You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero Summary
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Transform your money mindset with Jen Sincero's #1 NYT bestseller that took her from garage-dwelling to globetrotting. What's the real obstacle between you and wealth? Hint: it's not your bank account. Laura Tremaine calls it "insanely good" beyond just finance.
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When Broke Becomes Unbearable and the Beliefs That Keep You There
What does rock bottom look like? For some, it's selling bodily fluids just to afford bus fare-while in your forties. That desperation became the catalyst for a complete financial transformation. The phrase "I can't afford it" had become background noise, a default response to life's possibilities. But here's what changed everything: making a hell-bent-for-glory decision to risk looking like an idiot in pursuit of wealth. The real secret to money isn't grinding harder at what you're already doing. It's taking huge, uncomfortable risks and making yourself visible, even when every fiber of your being screams to play it safe. The biggest obstacle to wealth isn't lack of opportunity-it's refusing to give yourself permission to become rich. We've been conditioned to believe money corrupts and that pursuing wealth means sacrificing what truly matters. But that's a lie that keeps us small. Your "reality" is entirely make-believe. Whatever you make yourself believe becomes your lived experience. Think money is evil or difficult to make? Your bank account will mirror that belief with ruthless accuracy. Here's the problem: while you consciously want wealth, your subconscious mind-the motherboard controlling all results-may be sabotaging you with beliefs formed before you developed critical thinking skills. As children, we absorbed money attitudes like sponges. If your parents fought about finances, you might have internalized "money equals conflict" or "having money makes you unlovable." These primitive beliefs lodge themselves deep, either serving or sabotaging you throughout life. Your words reveal these hidden beliefs. Notice how often you say "I can't afford it," "I'm bad with money," or "I wish I had more." These phrases aren't harmless-they're chisels carving grooves in your mind, creating canyons that channel your reality in one direction: broke. To transform your finances, start with this mantra: "I love money and money loves me." Then investigate what your parents taught you about wealth, break down those negative thoughts, rewrite new truths, and repeat them until they become ingrained.
The Universe Is Your Business Partner and Money Is Just Energy
Your Fears Are Treasure Maps and Your Words Reveal Everything
Following Your Heart Isn't Strategic - It's Essential
Your Focus Creates Your Fortune Through Gratitude and Imagination
Your Environment Is Your Financial Thermostat
The Transformation Waiting on the Other Side
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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."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
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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."
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"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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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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