Tracking Wonder by Jeffrey Davis Summary
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In a world obsessed with productivity, "Tracking Wonder" offers a revolutionary path to meaning through curiosity, openness, and connection. Endorsed by psychology professor Todd Kashdan and called a "wakeup call" by Jonathan Fields, this guide helps you reclaim wonder when you need it most.
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Wonder: The Reset Button for Modern Life
In a world where burnout is epidemic and productivity reigns supreme, wonder offers a revolutionary antidote. This isn't just pleasant diversion-it's an essential reset that transforms our creative capacity, resilience, and relationships. Wonder dissolves our habitual filters so we can see what's real, true, and beautiful again. Think of those moments when you've been stopped in your tracks by a harvest moon or a child's eloquent observation-that's wonder working its magic. Our culture conditions us to favor the worried mind, treating wonder as childish or unproductive. Yet visionaries from Einstein to Picasso maintained their capacity for wonder throughout their lives, giving them a surprising advantage in manifesting great work. Most of us begin each morning with two competing mindsets: the excited summer camper eager for new experiences and the anxious Piglet fretting about the day's challenges. The goal isn't to live perpetually in wonder but to increase our "wonder ratio" throughout the day. While we all visit the "neighborhood of worry" where our minds play the top hits from station WRRY, we don't have to dwell there. Wonder puts us in a receptive state unlike other emotions; it doesn't compel us to react or flee, but allows us to receive without manipulation. Like Frederick the field mouse who "stores up" poetry while others gather nuts, wonder may seem unproductive but ultimately nourishes us through dark times.
The Six Facets of Wonder's Diamond
Reclaiming Your Young Genius
The Rebel's Curiosity in Action
Finding Clarity in Confusion
The Power of Connection Through Wonder
Standing in Wonder
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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."
"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"
"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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