What Andy is Excited About

Don't forget the fuel!

If you’ve ever met me, you know that I love a good discussion. If you haven’t met me (and want to…), then go buy me a cup of coffee and get ready to talk. Because we will talk…

And don’t try to fake me out with your internet forums or your email chains. I’ll take my face-to-face interaction, thank you. You can have your texting, give me the ol’ analog dialog.

You know what? I think discussions are so awesome that they deserve capital letters for this post. So here you go: the top 8 reasons that I love a Good Discussion.

8. Good Discussions usually involve good coffee.

I’m pretty sure it’s a scientific truth that the best sweetener for a good cup of coffee is the Good Discussion. And caffeine is the fuel for a Good Discussion. It’s a symbiotic relationship. Or is it a perpetual motion machine?

7. Good Discussions create a safe place.

To me, a Good Discussion creates an safe environment for people. I can try out new ideas that I’m having. I can help people with their ideas. Nobody is under pressure. We’re all in this together.

6. Good Discussions can stretch my thinking

I have learned more wisdom and perspective from the Good Discussion than any book or class. Period. There’s something about that interaction that takes your brain to the next level.

5. Good Discussions don’t have to stretch my thinking

You know, if I just want to sit back and listen to someone else, I’ll do just that. No expectations. In a Good Discussion, nobody is needs to perform. Nobody is being judged here.

4. Good Discussions teach me to articulate myself better

Sometimes ideas just sound so much better in my head. And sitting down at a discussion is the best place to figure out how to get that neat idea out of my brain. Or just realize that the idea wasn’t as good as I hoped. Either way – the Good Discussion always helps me tell better stories and explain ideas better.

3. Good Discussions teach me to listen

I’m pretty sure that nobody would disagree that we all need to kick back and listen sometimes. Discussions are great for this. They give you a chance to chill, yet motivate you to come up with your next thing to say.

2. Good Discussions can be hilarious

Have you ever tried to re-tell a hilarious joke from a Good Discussion to someone else later? It never makes sense. But it sure is funny at the time!

1. Good Discussions are relaxing

Have you ever come away from a Good Discussion feeling recharged and ready to take on the world! I love that. Sometimes my toughest and most stressful moments are immediately alleviated by a Good Discussion.

I’m sure I’m missing a few other good reasons. If you feel like discussing this topic more – you know how to find me