Get Momentum by Jason W. Womack and Jodi Womack Summary
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Stuck in a rut? "Get Momentum" offers a five-stage roadmap to breakthrough productivity, endorsed by bestselling author Keith Ferrazzi. BP's Russ Stalters credits its unique strategies for transforming both business and personal life - what's blocking your next-level achievement?
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When Good Enough Becomes the Enemy
Ever notice how the most dangerous trap isn't failure-it's comfort? You're doing fine. Bills are paid, career is stable, relationships are... adequate. Yet there's that nagging feeling, that project you keep pushing to "someday," that dream collecting dust in the corner of your mind. This isn't about laziness. It's about being caught in what psychologists call the "success delusion"-believing that what got you here will keep working, even as your life transforms around you. Consider Jerry, who started working occasional Saturdays to get ahead. Harmless enough, right? Fast forward a year: he's at the office every weekend while his newborn daughter grows up without him. He didn't consciously choose this-he simply kept doing "what used to work" long after it stopped serving him. Or take Stephen, a senior manager staring at a promotion that would mean more travel, more money, more prestige. He's paralyzed. Not because he lacks ambition, but because success now conflicts with the person he's becoming. These stories reveal something profound: being stuck isn't about lacking motivation. It's about operating on autopilot while life demands intentional navigation. The five excuses we tell ourselves-"I don't know where to start," "What I have is fine," "I've failed before," "I'm confused," "I'm overwhelmed"-aren't character flaws. They're sophisticated defense mechanisms protecting us from disappointment while simultaneously preventing growth. Breaking free requires more than inspiration. It demands a systematic process for moving forward when enthusiasm inevitably fades.
The Five-Stage Framework: Your Blueprint for Breakthrough
Motivation: Your Legacy Lives Today
Mentors: Accelerating Through Others' Experience
Milestones, Monitoring, and Modification: The Execution Trifecta
Your Legacy Starts Now
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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."
"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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