Build for Tomorrow by Jason Feifer Summary
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In "Build for Tomorrow," Entrepreneur editor Jason Feifer reveals how crisis becomes opportunity. Endorsed by Jim Kwik, it's the post-pandemic playbook that Dwayne Johnson and Maria Sharapova follow. What medieval plague survivors can teach you about thriving amid today's chaos.
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The Paradox of Progress
What if the worst thing that ever happened to you was actually the best? In 1348, the bubonic plague killed 60% of Europe's population-a catastrophe so profound it seemed like the end of civilization. Yet from this devastation emerged our modern economy. With labor suddenly scarce, surviving serfs gained unprecedented bargaining power. Employment contracts appeared for the first time, codifying that labor deserves compensation. Former serfs moved to cities, establishing the first true merchant class-opening banks, trading spices, creating textiles. This transformation laid the groundwork for capitalism and forever changed the relationship between workers and employers. History reveals a startling pattern: our most devastating moments often birth our greatest innovations. The Great Depression spawned Disney and HP. World War II gave us computers and jet engines. The 2008 crisis birthed Uber, Airbnb, and Square. Crisis shifts "the window on options we are willing to collectively take seriously," forcing us to higher ground we'd never have climbed voluntarily.
You Are Living Proof That Change Works
The Sisyphean Cycle We Keep Repeating
Why We See Losses But Miss Gains
Your Mission Matters More Than Your Method
The Power of Proactive Transformation
Embrace the Endlessness
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"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."
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"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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