Andy’s Blog
The “D” Word
Cover your eyes, because I’m about to type it. That’s right, the “D” word. This word is something that has a bad rap in the minds of most people, and I’m about to explain why it’s time to change the way we think about it. After all, you wouldn’t have formed a single...
Leadership 101
There are many qualities that will help you along the way to creating the life you truly desire. Persistence, gratitude, and service are a few of many possible examples. But there’s one quality in particular that we can tend to overlook when taking stock of...
What Do I Do Now?
After my last posting entitled “Here We Go ...”, I have enjoyed reading your comments on the blog, on Twitter, and on Facebook. I have also talked to quite a few of you in person. It has been interesting to note that as excited as we all seem to be, there is one...
The Ramen Noodle School of Wisdom
Instant Wisdom. That phrase or idea sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? After all, isn’t wisdom something we can only obtain once we are old, seasoned, and possess a long, gray beard? Don’t we have to live things before we can possess wisdom about them? Actually…no....
10 Ways to Get a Head Start on the New Year
Hey, everyone! Wherever you are today, I hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas! Typically, next week would be the time to send out a sort of "Year in Review" blog, but I already have something else special planned for next week (stay tuned!), so I wanted to...
A Christmas Q&A with Andy
Q. What kind of tree do you like? A. We always get a live Fraser Fir. When the tree is up and lit, it probably looks like a Christmas decoration factory exploded nearby and everything landed on our tree. But we like it… Q. Do you have any special...
Gratefulness, Perspective, and Gordon Mote
Is there someone you always look forward to seeing? Hopefully there are several “someones”! Have you ever taken the time to consider exactly what it is about certain people that makes them so easy to be around? What is the actual foundation of a...
How to Raise Good Kids in a World That’s Not Always Good
It’s one of the most difficult questions I’ve had to deal with as a parent: Do I shield my children’s eyes and ears from things I’d rather them not see or hear, or do I allow them to witness things that I know are not good? This includes, but is not limited to: Any...
A Dose of Thanksgiving Perspective
Are there certain things that just get under your skin? You know, those little things that make you want to pull your hair out? For example, here are a few of mine: How the line I pick in the grocery store inevitably takes longer than the other available lines (also...