In the Loop with Andy Andrews

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 lead by example.
• Lectures aren't long-term solutions.
• Show them what's in it for them to change their behavior and proof that the change will lead to better results.

Tune in to hear Andy's incredible story about Pat Summitt.

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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 second-generation buyers.

Tune in to learn how Andy marketed his first-ever book.

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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 management.

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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 in terms of what it looks like to live a successful life.

Success isn't a destination—it's a progressive realization of a worthwhile dream or goal.

• Discipline is needed to keep going through the sometimes-repetitive process of learning what you have to learn in order to do something with excellence.

Tune in to hear how one of Andy's mentors describes living a successful life.

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In this episode, we answer a listener's question on getting students to believe they're learning helpful information.

People can only accomplish what they believe they can accomplish.

• I call this "belief imposition."
• What you believe controls how you behave—whether it's true or not.

If you want someone to change what they believe, you need to know how change works.

• As harsh as it sounds, people don't implement your suggestions because they don't believe you.
• Two elements are required for true change: 1. What's in it for them, and 2. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
• Your presentation of these elements is key.

Tune in to hear about a conversation Andy had at dinner with some military officials.

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In this episode, we discuss the keys to helping children who've recently lost a loved one.

Talk to them about what happened and what's going to happen next.

• Explain to them their loved one's last breath on Earth is their first breath in Heaven.
• Let them know they'll be sad for a while, but the pain will go away.

Help fill in the gap.

• Teach them things their loved one would have taught them if they were still around.
• Let them know you're there for them.

Don't be afraid to ask them how they're doing.

• Ask them if they think about their loved one.
• Tell them how their loved one impacted your life.

Tune in to hear what Andy recently said to two children who lost their father.

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In this episode, we discuss a listener's question on helping society change its habits and focus.

Mass change requires individual change.

• Each person must come to his or her own conclusion.
• There are two components of change: 1) What's in it for me, and 2) Proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

We set an example for others.

• People examine us by the fruit we produce.

If you understand why a principle works, you unlock its true power.

• You can explain it to others and use it across nearly every aspect of your life.
• Get to "the bottom of the pool."

Tune in to hear how one of Andy's books helped provide the "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" a father and son needed to repair their relationship.

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In this episode, we discuss how to know whether your kids are on the right track.

Pay attention to little clues.

• Examine their fruits.
• Check growth periods along the way to see areas where your kids still need to grow.

Watch your children to see if they put your teachings into process.

• Look for wisdom and thoughtfulness.
• Check their level of understanding.
• See if they have the ability to dig deeper.

Tune in to hear how Andy used an ordinary moment to further his son's understanding of stewardship.

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On this week's episode, we discuss a listener's question about what Andy did to prepare his boys for exposure to pornography.

Start preparing your kids for adulthood early on.

• Explain to them why you make the decisions you do regarding what you watch, read, and listen to.
• Point to your spouse as an example of someone your kids should marry.

Talk to your kids about where they want to go in life.

• Teach them to make choices that move them toward what they want.
• Things they feed their mind can either move them upstream, downstream, or keep them in the same place.

Tune in to hear the conversation Andy had with his son, Adam, about drinking from a creek.

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In this episode, we discuss a listener's question regarding how to inspire kids to think outside the box and dream big.

Kids need to be comfortable being different.

• Everyone wants different results, but no one wants to be different.

Teach them how to deal with problems.

• Problems are a great way of connecting your kids with the things they want in life.
• We want our kids to be people who glide over the surface of the sea of troubles.
• Help them start thinking of problems as opportunities.

Figure out where your kids want to go.

• Help them realize what they need to do to get there.

Tune in to hear why Andy tells his boys to use the word "yet."

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!

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