Your Next Five Moves by Patrick Bet-David Summary
Overview of Your Next Five Moves
In "Your Next Five Moves," Valuetainment founder Patrick Bet-David reveals the chess-like thinking that elite entrepreneurs use to dominate business. Endorsed by Ray Dalio as "one of the most exciting thinkers today," this 4.9-rated guide unlocks the strategic foresight your competitors don't have.
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The Game Nobody Taught You How to Play
Most people drift through their careers like passengers on a train-watching scenery pass by, hoping they'll end up somewhere good. But what if business success isn't about luck or connections? What if it's actually a game with learnable rules, like chess? The difference between those who build empires and those who burn out isn't talent or timing-it's the ability to think several moves ahead while everyone else scrambles to react. This strategic mindset isn't reserved for MBAs or trust fund kids. It's a skill anyone can develop, and it starts with something most people avoid: looking honestly in the mirror. Here's a question that makes most people squirm: What do you actually want? Not what your parents want, not what looks good on Instagram, but what would genuinely make you happy? A colleague once complained about wanting to quit his job. After some digging, the real issue emerged-he felt humiliated that someone he'd hired now earned more than him. But when pressed about his ideal life, he admitted he'd be content making $150,000 annually with time for his kids' soccer games. He worried this was "thinking too small," but his breakthrough came from recognizing that his goals didn't need to match Silicon Valley's startup culture.
Understanding What Actually Drives You
The Path Nobody Talks About and the Reality Behind Success
When Everything Falls Apart and How Masters Process Problems
The Formula for Making Better Decisions
Building Your Army and Creating True Believers
The Final Move - Playing to Win
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"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. 🙌"
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