Take the Wheel
An Offroad Monks Guide to Quiet Your Mind and Get Back in the Driver’s Seat of Life
by Bryan Bernard; Tommy Stoffel
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Pub Date Sep 10 2024 | Archive Date Oct 10 2024
Greenleaf Book Group | Wonderwell Press
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Description
Navigate the rugged terrain of your inner world, quit overthinking, and get back to living.
Like many of us, you likely feel life’s constant pressure pushing you to the limit. Never-ending stress, responsibilities, and worries can amplify negative thoughts, mentally and emotionally overwhelm you, and block clearheaded decisions.
Here’s something new and adventurous to try. From the Offroad Monks—Bryan Bernard and Tommy Stoffel, the guys behind Zen 4-Wheeling Soul Outing expeditions—comes Take the Wheel, a practical guide to explore the wilderness within, calm the chaos between your ears, and create a life in alignment with your true self. With logical and soulful lessons from both the trail and life, Take the Wheel is an inner compass you’ll turn to in times of high stress and overwhelming pressure to not only quiet your mind, but also, quite possibly set it free.
Advance Praise
“Take the Wheel helped me make a positive change in my life, reinforced my gut intuition, and gave me total confidence on this new path headed toward my goals.” —Dedrick W., veteran, VA employee, and veterans’ advocate
“This book helped break my habit of worry by teaching me to watch my thoughts as the observer, giving me flexibility and quiet in my mind again. Thank you.” —Poppy W., LMT (licensed massage therapist)
“The red zone, yellow zone, green zone really resonated and just clicked. Just letting my brain slow allowed me to sleep and get out of the constant red zone. That let me work on what was causing it.” —Eric S., computer engineer
"This is the book I keep coming back to. Especially with my super-stressful, upper Yellow Zone lifestyle. I now know how to meditate in action and stay calm and focused." —Greg H., Lieutenant, Los Angeles Police Department
“Our mental health care system must head towards the self-awareness, self-knowledge, and self-experience so clearly explained in this curative guide.” —Kristen R., PMHNP (psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner)
“I hit a wall in life and a literal wall on the trail, and I learned how to overcome both.” —Dustin D., entrepreneur and former corporate executive
“I took away from this book invaluable insights about mental wellness and relinquishing the pursuit of control, improving my approach to life.” —Jill S., PhD in biomedical sciences
“I’ve read a lot of books over the years, and this is one of the very few to become a dog-eared guide.” —Bill L., retiring manufacturing executive
"Be authentic. Lose the ego. Stay present. Face the emotions. Avoid the Red Zone. It's all in here." —Shaman Steve
"This book is a testament to two men who embraced their darkness and found their path to peace." —Dona N., LMFT (licensed marital family therapist), former 911 dispatcher
Marketing Plan
National trade marketing and sales campaign
Custom, targeted outreach to digital influencers
Advance distribution of digital review copies via NetGalley to reviewers, bloggers, journalists, librarians, booksellers, and media
Online marketing campaign, including advance giveaways via Goodreads
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781963827026 |
| PRICE | $22.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 240 |
Links
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Kelsey V, Reviewer
WOW! This book was phenomenal. I was so taken aback by how beautifully done this was. So many wonderful insights and suggestions. I loved it! Well done.
Stacy S, Librarian
Okay, I may not be the "target audience" for Take The Wheel but look, the title and the description really grabbed me and the book definitely did not disappoint. The authors, Tommy and Bryan, come across as 'real' guys with absolutely no agenda aside from wanting others to be happy and healthy, inside and out. They're not trying to sell you anything....aside from the book obviously... and that was perhaps the biggest surprise of the book.
While this is a self-help book written for men, everything in it applies to all humans. Every chapter begins with a quote and quite a few end with an exercise to try - nothing scary, I promise. The authors communicate in a clear and concise manner and come across as friends, not gurus or shrinks or know-it-alls.
I love that the authors address the problem of getting caught up in fear-based news programs in a very rational way. It's definitely a problem that I see in my community on a daily basis and I feel that the advice to just stop watching it is a great idea.
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. I hope it gets the attention and recognition that it deserves.
Mike M, Media/Journalist
This was a great book. I enjoyed reading it. Not only was it clearly written, but it allowed me to see some of my issues in a new and clearer light. Under stress? YOu deserve to read this one.
Laura F, Reviewer
Take the Wheel offers practical advice for embarking on a journey of self-awareness, with reminders that encourage reflection. Though it’s full of exercises—which isn’t my usual style—the book’s insights were worth the read.
The authors start with a focus on quieting outside chaos and taking control of our thoughts. They suggest that finding peace begins with tuning out the noise within, almost like giving your mind a chance to recharge.
One of the best parts for me was the concept of the “Inner Sage”—trusting our intuition and letting it guide us while the mind handles the background details. It’s like learning to be in the moment, soaking up where you are without getting caught up in past regrets or future worries.
I also liked their advice on “Emotional Boulders.” Instead of dragging around old baggage, they encourage looking at painful memories, then letting them go.
Overall, Take the Wheel is filled with solid insights. It’s especially good if you’re into reflective exercises, but even without them, the reminders here are valuable.
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