask for forgiveness. After doing all you can do, the best way to deal with a bitter person is to ignore...2016-11-0526 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL258: How to Know When to Challenge Conventional WisdomIn this episode, we discuss when to challenge conventional wisdom and why it’s not always correct. Be careful believing something just because it’s said a lot. There is never really a time where you don’t want to challenge conventional wisdom, especially if it has been around a long time. There are several examples of conventional wisdom being incorrect. A popular belief is that someone will forget what you said and did, but will never forget how you made them feel. This isn’t true—people WILL remember because it w...2016-10-2224 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL255: Why You Have to Vote in This Election Even if You Don’t Like the ChoicesOn this week’s episode, we discuss how to vote even when you don’t like either of the candidates. This election is not about who you will see on TV—it’s about the Supreme Court. The next president, without a doubt, will choose at least 2 (if not 5) Supreme Court Justices because of the ages of these people. How do you feel about abortion or guns? Your stance should decide how you vote. It doesn’t really matter what the candidates say about immigration or taxes because they can’t do that much without the c...2016-10-0135 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL252: The Secret to Success in SalesOn this week’s episode, I answer a listener question on how to be successful in sales situations. I want to go to ground-zero with you. If you’re in sales, you have been told by your sales manager that if you build a relationship, you will make a sale. You know it’s true, but you should ask yourself why it’s true. If you build a relationship with someone and they become your best friend, not only are they never going to do business with anybody else, they’re going to talk about you i...2016-09-1036 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL250: The Secret to Never Feeling Stuck at Your Current JobOn this week’s episode, I answer a listener question regarding the infamous dead-end job and whether or not it is worth it to take a pay cut for a “white-collar” job. Times have changed, but people are still stuck in the old way of thinking. Decades of old thinking has made people think they are worth way less than they actually are. People still aspire to have a college education and a desk job, even if it doesn’t turn out to be as profitable as other alternatives. If money wasn’t an object, wha...2016-08-2020 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL246: How Asking the Right Questions Can Keep You Safe During Troubled TimesOn this week’s episode, I answer listener questions on how to encourage and teach protection to a church congregation, and the top three things that influenced my life. People tend to think, “Trouble’s not going to happen here or happen with me.” Unfortunately, sometimes church people say, “I’m not worried, God is taking care of us.” Well, God gave you a brain, too. You might have heard the old story about the guy on his roof during a flood. A boat came to save him and he said, “Nope, I’m fine. God will save...2016-07-1625 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL243: The Hidden Benefits of Honoring Your Job (Even If You Want to Quit)On this week’s episode, learn why honoring your current job (even if you’re planning to leave) can create a wave of opportunity. What you’re aiming at determines your destination. I would be careful in how you express what you’re doing in your own mind. As an entrepreneur and someone who wants to do more, there’s some stuff that we have to leave behind. Leaving behind a job so you can build your own business doesn’t mean you should denigrate the job. It’s important to be very sensitiv...2016-06-2521 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL241: How to Turn ADD into an Asset and Get Stuff DoneOn this week’s episode, I’m answering a listener question on how I stay focused at accomplishing tasks while dealing with Attention Deficit Disorder. There are so many people who move slowly, and when they see somebody that’s energetic, they think something is wrong with them. It’s crazy how many famous people, inventors, and leaders have ADD. I think ADD is a benefit for entertainers or speakers because it makes you act faster. Adults with ADD have generally learned how to deal with it and learned its benefits. But when it comes to...2016-06-1325 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL239: Want to Be the One They Choose? Have These “Little Bitty Questions” ReadyOn this week’s episode, I’m answering a listener question on how to ask exceptional questions to facilitate great conversations. If you can figure out how other people make subconscious choices, you will stand out. You are competing. I don’t care if you have an hourly job—you’re an entrepreneur. If you don’t think you’re an entrepreneur, then you’re closer to getting fired than you should be. The competition that really makes a difference is not the obvious kind that’s sitting right in front of you. Most people ar...2016-05-2931 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL237: You CAN Command an Audience!On this week’s episode, I’m addressing a listener question on how you can become impervious to insult and keep the attention of your audience. I realized by watching other comedians that some would have more problems with hecklers than others. Generally, hecklers keyed in on the performers who had a more arrogant attitude or a pushy demeanor. I’m not saying they were that way, but that was the perception of the audience. They were also more likely to put out a vibe where people wanted to challenge them. I decided that I wante...2016-05-1430 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL232: HATE Sales? You Can Still Use Sales Principles for a HUGE Life Boost On this week’s episode, I’m discussing why we are all in sales—even if you don’t consider yourself to be in a traditional sales position.
