The Desire Map by Danielle LaPorte Summary
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Revolutionize your goal-setting by focusing on feelings, not achievements. "The Desire Map" has transformed 10,000+ lives with its soul-centered approach. What if your deepest desires aren't things to acquire, but emotions to experience? Discover the method that's sparked career changes and renewed marriages worldwide.
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Beyond Goal-Setting: The Revolutionary Power of Feelings First
Have you ever achieved something you desperately wanted, only to feel strangely empty afterward? That disconnection is exactly what Danielle LaPorte addresses in "The Desire Map." Her revolutionary insight turns traditional goal-setting on its head: instead of chasing external achievements hoping they'll make us feel good, what if we first identified how we want to feel, and then created goals aligned with those desired feelings? This perspective shift has transformed countless lives because it addresses a fundamental truth we often miss - everything we do is ultimately driven by the desire to feel a certain way. Our society constantly pushes us to suppress our feelings ("Don't take it personally," "Keep your emotions in check"), disconnecting us from our internal guidance system. Yet feelings aren't just fleeting reactions; they're powerful navigational tools. When we reconnect with how we truly want to feel, we liberate ourselves from proving our worth through external achievements and discover that what we thought we needed - six-figure incomes, prestigious titles, perfect relationships - might not be necessary to experience the feelings we're actually seeking.
The New Year's Eve Epiphany That Changed Everything
The Heart's Electromagnetic Power
The Paradox of Fierce But Flexible Achievement
Finding Your Core Desired Feelings
From Feelings to Aligned Action
The Daily Practice of Desired Feelings
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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."
"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"
"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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