THE BEST
WAY OUT,
IS IN.
This isn't just TD's story;
it's EveryMan's story.
In a world where many of us have lost command of our own narratives, AWOL emerges as a powerful invitation to reflect, accept, and befriend oneself. Dierker doesn't position himself as a guru with all the answers; instead, he offers a trail guide—a companion for those seeking to reconnect with their authentic selves. If we don’t step back and get valuable perspective, then it can feel as though the only way we are going win is if we just play the game. As men, it’s very easy to become focused on doing and having. Keeping up with the Jones seems to be imperative; despite our knowing that most of the Jones are sick and dysfunctional. We take jobs that pay us well but lack purpose and connection with our deeper calling. This tactic keeps us satisfied in the short term. We feel like we are winning until later when we ask ourselves if we are even playing a game we liked very much. When this happens, we become a fraction of who we had hoped we’d be. Our numerator (Our insides) and our denominator (Our outsides) no longer match; we no longer present in our life as a WHOLE number. Our insides and outsides leave a remainder and this incongruence within us creates high levels of discontent and anxiety. Boredom, discontent, fear, and anxiety are trying to get our attention, but we let ourselves get distracted. We numb out on any number of things and miss the call from deep inside that bids us to step up into our more authentic life. If we aren’t careful, we unconsciously trade our internal significance for only being perceived as successful. Countless other men have made the exact same exchange. Our lives may be filling us up, but if we are posing, then none of it tastes very good.
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AWOL Testimonials
"Dear TD-- AWOL opened my eyes to see that many/most/all men are still suffering painful experiences of their past, often from their youth. Never does it show on the surface. Seldom will it be revealed to others. Sadly will it ever be recognized or acknowledged by even themselves. Yet it can come to rest like a heavy, heavy burden upon their shoulders, weighing them down and holding them back. Many times it prevents them from achieving their full potential in their personal or professional lives. It often prevents them from forming deep relationships with others and from achieving deep spirituality." -- Eric
"Dear TD-- I’m 53 and thought that I had my s**t figured out. AWOL helped me see that I was just really good at hiding my hurt. I haven’t lived fully into the man (husband, father, leader) I was made to be because I haven’t truthfully faced that hurt. I know that there are men just like me that look like they have everything, but inside they doubt they have what it takes. I think AWOL is the start of an awakening that will release men to be honest, face they’re unresolved past and begin to be all that they are created to be.
Too many of us have drifted through adulthood, disconnected from our true selves. It's time to wake up, embrace authenticity, and live fully." -- Traeger
"Dear TD-- AWOL offers a profound exploration of personal authenticity, urging readers to awaken to their true selves and embrace a life of purpose and fulfillment. I was struck by your ability to tell impactful engaging stories that will resonate with anyone seeking to break free of the mundane and live authentically. Blending inspiration and practical advice, this book is a valuable resource for anyone on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment." -- Pepper
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GET BUSY
LIVING.
"Live like you are dying,
because you are!"
What happens once you decide to start a new business, lose weight, get back to prayer, leave a dead-end job, train for a marathon, or become a better husband and father?
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NOTHING!
It’s a fact…nothing happens until something
happens.
Deciding is less than 10% of the equation.
Ever wondered why College and Professional sports dominate so many men’s imaginations and attention? Men seem inordinately fascinated by professional sports teams and all-star athletes. Do you ever stop to wonder why we invest so much time watching sports? I am not Amish, and I am not a fun-extinguisher either. I do, however, want to help you redirect what I feel is a massive misappropriation of your resources. I love sports, but it’s in addition to the richest parts of my life. Sports and hobbies get what’s left of me after I have covered my most important bets. I don’t live for the big games, because I am already in the biggest game of all time -- my own! Stop and consider that the biggest game of your life is being played under your own roof. In you Home Game—you get to be the quarterback, the shortstop, the point-guard, the goal-tender, the bowler, the goalie, the striker, the captain, the coach, the GM and the President of Player Personnel. Why in the heck are you forfeiting your own game to live vicariously through some mega-athlete you will never meet? Turns out, it is far less risky to cheer for someone else than it is to cheer for yourself. FEAR often is beneath the surface—fear that you don’t have what it takes to really perform in your life. Sports and other preoccupations when left untethered can become a massive snooze button that helps you forget that you traded money or security for chasing down you dreams. You made a losing trade— so you resort to watching other people chase their dreams so you can, for a time, forget that you abandoned your own. Is it any wonder that the United States of America is the largest producer and consumer of pain medication? Nothing hurts more than the death of a dream; especially when it is yours. I have yet to meet a man who likes the idea of dying with their music still in them.