I am absolutely convinced that anybody who would like to make a living outside of a regular job structure, can.
If they can manage to think of themselves as an entrepreneur, their lives will improve dramatically.
People can be much more effective in every part of their lives by thinking and learning those entrepreneurial principles and thought processes, because they are very different from the way normal peo...2016-04-0933 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL231: How to Actually Get Your Teenager to Talk to YouOn this week’s episode, I’m talking about the importance of having a child start their own business and how it opens them up to communication as a teenager.
I had a conversation the other day with Joe Bullard and his son Ty who run an auto dealership “empire.”
Joe took over his dad’s Oldsmobile dealership, and now Ty has recently taken the reins.
I asked Ty what the smartest thing his dad ever did was, and he said it was taking a step back from City Council and other things so that he cou...2016-04-0226 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL228: Still Deciding Who to Vote For? Keep Asking Yourself This One QuestionOn this week’s episode, I answer a listener question on what people should be looking for in a presidential candidate.
Have you ever known something but later found out you were wrong?
Is it possible you know what’s best?
The best is the truth. Things can be true in a certain context, but not the whole truth.
When people find what is true to them, they stop searching and don’t go any farther.
You can know the truth and not accomplish the best, but you will never accomplish the best without the tru...2016-03-1230 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL226: Are You Just Raising Great Kids, or Great Kids Who Will Become Great Adults?On this week’s episode, I answer a listener question on balancing between our work lives and family lives.
Sometimes to get a balance in your life, you have to fall out of balance a little bit.
You’re going to have to go over to the other side to get it balanced.
Don’t be afraid to move swiftly and make things happen quickly.
I see just as many families knocked out of balance by little league, basketball, and soccer as I do from Dad working.
Answer the question, “What do we want to happen...2016-02-2733 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL225: How to Overcome Depression and Choose to Be HappyOn this week’s episode, I answer a listener question on beating depression and making the choice to be happy instead.
I think a lot of people have been depressed, and a lot of time for good reason.
Even though something is very real, how we deal with it beyond medication is also very effective and real.
If you understand that you can make choices that will lead you down a path of disaster, you can also understand that choices can lead you to great places.
Choices come from your thinking, and you have bee...2016-02-2033 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL223: Make Tough Decisions Simple by Answering These 3 QuestionsOn this week’s episode, I answer a listener question on how I come to a decision when there are many different determining factors to consider.
There are three questions that I ask to determine major decisions.
Is this something that will be good for God?
It cannot be in God’s will for me to do if it’s not good for God.
Will this help people who are hurting?
My mission in life is to help people live the lives that they would if they only knew how to do so. People who are...2016-02-0625 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL221: How to Use Your Strengths to Design a Life You LoveOn this week’s episode, I answer a listener question on how to create a life by design based on the talents and gifts you’re given.
This question has an obvious answer that I overlooked for a number of years.
Talents and skills are two different things. Josh Groban’s vocal gifts are a God-given talent. My ability to juggle is a skill I developed.
It’s important to know the difference. And before you polish your talents or hone your skills…
FIRST look at where you want to go, THEN work wi...2016-01-2331 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL217: The Anatomy of Principles (and How to Use Them to Get What You Want)On this week's episode, I answer a listener question on how to identify a principle and overcome the doubt of making it work.
A principle is something that works every time.
It’s the foundational truth.
It’s not just true. It is the truth.
Principles work whether you know of them or not.
You don’t have to understand or even agree with it, but ignorance of principle is no protection from the consequences of violating that principle.
If you took a blind person who didn’t have any idea what an el...2015-12-2627 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL214: Get the Benefit of the Doubt SO Many More Times Just by Doing This...On this week’s episode, I talk about our family’s Thanksgiving traditions, and why it pays to express your gratefulness.
We almost always have Thanksgiving at our house.
