Sparked by Jonathan Fields Summary
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Discover your unique "Sparketype" in this data-driven career guide that's transformed over 1 million lives. Backed by 50 million data points, "Sparked" reveals why you feel drained at work. Gretchen Rubin calls it "invaluable" - your roadmap to work that makes you come alive.
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The Spark Within: What Truly Makes You Come Alive
Ever felt that nagging emptiness in your work life? That sense something fundamental is missing? You're not alone. In "Sparked," Jonathan Fields reveals what over half a million people have discovered: we each possess a unique "Sparketype" - a DNA-level impulse that drives purpose and engagement. Unlike typical personality tests, this framework doesn't just categorize you; it reveals the specific work that energizes rather than depletes you. Even Oprah calls it "a game-changer for understanding what makes you come alive." As millions reconsider their relationship with work, this approach offers something more valuable than another job-hopping strategy - it provides a compass to navigate toward genuine fulfillment regardless of circumstances. What if the key to feeling alive isn't finding the perfect job title, but understanding your essential nature and how it craves expression?
Decoding Your Work DNA: The Sparketype System
The Maven & Maker: Learning and Creating as Life Force
The Scientist & Essentialist: Questions and Order as Calling
The Performer & Sage: Bringing Experiences to Life Through Wisdom
The Warrior & Activation: Leading with Purpose
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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."
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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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"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."
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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. 🙌"
"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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