About Tony Dixon
Meet the Author
Tony Dixon – husband, father, brother, friend, leader, former NFL safety for the Dallas Cowboys, speaker, faith-led philanthropist, and Director of Employee Giving & Community Engagement at the PepsiCo Foundation, invites you into his journey of discovering what it truly means to live in purpose.
Beyond the Glass
For years, Tony navigated life wearing a mask with a restrictor plate attached. Though he appeared confident and accomplished, he battled imposter syndrome and a perfectionist mindset that kept him emotionally bound. The mental melee never let up, yet his drive pushed him to show up every day, striving to be his best, wearing his “super suit.”
In this book, Tony reveals six defining moments that shaped the man he has become. His June of 2023 hospitalization and the passing of his father in May of 2024, forced him to remove the restrictor plate and ultimately stop playing small. What he came to realize was profound: he had always been operating in purpose but had yet to fully accept who he was. From high school to the University of Alabama, the NFL, his corporate leadership at PepsiCo, and in his personal relationships—Tony was leading, but with eyes wide shut.
Beyond the Glass 60 Day Journal
You don’t need to have read the book to begin this journey.
What you need is a willingness to pause, pay attention, and be honest with yourself.
Every page of this journal gives you space to do exactly that.
Life has a way of pulling us in every direction—expectations, pressure, old stories, silent battles.
This journal invites you to release what’s been weighing you down and reconnect with the parts of you that deserve to rise.
Through daily prompts and reflections, you’ll work through Awareness, Acceptance, and Alignment—the same framework that transformed Tony Dixon’s life and has begun shifting the lives of readers across the world.
You’ll look inward, confront what’s real, and make room for the version of you that’s been waiting to come forward.
This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about presence.
It’s about progress.
It’s about choosing healing, courage, and clarity—one page at a time.
“The greatest victories aren’t won alone – they’re lived out together.”
Inside the Book
Awareness. Acceptance. Alignment.
These three themes form the backbone of Tony’s story and invite the reader to hold a mirror to their own life. The reflective questions woven throughout the book feel like conversations with a trusted friend, gently urging readers to reconnect with their truth and unlock the potential within.
Tony reminds us not to be consumed by life’s defining moments, the painful pivots or prolonged struggles. Instead, he encourages us to see them as markers on the path to purpose. What the reader will discover is that purpose is not a destination—it’s a journey.
Tony DIxon and Friends PodCast
Tony Dixon & Friends is more than a podcast—it’s a movement.
Join former NFL athlete, motivational leader, and community builder Tony Dixon, along with co-hosts Eric McCalpine and Kecalf Bailey, as they dive into real, unfiltered conversations that challenge you to grow mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.
Through personal testimonies, mentorship moments, and mindset shifts, each episode helps you recognize blindspots, break mental glass ceilings, and walk boldly in your purpose. Whether you’re navigating life, leadership, faith, or healing, this podcast brings wisdom, vulnerability, and a whole lot of heart.
Books for Athletes Podcast Interview: Talking Beyond The Glass with my Publisher
The Publisher” Mr. Kelly Cole sits down with former Dallas Cowboy Tony Dixon to discuss his new best selling book “Beyond The Glass”.
Tony reminds us not to be consumed by life’s defining moments, the painful pivots or prolonged struggles. Instead, he encourages us to see them as markers on the path to purpose. What the reader will discover is that purpose is not a destination—it’s a journey.
Stories That Inspire Change
Our Blog
These are the stories behind the mission — honest reflections, lessons learned, and conversations that remind us we’re all in this together. The Tony Dixon blog is a place to listen, learn, and grow as we share real experiences that move hearts and change lives.
Books for Athletes Podcast Interview: Talking Beyond The Glass with my Publisher
People ask me, “Why a podcast?” My answer? Why not
Tony Dixon and Friends brings heart, experience to mental health awareness
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