We’ve maybe only spent Thanksgiving away once or twice since the boys were born.
The parade is always on. We don’t really sit and watch it, but we’re in and out of the room with the cooking and playing outside.
I will smoke the turkey on the Kamado Joe and make “Cranberry Whomp.”
Polly makes “Green” (which is a Jell-O salad), dressing (not to be confused...2015-12-0524 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL209: How to Create the Future You Want by Vision-Casting TodayOn this week’s episode, I talk about how to cast a vision for your marriage, family, and finances.
Casting a vision is critical.
This is a very powerful tool, and if you’re not doing this with your family, you’re missing out.
You don’t just stumble your way into greatness and awesome results.
I sat down with Austin when he was 13 and asked, “Have you ever noticed how many kids are alike in what they do after graduating school?”
There are variations on the theme, but people pretty much do the same (usually...2015-10-3130 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL208: How to Break Free from the “Victim” Mindset and Go Accomplish Amazing ThingsOn this week’s episode, I answer a listener question on how I’ve chosen not to focus on being a victim and how you, too, can keep away from this mentality.
There are challenging things happening in all our lives that give us the opportunity to “check out.”
However, you can choose what mentality you focus on.
There isn’t really a how. You either choose your mentality or you do not.
Society continues to believe that choice is the foundation of everything we do.
That is like flipping a coin if yo...2015-10-2422 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL206: The One Film You WILL Want to See This Fall with Your FamilyOn this week’s episode, I talk about a football player who impacted my life, and a new movie about his life that you should see with your family this fall.
When I was in high school, we were across town from another high school named Woodlawn.
We had heard about racially motivated riots there and how some of the kids had to be bussed into school.
During the football season, I became aware of a student on Woodlawn’s team named Tony Nathan.
He was unbelievable—a running back no one could stop.
In the...2015-10-1021 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL205: Will Your Kids Remember the Important Things About You When You’re Gone?On this week’s episode, I answer a listener question about the “treasure chest” that Polly and I have for our boys.
The boys know that we have treasure chests for them, and it’s something we will probably give them when they are around 21.
The treasure chest has things that they will need to know or want to have.
They don’t get to go in these chests, but I’ll occasionally show them something that’s going inside, or tease that something has been added.
When you have some kind of awesome...2015-10-0322 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL196: Communication Gaps Between the Sexes Explained!On this week’s episode, I answer a listener question about people who have a different style of communication than yours.
When you get down to the way people communicate, there are so many differences.
I will never forget the time a friend and his wife were over at our house, and Polly called the boys twice to come greet the guests.
I lean my head in the room and let them know their mother has called them twice and they need to get up.
They both look at each other and they’re going...2015-08-0118 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL194: When to Trust Your Gut (And When Not to)On this week’s episode, I answer a listener question about creativity and when you should go with your instincts or take others’ advice.
We all have people who we lay our stuff out for.
There are a handful of people in my life who I will read something to occa
I thought it was odd to read it out loud, but I’ve started hearing about a lot of authors who have a couple people they read to.
It’s easier for an author just to read it himself, but when I read it o...2015-07-1817 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL191: Respect: The Often-Ignored Gateway to Influence, Happiness, and SuccessOn this week’s episode, I answer a listener question on how the boys and I go out of our way to make sure Polly feels respected.
Before we get into some of the specific ways we honor Polly, let me tell you why we think these things are important in the first place.
We want to provide an advantage for our children when they are adults.
The way you act in your home and when you let your guard down is the way you will act in critical moments.
We want to do the...2015-06-2724 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL190: Finding Perspective and Purpose After Unthinkable TragedyOn this week’s episode, I answer a very emotional listener question from the friend of a football coach who has lost his son.
Everybody has a worst time in his or her life.
I can’t imagine that it gets any worse than losing a son or daughter.
I have some understanding of the shock and grief; my parents both passed away at a young age.
My mom’s passing was long and drawn out, and my dad’s was a call in the middle of the night.
While your memories and longing will neve...2015-06-2029 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL 189: The Massive Upside to Determining Destination First, Methods SecondOn this week’s episode, I answer a listener question on how to guide your thinking when beginning with the very best end result in mind.
I really believe that “the best” is an ever-expanding target.
