The Upside of Disruption by Terence Mauri Summary
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In "The Upside of Disruption," Terence Mauri - Hack Future Lab founder praised by Shazam's creator - reveals how embracing chaos drives innovation. What mindset transforms threats into opportunities? Discover why Unilever calls his approach "a double espresso for leaders" in uncertain times.
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When Yesterday's Playbook Becomes Tomorrow's Prison
A hundred-year-old woman jumps from a plane at 30,000 feet. She earned her mathematics degree at 83, completed her master's at 89, and now she's free-falling through clouds. What drove her to such audacity? Perhaps she understood something most leaders miss: the greatest risk isn't taking the leap-it's staying grounded in outdated certainties. In boardrooms worldwide, executives face their own version of this jump. The statistics are sobering: 93% of leaders anticipate AI disruption, yet only 27% possess the capabilities to respond. Meanwhile, 81% feel overwhelmed by business disruption, and six in ten employees worldwide have mentally checked out. We're witnessing a leadership crisis where traditional approaches crumble against forces reshaping everything we thought we knew about competition, work, and success itself.
The Convergence Crisis: Why Old Maps Fail in New Worlds
The AI Revolution: When Machines Become Colleagues
The Unlearning Imperative: Shedding Yesterday's Certainties
The Courage Dividend: Bold Moves in Uncertain Times
Trust: The Currency That Compounds or Collapses
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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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"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."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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