Beyond Getting By by Holly Trantham Summary
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Beyond Getting By redefines personal finance by rejecting "girlboss" culture for intentional living. Endorsed by "The Budgetnista" Tiffany Aliche as a book that "makes you feel better, not worse about money," it's the finance guide for people who hate finance books.
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When "Getting By" Isn't Enough Anymore
Have you ever stayed in a job that never paid you? For two months after that first week's check, the paychecks stopped coming. Yet there I was, showing up every day-caught in a web of charisma, stubbornness, and something darker: the belief that I didn't deserve better. That Craigslist nightmare became an unexpected teacher about self-worth and the real cost of undervaluing your time. Fast forward to today, and while I'm not building a real estate empire or launching startups, I've discovered something more valuable: a life where work doesn't consume everything, where my 401(k) is maxed out, and where debt-free living isn't a fantasy. This isn't about becoming wealthy by conventional standards-it's about rejecting the false choice between grinding yourself into dust or barely surviving. The path forward rests on two pillars: abundance (recognizing there's enough to go around) and intention (making purposeful choices about money and time). When you stop measuring your worth by your productivity or bank balance, you discover that moving beyond getting by isn't a 30-day challenge-it's a lifelong practice of alignment between your values and your choices.
Rethinking Money, Wealth, and What Actually Matters
Building Real Wealth and Navigating Debt
Breaking Free from Cheap Mindsets and Overconsumption
From Manifestation to Facilitation and Knowing Your Worth
Reclaiming Your Life from Hustle Culture and Impossible Standards
Building a Life Worth Living Beyond Work and Wealth
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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