As your understanding of what is possible expands, your determination of what the best is will also expand.
When people talk about best practices and industry standards, they’re talking about the way everybody has thought and operated for years.
Don’t let your methods determine your Determine the destination first and then design the methods that will get you there...2015-06-1223 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL178: A 14-year-old entrepreneur? How Andy’s son successfully launched his first business!On this week’s episode, I talk about the business that my son, Austin, started based on lessons he learned in the garden.
I often ask people what they would do with their lives if money were no object, and then what value that activity has for other people.
These are the kinds of things that Austin, my oldest son, has heard me talk about at the house over the years.
Around 10 years ago a hurricane wiped out all the trees at our house.
Austin was just a little boy then, but when we were...2015-03-2836 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL172: How Social Media Can Make or Break Your Child’s Job OpportunitiesOn this week’s episode, I answer a listener question on how teens’ social media accounts affect their life and their employability.
You’ve heard me talk about how we’re misinformed about change. There are two things that have to be there with every single change.
What’s in it for me?
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
It is critical that you understand how change occurs.
The guidelines for social media are going to be different for different people. Knowing that, what we do want is the best for everybody.
The one th...2015-02-1426 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL168: Insider Consulting Tips to Help You Give Impactful AdviceOn this week’s episode, I address a listener question on the questions I ask when first going into a consulting situation.
There are a couple things I’m looking for when deciding if I’ll take on a client.
They have to be somebody that I like and connect with.
They must have a great level of belief in their company or team.
You have to ask the questions that will lead you to their level of belief.
I rarely ask, “What are your goals?” because people will lie or tell you...2015-01-1720 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL167: Is a Transparent Leader *Really* the Best Leader? On this week’s episode, I discuss whether transparency helps or hurts your leadership potential. I’m in a period of learning a ton right now. When it comes to my boys, I want them to understand that I’m still struggling to be wise in my choices and thinking everyday. We’ve heard leaders promise to be transparent and we see varying degrees of their choice to pulling that off. If you declare your intention to be transparent and you’re obviously not, then that hurts your leadership. Other than that, I do not see how tra...2015-01-1026 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL165: The Source of Your Unlimited Potential (Hint: Anyone Can Do This)In previous episodes, I’ve talked about how you can only achieve the level of success that you truly believe. This week, I’ll tell you how you can expand this level of belief.
When you have an expanded level of belief in yourself, it allows you a different level of belief in others.
Money is a very easy way to provide a gauge.
I’ve found that if you can expand your level of belief in other areas, your money goes up—largely because you have become more valuable to other people.
Som...2014-12-2716 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL164: How to Build a Life from Your Passion (and the Effects of Procrastination)On this week’s episode, I talk about passion, procrastination, and how they will shape your future.
I believe passion is a lot like momentum.
•When you have momentum, you perform better than normal.
•You produce at a level far beyond what you normally would if we measured you.
•When you lack momentum, you produce at a lower level than normal.
•People don’t generally stay on a level playing field. They either have momentum or they don’t.
I see people who hav...2014-12-2022 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL160: How to Stay Positive Consistently (Even When You Don’t Feel Like It)On this week’s episode, I answer a listener question on staying positive day in and day out.
We’ve talked about this a lot but I really believe that our thinking is the foundation of everything that we become.
It’s what we accomplish.
It’s who we are.
It’s the family we raise.
It’s the society in which we live.
Frankly, I’m not always positive.
It’s something that I want to be, but I don’t want to be an idiot.
I want to be positive because...2014-11-2221 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL159: The Crucial Difference Between Discipline and PunishmentOn this week’s episode, I answer a listener question on the difference between discipline and punishment.
Before getting into that I have a quick story:
A few weeks ago, I was getting ready to head out of town and Polly asked, “Have you seen Carver?” Now he’s a huge standard black poodle, and it’s unusual not to see him for a few hours.
As I’m about to leave, Polly says that they found him. He was under the garage with Skippy, our outdoor cat. It turns out the cat was sick, and Car...2014-11-1529 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL158: Can You Still Parent Your Kids Well Without Having Much Money?On this week’s episode, I discuss money and the influence it should have on your parenting style.
How does the amount of money you have (or don’t have) affect your parenting style?
