Andy's Blog
The Ultimate Guide to Writing Your Own Personal Mission Statement
If you’ve been on this planet long enough to work for a business or buy something from a business, you’re aware that just about all of them have one thing in common… They have a mission statement. While many of them are bland or miss the mark, there’s a reason why...
The Best Response Ever!
Criticism is inevitable in public life. Andy Andrews shares the best response to unfounded criticism he has ever seen: Dabo Swinney’s answer to Paul Finebaum.
Good Morning Again…from Orange Beach!
A strange, straight “cloud” at sunrise over Orange Beach turned out to be the smoke trail of a daylight meteor. Andy Andrews shares his photos and what he learned.
Remembering George H. W. Bush — And Our Funniest Moment Together
Andy Andrews remembers President George H. W. Bush—the souse in the Blue Room, an 89% approval rating, and the night at Ford’s Theatre when the president led the biggest laugh Andy ever got.
The Answer is Probably “No.”
When a struggling college football coach called mid-season, Andy Andrews said no. Here’s the letter he wrote back about team culture, kickers, and a lesson from Nancy Lopez.
Yes, We DO Get Along!
The news would have us believe we can’t get along. After speaking in all fifty states, Andy Andrews sees something different every day, starting with a checkout line in Bay Minette, Alabama.
Ten Years Later
Andy Andrews wrote the sequel to The Traveler’s Gift in 2008, but it was never released as he wrote it. Here’s the story of The Traveler’s Summit, and the 7,000 new words he added.
A Day Of Remembering
To some, it’s a day off. Andy Andrews remembers the World War II and Korea veterans he knew, and those who never returned, on this day of memorial.
The Worst Day of Your Life?
A stranger called a dead boat battery the worst day of his life. Andy Andrews couldn’t sleep that night, thinking about three old friends and what truly matters.