Do the New You by Steven Furtick Summary
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Discover your God-given identity with Steven Furtick's NYT bestseller that's revolutionizing personal transformation. Paired with Brendon Burchard's masterclass, these six mindsets have readers abandoning self-limiting beliefs. What outdated version of yourself is blocking your true potential today?
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When "Just Be Yourself" Isn't Enough
What if the person you've been trying to become has been inside you all along? We've all heard the advice: "Just be yourself!" But if we're honest, sometimes being ourselves feels like the problem. We snap at our kids, procrastinate on important projects, or scroll mindlessly when we know we should be doing something meaningful. So we swing to the opposite extreme-chasing an idealized "future self" with perfect habits, unshakeable faith, and Instagram-worthy achievements. We download apps, set resolutions, and consume endless self-improvement content, yet somehow still feel inadequate. Here's the truth that changes everything: you're not meant to stay as you are, but you're also not meant to become someone else entirely. There's a third option, and it's more revolutionary than either extreme. Picture your morning routine. Before your feet hit the floor, you're already making a crucial decision: which version of you shows up today? The patient one or the reactive one? The generous soul or the guarded heart? We face this choice in every conversation, every challenge, every unexpected moment that tests who we really are. Most of us realize that "just doing you" keeps us trapped in patterns we desperately want to break. So we jump on what feels like the only alternative-the relentless pursuit of a "better version." We create vision boards, join accountability groups, and measure ourselves against carefully curated highlight reels on social media. Someone posts about their morning meditation practice, and suddenly we feel like failures for hitting snooze. A colleague gets promoted, and we question our entire career trajectory. This chase never ends because we're pursuing a moving target that often reflects someone else's life rather than our authentic calling. While staying stuck in "current you" breeds stagnation, endlessly pursuing "future you" murders contentment. You're perpetually dissatisfied, always one achievement away from feeling worthy, one habit away from being enough.
Uncovering Who You've Always Been
Reclaiming Your True Worth
Opening Doors Where You See Only Endings
Telling Fear to Shut Up
Choosing Which Voices Get Through
Embracing Your Now and Failing Forward
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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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"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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