Obviously both can create issues and both have to do with the thinking of the parents.
If you have more money, there are more places you can go or vacation, but that stuff isn’t necessary under the umbrella of “parenting.”
Our goal is to raise kids who become great adults.
I’ve seen situations where having a lot of money created...2014-11-0825 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL157: How Do You Help Kids Find The Right Career Path?On this week’s episode, I give some advice to a family with two boys gifted in different ways, and I give suggestions on how the parents can help guide them to the right career paths.
My wife says I have been gifted with being able to remember every single thing I’ve ever seen or heard, and I do have one very odd gift that I will display on occasion.
I can listen to someone and repeat almost instantly what they are saying with some of the inflections and barely miss a beat.
My te...2014-11-0121 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL156: Overcoming Your Emotional Instability – With Special Guest, Patsy ClairmontOn this week’s episode, we have Patsy Clairmont back in the studio to talk about her new book Twirl, and share some personal stories.
A lot of people have ideas but it’s rare the people can actually pull them off. Patsy brings people into her home who need to do something creative in their lives.
It’s a planned way of getting in touch with the stories that have been sitting inside you for years.
Patsy’s battle against agoraphobia:
I was an agoraphobic by the time I hit my earl...2014-10-2520 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL151: When Someone in Your Life Commits SuicideOn this week’s episode, I respond to a listener question about discussing the topic of depression and suicide prevention.
This week’s topic comes from a father who lost his daughter to suicide in a nationally televised story.
I know it must be one of the hardest things in the world when somebody you love so deeply makes a decision to do this.
I heard in your letter that she left behind two boys, 3 & 7.
Navigating this for them is going to be tough.
As they get older, they will need your presence and your...2014-09-2018 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL150: Jubilee: A Fisherman’s Dream Come TrueOn this week’s episode, I talk about a very unusual summer event that occurs a few times a year on the shore of Mobile Bay.
Something very unique happened earlier this week while at a book signing in Fairhope, Alabama.
There is a 15-mile stretch on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay.
In the late summer on a still night between two and five in the morning, fish pile up on the shore for several hundred yards.
I’m talking thousands. Flounder, Whiting, Mullet, Shrimp, and more.
This is only one place in the world this...2014-09-1318 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL147: How to Refine Your Methods and Accelerate Your SuccessOn this week’s episode, I answer a listener question on how to turn big powerful thoughts into smaller, concise statements so they can be clearly communicated to others.
Before getting into that, we have a quick announcement.
There are not a whole whole lot of opportunities for ticketed events to hear me speak.
Crossroads Church in Oklahoma City is holding the 2014 Leadership Conference with Jon Acuff, Dr. Mark Rutland, and myself on September 26th, 2014.
We’ve all heard the statements:
Average people compare themselves with other people.
High achievers compare themselves with their potenti...2014-08-2318 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL146: What to Say to Your Kids When They're Too Hard on ThemselvesOn this week’s episode, I share my perspective on how to talk to your kids when they are being to hard on themselves and falling apart.
As parents, it is crucial that we are vulnerable about our pasts.
Some kids need to know another person has experienced the same problems as they have.
Obviously we’ve forgotten what being 12 feels like, but we can try to imagine how things are going on in their minds.
My son, Adam, is very sensitive and tends to think about things that might not bother his older brother.
His...2014-08-1623 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL145: What kinds of books should you and your children read?On this week’s episode, I respond to a question about reading biographies to children and my thoughts on fiction.
I would read biographies to the boys when they were younger and paraphrase to make it more age-appropriate.
With biographies you can foster an interest in history and good lessons.
Non-Fiction will inform and teach, and I believe it is important to be able to explain why a certain thing will work.
I find it weird when people have a sort of snobbery toward fiction.
When you read fiction, it will ignite your imagination in a way that nonf...2014-08-0925 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL144: What Should You Make Your Kids Work For, and What Should You Just Give Them?On this week’s episode, I discuss a popular listener question: “What should you provide for your kids, and what should they have to work for?”
Some parents have a cut and dry answer for that, but I don’t.
My answer changes depending on what’s going on.
It’s according to how they are behaving.
If I sense a spirit of gratefulness, then there are more things that I will handle for them. A lot of the time it’s not even things they are aware of.
