How to Begin by Michael Bungay Stanier Summary
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Stuck in a loop of abandoned goals? "How to Begin" unlocks the secret to worthy goals - thrilling, important, and daunting - from million-copy bestselling author Michael Bungay Stanier. What if your next goal could actually change everything?
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The Courage to Begin What Truly Matters
Life isn't a dress rehearsal. This simple yet profound truth forms the foundation of "How to Begin." Since we only get one shot at life, we should embrace what Michael Bungay Stanier calls a double ambition: becoming our best selves while making the world better. This isn't about grand, headline-making gestures - sometimes the most important contributions happen in intimate spaces, improving a key relationship or bringing positive change to your immediate community. What makes this approach particularly compelling is how these ambitions amplify each other. By taking on hard things - what Stanier calls your "Worthy Goal" - you simultaneously build your own capacity while making the world better. This creates a virtuous cycle where personal growth and positive impact reinforce each other. The beauty of this framework is its universality. It works regardless of your social position, the scale of your ambition, or where you are on your journey. The only prerequisites are sensing your own ambition stirring, knowing you have more to contribute, and being ready to begin. Being too scared to act isn't just your loss - it's everyone's.
Defining and Refining Your Worthy Goal
Testing and Strengthening Your Ambition
Understanding and Overcoming Resistance
Taking Small Steps Toward Transformation
Wrestling with Angels: The Purpose of Worthy Goals
The Journey Forward: From Concept to Action
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a 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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