Jocelyn K. Glei

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Jocelyn K. Glei is a writer, podcaster, and educator focused on creativity, productivity, and well-being. She is best known for editing the bestselling 99U book series, including Manage Your Day-to-Day, Maximize Your Potential, and Make Your Mark, which have sold over 250,000 copies. Her work, including the popular Hurry Slowly podcast, has had broad influence on creative professionals.

Biography & Author's Journey

Jocelyn K. Glei’s formative years were shaped by early access to technology, which fueled her creativity and curiosity. As a teenager, her family acquired their first computer, igniting her passion for digital media and editorial curation through projects like her first zine. Glei attended Boston University, where she studied French, screenwriting, and American literature, laying the interdisciplinary foundation for her future work. After graduation, she volunteered at Flavorpill, a nascent online culture website, and quickly ascended through editorial ranks to become its global managing editor. Several roles in digital media followed, sharpening her skills in curating content and leading editorial teams.

Quotes

Every time you're doing something, you're not doing something else. But you don't really see what it is that you're giving up

-Manage Your Day-to-Day

To make great ideas a reality, we must act, experiment, fail, adapt, and learn on a daily basis

-Manage Your Day-to-Day

Truly great creative achievements require hundreds, if not thousands, of hours of work, and we have to make time every single day to put in those hours. Routines help us do this by setting expectations about availability, aligning our workflow with our energy levels, and getting our minds into a regular rhythm of creating

-Manage Your Day-to-Day

There is no technology, no time-saving device that can alter the rhythms of creative labor

-Hurry Slowly podcast: Creativity vs Efficiency

Remarkable creative projects don’t come from efficiency. If anything, they come from inefficiency. From doggedly ignoring all the rules and saying I am going to devote an ungodly amount of time to this thing that no one else thinks is important but that I think is important

-Hurry Slowly podcast: Creativity vs Efficiency

The funny thing about change — and actively pursuing it — is that it never unfolds quite like you think it will

-Hurry Slowly podcast: Letting Go Isn't Easy

Stop Wasting Your Time with Fake Productivity

-Unsubscribe

If you want to say no to email, you must say yes to something else. What projects do you want to move forward? What are you going to make time for?

-Unsubscribe

That's what's so problematic about the digital space is it assumes an infinite capacity

-Design Matters podcast

Popular Books

Make Your Mark

Jocelyn K. Glei

A creative's guide to building an impactful business, with insights from leading entrepreneurs on finding purpose and inspiring teams.

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Jocelyn K. Glei

A practical guide to conquering email overload, reclaiming productivity, and focusing on meaningful work in the digital age.

Maximize Your Potential

Jocelyn K. Glei

Unlock your full potential with expert advice on career growth, risk-taking, and building valuable skills and relationships.

Manage your day-to-day

Jocelyn K. Glei

Master your routine, boost productivity, and unleash creativity with insights from leading minds in this practical guide.

Make Your Mark

Jocelyn K. Glei

A creative's guide to building an impactful business, with insights from leading entrepreneurs on finding purpose and inspiring teams.

Unsubscribe

Jocelyn K. Glei

A practical guide to conquering email overload, reclaiming productivity, and focusing on meaningful work in the digital age.

Maximize Your Potential

Jocelyn K. Glei

Unlock your full potential with expert advice on career growth, risk-taking, and building valuable skills and relationships.

Manage your day-to-day

Jocelyn K. Glei

Master your routine, boost productivity, and unleash creativity with insights from leading minds in this practical guide.

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Mindset, Joy, Career & Passive Income Growth

LEARNING PLAN

Mindset, Joy, Career & Passive Income Growth

This comprehensive plan is designed for ambitious professionals seeking to escape burnout and build a life of both purpose and profit. It bridges the gap between psychological well-being and financial mastery, making it ideal for anyone wanting to optimize their career while securing their financial future.

1 h 48 m•4 Sections

Mind, Body & Creative Growth Mastery

LEARNING PLAN

Mind, Body & Creative Growth Mastery

In an era of constant distraction, true mastery requires the integration of mental clarity, physical health, and creative agility. This plan is designed for high-performers and creatives looking to optimize their biology and psychology for sustained excellence.

3 h 8 m•4 Sections

Mindful Growth, Philosophy & Creativity

LEARNING PLAN

Mindful Growth, Philosophy & Creativity

This plan bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern productivity for those seeking deeper meaning in their work. It is ideal for creative professionals and lifelong learners who want to combine mental clarity with practical frameworks for personal evolution.

2 h 39 m•4 Sections

Grow Mind, Habits & Creative Self-Improvement

LEARNING PLAN

Grow Mind, Habits & Creative Self-Improvement

This plan is designed for individuals seeking a holistic approach to personal evolution by merging psychological resilience with practical productivity. It is ideal for professionals and creatives who want to break through mental plateaus and build sustainable systems for lifelong success.

1 h 59 m•4 Sections

Community Voices

"Jocelyn K. Glei is known for editing and curating the bestselling 99U book series for creatives"

— Barnes & Noble

"Jocelyn K. Glei edited Manage Your Day-to-Day, which provides practical advice for creative professionals"

— Goodreads

"Jocelyn K. Glei led the curation of the 99U Conference, which featured prominent creative leaders"

— about.me

"Jocelyn K. Glei was the Founding Editor and Director of Behance's 99U, overseeing the award-winning website and conference"

— about.me

"Jocelyn K. Glei’s books offer pragmatic, action-oriented insights for time management and creative careers"

— Barnes & Noble

"Jocelyn K. Glei authored Unsubscribe, an influential book about managing email and digital distractions"

— ThriftBooks

"Jocelyn K. Glei served as global managing editor at online media company Flavorpill prior to joining 99U"

— about.me

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@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

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@SofiaP

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@Jaded_Falcon

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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA

117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum

108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC

254

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful

4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon

201

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn

483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu

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