The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman Summary
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In a world of decision paralysis, "The Next Right Thing" offers a revolutionary approach to clarity. Emily Freeman's spiritual wisdom has created a movement among overwhelmed professionals seeking peace. What one simple practice do high-performers use to silence their inner critic and find their path forward?
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When 35,000 Daily Decisions Leave You Paralyzed
You're lying awake at 3 AM, replaying the same decision for the hundredth time. Should you take the job? End the relationship? Move across the country? The mental pro/con list has become so familiar you could recite it like a prayer. Meanwhile, your brain churns relentlessly, searching for signs in everything from coffee shop conversations to fortune cookies. This isn't just indecision-it's a modern epidemic of choice paralysis. Here's the startling reality: adults make roughly 35,000 decisions daily, yet the important ones freeze us completely. We've become obsessed with certainty, demanding to see the entire staircase before taking the first step. But what if the way we make decisions matters as much as the decisions themselves? What if our constant need for clarity reveals an addiction-to control, to approval, to knowing outcomes before they unfold? The sleepless nights aren't just about the choice ahead; they're about the noise within, the whispered chaos drowning out our own wisdom.
The Soul Minimalist's Rebellion
Following Arrows Through the Fog
The Beginner's Mind and the Fear Question
The Life Energy List and the Art of Quitting
The Discipline of Today and the Gift of Co-Listeners
Coming Home to the Only Person Who's Always There
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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."
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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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