BeFreed

Learn Anything, Personalized

DiscordLinkedIn
Featured book summaries
Crucial ConversationsThe Perfect MarriageInto the WildNever Split the DifferenceAttachedGood to GreatSay Nothing
Trending categories
Self HelpCommunication SkillRelationshipMindfulnessPhilosophyInspirationProductivity
Celebrities' reading list
Elon MuskCharlie KirkBill GatesSteve JobsAndrew HubermanJoe RoganJordan Peterson
Award winning collection
Pulitzer PrizeNational Book AwardGoodreads Choice AwardsNobel Prize in LiteratureNew York TimesCaldecott MedalNebula Award
Featured Topics
ManagementAmerican HistoryWarTradingStoicismAnxietySex
Best books by Year
2025 Best Non Fiction Books2024 Best Non Fiction Books2023 Best Non Fiction Books
Featured authors
Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieGeorge OrwellO. J. SimpsonBarbara O'NeillWinston ChurchillCharlie Kirk
BeFreed vs other apps
BeFreed vs. Other Book Summary AppsBeFreed vs. ElevenReaderBeFreed vs. ReadwiseBeFreed vs. Anki
Learning tools
Knowledge VisualizerAI Podcast Generator
Information
About Usarrow
Pricingarrow
FAQarrow
Blogarrow
Careerarrow
Partnershipsarrow
Directoryarrow
BeFreed
Try now
© 2025 BeFreed
Term of UsePrivacy Policy
BeFreed

Learn Anything, Personalized

DiscordLinkedIn
Featured book summaries
Crucial ConversationsThe Perfect MarriageInto the WildNever Split the DifferenceAttachedGood to GreatSay Nothing
Trending categories
Self HelpCommunication SkillRelationshipMindfulnessPhilosophyInspirationProductivity
Celebrities' reading list
Elon MuskCharlie KirkBill GatesSteve JobsAndrew HubermanJoe RoganJordan Peterson
Award winning collection
Pulitzer PrizeNational Book AwardGoodreads Choice AwardsNobel Prize in LiteratureNew York TimesCaldecott MedalNebula Award
Featured Topics
ManagementAmerican HistoryWarTradingStoicismAnxietySex
Best books by Year
2025 Best Non Fiction Books2024 Best Non Fiction Books2023 Best Non Fiction Books
Learning tools
Knowledge VisualizerAI Podcast Generator
Featured authors
Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieGeorge OrwellO. J. SimpsonBarbara O'NeillWinston ChurchillCharlie Kirk
BeFreed vs other apps
BeFreed vs. Other Book Summary AppsBeFreed vs. ElevenReaderBeFreed vs. ReadwiseBeFreed vs. Anki
Information
About Usarrow
Pricingarrow
FAQarrow
Blogarrow
Careerarrow
Partnershipsarrow
Directoryarrow
BeFreed
Try now
© 2025 BeFreed
Term of UsePrivacy Policy
    Learning plan cover

    Grow happier, wiser & explore the world

    LEARNING PLAN

    Grow happier, wiser & explore the world

    This learning plan is for anyone seeking a more fulfilling life through intentional growth across personal, social, and cultural dimensions. It combines practical well-being strategies with intellectual exploration, making it ideal for lifelong learners who want to become more compassionate, culturally aware individuals while developing the skills to travel and engage with the world meaningfully.

    ByCommunity User
    1 h 57 m
    • 4 sections • 12 courses • Updated 4 days ago
    The Happiness HypothesisBuild The Life You WantThe Science of Happiness: What Really Works12 sources

    How This Learning Plan Was Made

    This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Grow happier, wiser & explore the world with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

    Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Grow happier, wiser & explore the world.

    What You'll Learn

    • Build sustainable happiness through evidence-based practices rooted in science and ancient wisdom
    • Develop deeper empathy, self-compassion, and authentic connections that transform your relationships
    • Gain historical and cultural literacy to understand how civilizations shaped our modern world
    • Master the art of meaningful travel that goes beyond tourism to create transformative experiences
    • Cultivate a holistic perspective that integrates personal growth, global awareness, and purposeful living

    Discover what science and ancient wisdom reveal about genuine well-being, and build your foundation for a life of meaning and joy through evidence-based practices.

    The Happiness Hypothesis cover
    The Happiness Hypothesis

    Explore ancient wisdom and modern science for happiness.

    10 m
    Build The Life You Want cover
    Build The Life You Want

    Find happiness through science: four pillars to lasting fulfillment.

    9 m
    podcast cover
    source 1source 2The PERMA Model: Your Scientific Theory of Happinesssource 4
    6 sources
    The Science of Happiness: What Really Works

    Dive into decades of rigorous research revealing the surprising truth about happiness. Discover the PERMA framework, relationship secrets from Harvard's 80-year study, and practical daily habits that actually boost wellbeing and life satisfaction.

