One Second Ahead by Rasmus Hougaard Summary
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In a world of digital chaos, "One Second Ahead" reveals how Microsoft, Google, and Nike use mindfulness to transform workplace productivity. Could ten minutes daily reshape your career? Discover the mental edge that's revolutionizing corporate America - one focused second at a time.
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The One-Second Revolution That Changes Everything
What if the difference between chaos and clarity, between reactive stress and intentional calm, came down to a single second? That tiny gap between what happens to you and how you respond holds more power than any productivity hack or time management system ever could. We live in an era where the average professional checks their phone 150 times daily and loses focus every 75 seconds. Our attention has become the most valuable-and most stolen-commodity of modern life. This isn't just about being busy; it's about being trapped in a mental prison of our own making, where we've lost the ability to choose where our minds go. The solution isn't working harder or downloading another app. It's learning to stay one second ahead-that crucial moment of mental space that separates autopilot from awareness, reaction from response, chaos from control.
Why Your Brain Wasn't Built for Your Job
Breaking Free from Email's Grip
Meetings That Matter, Presence That Transforms
Goals, Priorities, and the Addiction to Being Busy
Communication, Creativity, and the Power of Presence
The Practice That Rewires Everything
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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."
"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."
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"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."
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"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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