How to Human by Carlos Whittaker Summary
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In a world of digital disconnection, Carlos Whittaker's "How to Human" offers a revolutionary roadmap back to authentic connection. Endorsed by thought leader Sharon McMahon as "exactly who we need," Whittaker transforms vulnerability into strength, guiding readers from "me" to "everybody" mindset.
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When a Childhood Haircut Changed Everything
A seven-year-old boy sits in a barber's chair at Northlake Mall in 1985, watching his reflection transform under Curtis's skilled hands. Suddenly, chaos erupts-a man sprints past clutching a screaming child. Without hesitation, Curtis drops his clippers mid-cut and bolts toward the door. Within seconds, a motley crew assembles: two lanky white teenagers, a businessman in an expensive suit, a heavyset Black man, and Curtis himself-all strangers, all running in the same direction, united by a singular human impulse. They caught the kidnapper. Years later, Carlos Whittaker would realize this moment contained the blueprint for our fractured world: humans instinctively band together for good when we strip away everything that divides us. But somewhere between that Atlanta afternoon and today's landscape of political tribalism and social media echo chambers, we've forgotten this fundamental truth about who we are.
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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."
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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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