Jonathan Fields
Jonathan Fields is an author, entrepreneur, and media creator whose work centers on meaningful work, uncertainty, well-being, and human potential. He wrote Career Renegade, Uncertainty, How to Live a Good Life, and Sparked, and created Good Life Project, which his site says has surpassed 100 million listens and views. ((https://www.jonathanfields.com/books/?utm_source=openai))
Biography & Author's Journey
Jonathan Fields first trained for a conventional legal career. He earned a J.D. from Cardozo School of Law and worked as an SEC and big-firm lawyer before pivoting to entrepreneurship. A major turning point came when he co-founded Sedona Private Fitness and later launched Sonic Yoga in New York in 2001, eventually selling those businesses and redirecting his attention toward writing, teaching, and media. The move from law into founder-led wellness and education work established the themes that would recur throughout his career: reinvention, creativity, and the search for more meaningful ways to work and live. ((https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanfields1?utm_source=openai))
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7 Dan Koe One-Person Business Podcast Series
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The Career Transition Playbook
This playbook is essential for professionals feeling stuck or unfulfilled who need a structured, data-driven approach to changing careers. It provides the framework to move beyond guesswork by combining psychological alignment with practical market validation.
The Art of Living Well
In an era of constant distraction, this plan provides a foundational toolkit for mental clarity and ethical decision-making. It is ideal for individuals seeking to bridge ancient wisdom with modern challenges to build a more resilient and meaningful life.
The Vital Synthesis: Stoic Grit and Nietzschean Fire
This plan is essential for individuals seeking to balance emotional stability with the drive for creative self-expression. It is ideal for leaders, creators, and anyone looking to move beyond mere survival toward a life of profound purpose and vital action.
The Unshakable Founder Mindset
This learning plan is designed for ambitious entrepreneurs who need to balance mental fortitude with aggressive market disruption. It combines ancient philosophy with modern scaling strategies to help founders build resilient, inclusive, and high-growth companies.
Shadow Work for Self-Reinvention
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The Systems Thinking Advantage for Founders
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The Art of Radical Emotional Autonomy
This learning plan is essential for high-performers and individuals in demanding environments who feel drained by external expectations. It provides the psychological tools needed to reclaim personal agency and build an unshakeable inner foundation.
Community Voices
"The brilliant Jonathan Fields shows us, in this thought-provoking and action-provoking guide"
— Gretchen Rubin
"Through his own compelling story and piles of great advice, Jonathan Fields shows how you can pay the bills by pursuing your passion"
— Daniel H. Pink
"But nobody has nailed this faculty like Jonathan Fields"
— Steven Pressfield
"Many people over the years have considered the question of how to live a good life, but only one of them is Jonathan Fields"
— Susan Cain
"Jonathan Fields is a trusted authority for those wanting to change careers or start a business"
— Pam Slim
"Jonathan Fields' advice is pithy, current and amusing"
— Julie Jansen
"In How to Live a Good Life, Jonathan Fields provides simple, scientifically-validated daily prompts"
— Arianna Huffington
"Jonathan Fields' new book is brilliant and subversive"
— Susan Piver
"With an irresistible blend of soul, humility, and smarts, Jonathan Fields takes you by the hand"
— Kris Carr
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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"
