Business Stress

In 10% Happier, Dan Harris takes listeners on his journey to adopt meditation and practice mindfulness. The story begins with Harris chronicling a personal panic attack on national television while he was filling in as a News Reader for a colleague. According to the Nielsen ratings data, over five million saw his panic attack, which was the result of an extended period of what Harris calls "mindlessness", where he was focused on professional advancement and adventure.

If you sometimes feel anxious, it's normal. Occasional bouts of anxiety are normal as we sometimes face obstacles and problems in our life. But if you experience anxiety that is persistent and seemingly uncontrollable and overwhelming, it might be an anxiety disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorder is the most common mental health disorder in the US, affecting close to 40 million adults.

Why do some sales professionals launch to seemingly instant success, while others languish for months, years, or decades? Why does it seem to come so naturally for some salespeople, while many continue to work - day in and day out - for small and fleeting results? Why do some sales pros build a long-term career free of stress and full of prosperity, personal growth, and fulfilling relationships?