Andy’s Blog
The Two Words Every Mom Should Hear
You probably already guessed them: “Thank you.” Why? Because they have what I’ve come to believe is the hardest job on the planet. You don’t truly realize it until you witness it firsthand. Over the years, as I have watched my wife, Polly, become a mother, I’ve...
How to Come Up With Life-Changing Ideas
The three most common excuses we tell ourselves for not being able to do something are: I don't have enough time. I don't have enough money. I don't have enough leadership. The reality, however, is that none of us are ever short of time, money, or leadership. We are...
The Benefits of Setting Standards in Your Life
In this video blog, I discuss one of the most important concepts our society needs to grasp: What "standards" do we need to set in our lives? http://youtu.be/Eq4Y6_-iEPs Video Notes A standard is an agreed-upon level of achievement that...
Why You Should Forgive People Who Are Not Sorry
In this video blog, I answer an important reader question that keeps many people up at night: Why should I forgive someone who I know is never going to be sorry? https://youtu.be/iCYt7WUxDhM Video Notes Forgiveness is not about the other...
How to Keep Technology from Ruling Your Child’s Mind
In this video blog, I answer an important reader question: How much access to technology do you give your children? At what point should kids get their own cell phones, computers, etc? https://youtu.be/uHVnzf3DyEE My kids’ access to technology: My...
The Key to Developing Trust in Your Marriage
Trust is the most critical element in a healthy marriage. In this video, I explain how to build it and how to restore it if it is broken. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y83APBRp2-U The most important thing: don’t break that trust in the first place....
The Secret to Teaching Kids Responsibility
Responsibility is one of the most important things to teach our kids. But how exactly do you go about explaining it to them? In this video, I explain what I’ve done with my kids. http://youtu.be/mClkT7uaqL8 Video Notes: Children need to understand...
My All-Time Favorite Books
Many readers have written in asking what my all-time favorite books are. In this video post, I name a few favorites and explain why it’s so important to read both nonfiction and fiction. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z32nRy0cKE8 Video Notes: My...
The Source of True Happiness
Stop for a moment and think of the happiest people you know. Picture their faces in your mind’s eye. They’re probably smiling, laughing, or cheerfully greeting you. They’re those people who always seem to be happy—no matter what! What’s their secret? Were they born...