10% Happier
10% Happier
Dan Harris
Peter Attia
I’ve read a lot about mediation, but it was the first book I read where I thought, 'I can relate to this guy.' - Peter Attia
Veronica Belmont
Made me totally rethink mindfulness and meditation. - Veronica Belmont
Danny Miranda
Would recommend this to anyone who 'doesn’t have time to meditate' or is skeptical of the practice in general. - Danny Miranda
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10% Happier

10% Happier

Dan Harris
Dan Harris
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Dan Harris
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In "10% Happier," Dan Harris embarks on a compelling journey from the depths of public embarrassment to the discovery of a life-altering practice. After experiencing a panic attack on national television, Harris, a skeptic at heart, finds himself navigating the peculiar world of self-help gurus, neuroscience, and the fringes of America's spiritual scene in search of a solution to the relentless voice in his head. This voice, his greatest ally in the cutthroat world of news journalism, had also led him to the brink of personal and professional disaster. Through a series of unexpected encounters and revelations, Harris uncovers the transformative power of meditation—a practice he had once dismissed as either impractical or ineffectual. "10% Happier" is more than just a memoir; it's a gateway to understanding how a simple yet profound practice can silence the chaos of the mind and lead to a life of greater fulfillment, focus, and yes, happiness. Harris demystifies meditation, making it accessible to skeptics and believers alike, and presents compelling evidence of its benefits, drawing from the latest in neuroscience and his own personal experimentations. With wit, honesty, and a relatable voice, Harris invites readers on his unconventional journey to mindfulness, offering insights that promise to make them at least 10% happier.

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Released
2014
1 Jan
Length
256
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Would recommend this to anyone who 'doesn’t have time to meditate' or is skeptical of the practice in general. - Danny Miranda
Made me totally rethink mindfulness and meditation. - Veronica Belmont
I’ve read a lot about mediation, but it was the first book I read where I thought, 'I can relate to this guy.' - Peter Attia
Make the present moment your friend rather than your enemy. Because many people live habitually as if the present moment were an obstacle that they need to overcome in order to get to the next moment. And imagine living your whole life like that, where always this moment is never quite right, not good enough because you need to get to the next one. That is continuous stress.
— Dan Harris, 10% Happier

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