About the book

What if everything you were taught about stability, success, and security was a lie? “The Unemployables” is not just a book—it’s a call to arms for every misfit, late bloomer, creative rebel, and resilient soul who was told to sit still, stay quiet, and play it safe.

R. Dale Brunet knows what it’s like to live outside the lines. From the oil fields to the IT world, from the backline of a Cajun restaurant to the frontlines of entrepreneurial reinvention, he’s walked away from comfort, burned the ships, and built his life from scratch—more than once. In this bold, no-fluff manifesto, Brunet offers more than insight— he offers proof.

Proof that you don’t need permission to start. Proof that you’re not broken—you’re built for something different. And proof that self-authorization, not validation, is the first step to freedom. With a voice that’s equal parts storyteller, strategist, and streetwise philosopher, Brunet blends hard-won wisdom with unfiltered honesty.

Each chapter unpacks the psychological, practical, and deeply personal steps it takes to stop waiting for life to happen—and start designing it on your own terms. Whether you’re stuck in a job that drains you, dreaming of building something that matters, or ready to reclaim your time, this book is your blueprint. Not for the polished, curated version of success.

But for the kind of life that feels deeply, fiercely “yours.” You don’t have to fit in. You don’t have to ask for permission. You just have to begin. This is for the Unemployables. And if you’re holding this book, that probably means you.