    11 m

    Transform how you show up in the world by cultivating empathy, self-compassion, and authentic relationships that enrich both your life and the lives of others.

    Radical Acceptance cover
    Radical Acceptance

    Embrace life with compassion and mindfulness, overcoming self-doubt and emotional pain.

    9 m
    Radical Compassion cover
    Radical Compassion

    A transformative guide to cultivating self-love and compassion through mindfulness, offering practical tools for emotional healing and personal growth.

    10 m
    podcast cover
    source 1The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown Summary: Key Insights and LessonsThe Gifts of Imperfection Summary & Key Ideas | Brene BrownBook Summary: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
    6 sources
    The Gifts of Imperfection: Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Self

    Discover how vulnerability becomes your superpower as we unpack Brene Brown's revolutionary approach to wholehearted living through courage, compassion, and authentic connection.

    9 m

    Expand your perspective by exploring how humanity evolved, how different cultures shaped our world, and the patterns that connect past to present.

    Sapiens cover
    Sapiens

    A sweeping narrative of human history

    9 m
    The Silk Roads cover
    The Silk Roads

    A sweeping reinterpretation of world history, shifting focus to Central Asia as the pivotal region shaping global civilization.

    9 m
    podcast cover
    The Silk RoadsSapiensThe Lessons of HistoryWorld History Timeline: Key Eras & Civilizations - MindMap AI
    6 sources
    The Complete History of Human Civilization

    Journey through world history from the cognitive revolution to modern times, exploring how trade routes, shared beliefs, and grand transitions shaped our interconnected world. Discover why Asia was civilization's true center and what patterns from the past reveal about our future.

    9 m

    Learn the art and philosophy of meaningful travel, from practical wisdom to transformative exploration that deepens your understanding of both the world and yourself.

    Vagabonding cover
    Vagabonding

    A guide to extended, independent travel and a philosophy of life on the road.

    9 m
    The Geography of Bliss cover
    The Geography of Bliss

    A grumpy traveler's witty quest to find the world's happiest places, blending humor, science, and cultural insights.

    9 m
    podcast cover
    source 1source 2source 3source 4
    6 sources
    The Hidden Architecture of Human Curiosity

    Discover how your unique curiosity style-whether you're a focused 'hunter,' broad 'busybody,' or creative 'dancer'-reveals profound truths about your mind and shapes both personal growth and societal progress.

    14 m

    From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco

    BeFreed Brings Together A Global Community Of 200,000+ Curious Minds
    See more on how BeFreed is discussed across the web

    "Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

    @Moemenn
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

    @Chloe, Solo founder, LA
    platform
    comments
    12
    likes
    117

    "Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

    @Raaaaaachelw
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

    @Matt, YC alum
    platform
    comments
    12
    likes
    108

    "Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

    @Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC
    platform
    comments
    254
    likes
    17

    "Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

    @djmikemoore
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

    @Pitiful
    platform
    comments
    96
    likes
    4.5K

    "BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

    @SofiaP
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

    @Jaded_Falcon
    platform
    comments
    201
    thumbsUp
    16

    "It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

    @OojasSalunke
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

    @Leo, Law Student, UPenn
    platform
    comments
    37
    likes
    483

    "Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

    @Cashflowbubu
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco

    BeFreed Brings Together A Global Community Of 200,000+ Curious Minds
    See more on how BeFreed is discussed across the web

    "Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

    @Moemenn
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

    @Chloe, Solo founder, LA
    platform
    comments
    12
    likes
    117

    "Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

    @Raaaaaachelw
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

    @Matt, YC alum
    platform
    comments
    12
    likes
    108

    "Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

    @Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC
    platform
    comments
    254
    likes
    17

    "Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

    @djmikemoore
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

    @Pitiful
    platform
    comments
    96
    likes
    4.5K

    "BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

    @SofiaP
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

    @Jaded_Falcon
    platform
    comments
    201
    thumbsUp
    16

    "It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

    @OojasSalunke
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

    @Leo, Law Student, UPenn
    platform
    comments
    37
    likes
    483

    "Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

    @Cashflowbubu
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

    @Moemenn
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

    @Chloe, Solo founder, LA
    platform
    comments
    12
    likes
    117

    "Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

    @Raaaaaachelw
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

    @Matt, YC alum
    platform
    comments
    12
    likes
    108

    "Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

    @Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC
    platform
    comments
    254
    likes
    17

