While living on the Westside of Chicago, Andre instinctively learned how to boss up, move differently, accept good vibes only, how to be solo, be mindful, and, overall, learned the importance of staying out the way and working hard. The 'hood is where Andre first honed these maneuvers because his life depended on his ability to master and effectively apply these maneuvers. Later, Andre exercised these same maneuvers while in college and different work settings. The Art of Staying Out the Way goes into detail about these maneuvers and highlights Andre's journey.