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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.Read article
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.Read article
About Those Hurricanes of Last Summer…
Written at Christmas 2017, after Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Andy Andrews, who rebuilt after Hurricane Ivan, explains what hurricane victims face long after the cameras leave—and shares advice from someone who has been there.Read article
The 3 Most Inspirational Words You’ve Never Considered
Most “inspirational words” don’t produce results. Andy Andrews shares three that do—yet, proud, and imagine—and how to use them to encourage yourself and the people you love.Read article
7 Proven Keys to Success (and How to Use Them in Your Life)
Most success advice is built on a shortsighted definition of success. Andy Andrews shares seven keys he found by studying the lives of history’s greatest achievers—and how to put each one to work in your life.Read article
How to Overcome Discouragement and Live the Life You Were Made to Live
Discouragement always tries to get past our defenses. Andy Andrews shares four simple ways to fight back, starting with the lesson a man named Jones taught him when he was living under a pier.Read article
The Key to Dealing with Uncertainty
Most dreams don’t die from a lack of talent or luck—they die from uncertainty. Here’s the shift in perspective that helps you withstand it, and the one-word question to ask when you’re confused.Read article
4 Incredibly Effective Influencing Skills Most People Overlook
Most advice on influence focuses on the wrong person. Andy Andrews shares four foundational influencing skills that are completely within your control—and why they work better than any psychological trick.Read articleHow to Vanquish the Fear of What Others Think and Reach Your Full Potential
Almost everyone says they don’t care what others think, but few of us mean it. Here are three simple realizations that can free you from the fear of what others think—and change your perspective for good.Read article
The Surprising Truth About Extraordinary Results (That Average Achievers Keep Missing)
“Don’t sweat the small stuff” sounds wise, but it keeps most people average. Andy Andrews explains why extraordinary results come from the little things—from da Vinci’s smallest brush to a hundredth of a second in the pool.Read article13 Successful Leaders Reveal the “Little Things” They Wish They Learned Sooner
If you could go back 10 years, what “little thing” would you tell yourself to pay attention to? Andy Andrews asked 13 successful leaders—including Barbara Corcoran and Jon Gordon—and shares their answers, unedited.Read article
How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolution
Most people give up on their New Year’s resolution before January is over—not from laziness, but from lacking a system. Here are four things that will keep you on track long after everyone else has quit.Read article
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About Andy Andrews
Hailed by a New York Times reporter as “someone who has quietly become one of the most influential people in America,” Andy Andrews is a best-selling novelist, speaker, and consultant for the world’s largest corporations and organizations. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Noticer, How Do You Kill 11 Million People?, and the modern classic, The Traveler’s Gift.