The one thing that can truly stop it in a heartbe...2014-08-0228 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL143: The Rarely Asked, But Often Pondered Question: What’s the Correct Handshake Etiquette for Girls?On this week’s episode, I respond to a listener question about handshake etiquette for girls.
I don’t think there is a “right” or “wrong,” but I do think there is a “best.”
There are a couple of schools of thought here:
One is the old-school “debutant” school of thought:
Women go to college to find a husband.
Everything a woman does should be geared toward a wife and homemaker.
I don’t know if there is anything more important than that, but there are definitely other things that may be equally important.
With the way our wo...2014-07-2618 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL140: How to be Content and Ambitious at the Same TimeOn this week’s episode, I address the question of how to balance contentment and the things you want in life.
There are several things I want to do and want to have.
Before anything “goes up on our refrigerator,” so to speak, I see if it fits my criteria…
Does this line up with my mission in life?
Would it make my mission more vibrant and successful?
Can this thing be a tool to help people?
We are very joyful whether we get to do something or not. There is an understanding that we...2014-07-0514 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL127: My Newest Book and a Surprise OpportunityMy Newest Book and a Surprise OpportunityOn this week’s episode, I talk about the release of The Seven Decisions and how you can win a Kamado Joe grill.We did an episode a few weeks ago on the Kamado Joe, and ended with saying that we wanted to have a Kamado Joe giveaway. Well, we have done it. Anyone who pre-orders The Seven Decisions and sends us their receipt will be entered in a drawing for their very own Joe in either black or brick red. • You can be entered in the con...2014-04-0521 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL126: 5 Important Writing Lessons for Any New WriterOn this week’s episode, I answer a listener question:
"What should a new writer focus on the most?"
The one most important thing to focus on is writing.
You would not believe how many people I talk to who are “waiting to be inspired.”
Their short answer is, “No, I am not writing.”
Only the process of doing it gets it done.
I hear terribly incomplete advice given to writers.
Write what you’re interested in, but keep seeking more information.
It will get you excited when you find what you don’t kn...2014-03-2930 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL122: The New “Anger Management”
On this week’s episode, I talk about the new “anger management”—conflict resolution.
When I hear the term still used, I always think, “Anger management? Why would you want to manage something like that and not get rid of it?”
You can defuse a conflict, but that doesn’t mean it’s over.
If the underlying causes of a conflict are not dealt with, there really is no resolution.
Society believes two things about change.
You must have a deep desire to change.
You have to be at r...2014-03-0121 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL119: How to Make Decisions and Overcome ShynessOn this week’s episode, I give my two cents on some of my favorite responses to our previous listener question: “If you could have a five-minute phone call with your 18-year-old self, what would you tell yourself to be aware of?”
From our listener…
"Just pick up the phone and make the needed phone call. Just do it. Returning needed phone calls, or calling to confirm, cancel or postpone appointments is part of the process of becoming a responsible, dependable person. Don't shut the door on yourself through negligence caused by shyness...2014-02-0831 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL115: Are You Attracting Opportunity...or Repelling It?
What is it about you that other people would change if they could?
I’m not saying we should live our lives according to other people.
What I am saying is if you look at your life, business, family, and want people to believe what you believe, it really helps if they like you a little bit.
What if 25% of people were not comfortable with swearing? If you’re a business person, would you be okay with having 25% less business just because of the way you talk?
I had a f...2014-01-1124 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL112: A Christmas Tale for the Whole FamilyOn this week’s episode, I give the inside scoop on my short story Socks for Christmas and also do a live reading of the entire book.
In this reading of Socks for Christmas, you will hear a childhood story about how the gift of socks is one of the greatest reminders I have for being grateful.
I love talking about the inside scoop on some of these books, and to see the way that people use these stories to help others. 2013-12-1423 min
The Unofficial Linchpin Podcast – Take PermissionThe most important Linchpin podcast episode I've ever recorded – Wheel New York needs our helpJennifer Feinberg of http://www.WheelNewYork.com talks about why her family needs your help to build a network that will equip more New Yorkers with disabilities access to more places. We Appreciate Your Feedback: Call us at 615-200-8253 Email us at Feedback@TakePermission.com or visit http://www.takepermission.com/Contact We appreciate your review on iTunes –
The post The most important Linchpin podcast episode I've ever recorded – Wheel New York needs our help appeared first on Take Permission.2013-08-2700 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL088 : Chef AndyOn this week's episode, Andy discusses his passion for cooking and the steps to make his most famous dish.
