Andrew DEUTSCH

ANDREW I. DEUTSCH, Author of, Build Yourself Up without Limits, and

CO-FOUNDER OF Underearners Anonymous, DIES AT Age 70

(6/28/1952 - 7/19/2022)

A beloved soul and dear friend, Andrew Deutsch, a Rockland County resident and Nyack's one-and-only, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. He was 70 years old. "Funny," "brilliant," and "a gifted speaker" are some of the words used to describe Andrew. His big and generous heart and dedication to the service of others are what we will forever remember. Andrew's first career was in advertising and sales. The last fifteen years of his life were dedicated to the launch of a coaching practice and authoring his book, Build Yourself Up without Limits: A Strategy to Win in all Aspects of Your Life. His purpose, he said ,"was to help souls come out of hiding." Andrew coined several terms including "Powerfirmations" and "Museum States." These terms have been integral in helping people identify exactly what is holding them back from success and to assist them in achieving their highest potential. Andrew's transformational terms are frequently quoted by individuals all over the world. Many more of these "Museum States" can be found within the rich and poignant chapters of his book. In 2005, Andrew was divinely inspired to co-found a 12-step program specifically for people who are 'under-being,' unable to take the actions needed to realize their own potential despite obvious talents, education, and opportunities. Andrew donated thousands of hours of his time in serving thousands of people all over the world to recover from underearning and to actualize their true potential in all areas of their lives. He leaves behind a legacy of hundreds of empowerment groups and thousands of members around the world including the US. Andrew's irrepressible positive attitude and generous spirit impacted everyone he came into contact with. He taught people the invaluable lesson of not taking themselves, or life, too seriously and infused humor into everything he did. This spirit is even more significant when we understand Andrew's childhood. In addition to being a talented writer, speaker and comedian, (Andrew had a morning routine: make a cup of coffee, write a joke, do service), Andrew was also an accomplished and self-taught guitarist offering lessons throughout Rockland County. Andrew was honored both by an Orthodox Jewish burial and a creative Jewish Shiva service. He is laid to rest in the Catskills at the Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery, 113 Old Turnpike Road, Woodridge, Sullivan County, Upstate New York.

Andrew will be dearly missed by all and will remain in our hearts and minds forever.