Mindstuck by Michael McQueen Summary
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In "Mindstuck," Michael McQueen reveals why logic fails to change stubborn minds. Endorsed by Mel Robbins and Daniel Pink, this science-backed guide unpacks the psychology of persuasion. What if the secret isn't winning arguments, but preserving dignity while transforming resistance into receptivity?
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Breaking Free from Mental Gridlock
Have you ever held a glass of perfectly clean, scientifically proven safe recycled water-and still hesitated to drink it? I found myself in exactly this position while meeting Australia's self-proclaimed "poo lady" of water recycling. Despite knowing the water was cleaner than bottled spring water, something visceral stopped me. This moment captures our modern dilemma perfectly: why do we resist facts that contradict our beliefs? In Toowoomba, Australia, opponents defeated a recycling proposal during severe drought by spreading false claims that it would "shrink men's penises." Scientific facts lost to emotional fear campaigns. The irony? Most of us already drink recycled water. Communities downstream of major rivers have been consuming treated wastewater for decades. Our disgust response simply overrides rational understanding-a phenomenon extending far beyond water into virtually every contested issue in modern life, revealing a fundamental truth: facts alone rarely change minds.
The Hidden Architecture of Belief
The Art of Changing Perspectives
Building Bridges Through Connection and Dignity
The Social Forces That Shape Our Thinking
Finding Common Ground Through Shared Values
The Path Forward: Meeting in No Man's Land
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"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. 🙌"
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