Overworked and Overwhelmed by Scott Eblin Summary
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In a post-2008 world of digital overwhelm, Scott Eblin's "Overworked and Overwhelmed" offers the mindfulness alternative that caught Google and Apple's attention. Could his "Life GPS" model be why Fortune 500 companies now teach mindfulness to battle our smartphone-induced burnout epidemic?
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When Busy Became a Badge We Forgot to Question
Check your phone right now. How many unread emails are waiting? How many Slack notifications? Calendar invites? If you're like most professionals, the answer triggers a familiar tightness in your chest. We've normalized something deeply unnatural: operating in a state of perpetual urgency, where "busy" signals importance and white space on a calendar feels like failure. But here's the uncomfortable truth-this isn't sustainable, and deep down, you already know it. Research reveals that professionals now interact with work 72 hours weekly, nearly half their waking existence. We switch screens every 90 seconds and lose 96 minutes daily to interruptions. The result? We're physically present but mentally absent, reacting rather than responding, surviving rather than thriving. What if the solution isn't another productivity hack, but a fundamental shift in how we show up?
The Awareness That Changes Everything
Your Body Under Siege: The Biology of Overwhelm
The Life GPS: Navigating Toward Your Best Self
Ten Strategies to Reclaim Your Time
The Four Domains: Building Your Mindful Foundation
Living the Journey: Wisdom from the Path
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
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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."
"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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