<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Andrew 365]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew 365]]></description><link>https://www.andrew365.com/library</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:07:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.andrew365.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How To Turn A Meandering Path Into Mastery (Even Without A Big Dream)]]></title><description><![CDATA[I never set out to become a published author.
There was no childhood dream, no five-year plan, no vision board.

What I did have was self-doubt, shyness, and a quiet voice inside that only felt safe when I wrote things down. And sometimes being seen gives us the strength to keep going. This is the story of how I followed the breadcrumbs, and became a writer — even before I believed I was one.]]></description><link>https://www.andrew365.com/post/how-to-turn-a-meandering-path-into-mastery-even-without-a-big-dream</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6861ea7c759f083af98757c0</guid><category><![CDATA[Gratitude]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 02:33:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a05ef_bdef17b01dd7489f8ea723e7991e620b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Patterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Everything Feels So F#cked — And What To Do About It]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re all carrying more than we realize. Trauma, expectations, biology, beliefs, grief, and the quiet weight of trying to hold it all together. This blog is a deep dive into why life feels so overwhelming — and what you can actually do about it. Not to fix everything, but to begin. With clarity. With compassion. With a Challenge Mindset.]]></description><link>https://www.andrew365.com/post/why-everything-feels-so-f-cked-and-what-to-do-about-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683911586be3ccb4d3fdab41</guid><category><![CDATA[Celebrations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Transformation]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 02:57:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a05ef_9f5828b7eab44878bed0da046fe98c01~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Patterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fourteen Years, Four Double Bogeys, and a Final Masters Win to Make History]]></title><description><![CDATA[This morning, the full moon sat effortlessly in the turquoise sky above the western horizon. Just hovering there, quiet and bright. It...]]></description><link>https://www.andrew365.com/post/fourteen-years-four-double-bogeys-and-a-final-masters-win-to-make-history</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67fe2bd97658b88efd586573</guid><category><![CDATA[Gratitude]]></category><category><![CDATA[Celebrations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Challenges]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:30:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a05ef_b45b08a91deb40ed88b4409f41b043d8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Patterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane Helene: Lessons from Annette’s Art, Resilience, and Life’s Transformative Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[My friend Winslow is the brain child of my monthly column for The Laurel of Asheville, a local magazine focused on promoting the arts....]]></description><link>https://www.andrew365.com/post/hurricane-helene-lessons-from-annette-s-art-resilience-and-life-s-transformative-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67effe51e63ae16fef53ff96</guid><category><![CDATA[Challenges]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 15:30:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a05ef_cd014d62d5da49f598f59bfb2015dffa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Patterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Challenge Mindset Is Your Greatest Advantage for Success (And Here’s Why)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tired of feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of the world? Take action and read this as a start]]></description><link>https://www.andrew365.com/post/a-challenge-mindset-is-your-greatest-advantage-for-success-and-here-s-why</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d43ab41f121ee70e6b46bc</guid><category><![CDATA[Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Transformation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Challenges]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:23:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a05ef_c940d286a06a4e61a82caf3a4bd4e983~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Patterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Five Hard Truths About the Power of Starting Small (and Being Consistent)]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the pandemic I used my building, the American Copper Building (New York) to train and stay fit. I had an idea to climb the 40...]]></description><link>https://www.andrew365.com/post/the-five-hard-truths-about-the-power-of-starting-small-and-being-consistent</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67793064d85de17aa8533de4</guid><category><![CDATA[Transformation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Challenges]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jan 2025 13:30:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a05ef_9a527e57c31c4be8820c5954e01ca5e9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Patterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[30 Years of Freedom: Reflecting on My Personal Journey within South Africa's Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watching sunrise over Cape Town from Lions Head before my year long challenge. Being South African holds profound significance for me,...]]></description><link>https://www.andrew365.com/post/30-years-of-freedom-reflecting-on-my-personal-journey-within-south-africa-s-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6631720c01bf8fb213386388</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 22:38:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a05ef_dffef6fe0be247279e7423518800cfd4~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_960,h_540,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Patterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Surprising Reasons Why Cape Town’s The Best Spot on Earth for Travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[6 min read People want to be inspired to thrive. None of us wants to “just get by.” Immersive experiences allow us to embed ourselves in...]]></description><link>https://www.andrew365.com/post/6-surprising-reasons-why-cape-town-s-the-best-spot-on-earth-for-travel</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6509b9a03120d9b6a7d72918</guid><category><![CDATA[Challenges]]></category><category><![CDATA[Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Travel]]></category><category><![CDATA[Social Responsibility]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 01:05:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a05ef_f7c3e5b10b3a44f9aecb9a59931730b1~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Patterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Open Letter to the Youth of Today: Please Respect Your Elders]]></title><description><![CDATA[9-minute read In this article, I hope to: Give you a different perspective on Respect and its role in society. Give you a way to discuss...]]></description><link>https://www.andrew365.com/post/an-open-letter-to-the-youth-of-today-please-respect-your-elders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64dd68d5bf18c091385223aa</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:28:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEbUcHtq0_4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Andrew Patterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Tools for success from Nelson Mandela's 67 years of public service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, is Nelson Mandela’s birthday. He would’ve been 105. To honor the man who spent 67 years of his life serving the people of South...]]