Andy’s Blog
How to Commit Yourself to a Life of Purpose
Last week, I sent every member of my email list an all-new downloadable guide called Your Personal Mission Statement Action Plan. I’ve long been fascinated by the way businesses use mission statements to chart their course, declare their values, and cement the impact...
How to Use Vision Casting to Create Unstoppable Momentum
When my oldest son, Austin, was 13 years old I asked him a question that I believe has the power to change the trajectory of one’s life: “Have you ever noticed how many kids are alike in what they do after graduating school?” He agreed that, although there are...
The Big Misunderstanding About Forgiveness (And What It’s REALLY Costing Us)
As adults in our society today, why do so many of us carry regret? We’ve done so many things we wish we hadn't done. We've had so many intentions we didn't fulfill, promises we didn't keep, goals we never reached. Many of us are usually more disappointed in ourselves...
How to Get Clients You Love: My Complete Framework
When it comes to working with new clients, you’ll find a million articles telling you how to attract and retain them. But you’ll find far fewer that show you how to evaluate whether you should work with a new client in the first place—a process that is essential, but...
Dealing with Negative People: The 1 Option Most People Overlook
We all have people in our lives who we consider challenging, difficult, or draining. And even though we’d like to distance ourselves from them, there is almost always some level of guilt or sense of responsibility involved. We want to be respectful. We want to honor...
How to Set Goals: The #1 Goal Setting Mistake That’s Holding You Back
We need to talk about your goals. No, not whether you’re meeting them or not…but whether you’re setting them in a way that will enable you to achieve the best possible results in your life. We tend to get so caught up in the process of how we will meet goals, that we...
How to Get Rid of Anxiety Once and for All
We’ve all been there – palms sweating, heart pounding, and mind racing. Even when we should be asleep, we find ourselves staring at the ceiling, thinking about what might happen if I do this or what might be the result if I do that. Sometimes it gets so bad that it...
Balancing Work and Family: 3 Tips for High-Achievers and Entrepreneurs
If you’re an entrepreneur or a high-achiever, one of the challenges you’re likely facing is that you’ve trained yourself to work so hard and so consistently that you work constantly. The demands of the goals you’ve set don’t stop just because it’s after traditional...
Some special goodies for the kids!
Well, as hot as it is here, Orange Beach is still a great place to call home. But where did the summer go? The boys are back in school and the talk around here has already shifted to college football—although in this state, the talk never really shifts away from...