ITL053 : How to Live an Extraordinary Life

In the Loop with Andy Andrews

Matt Lempert

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4.9 • 614 Ratings

🗓️ 21 September 2012

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Is there a secret to becoming “extraordinary”? What’s the difference between extraordinary and ordinary?

Define an extraordinary life.

An extraordinary life means a lot of different things to different people.
But there are several characteristics that they have in common.
Being debt-free. It’s hard to live a life of freedom when you’re living with debt.
A track record of wise decisions leads to an extraordinary life. Wise decisions lead people to places of influence.
Influence is essential because it is part of helping people, which is another key ingredient in an extraordinary life.
We all possess influence in some areas.
The pursuit of wisdom opens the door to all of these qualities.

How do you want to live?

In relation to your family, finances, God, your community, etc.
This question will give you a good idea of what your version of an extraordinary life is.
If you want to live an extraordinary life, then you can’t live the way most others do, because most people are leading average lives.

Can anyone live an extraordinary life?

Yes. Anybody can change their thinking. Anybody can change their actions and their path by changing their thinking.
There are two things people need to change: there has to be something in it for them (a benefit); and something has to be proven beyond doubt.
Our thinking guides all of our choices. So if we want to make better choices, we have to change our thinking.
Your thinking is the foundation that your entire life is built upon.

What do extraordinary people do that average people don’t do?

They get up early and with a purpose. If you don’t have something to do, create something to do.
Create a spirit of gratefulness in your life and your children’s lives.
Watch out for other people and have manners. Treat people with respect.

Who do extraordinary people spend their time with?

They spend their time with extraordinary people.
They spend their time with people who are good examples for them, and who are committed to learning the same things they are trying to learn.

Early to Rise Challenge

Go to TakePermission.com/EarlyToRise
Put in your e-mail address and first name and you’ll get an e-mail early every morning.
Each e-mail will give you encouragement and ideas of what to do with your extra time.

Questions for Listeners

What do you consider to be an extraordinary life? Let us know!

            o    Phone: 1-800-726-ANDY
            o    E-Mail: InTheLoop@AndyAndrews.com
            o    Facebook.com/AndyAndrews
            o    Twitter.com/AndyAndrews

Transcript

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0:00.0	You're listening to In the Loop with Andy Andrews, a unique opportunity to see life from a different perspective with New York Times bestselling author, Andy Andrews.
0:12.2	Now here's your host, Andy Trobb.
0:15.4	Hello, everyone. I am your host, AT, and welcome again to In The Looperoper Andy Andrews shares powerful yet simple principles that
0:22.5	once applied will change your life forever. On today's show, we're going to talk about how some
0:27.3	people become extraordinary while others, frankly, don't. Is there a secret to becoming extraordinary?
0:34.2	Can anyone become extraordinary? Well, let's find out what your friend in
0:37.6	mind, Andy Andrews, think. So welcome back to the show, Andy.
0:40.7	Hey, buddy. How are you doing? I'm great. I am excited to talk about this because I think everybody
0:48.4	wants an extraordinary life. I think everybody knows extraordinary people. A lot of people.
0:53.4	I think if you ask people the question, they would say yes. Yes, yes. I think you're extraordinary, Andy. I think I do. Well, thank you, H.G. I think you're extraordinary, too. Well, thank you very much. That's been a great show, everybody. It's just, it's the compliment show. But you surround yourself with extraordinary people. You have extraordinary people that help you, Robert D.
1:12.9	And David and other people, part of your team.
1:15.8	You get to speak on stage with extraordinary people, women of faith.
1:18.6	All this, you know, you work with extraordinary companies.
1:20.9	So let's talk about this idea because there's hundreds of books about becoming an extraordinary person.
1:26.1	You've written some of my favorites.
1:27.6	The Traveler's Gift, I think, is about an extraordinary life. My favorite book of yours, Andy,
1:31.9	Mastering the Seven Decisions, was a book that had a great impact on helping me pursue
1:36.1	becoming extraordinary. So I have some hard and focused questions. Are you ready?
1:41.3	I am ready, brother. So I want you to define what is an extraordinary life.
1:46.8	What does it look like?
1:50.8	I think an extraordinary life is obviously this is going to be different things for different people.
1:55.9	You know, if you like to fish, your extraordinary life is going to be around the water somewhere.
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