Unhinged Habits, Jonathan Goodman
Unhinged Habits, Jonathan Goodman
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Unhinged Habits
A Counterintuitive Guide for Humans to Have More by Doing Less

Author: Jonathan Goodman

Narrator: Jonathan Goodman

Unabridged: 6 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/27/2026


Synopsis

Read by the author. Break bad habits and build your rich life by mastering the art of strategic subtraction.Unhinged Habits will revolutionize your relationship to work, money, and even adult friendship.Read Unhinged Habits if:Your calendar’s packed, yet you feel like you're missing what matters.You've bought things meant to bring happiness, but the satisfaction didn't last.You suspect you're living someone else's definition of success rather than your own. We’re all habitual by nature. We fall into patterns and get stuck. We form habits and never question them.Some habits propel us forward. Others can work against us over time.The key? Get the order right. Balance short-term desires with long-term planning. Set yourself up for a bright future without missing the magic in the present.Unhinged Habits pushes back against slow and incremental progress in the pursuit of some faceless, better future. Lots of people are consistent, yet few get ahead. What’s missing are intermittent bouts of unhinged intensity.This is a book about wanting a better life and going after it. Or be okay not having it. Both are fine. Just get out of the middle.For over 13 years, Jonathan Goodman has challenged societal norms and built multi-million-dollar businesses, all while exploring over 30 countries with his family. In Unhinged Habits, Goodman shares the essential insights that freed him from conventional expectations. You will learn:The 8:4 Rule. The counterintuitive seasonal approach that embraces unbalance to level up your relationships with people, money, and health.The Explorer's Compass. A framework to break routine and rediscover wonder in your everyday life.The Three Proxies of True Friendship. How to categorize your friends so you spend more time with the true ones and feel less guilt for letting others go. Buckle up, because this book is going to break you out of the routines you’ve accepted as normal, but no longer serve you, so that you can finally live your definition of success.  Graphics and interactive content can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

About Jonathan Goodman

Jonathan Goodman has spent 13 winters exploring the world—first solo, then with his wife, and now with their three children—challenging educational conventions while building multi-million-dollar businesses. Featured in Men's Health, Forbes, Robb Report, Entrepreneur, and Inc., Jon proves that you don't have to choose between professional success, meaningful relationships, and fulfilling adventure. Based in Toronto, this is his 12th book.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Demetri on February 01, 2026

This Book Is a Counterspell for Modern Brain Fog – My Review of “Unhinged Habits” on Attention, Anxiety, and the Myth of ‘More’ By Demetris Papadimitropoulos | February 1st, 2026 Watercolor Piece by Demetris Papadimitropoulos “Unhinged Habits” is the kind of self-help book that refuses to float above o......more

Goodreads review by Tamar on March 15, 2026

I saw a review somewhere saying this book was not relevant for parents of small kids. As a mother of five living a pretty structured life, I found this book to be deeply impactful. It offers actionable takeaways that don’t require completely altering your life, but rather clear direction on how to m......more

Goodreads review by Mike on February 10, 2026

I write and think about behavior change for a living, so I have read my way through a LOT of books about habits. Most of them are useful, but many quietly assume a version of life that does not really exist. You wake up, you execute your routines like clockwork, you never miss two days in a row, and......more

Goodreads review by Zackary on March 15, 2026

Before posting a review, I read a number of the reviews that have already been posted. From the 5-star reviews to the 2-star reviews, I kinda agree with them all. As I was reading this, I came across a number of anecdotes that I had either read about before or had already been practicing. So, I can......more

Goodreads review by Matt on February 24, 2026

I finished Unhinged Habits feeling deeply appreciative of Jonathan’s writing. He truly feels like someone who was born to write, not because it came easily, but because he chose to focus on it. As he says in the book, when you put your energy into the thing you are genuinely good at and truly enjoy,......more