Knowing Your Value by Mika Brzezinski Summary
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Discover how to command your worth in Brzezinski's #1 NYT bestseller featuring insights from Sheryl Sandberg and Jack Welch. When Mika confronted her own salary gap at MSNBC, she sparked a movement that's now empowering women nationwide.
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When Breakfast Became a Breaking Point
February 2008. Twenty years of experience. Fifteen-hour days. A show climbing the ratings. And a paycheck that felt like an insult. Sitting across from Joe Scarborough at breakfast, I finally said the words I'd been rehearsing for months: I'm done. Despite our undeniable on-air chemistry and Morning Joe's rising success, MSNBC paid me a fraction of what my male colleagues earned. Joe was worth more to the show-no question-but fourteen times more? The math didn't add up, and my bank account couldn't take it anymore. Joe had been fighting for me behind the scenes, but nothing changed. He asked for more time. I'd already given too much. What I didn't realize then was that my greatest opponent wasn't sitting across the negotiating table-it was sitting in my chair. Every conversation about money became a masterclass in self-sabotage. I'd ask, then apologize. Demand, then deflect. This wasn't just my story; it was the story of nearly every accomplished woman I'd come to meet.
The Gratitude Trap
The Confidence Chasm
The Numbers Don't Lie
The Likability Penalty
Playing the Game Without Losing Yourself
The Revolution Starts With You
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"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."
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
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"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."
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"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."
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"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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