Bring Your Brain to Work by Art Markman Summary
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Unlock career success with cognitive science in "Bring Your Brain to Work." University of Texas professor Art Markman's acclaimed guide reveals the psychology behind getting hired, excelling, and advancing. Featured as "Business Book of the Week," it's transforming how professionals understand workplace dynamics.
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The Career Operating System You Never Knew You Had
Here's something nobody tells you when you graduate: your brain wasn't designed for spreadsheets, Zoom calls, or performance reviews. It evolved over millennia to navigate social hierarchies in small tribes, solve immediate survival problems, and motivate action toward food and safety. Yet every day, you're asking this ancient machinery to handle modern work challenges it never anticipated. What if the secret to career success isn't working harder or networking better, but understanding how your brain actually operates? Most career advice treats your mind like a blank slate waiting for motivational quotes. The truth is far more interesting-and useful. Inside your skull, three distinct networks are constantly competing for control, shaping every professional decision you make.
Three Systems Running Your Professional Life
Values, Passion, and Finding Meaningful Work
Mastering Interviews and Negotiations
Building Knowledge and Developing Expertise
Communication in the Modern Workplace
Your Brain at Work, Working for You
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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."
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"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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