10% Happier. 10th Anniversary Edition

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Nightline anchor Dan Harris embarks on a humorous and skeptical journey through spirituality and self-help, ultimately discovering a practical path to happiness. Following a panic attack on Good Morning America, he recognized the need for change. As a lifelong nonbeliever, he found himself navigating a bizarre adventure with a disgraced pastor, a mysterious self-help guru, and brain scientists. Harris identified that his greatest asset, the relentless voice in his head, was also the source of his problems, driving both his career success and his poor decisions that led to his on-air meltdown. This inner voice often causes us to lose our temper, compulsively check emails, and fixate on the past and future, detracting from the present. Many believe they are stuck with this inner critic, but Harris discovered an effective way to manage it: meditation. Initially dismissed as impossible or useless, meditation emerged as a powerful tool. He explored research showing its benefits, including lower blood pressure and brain rewiring, and learned about its adoption by CEOs, scientists, and marines for enhanced calm, focus, and happiness. This exploration spans from neuroscience to the fringes of America’s spiritual scene, offering insights that could genuinely transform lives.