The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Summary
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In a world of chronic busyness, John Mark Comer's bestseller offers salvation from the disease of hurry. Endorsed as "required reading" by influential pastor Jon Tyson, this ECPA Top 15 hit poses a radical question: What if your exhaustion isn't just modern life - but a spiritual crisis?
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When Life Moves Too Fast to Feel Alive
What if the greatest threat to your soul isn't some dramatic moral failure but simply the pace at which you're living? A striking statement from psychologist Carl Jung captures this perfectly: "Hurry is not of the devil; hurry is the devil." While we might identify theological disagreements, cultural shifts, or moral temptations as our greatest spiritual challenges, hurry quietly undermines everything we hold dear. Satan doesn't typically appear with a pitchfork-he shows up as constant notifications, endless to-do lists, and the perpetual feeling of having too many commitments. The problem isn't being busy. Jesus himself was busy. The problem is having too much to do, forcing us to constantly rush. A global survey identified busyness as Christians' major spiritual distraction, creating a vicious cycle: we assimilate to hurry culture, marginalize God, damage our relationship with Him, become vulnerable to secular assumptions, and conform further to busyness. This manifests in shortened prayer times, skipped church services, and neglected spiritual disciplines. Hurry makes love impossible-and in Christ's kingdom, love has the highest value. All our worst moments as parents, spouses, and friends happen when we're hurried. There's a reason we "walk" with God rather than "run"-because God moves at the speed of love.
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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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