Think This, Not That by Josh Axe Summary
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Dr. Josh Axe's transformative guide reveals 12 mindshifts that break limiting beliefs, combining evidence-based research with holistic health practices. What mental pattern is secretly sabotaging your potential? Discover why wellness enthusiasts call this the ultimate blueprint for becoming who you were born to be.
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When Your Mind Becomes Your Prison
Have you ever noticed how the same thought loops through your head dozens of times a day? Maybe it's "I'm not good enough" or "I always mess things up." These mental refrains aren't just annoying background noise-they're shaping your entire reality. Consider this: we generate roughly fifty thousand thoughts daily, and a staggering 95 percent are reruns. When those thoughts contain lies we've mistaken for truth, they become invisible chains holding us back from everything we're capable of becoming. Henry Ford captured this phenomenon perfectly: "Whether you think you can or you can't, you're right." Our beliefs-those mental certainties about what's true-determine whether we thrive or merely survive, whether we build meaningful relationships or remain isolated, whether we live with purpose or drift aimlessly. These beliefs typically cluster around three domains: ourselves ("I'm not smart enough"), other people ("Everyone's out to get me"), and the world ("The system is rigged"). A single limiting belief can derail an entire life trajectory. Think about it: if you genuinely believe people are untrustworthy, you'll unconsciously sabotage every relationship before it begins. The power of belief extends beyond psychology into actual physiology. During World War II, Dr. Henry Beecher discovered that saline injections relieved pain in wounded soldiers who believed they were receiving morphine-the placebo effect in action. The reverse also holds true: negative expectations create negative outcomes. One patient, misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis, experienced paralysis and deterioration until discovering she actually had treatable mold toxicity. Once the misdiagnosis was corrected, her symptoms vanished. Another man died exactly on schedule from a non-life-threatening tumor simply because doctors predicted he would. Our minds possess extraordinary power to shape our physical reality. Breaking free begins with identifying your limiting beliefs. Look for thoughts like "I'm too old," "I'm not talented enough," or "Nothing good happens to people like me." These typically fall into three categories: impostor syndrome ("I'm not enough"), perfectionism ("What I've done isn't good enough"), and scarcity mentality ("I'll never have enough"). Once identified, systematically replace them with unlimited beliefs. Transform "I've made too many mistakes" into "I can't change the past, but I choose how to move forward." Write these new beliefs somewhere visible, speak them aloud daily, and repeat until the old patterns lose their grip. Your thoughts aren't facts-they're habits you can rewire.
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"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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"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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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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