Bold by Peter H. Diamandis & Steven Kotler Summary
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Bold reveals how to harness exponential technologies to create massive wealth while solving global challenges. Endorsed by Bill Clinton and adopted company-wide at Cisco, this playbook unpacks the mindset of visionaries like Musk and Bezos. What billion-dollar opportunity are you missing?
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The Asteroid That's Already Here
Picture a world where your smartphone holds more computing power than NASA had when they put a man on the moon. Where a teenager in Mumbai can access information that would have required a lifetime in the world's greatest libraries just decades ago. Where diseases that plagued humanity for millennia are being conquered not by governments or mega-corporations, but by small teams working from garages and coffee shops. This isn't science fiction-it's happening right now. We're living through the most dramatic transformation in human history, and most of us haven't even noticed. Just as an asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs and created space for mammals to thrive, exponential technologies are reshaping our world with comparable force. The question isn't whether this change is coming-it's already here. The real question is: will you be a dinosaur or a mammal?
When Doubling Becomes Devastating and Convergence Creates Miracles
The Mindset That Moves Mountains
Building Credibility from Nothing
Learning from Those Who've Done It
The Crowd as Your Competitive Advantage
Your Moment to Act
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"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. 🙌"
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