The Person You Mean to Be by Dolly Chugh Summary
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Discover how good intentions aren't enough in "The Person You Mean to Be." Featured in Google exec Laszlo Bock's toolkit and ranked #20 in Business Ethics, Dolly Chugh's TED sensation reveals the uncomfortable truth: fighting bias requires more than just meaning well.
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The Gap Between Who We Are and Who We Want to Be
Have you ever caught yourself doing something that contradicts your deepest values? Maybe you've claimed to support diversity while realizing your social circle looks remarkably homogeneous. Or perhaps you've advocated for equality while unconsciously making assumptions based on someone's appearance. This uncomfortable space between our intentions and actions isn't a sign of hypocrisy-it's the human condition. Most of us genuinely believe we're good people, yet we occasionally behave in ways that betray those beliefs. Understanding this gap, and more importantly, learning to close it, forms the heart of meaningful personal growth. The question isn't whether this disconnect exists-it's what we choose to do about it.
The Trap of Being "Good"
The Power of Not Knowing
What We Don't See Shapes Everything
The Invisible Advantages We Carry
Using Your Voice When It Counts Most
Becoming the Person You Mean to Be
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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."
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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."
"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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