Discover how to think several moves ahead in career, negotiations, and relationships using proven game theory principles. Learn when to compete, when to cooperate, and how to create win-win outcomes while getting what you want.

Life isn't like chopping wood where the tree doesn't fight back; every strategic situation involves intelligent people actively trying to anticipate your moves while you're trying to anticipate theirs.
Tell me about game theory and how to use it to get ahead in life


Von Columbia University Alumni in San Francisco entwickelt
"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"
Von Columbia University Alumni in San Francisco entwickelt

Lena: Hey everyone, welcome back to your personalized podcast from BeFreed! Miles and I are absolutely thrilled to dive into something that's going to completely change how you think about decision-making and getting ahead in life.
Miles: Oh, absolutely, Lena. When our listeners asked about game theory and how to use it strategically, I got genuinely excited because this isn't just academic theory-this is like having a secret playbook for navigating everything from career moves to everyday negotiations.
Lena: Right? And what's fascinating is that most people think game theory is just about games or economics, but it's actually about understanding how your success depends on anticipating what others will do. It's like having x-ray vision into strategic situations.