It Works by R H Jarrett Summary
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Before "The Secret" existed, this tiny 30-page pamphlet from 1926 quietly sold 2 million copies by revealing a three-step manifestation formula so effective that Napoleon Hill incorporated its principles. What makes this century-old method still work when others fail?
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What If Everything You Want Is Just 28 Pages Away?
A struggling actor sits in his beat-up Toyota, gazing at the mansions dotting the Hollywood Hills. He pulls out a check, writes himself $10 million for "acting services rendered," dates it Thanksgiving 1995, and tucks it in his wallet. Years later, Jim Carrey receives exactly that amount for "Dumb and Dumber"-just before Thanksgiving 1995. He credits a tiny red booklet from 1926 as the foundation of this practice. That booklet, just 28 pages long, has quietly transformed millions of lives while its author deliberately remained anonymous, believing true service requires no recognition. What makes "It Works" so enduringly powerful isn't complexity or novelty-it's radical simplicity applied with unwavering consistency. In a world of increasingly complex solutions to life's challenges, where self-help programs often require extensive commitments, this radical simplicity continues transforming lives through the power of focused desire.
The Clarity That Changes Everything and How to Capture It
Three Rules That Seem Too Simple to Work
How This Actually Works in Your Brain and Body
The Warning Nobody Wants to Hear
Why Consistency Beats Intensity Every Time
Your Turn to Test What Works
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"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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"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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