You Can Have It All, Just Not at the Same Damn Time by Romi Neustadt Summary
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In "You Can Have It All," bestselling author Romi Neustadt shatters the myth of perfect balance. With her trademark "fiery, sassy" style that captivated 200,000+ readers of her first book, she reveals why prioritization - not perfection - is the true path to fulfillment.
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The Trap We All Know Too Well
You're lying in bed, scrolling through your phone at midnight. Your body aches from the day, but your mind won't stop racing through tomorrow's meetings, the permission slip you forgot to sign, and that text you still haven't answered. Everyone else seems to have cracked the code-thriving careers, Pinterest-worthy homes, relationships that look effortless. Meanwhile, you're running on fumes and wondering why you can't keep up. Here's the truth nobody wants to admit: the game is rigged. The "having it all" promise sold to modern women isn't just difficult-it's impossible if you're trying to do everything simultaneously. But here's the revolutionary part: you actually can have everything that matters to you. The secret isn't superhuman productivity or better time management apps. It's something far more radical-choosing what truly matters and releasing everything else without guilt.
The Power of Singular Focus and Your One Word
Calculate Your Time's Worth and Edit Your Life Ruthlessly
Guard Your Emotional Energy and Build Boundaries
Build Habits and Tame Technology That Serve Your Priorities
The Life-Changing Power of Silence
Living Your Truth Changes Everything
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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."
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"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."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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