It was 3:08 in the morning.

May of last year.

I was in my office already a lofty 8 minutes into my day.

Headphones on, speaking (uh, reading) into a microphone… and yelling at ducks.

Yes, ducks.

As I tried to record a passage for The Zebra Code audiobook, those feathered freeloaders on my backyard lake quacked like it was their job.

I must’ve sounded like a lunatic, hollering “Come on! I need 75 quiet minutes!”

But here’s the truth…

I wasn’t just recording an audiobook.

I was chasing a big goal that was important to me.

Writing a book is one thing.

Giving voice to it, putting myself on record, was something else entirely.

Big goals aren’t really about the thing you achieve.

They’re about who you become in the pursuit. (In this case, hopefully, not a total lunatic. 🤣)

They stretch your patience, your creativity, your confidence, and yes… even your relationships with ducks.

This week’s video is all about this truth.

What really happens to you when you work toward a massive goal (and why the transformation almost never looks the way you expect)?

If you’ve ever set an ambitious goal, whether career-related, personal, or financial, you’ll see yourself in this.

And if you haven’t yet?

It might just give you the push to start.

If you'd like to build a great career and lead a rewarding life, check out some of these other places where I share my teachings:

1. Check out the milewalk Academy, my coaching and training site, for freemiums and premiums.

2. I have hundreds of educational and inspirational videos on my YouTube Channel.

3. Grab any of my four books related to career development, interviewing, hiring, and goal setting. All can be found on my Amazon Author Page.

4. Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter (X), TikTok, Threads, and Facebook.

5. Stay in touch with me in your email inbox by joining my newsletter here!

--Andy

When you walk into an interview, you know the tough ones are coming.

👉 How do you handle problems?
👉 How do you serve customers?
👉 How do you disagree?
👉 How do you influence?
👉 How do you lead?
👉 What are you passionate about?

These aren’t just “questions.”

They’re tests.

Each one is designed to uncover whether you can think critically, collaborate, lead, and actually thrive in their environment.

The trouble?

Most candidates stumble.

They ramble, give generic answers, or miss the chance to actually sell their value.

This week’s lesson is on exactly how to answer these six hardest questions.

You’ll learn:

✅ A step-by-step formula to keep your answers sharp and structured.
✅ Word-for-word examples you can model. LITERALLY!
✅ Why interviewers ask these questions and how to tailor your reply.

If you master these six, the rest of the interview will feel easy.

If you'd like to build a great career and lead a rewarding life, check out some of these other places where I share my teachings:

1. Check out the milewalk Academy, my coaching and training site, for freemiums and premiums.

2. I have hundreds of educational and inspirational videos on my YouTube Channel.

3. Grab any of my four books related to career development, interviewing, hiring, and goal setting. All can be found on my Amazon Author Page.

4. Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter (X), TikTok, Threads, and Facebook.

5. Stay in touch with me in your email inbox by joining my newsletter here!

--Andy

You’ve got the skills. You’ve done the prep.

But the moment you walk into the room (or log into Zoom), it’s like you’re playing a different game.

Everything seemed fine when you were doing the work and sailing through the projects.

But to articulate that to someone who doesn’t know you…ugh.

In these cases, your words matter.

Your tone matters.

And don’t even get me started on your posture, your facial expressions, and even how you listen.

If you’ve ever walked away from an interview thinking, I wish they’d seen the real me, this week’s lesson is for you.

I’m breaking down the exact verbal and nonverbal moves that top candidates use to win over interviewers both in-person and on-screen.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How to project confidence and warmth the second the conversation starts.
• The posture, gestures, and micro-expressions that build trust.
• How to use your voice to emphasize your value (without sounding rehearsed).
• Why “active listening” is your secret weapon in any interview format.

Whether you’re across the table or on the other side of the screen, these tactics will help you look, sound, and feel like the top candidate every time.

If you'd like to build a great career and lead a rewarding life, check out some of these other places where I share my teachings:

1. Check out the milewalk Academy, my coaching and training site, for freemiums and premiums.

2. I have hundreds of educational and inspirational videos on my YouTube Channel.

3. Grab any of my four books related to career development, interviewing, hiring, and goal setting. All can be found on my Amazon Author Page.

4. Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter (X), TikTok, Threads, and Facebook.

5. Stay in touch with me in your email inbox by joining my newsletter here!

--Andy