In the Loop with Andy Andrews

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On 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 impact on Andy during the time he was writing the book.
  • One of the things that is most important to gathering wisdom is to simply acknowledge that you are actively seeking it.
  • You have to ask for wisdom to receive it. Remember, God was delighted when Solomon asked for wisdom.

    • Listener Question #2: Is there one book in particular that would be the most helpful to someone who is trying to go from a corporate job to something different? What do you prescribe to someone who is stuck and wants to move?

    • A lot of the answers to these kinds of questions are going to be in Andy’s upcoming book that will be released October 1, The Noticer Returns.
    • Andy’s recent video blog, How to Start a Business from an Idea, might get you started in the right direction as well.
    • People change when two things line up: What’s in it for me? Proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
    • You must acknowledge the benefits that are there for you, and then you must be aware of the steps that have proven to work for others.

      • Listener Question #3: How do you control the fear of losing a valued relationship, such as a marriage?

      • Fear can be overcome with a logical answer: fear is not from God.
      • Generally, smart people are the ones who have a problem with fear. People who aren’t smart seem to have no problem with fear.
      • If you remember that fear is not from God and that you are a smart, creative person, then you have to conclude that fear is a misuse of the creative imagination that has been put inside you.
      • You cannot control the people you value in your life at all times. So you have to give those concerns about things you can’t control to God.

        • Resources Mentioned on This Episode:

        • The Noticer Returns by Andy Andrews
        • Early to Rise by Andy Traub
        • Platform by Michael Hyatt

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