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Mishaps, Missteps, and Meaning: The Story Behind Andy Dietrich's Book (Ep 76)


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What happens when a German teenager lands in Alaska, serves in the U.S. military, and eventually calls Las Vegas home? In this episode of The Next Fix, Ryan Penley sits down with Andy Dietrich to unpack a journey full of culture shock, personal growth, and lessons learned in some of life’s most unpredictable places.

Andy’s story weaves together addiction, recovery, and the power of social skills, while also exploring his IT career, psychology studies, and the wild stories that inspired his book Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes. From mischief with Vegas nightlife to hard-earned insights on responsibility and resilience, Andy brings a refreshingly lighthearted take on heavy topics.

🎙️ Highlights include:

  • Navigating culture shock moving from Germany to Alaska at 14

  • How military service paved the way to citizenship

  • The temptations and opportunities of Las Vegas

  • Why social skills are a game-changer in life and business

  • The stories and lessons behind his book

    👉 Grab Andy’s book: https://www.andysbook.com

    👉 Follow the host, Ryan Penley: https://www.ryanpenley.org

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