Walt Thiessen welcomed author Andrew Matthews to his podcast, LOA Today, unveiling a profound exploration of the power of positivity, creativity, and unwavering persistence. As the two men delved into Andrew’s remarkable journey, listeners were left inspired and empowered to embrace the challenges life presents.

From the outset, Walt was struck by Andrew’s infectious energy, despite the early morning schedule for the Australian-based author. “I can just tell this is going to be fun,” Walt expressed, setting the tone for a dynamic and insightful dialogue.

Andrew’s path to becoming a celebrated author was anything but conventional. He shared how his initial passion for drawing and painting led him to the Art Students League of New York, where he honed his classical skills. However, it was a pivotal discovery that would shape the course of his life – the realization that the happiest people he knew had bigger problems than him.

“I couldn’t that made no sense, because I wasn’t as happy as I should be,” Andrew recalled. This revelation sparked a relentless pursuit to understand the mindset of happy individuals, leading him to write his first book, “Being Happy,” which was initially rejected by 17 publishers before finding immense success.

“Publisher number 18 sold 3 million copies,” Andrew shared, emphasizing the importance of persistence and the willingness to keep pushing forward, even in the face of adversity. This lesson was further reinforced by his experience with his first children’s book, which was rejected by 60 publishers before he found his footing.

As the conversation unfolded, Walt and Andrew delved into the power of creativity and its ability to captivate audiences. Andrew’s innovative approach to book signings, where he would draw cartoons and engage the crowd, proved to be a game-changer. “People would just come and watch me draw cartoons,” he explained, highlighting the universal appeal of witnessing the creative process.

The duo also explored the concept of resilience, with Andrew sharing his belief that “no disasters are total disasters.” He emphasized the importance of finding purpose, acceptance, and gratitude in the face of challenges, a perspective that resonated deeply with Walt.

“It’s not what happens to us, but it’s the action that we take that is the most important thing,” Andrew asserted, underscoring the transformative power of our mindset and the choices we make.

Walt, in turn, shared his own journey of learning to shift his perspective, moving from a place of despair to one of empowerment. “I wasn’t locked in to having to be frustrated by it or angry about it. I could actually find ways to find joy in it,” he revealed, a testament to the profound impact of Andrew’s teachings.

Throughout the conversation, the two men delved into the importance of creativity, persistence, and the power of support. Andrew’s father, a successful landscape painter, had a profound influence on his son’s belief that one can make a living doing what they love.

“I just had the good fortune to see that it was possible to make a living doing what you loved,” Andrew shared, a sentiment that resonated deeply with Walt, who had not been as fortunate in his own upbringing.

As the interview drew to a close, Walt expressed his gratitude on behalf of the countless individuals who have been positively impacted by Andrew’s work, both through his books and his generous sharing of insights. “Thank you for what you’re doing, because you’re making a difference in this world,” Walt said, a sentiment that echoed the profound impact of their conversation.

His website: https://andrewmatthews.com/

Episode Page: https://www.loatoday.net/andrew-matthews

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