ALL NEW SELF-PACED COURSES FROM UNBOUND

Featuring New York Times Best-Selling Author, Andy Andrews

HOW TO LIVE WISELY THROUGH
ACTION & REFLECTION

The Bottom of the Pool

By Unbound, with Andy Andrews

Many self-help books and courses promise that if you can just change your mindset all your problems will be solved. This course is the furthest thing from “think your way out of trouble” you can get. But at the same time, it acknowledges that we either honor Christ or we don’t in the way we think and that our thought patterns and beliefs directly impact the kind of lives we live.

This course asks students what it looks like to live wisely and challenges them to be willing to “dive to the bottom of the pool” and choose “best” over settling for what is merely “good” at the surface. 

COURSE LENGTH & FORMAT

The Bottom of the Pool is an 8 module course hosted on Pathwright and designed to be completed in 8 or 16 weeks through 1-2 hours of work each week. Ultimately, the course is completely asynchronous and the schedule and timeline of completion is up to the student. Each module is designed in two sections – (a) a content section that includes short reading assignments, video lessons with Andy Andrews, and action and reflection assignments, (b) an application section that gives students the opportunity to make what they are learning personal and reflect on their experiences.

REQUIRED READING

The Bottom of the Pool by Andy Andrews

This is how it’s done. This is why it’s done this way. This is the result you can expect if you do it.
 
These three pieces of information inform a conclusion about every part of each of our lives. Yet it is these three pieces of information that most often set an insidious trap—a trap that has held the imaginations of generations captive to the belief that because they are doing the best they can do, they are accomplishing the best that can be done. And while each of these three statements are true, not one of them is the truth. Dive deeper with bestselling author Andy Andrews as he shares his unique philosophy regarding foundational thinking.
 
Through his unique and captivating storytelling, Andy helps you search for the reality that lies beyond the boundaries established in the name of “best practices,” “industry standards,” or “the way things are done.” For it’s at the bottom of the pool that you discover a pathway to extraordinary results that most people in your position do not even know are possible.
ASSIGNMENT EXAMPLES

Module 1

Section A

  • Reading:
    • Chapters 1-4 of The Bottom of the Pool
  • Video Lesson from Andy Andrews (3-5 minutes)
  • Key Concepts Covered: Principles, beliefs, possibilities, and self-reflection.
  • Activities: reflect through coaching questions and plan your next action steps based on what you’ve learned.
    • Example questions: 
      • What idea or principle most stood out to you from this week? Why is it important?
      • Is this pushing you at all out of your comfort zone? Why or why not?

Section B

  • Application and Reflection:
    • Report and reflect on your experiences and apply the course principles to your own life. (Short writing assignments in response to prompt questions like: Did you end up having to fight against other habits in order to do your action steps? Why was this idea or action important to you? What does that have to say about the kind of person you are becoming?)

HOW TO BE EXTRAORDINARY
AT THE ORDINARY

The Little Things

By Unbound, with Andy Andrews

Culture tells young adults that a meaningful life requires extraordinary amounts of fame, fortune, and influence. But what if the true path to a meaningful life lies in being extraordinary at the ordinary? What if a meaningful life is found in the small, everyday acts of pursuing healthy relationships, discipling and being discipled, working faithfully, acting honorable, and loving God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength? What if it is when we are consistently extraordinary at the ordinary things that lives, families, and cultures are changed?

This course introduces students to the practice of faithfulness to remind them that sometimes it is right to “sweat the small stuff”, and to demonstrate the difference that is made when one is extraordinary at ordinary things. 

COURSE LENGTH & FORMAT

The Little Things is an 8 module course hosted on Pathwright and designed to be completed in 8 or 16 weeks through 1-2 hours of work each week. Ultimately, the course is completely asynchronous and the schedule and timeline of completion is up to the student. Each module is designed in two sections – (a) a content section that includes short reading assignments, video lessons with Andy Andrews, and action and reflection assignments, (b) an application section that gives students the opportunity to make what they are learning personal and reflect on their experiences.

REQUIRED READING

The Little Things by Andy Andrews

Have you ever wondered why we spend so much time and energy thinking about the big challenges in our lives when all the evidence proves it’s actually the little things that change everything?  That’s right…  Absolutely everything.

New York Times bestselling author Andy Andrews is known for his strong storytelling and unequaled perspective on principles that empower the human mind and spirit. The Little Things embodies his own approach to life and work, detailing for the first time some of the exclusive material that he uses to teach and coach some of the most successful corporations, teams, and individuals around the world. In his unique humorous style, Andy shows how people succeed by actually going against the modern adage, “don’t sweat the small stuff”.