When did Andy start cooking?
He started with breakfast foods at an early age, moving from toast to eggs and bacon.
Was Polly skeptical about Andy being a good cook?
She was delighted because chicken and rice was the only thing she knew how to make. Since then, Andy and Polly have worked together, and they both help prepare dishes.
Why does Andy like cooking so much?
H...2013-06-0823 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL087 : How to Communicate Effectively with TeenagersOn this week’s episode, Andy answers a listener question about the best way to communicate with teenagers.
Listener question:
• When my daughter was 12, her three best friends moved away. Around that same time, another friend decided to tell her everything people didn’t like about her. We’ve been trying for the past three years to empower her again. She is now at a new school, but can’t seem to break out of the “new girl” frame of mind. What do we do as parents to break her out of this rut?
2013-06-0127 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL085 : Listener FeedbackOn this week’s episode, Andy answers listener questions on transitioning out of a corporate job, gaining wisdom, and overcoming fears about things you can’t control.
Listener Question #1: Which stories and biographies have had the greatest impact on you, and how do you read these stories in a way that allows you to gather wisdom from them?
If you want to know what books have had a huge effect on Andy, look at what he has written.
For example, the historical figures in The Traveler’s Gift were all people whose stories had an imp...2013-05-2525 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL083 : Andy’s Proudest AccomplishmentOn this week’s episode, Andy discusses why he feels that he has finally “arrived” in the field of professional coaching.
Andy is now the official Mental Coach of…the Orange Beach Sharks.
• This is his son’s 13-14-year-old baseball team.
• He talks to the team before every practice and game.
At the beginning of the season, he talked about umpires with the team.
• The first thing they needed to know about umpires is that they’re kind of like TSA at the airport. You will not win a...2013-05-0417 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL082 : Is College Necessary?On this week’s episode, Andy tackles the listener question…is college necessary?
Casey wants to become a speaker and asked if it’s possible to do so without going to college.
You have to figure out what value you bring to other people.
What can you bring to the table that will change someone’s life?
You have to go beyond simple “You Can Do It” speaking.
Encouragement is good, but it takes more than that to create lasting value.
There is a huge resistance in corporate America to motivational speakers.
If the audie...2013-04-2720 minThe Unofficial Linchpin Podcast – Take PermissionFalling in love with her failures, Linchpin Farnoosh BrockFarnoosh Brock transitioned from corporate life to cultivating a truly uncommon life. In this show we will discuss Farnoosh’s journey: Stumbled into blogging and used it as an outlet about topics related to personal development 2009 moved from Blogger to her own site 2010 trip to BlogWorld was a turning point because she met so many […]
The post Falling in love with her failures, Linchpin Farnoosh Brock appeared first on Take Permission.2013-03-2000 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL075 : How to Change the World w/ Special Guest Julie BorlaugAndy and AT bring special guest Julie Borlaug, granddaughter of Norman Borlaug (whom The Butterfly Effect and The Boy Who Changed the World is about), on the podcast to discuss the legacy of her grandfather’s life-changing work.
Norman Borlaug hybridized corn and wheat for arid climates, which ultimately saved the lives of over 2 billion people across the world from famine.
· Andy reverse engineered Norman Borlaug’s life in multiple books to show that everything we do matters.
· He absolutely changed the world.
· Julie now works for the Borlaug Institute at Texas A&M...2013-03-0839 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL074 : An Easy Way to Make Someone’s DayAndy and AT share a message from a listener about an amazing moment the listener created in a restaurant by honoring a friendly waiter.
When you honor people and give them a “standing ovation,” amazing things happen.
· Everyone involved will end up paying it forward.
· It will change the way they interact with everyone for at least the rest of the way.
· It will create an immeasurable ripple effect.
We’re very quick to tell someone when things aren’t done properly.
· Why don’t we point out when things are...2013-03-0212 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL068 : Why You Should Be Comfortable with ConfusionOn today’s podcast, Andy discusses how the ability to work through confusion is what separates the great from the average.
