Andy's Blog
A 5-Minute Video Guide to Expanding Your Thinking
What does “expanding your thinking” actually mean—and how do you do it? In this 5-minute video, Andy Andrews lays it out, from reading to seeking wisdom.
Why You Can’t Believe Everything You Think
“You can’t always believe everything you think.” In this video, Andy Andrews explains Jones’ curious advice from The Noticer Returns—and how it helps you come up with new ideas.
The Noticer Returns Interview
Who was Jones, really? Andy Andrews answers questions about The Noticer Returns—why he wrote it as a story, what parents will learn, and the common mistake that seems too small to matter.
Weird Ways to Make Family Time Special
What do you do to make vacations special? Andy Andrews has an odd answer: make the normal days special instead. Here’s how a little intention and creativity can transform family time.
Goats, Lightning Bolts, and Adventures at 14,000 Feet
An unbelievable photo of baby goats and a lightning bolt at 14,000 feet—and Andy Andrews’ own family climb—show what happens when preparedness meets opportunity.
How to Find Your Own “Noticer”
How can you find someone like Jones in your own life? In this video, Andy Andrews explains how to find a mentor—and the worst thing you can say once you do.
The 3 Undeniable Benefits of Adversity
After reading several hundred biographies, Andy Andrews found that adversity is the common denominator in the lives of great achievers. Here are its three undeniable benefits—and why it should be embraced, not avoided.
How to Be a Good Influence on Someone Who Isn’t
How do you stay a good influence on friends who aren’t a good influence on you? In this video, Andy Andrews explains how to lead by example without getting pulled in.
A Good Man Doing “Something”
Why don’t more good people step forward? Andy Andrews tells the story of the Stimpson family of Mobile, Alabama—and of Sandy Stimpson, a good man who decided to do “something.”