Emotional Habits by Akash Karia Summary
Overview of Emotional Habits
Master your emotions, build resilience. "Emotional Habits" offers research-backed strategies that outperform IQ for success. Amy Cuddy's power poses can actually change your hormone levels - just one of Karia's seven science-based techniques that transform negative thoughts into unstoppable confidence.
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Key takeaways
When Your Emotions Run the Show Without Your Permission
Have you ever snapped at someone you love over something trivial, then immediately wondered, "Why did I do that?" Or perhaps you've watched yourself sabotage an opportunity because anxiety whispered lies you believed without question? Here's a startling truth: most of us navigate life as emotional passengers rather than drivers. We react instead of respond, letting feelings dictate actions without realizing we're running on autopilot. But what separates people who thrive under pressure from those who crumble isn't intelligence, education, or even talent - it's emotional resilience. This isn't some mystical quality reserved for the naturally zen or spiritually enlightened. It's a learnable skill, built through specific habits that anyone can develop. Between every trigger and your reaction lies a space - a brief window where transformation becomes possible. Learning to widen that space changes everything.
The Truth You're Avoiding and Taking Radical Responsibility
Your Body Holds the Remote Control to Your Emotions
Where You Look Determines What You Find and the Beliefs Running Your Life
The Questions That Quietly Control Your Mind
Taking Back Your Emotional Power Through Pattern Interruption
Your Emotional Revolution Starts Now
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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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