God has created you with a will that is stronger than your emotions
People often say “That’s just the way I am” and use it as a crutch for bad behavior
But you can use your will to overcome your feelings and emotions
You have to use your will to overcome the tendency to ignore your health
If what you are currently doing is not getting the results you want, you need to:
Begin...2013-01-1236 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL059 : Beyond the Average Life
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?
One of the keys is understanding that you can choose to live an extraordinary life
It is very seldom that an extraordinary life is just granted upon someone
If you choose an extraordinary life, you must understand t...2012-11-0920 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL054 : Andy Finishes Your SentencesThis 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 ________
Andy says, “Discipline their kids.”
If parents don’t discipline their kids now, life will discipline them later…and it probably won’t be pretty.
When you go to work ________
Andy says, “Go in a good mood, because no one wants to be around someone who is whining and complaining.”
Husbands should never ________
Andy says, “Put too much salad in their mouth at once.”
“Leave Band-A...2012-09-2811 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL053 : How to Live an Extraordinary LifeIs there a secret to becoming “extraordinary”? What’s the difference between extraordinary and ordinary?Define an extraordinary life.
An extraordinary life means a lot of different things to different people.
But there are several characteristics that they have in common.
Being debt-free. It’s hard to live a life of freedom when you’re living with debt.
A track record of wise decisions leads to an extraordinary life. Wise decisions lead people to places of influence.
Influence is essential because it is part of helping people, which is another key ingredient in an extraordinary life.
We all pos...2012-09-2131 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL051 : What You Need to Know About the Upcoming ElectionAndy 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 next question is, what is the truth? What’s your truth, my truth, his or her truth? There is a variation on the theme of truth.
There is only one truth, and the truth defines itself. The truth will also define someone who works within those parameters.
The two reaso...2012-09-0728 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL048 : Wisdom Meets Passion, a Revealing Conversation with Dan MillerThis 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. Dan’s new book is a “different kind of book”• Dan is known as a “career guy,” but this book falls under a different category• This book is about finding your passion and building a career around it• It compares and contrasts Dan’s perspective with his son’s, who lives in KenyaThe crux of the book is wisdom meets passion• They are trying to remind people t...2012-08-1725 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL047 : The Most Difficult Listener Question Ever
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:
You can get seven free letters from Andy’s previously unavailable Storms of Perfection book by signing up for the free e-mail list on AndyAndrews.com.
AT shares what he calls the “toughest question ever asked on the podcast.” Rebecca writes:
Andy, the area of parenting I have trouble with the most is making more quality time with my children. I’m a mother of...2012-08-1022 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL046 : Andy Weighs in on Listener Questions and FeedbackAfter listening to the Father’s Day podcast a reader responded with an idea she does with her children:
She writes letters to her kids each year that will be given to them at a later date.
It’s a way of adding value to children before they are aware of anything being done.
Knowing that they will go through tough times in the future, having a way to say, "I love you and I have always loved you," can have a lasting impact.
Another listener question: What makes you (Andy) most satisfied in life?
P...2012-08-0326 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL045 : Life Lessons from the OlympicsThis 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
· Sports2012-07-2726 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL041 : Work vs. FamilyAndy 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?
2012-06-2916 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL038 : How to Make Father’s Day Truly Special
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...2012-06-0823 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL036 : Surprise! New Book from Andy…for Free!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...2012-05-2525 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL035 : 100% Listener Feedback – Why You Need AdversityAndy 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 be...2012-05-1828 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL034 : Why You Need a Platform (feat. Author, Speaker, and Publisher Michael Hyatt)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 att...2012-05-1136 minIn the Loop with Andy AndrewsITL 033 : Life and Leadership Lessons with EntreLeadership’s Chris LoCurtoChris 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 w...2012-05-0428 min
Business Tech Weekly107 Business Tech Weekly – Why I May Never Buy Another Audio BookIn this week's episode of Business Tech Weekly, I'm flying solo as Andy is on a business trip in Nashville. It will become immediately evident why Audible may never be a good fit as a sponsor for gspn.tv. I share the various reasons why I much prefer buying and reading a book on my Kindle […]2011-12-1757 min