    "Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

    @djmikemoore
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

    @Pitiful
    platform
    comments
    96
    likes
    4.5K

    "BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

    @SofiaP
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

    @Jaded_Falcon
    platform
    comments
    201
    thumbsUp
    16

    "It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

    @OojasSalunke
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

    @Leo, Law Student, UPenn
    platform
    comments
    37
    likes
    483

    "Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

    @Cashflowbubu
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

    @Moemenn
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

    @Chloe, Solo founder, LA
    platform
    comments
    12
    likes
    117

    "Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

    @Raaaaaachelw
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

    @Matt, YC alum
    platform
    comments
    12
    likes
    108

    "Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

    @Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC
    platform
    comments
    254
    likes
    17

    "Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

    @djmikemoore
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

    @Pitiful
    platform
    comments
    96
    likes
    4.5K

    "BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

    @SofiaP
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

    @Jaded_Falcon
    platform
    comments
    201
    thumbsUp
    16

    "It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

    @OojasSalunke
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    "The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

    @Leo, Law Student, UPenn
    platform
    comments
    37
    likes
    483

    "Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

    @Cashflowbubu
    platform
    star
    star
    star
    star
    star

    See More Stories?

    How people are talking about BeFreed across the web
    Start your learning journey, now
    BeFreed App

    Users also liked

    self awareness and growth

    self awareness and growth

    LEARNING PLAN

    self awareness and growth

    This learning plan is essential for anyone seeking meaningful personal transformation and a more intentional life. It's particularly valuable for those feeling stuck, disconnected from their purpose, or ready to move beyond surface-level self-help into deep, sustainable change. Whether you're navigating a life transition, pursuing greater fulfillment, or simply committed to ongoing personal development, this structured approach provides the tools and frameworks to understand yourself deeply and live with clarity and purpose.

    3 h 35 m•4 Sections
    Personal growth and world view

    Personal growth and world view

    LEARNING PLAN

    Personal growth and world view

    This learning plan is essential for anyone seeking to understand themselves more deeply and live with greater intention and fulfillment. It combines psychological science, philosophical wisdom, and practical tools to help you break free from limiting patterns and expand your perspective. Perfect for lifelong learners, those experiencing transition, or anyone who wants to move beyond surface-level self-help to create fundamental, lasting change in how they think, act, and engage with the world.

    1 h 48 m•4 Sections
    Grow health, spirit & meaning

    Grow health, spirit & meaning

    LEARNING PLAN

    Grow health, spirit & meaning

    This learning plan is designed for anyone seeking to move beyond surface-level wellness toward deep, lasting transformation across all dimensions of life. It's ideal for those feeling disconnected, burned out, or unfulfilled who want to cultivate genuine vitality, inner peace, and authentic purpose through an integrated mind-body-spirit approach.

    2 h 47 m•4 Sections
    To learn and grow as a person.

    To learn and grow as a person.

    LEARNING PLAN

    To learn and grow as a person.

    This learning plan is essential for anyone feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or seeking more intentional personal development. It's particularly valuable for individuals at life transitions, professionals experiencing burnout, or anyone wanting to move from merely existing to truly thriving with purpose and connection.

    1 h 52 m•4 Sections
    Become a better human being

    Become a better human being

    LEARNING PLAN

    Become a better human being

    This learning plan is designed for anyone seeking genuine personal growth and a more fulfilling life beyond surface-level self-improvement. Whether you're navigating a life transition, feeling disconnected from your purpose, or simply want to become more emotionally intelligent and compassionate, this comprehensive approach combines ancient wisdom with modern practices to help you develop lasting character and meaningful relationships.

    2 h 6 m•4 Sections
    Expand worldview & knowledge

    Expand worldview & knowledge

    LEARNING PLAN

    Expand worldview & knowledge

    This learning plan is designed for intellectually curious individuals who want to break free from narrow perspectives and develop a richer understanding of humanity and existence. It's ideal for lifelong learners, students seeking broader context for their studies, professionals looking to think more critically and globally, or anyone feeling limited by their current worldview and eager to engage with deeper questions about life, culture, and reality.

    2 h 29 m•4 Sections
    Grow into my best self

    Grow into my best self

    LEARNING PLAN

    Grow into my best self

    This learning plan is essential for anyone seeking intentional personal growth and a more fulfilling life. It combines science-backed strategies with practical tools to help you understand yourself deeply, build transformative habits, and live with authentic purpose. Perfect for those feeling stuck, seeking clarity, or ready to become the best version of themselves.

    1 h 53 m•4 Sections
    Grow in all life dimensions

    Grow in all life dimensions

    LEARNING PLAN

    Grow in all life dimensions

    This comprehensive learning plan is designed for anyone feeling stuck in one area of life while neglecting others, or sensing that isolated self-improvement efforts aren't creating lasting change. It's particularly valuable for those who recognize that true growth requires a holistic approach—where physical health, emotional well-being, relationships, habits, and purpose all work together synergistically rather than in isolation.

    2 h 53 m•4 Sections