By contrast, Andy proves that it is in concentrating on the smaller things that we add value and margin. “In a world where so many feel powerless, wouldn’t it be great to feel in control? Then know this. Perspective can be more important than basic answers. I am more passionate than ever about my search to notice that one thing . . . that one tiny thing that, when understood and harnessed, allows us to create a life of extraordinary purpose and powerful results. It’s less about drive and will power than it is about understanding certain principles and why they work . . . every time.”

ASSIGNMENT EXAMPLES

Module 1

Section A

  • Reading:
    • Chapters 1 and 2 of The Little Things
  • Video Lesson from Andy Andrews (3-5 minutes)
  • Key Concepts to Take Away: Little things done early create larger results later; sometimes the only time is now.
  • Activities: reflect through coaching questions and plan your next action steps based on what you’ve learned.
    • Example questions: 
      • What are two or three principles you’ve noticed about life — things you see that are timeless and true no matter the specific context?
      • What are three tiny habits (less than 5m each) that you find yourself doing (consciously or unconsciously) every day? What do they have to say about what is important to you?

Section B

  • Application and Reflection:
    • Report and reflect on your experiences apply the course principles to your own life. (Short writing assignments in response to prompt questions like: How did this action or idea affect the people around you? If you keep being that kind of person, what will your life look like in five years?)

ALL NEW SELF-PACED COURSES FROM UNBOUND

Featuring New York Times Best-Selling Author, Andy Andrews

HOW TO LIVE WISELY THROUGH
ACTION & REFLECTION

The Bottom of the Pool

By Unbound, with Andy Andrews

Many self-help books and courses promise that if you can just change your mindset all your problems will be solved. But they rarely give you a  tangible action plan, leaving readers and students floating on the surface of what’s possible and settling for “good” because they don’t know how to dive deeper and find what’s “best.” 

This course is the furthest thing from “think your way out of trouble” you can get. But at the same time, it acknowledges that we either honor Christ or we don’t in the way we think and that our thought patterns and beliefs directly impact our actions and the kind of lives we ultimately end up living.

This course asks students what it looks like to live wisely and challenges them to be willing to “dive to the bottom of the pool” and choose “best” over settling for what is merely “good” at the surface. 

COURSE LENGTH & FORMAT

The Bottom of the Pool is an 8 module course hosted on Pathwright and designed to be completed in 8 or 16 weeks through 1-2 hours of work each week. Ultimately, the course is completely asynchronous and the schedule and timeline of completion is up to the student. Each module is designed in two sections – (a) a content section that includes short reading assignments, video lessons with Andy Andrews, and action and reflection assignments, (b) an application section that gives students the opportunity to make what they are learning personal and reflect on their experiences.

REQUIRED READING

The Bottom of the Pool by Andy Andrews

This is how it’s done. This is why it’s done this way. This is the result you can expect if you do it.
 
These three pieces of information inform a conclusion about every part of each of our lives. Yet it is these three pieces of information that most often set an insidious trap—a trap that has held the imaginations of generations captive to the belief that because they are doing the best they can do, they are accomplishing the best that can be done. And while each of these three statements are true, not one of them is the truth. Dive deeper with bestselling author Andy Andrews as he shares his unique philosophy regarding foundational thinking.
 
Through his unique and captivating storytelling, Andy helps you search for the reality that lies beyond the boundaries established in the name of “best practices,” “industry standards,” or “the way things are done.” For it’s at the bottom of the pool that you discover a pathway to extraordinary results that most people in your position do not even know are possible.
ASSIGNMENT EXAMPLES

Module 1

Section A

  • Reading:
    • Chapters 1-4 of The Bottom of the Pool
  • Video Lesson from Andy Andrews (3-5 minutes)
  • Key Concepts Covered: Principles, beliefs, possibilities, and self-reflection.
  • Activities: reflect through coaching questions and plan your next action steps based on what you’ve learned.
    • Example questions: 
      • What idea or principle most stood out to you from this week? Why is it important?
      • Is this pushing you at all out of your comfort zone? Why or why not?

Section B

  • Application and Reflection:
    • Report and reflect on your experiences and apply the course principles to your own life. (Short writing assignments in response to prompt questions like: Did you end up having to fight against other habits in order to do your action steps? Why was this idea or action important to you? What does that have to say about the kind of person you are becoming?)

HOW TO BE EXTRAORDINARY
AT THE ORDINARY

The Little Things

By Unbound, with Andy Andrews

Culture tells young adults that a meaningful life requires extraordinary amounts of fame, fortune, and influence. But what if the true path to a meaningful life lies in being extraordinary at the ordinary?

