Know Your Why by Ken Costa Summary
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In "Know Your Why," finance titan Ken Costa bridges faith and career with biblical wisdom. Endorsed by Rick Warren and Bear Grylls, this unique guide helps discover purpose through divine alignment. What makes the chairman of Alpha International's perspective so "foundational to living a purpose driven life"?
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Discovering Your Divine Purpose: The Journey to Meaning
Have you ever found yourself wide awake at 3 AM, staring at the ceiling and wondering why you're here? Not just why you exist, but why you're in this specific job, relationship, or city? This existential question has haunted humanity for centuries. In "Know Your Why," Ken Costa draws from his remarkable journey from apartheid South Africa to the pinnacle of London's financial world to offer a refreshing perspective: finding your purpose isn't just a self-help exercise but a divine appointment. When Jesus asked his first disciples, "What do you want?" he wasn't making small talk - he was cutting straight to the heart of human desire and purpose. This question extends beyond mere existence to the specific contexts of our lives: Why am I here in this job? This city? This relationship? Following God isn't blind obedience to a distant deity but a collaborative journey - like traveling with a friend toward a shared destination, working out the route together.
Identity and Faith in Action: The Foundation of Purpose
The Power of Small Acts and Seasons of Waiting
Making Wise Decisions: Five Steps to Clarity
Overcoming Fear: From Paralysis to Action
Living Your Purpose: The Transformative Journey
Our Calling: Bringing Light to Every Environment
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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."
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"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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