The Courage Habit by Kate Swoboda Summary
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In "The Courage Habit," Kate Swoboda reveals courage isn't fearlessness but a practice. Endorsed by Daniel Pink and featured in Forbes, this CBT-based guide teaches you to identify fear triggers and rewrite limiting narratives. What self-sabotaging habit is blocking your authentic life?
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Breaking Free from Fear's Grip
Have you ever felt that gnawing sensation when contemplating a major life change? That moment when you realize your carefully constructed path no longer aligns with who you truly are? This is exactly where Kate Swoboda found herself on an ordinary December morning when she suddenly understood she couldn't continue her corporate career despite having hustled for years to achieve it. What makes her approach revolutionary is the fundamental premise: fear isn't something to overcome but a natural companion to meaningful desire. Rather than pushing through fear with willpower or positive affirmations (which rarely work long-term), we can develop a systematic approach that works with fear rather than against it. Fear follows the same cue-routine-reward pattern as any habit. When we feel afraid (cue), we typically respond with avoidance behaviors (routine) to get temporary relief (reward). By changing the routine portion of this loop, we can transform our relationship with fear without trying to control the uncontrollable.
The Four Pillars of Courage and Your Most Courageous Self
Understanding Your Fear Patterns
The Body as Your Courage Compass
Befriending Your Inner Critic
Building Your Courage Community and Lifelong Practice
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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."
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"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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