What if a meaningful life is found in the small, everyday acts of pursuing healthy relationships, discipling and being discipled, working faithfully, acting honorable, and loving God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength? What if it is when we are consistently extraordinary at the ordinary things that lives, families, and cultures are changed?

This course is designed to introduce students to the idea and practice of faithfulness in the everyday things, to remind them that sometimes it is right to “sweat the small stuff”, and to demonstrate the difference that is made when one is extraordinary at ordinary things. 

COURSE LENGTH & FORMAT

The Little Things is an 8 module course hosted on Pathwright and designed to be completed in 8 or 16 weeks through 1-2 hours of work each week. Ultimately, the course is completely asynchronous and the schedule and timeline of completion is up to the student. Each module is designed in two sections – (a) a content section that includes short reading assignments, video lessons with Andy Andrews, and action and reflection assignments, (b) an application section that gives students the opportunity to make what they are learning personal and reflect on their experiences.

REQUIRED READING

The Little Things by Andy Andrews

Have you ever wondered why we spend so much time and energy thinking about the big challenges in our lives when all the evidence proves it’s actually the little things that change everything?  That’s right…  Absolutely everything.

New York Times bestselling author Andy Andrews is known for his strong storytelling and unequaled perspective on principles that empower the human mind and spirit. The Little Things embodies his own approach to life and work, detailing for the first time some of the exclusive material that he uses to teach and coach some of the most successful corporations, teams, and individuals around the world. In his unique humorous style, Andy shows how people succeed by actually going against the modern adage, “don’t sweat the small stuff”.

By contrast, Andy proves that it is in concentrating on the smaller things that we add value and margin. “In a world where so many feel powerless, wouldn’t it be great to feel in control? Then know this. Perspective can be more important than basic answers. I am more passionate than ever about my search to notice that one thing . . . that one tiny thing that, when understood and harnessed, allows us to create a life of extraordinary purpose and powerful results. It’s less about drive and will power than it is about understanding certain principles and why they work . . . every time.”

ASSIGNMENT EXAMPLES

Module 1

Section A

  • Reading:
    • Chapters 1 and 2 of The Little Things
  • Video Lesson from Andy Andrews (3-5 minutes)
  • Key Concepts to Take Away: Little things done early create larger results later; sometimes the only time is now.
  • Activities: reflect through coaching questions and plan your next action steps based on what you’ve learned.
    • Example questions: 
      • What are two or three principles you’ve noticed about life — things you see that are timeless and true no matter the specific context?
      • What are three tiny habits (less than 5m each) that you find yourself doing (consciously or unconsciously) every day? What do they have to say about what is important to you?

Section B

  • Application and Reflection:
    • Report and reflect on your experiences apply the course principles to your own life. (Short writing assignments in response to prompt questions like: How did this action or idea affect the people around you? If you keep being that kind of person, what will your life look like in five years?)

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Meet the Instructor

Andy Andrews, New York Times Best-Selling Author & In-Demand Speaker

Hailed by a New York Times reporter as “someone who has quietly become one of the most influential people in America,” Andy Andrews is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers.

Andy Andrews is an internationally known communicator. Leaders from the world’s top organizations—including four U.S. presidents—regularly seek him out as a trusted resource for unlocking extraordinary results.

Andy lived a relatively normal life until the age of 19, when both his parents died just months apart—his mother from cancer, his father in an automobile accident. “I took a bad situation and made it much worse,” he says, reflecting on the series of poor financial decisions he made during this tragic period of his life. Within a few years, he found himself literally homeless, sleeping occasionally under a pier on the Gulf Coast.

It was then that Andy asked the question that sparked a search for what would ultimately affect millions of people: “Is life just a lottery ticket, or are there choices one can make to direct his future?”

To find the answer, he went to the library. Over time, he read more than 200 biographies of great men and women and discovered one common thread that existed between all of them: They had each made a handful of decisions at critical junctures in their lives that ultimately determined their success.

FAQ

Are these courses taught from a Christian worldview?

Yes! Unbound is an unapologetically Christian organization and every course and program we run is taught from a Christian worldview. Learn more about Unbound’s mission and core values by clicking here!

Who can take The Bottom of the Pool and The Little Things?

These courses are designed for students who are 14 years and older.

How long is each course?

Both The Bottom of the Pool and The Little Things are eight modules long each and designed to be completed over 8 or 16 weeks (printable schedules are included in each course). Ultimately both courses are fully self-paced and the schedule and timeline for completion are up to the student.

How much time each week does each course take?

Both The Bottom of the Pool and The Little Things are designed to take 1-2 each week if a student is following the 8 or 16 week suggested schedules included with each course.

Are the course books included in the purchase price?

Through the month of June, the course books are included as a free bonus with purchase.

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