Frequently asked questions
What does GATE stand for?
Goals, Affirmations, Track, Exceed. Four pillars, four daily actions, one loop.
Is Exceed the same as Exercise?
No. Exercise is one expression of Exceed. Exceed is the whole growth pillar - break your old limits, face one fear, serve someone, upgrade your environment, move your body, raise your standards. Chapter 7 covers it in full.
Is there a free version?
Yes. Movement + daily exceed log, sample goals and affirmations, basic tracking, and the first three modules of the book. Free forever.
How much is Premium?
£3.99/month. Includes all 9 book modules, the 30-Day GATE Reboot, the full affirmation and goal banks, notes and reflection prompts, advanced tracking, and everything new as it ships. Cancel anytime.
What is the 30-Day GATE Reboot?
A 30-day programme from Chapter 9 of the book. Four weeks of one prompt, one action and one reflection per day, across Awakening, Foundation, Momentum and Integration. Renders inside the app with a day grid, streak counter, and journal per day.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Beyond the GATE is a progressive web app (PWA). Open app.beyondthegate.app in your browser - you can add it to your home screen on iOS or Android and it behaves like a native app, offline included.
Will my data stay private?
Your notes, journal entries, goals and reflections are yours. Stored on servers in the EU. Never sold, never shared with advertisers. See the privacy policy for specifics.
Can I cancel any time?
Yes. Go to Billing in the app and open the Stripe billing portal. Cancellation is immediate (you keep premium until the current period ends). No confirmation calls, no retention traps.
How is this different from Headspace or Calm?
Headspace and Calm are meditation apps. Beyond the GATE is a personal development programme - the book plus the app - built around daily habits, self-image work, tracking and exceeding your old limits. There's a breathing tool in here too, but it's one of many rather than the whole product.
Can I use it on desktop?
Yes. The app works on desktop browsers. The layout is mobile-first because that's where people check their streaks, but everything renders on a laptop too.
Who is it for?
Anyone ready to stop drifting. The book opens with a piece called "Father Forgets" - if you've ever caught yourself on autopilot with the people or work that matter most, this is for you.
Can I get a copy of my data?
Yes. In the app, go to Settings, scroll to the GDPR section, and hit "Export my data". You'll get a JSON dump of everything associated with your account.