The Professional Noticer

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Finding Thankfulness This Holiday Season Nov 26, 2019

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This week—and back by popular demand—Andy reads a classic Thanksgiving story from his book Return to Sawyerton Springs.

Tune in to hear a method you can use to locate your grateful spirit when you need it most!

Andy also answers a question from someone who's constantly frustrated by the political rhetoric coming out of D.C. He wants to know if there is any possibility to have Andy's book How Do You Kill 11 Million People? read before the 2020 presidential debates. Would increasing the knowledge of the electorate raise the quality of politicians?

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Betrayal in the Household Nov 19, 2019

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This week, Andy answers a question from a woman who discovered her husband had an affair 7 years ago. After attending marriage counseling and finding healthy ways to work through the betrayal and strengthen their relationship, she discovered there had been another affair 3 years prior to the first one…and with a friend of hers.

After several years of healing, she says their marriage is now better than ever, but she wonders if there were other affairs. Her questions is, "Should I want to know about the others?"

Tune in to hear Andy explain the difference between a decision to forgive and a decision to trust.

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A Location of Contemplation Nov 12, 2019

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This week, Andy answers a question from mother who wants her 15 year old son to grow into a wonderful husband and father one day. She says her husband is an outstanding father, but he tends to do things himself, and she's concerned their son isn't learning how to do work outside of the home.

She want to know how to get her husband to understand how important it is to teach their son the value of hard work, since that will reflect in the kind of parent and member of society he becomes.

Andy also answers a question from someone who has seen Andy speak several times. He's noticed that Andy really does struggle with distractions, and after reading about the importance of a "location of contemplation" in The Bottom of the Pool, he wants to know what advice Andy has on dealing with distraction.

Tune in to hear what Andy does to find his quiet place—even when it's in a noisy room or on an airplane.

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Helping the 'Odd Kid Out' Feel Noticed Nov 05, 2019

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This week, Andy answers a question from someone who wants to be a speaker and author, but is having trouble finishing a book. Can Andy give him some direction? Andy also answers a question from a mother of six children—which includes a set of triplets. One of the middle children, a nine year old son, often feels left out because the triplets receive most of the attention when meeting new people. His mother can see this affecting him in so many ways and wants to know if Andy has any suggestions to help. Tune in to hear about Andy running into a set of famous quintuplets and what he did to make to the 'odd kids out' feel noticed. If you have a question you'd like Andy to answer on THE PROFESSIONAL NOTICER, please contact us at:

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How Young Is TOO Young? Oct 29, 2019

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This week, Andy answers a question from a father who enjoys hearing about raising kids to become great adults. He wants to know what Andy suggests he begin doing now to move his first grader toward that outcome. Andy also answers a question from a worship Pastor whose church is primarily funded by 20% of their givers. After reading The Bottom of the Pool and seeing how companies have the ability to double and triple, he wants to know how to apply principles in the book to growing the church's generosity. Tune in to hear Andy talk through a situation that's coming up in his next novel. We can't tell you the title, but you'll be hearing from Jones!

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The Story of Andy and Polly! Oct 22, 2019

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This week, Andy answers a question from a someone who—knowing that Andy once lived under a Pier—wants to know the story of how he was able to convince his wife, Polly, to marry him. And as a very special treat, Polly stopped by the studio to tell her side of finding each other. Tune in to hear the unauthorized retelling of a conversation with Brad Pitt…and how there's always someone out there that thinks you're a little crazy. If you have a question you'd like Andy to answer on THE PROFESSIONAL NOTICER, please contact us at: * Email: TheProfessionalNoticer@AndyAndrews.com * Facebook.com/AndyAndrews * Twitter.com/AndyAndrews * Instagram.com/AndyAndrewsAuthor

Fighting an Unethical Competitor Oct 15, 2019

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This week, Andy answers a question from a woman who owns a business with her husband. They have an unethical competitor whom they fear he has lied about them in order to hurt their reputation.

She and her husband have different thoughts about dealing with the situation. They want Andy's Bottom of the Pool thinking about how to be honorable and still compete to win.

Tune in to hear what to do if TRUTH is the only weapon you have—and why you must be careful how you wield it.

Andy also answers a question from someone who just finished reading The Bottom of the Pool for a second time. He wants to know how Andy analyzed his own truths (as he mentions in the book) and the process he used to do that.

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Incentivizing Employee Productivity Oct 08, 2019

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This week, Andy answers a question from a leader who works in the public sector for the State of Alaska. Because of the state deficit, he believes himself unable to incentivize workers with bonuses, pay raises, time off, etc.

He wants to know if Andy has suggestions for motivating his hard working employees…as well as himself.

Tune in to hear why we must get people interested in the truth and find absolutes in principle (then negotiate our opinions) if we want to find the best for everybody.

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In-laws Offended by Your Personal Growth? Oct 01, 2019

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This week, Andy answers a question from someone who feels a wedge is being driven between him and his spouse's family. He has a desire for personal and spiritual growth, but they're often offended when his thinking differs from theirs. He wants to know how to "tip-toe" around this kind of environment.

Andy also answers a question from a student pastor who wants to know how to ask great questions when dealing with friends, family, and those he meets through ministry.

Whether you've known someone for a long time or just met them, tune in to hear the three great questions that you can ask anybody.

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Parents Hoarding? How to Approach the Situation Sep 24, 2019

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This week, Andy speaks with a son concerned about his elderly parents who have become hoarders—to the degree that it's difficult getting through their hallways.

Not only are they at risk of being buried under piles of stuff…the mother has started smoking again, and the son is worried they could become trapped if the place catches fire. He wants to know how to get them to unload their "treasures."

Andy also answers a question from someone who has worked hard for 35 years at achieving professional goals, only to have them not pan out as expected. He's discouraged and tells Andy that he has watched people with less experience accomplish these same goals because of their connections. Feeling lost and weary, he wants to know, "What now?"

Tune in to hear Andy read from The Noticer and list astonishing examples of MASSIVE accomplishments that weren't started until late in several people's lives.

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