></description><link>https://www.andrew365.com/post/5-tools-for-success-from-nelson-mandela-s-67-years-of-public-service</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64b6f090066f4a264abf1504</guid><category><![CDATA[Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 21:11:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a05ef_02ce3e2effa24a33a07d65ca9810308f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_264,h_191,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Patterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Learn From A Troubled Child's Stunning Metamorphosis To Use Empathy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you feel bewildered by other people's actions? Do you find yourself cursing another's stupidity for obviously failing to see the...]]></description><link>https://www.andrew365.com/post/how-to-learn-from-a-troubled-child-s-stunning-metamorphosis-to-use-empathy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64ac7347a16954bc5db418f6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:25:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a05ef_fe6542586691452dbab66d0f876b093d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Patterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Time &#38; Personal Responsibility: Reflections on a Company’s Closure and Getting Laid Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve now experienced being in a company that got liquidated; laid off because of a company restructure; lost contract work because sales...]]></description><link>https://www.andrew365.com/post/the-power-of-time-personal-responsibility-reflections-on-a-company-s-closure-and-getting-laid-off</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64931b4cf51f6bdfbe613d7f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:03:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a05ef_e59318eef9eb4375b58ed1e2262bac0b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Patterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing Challenges as a way to answer, ‘What am I capable of’?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Admiring the view after my 297th consecutive climb up Table Mountain, Cape Town. It’s a hard pill to swallow – but my greatest teachers...]]></description><link>https://www.andrew365.com/post/embracing-challenges-as-a-way-to-answer-what-am-i-capable-of</link><guid isPermaLink="false">618535c70bb3b60017b17813</guid><category><![CDATA[Challenges]]></category><category><![CDATA[Change]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Transformation]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 19:58:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a05ef_1463df8e458f4a88ad66c200491f86bb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_801,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Patterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the best way to Honor the lives lost in the COVID-19 pandemic?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Respect. Honor. Remembrance. “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease...]]></description><link>https://www.andrew365.com/post/what-is-the-best-way-to-honor-the-lives-lost-in-the-covid-19-pandemic-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">618535c8c7733e00165cbbc1</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Change]]></category><category><![CDATA[Social Responsibility]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gratitude]]></category><category><![CDATA[Challenges]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 17 Apr 2021 03:03:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a05ef_af9ade27e2d04b369dfb2e4bcd3b2f71~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Patterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How context can assist you to avoid anguish and overcome self-sabotage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Context is akin to perspective – which is the ability to understand a moment in time relative to all the parts that made it possible. Why...]]></description><link>https://www.andrew365.com/post/how-context-can-assist-you-to-avoid-anguish-and-overcome-self-sabotage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60736141b12e940057e2a656</guid><category><![CDATA[Success]]></category><category><![CDATA[Transformation]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 03:23:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a05ef_8a029a96af3d41d2aaeabc18b6dab128~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_432,h_278,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Patterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Engage with Compassion with people that think differently to us]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’ve all been there. A colleague. A friend. Maybe even a family member – espouse something different to what we think. It’s a challenge....]]></description><link>https://www.andrew365.com/post/how-to-engage-with-compassion-with-people-that-think-differently-to-us-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">618535caa3061f00168e6a32</guid><category><![CDATA[Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 02:06:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a05ef_ec609a4002944f699f904f908b70bf4e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_317,h_286,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Patterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to Build Hope and Community with another Unique Ubuntu Challenge?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How would you like to look back on 2021? As the year you explored ubuntu? As the year you created a healthy relationship with exercise?...]]></description><link>https://www.andrew365.com/post/want-to-build-hope-and-community-with-another-unique-ubuntu-challenge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6080db20c62a5c00574cd77f</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness]]></category><category><![CDATA[Transformation]]></category><category><![CDATA[Social Responsibility]]></category><category><![CDATA[Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Challenges]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:40:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a05ef_3e46c5eaf89946798fc7ba14d44d4a24~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Patterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Word “NEVER” became my most Interesting Teacher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Covids new world has forced me to go within. Usually when I’m faced with uncertainty my first instinct is to examine my past and explore...]]></description><link>https://www.andrew365.com/post/how-the-word-never-became-my-most-interesting-teacher-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">618535cda28c2f00163f160c</guid><category><![CDATA[Change]]></category><category><![CDATA[Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Transformation]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2021 02:34:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a05ef_47a3af94f3ae4fc3951a9747cd96df2c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Patterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Convert New Years Resolutions into Every Day Solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoying a view on the way to the top at Crater Lake, Oregon Goal setting. 2021 is upon us and – no doubt – many think it hasn’t arrived...]]></description><link>https://www.andrew365.com/post/how-to-convert-new-years-resolutions-into-every-day-solutions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6073614480b8430057bb959a</guid><category><![CDATA[Change]]></category><category><![CDATA[Development]]></category><category><![CDATA[Transformation]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 18:07:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a05ef_9346583ae6b8417787bb8f8247626d10~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Patterson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Most Polarizing time in Human History – Or is it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alone on top of Scalplock Mountain – Montana Nature’s all about balance, being in harmony. Boy does it feel like we’re far away from...]]></description><link>https://www.andrew365.com/post/the-most-polarizing-time-in-human-history-or-is-it-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">618535cf541abd0016f3cd74</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2020 14:04:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a05ef_938740458e0f482ba14981c67c3c8a75~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Patterson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>