10% Happier
How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found a Self-Help That Actually Works
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Dan Harris
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Dan Harris
About this listen
Nightline anchor Dan Harris embarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and self-help, and discovers a way to get happier that is truly achievable.
After having a nationally televised panic attack on Good Morning America, Dan Harris knew he had to make some changes. A lifelong nonbeliever, he found himself on a bizarre adventure, involving a disgraced pastor, a mysterious self-help guru, and a gaggle of brain scientists. Eventually, Harris realized that the source of his problems was the very thing he always thought was his greatest asset: the incessant, insatiable voice in his head, which had both propelled him through the ranks of a hyper-competitive business and also led him to make the profoundly stupid decisions that provoked his on-air freak-out.
We all have a voice in our head. It's what has us losing our temper unnecessarily, checking our email compulsively, eating when we're not hungry, and fixating on the past and the future at the expense of the present. Most of us would assume we're stuck with this voice that there's nothing we can do to rein it in but Harris stumbled upon an effective way to do just that. It's a far cry from the miracle cures peddled by the self-help swamis he met; instead, it's something he always assumed to be either impossible or useless: meditation. After learning about research that suggests meditation can do everything from lower your blood pressure to essentially rewire your brain, Harris took a deep dive into the underreported world of CEOs, scientists, and even marines who are now using it for increased calm, focus, and happiness.
10% Happier takes listeners on a ride from the outer reaches of neuroscience to the inner sanctum of network news to the bizarre fringes of America's spiritual scene, and leaves them with a takeaway that could actually change their lives.
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- 2017-10-05
Best book on meditation ever
It changed me from an absolute non-believer to someone who is willing to positively try
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- Sarah Porritt
- 2018-01-06
Changed my way of thinking!
I absolutely loved this book. There was a lot of build up to the getting happier part but it was worth it. I am now meditating daily and I am really happy this is the first book I finished this year. Thanks Dan!
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-04-04
Funny, interesting and entertaining
Well put together! Nothing like a typical self help, yet fun and helpful in its own way.
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- Karen Louise
- 2018-09-19
Entertaining
This was very entertaining and convincing - vortex was my favourite but this was awesome too! #Audible1
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- LalaBee
- 2022-02-13
Down to earth, insightful and quite funny
I really loved this book.
It is funny and charming, insightful and honest.
The author was brave and truthful and bare-belly vulnerable with us.
It is not fluffy or typical of a self-help/personal development book and even calls out some of the things the author thinks are hypocritical or silly in the world of self-help.
While I don't agree with all of this opinions, I appreciate that he is unwavering in them and it gives me another perspective.
Fully enjoyed listening. Will listen again.
*If you are sensitive to curse words and honesty, probably take a pass*
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- Sam
- 2017-11-04
Interestng take on PD.
Good to hear that we all find pur own path, and it's not a straight one, even with the resources Dan Harris has at his disposal. After listening to this, I'll be digging a little deeper into Buddhist teachings too, and adapting them for my own path.
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- Nicholas
- 2023-05-29
Compelling story with actionable insights
Dan's storytelling skills made it easy to stay engaged throughout his spiritual and professional journey. His questions and curiosities about mindfulness were rational and helped convince me to start meditating and start training my brain.
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- M&M
- 2020-01-13
Excellent
Dan did a great job telling the story and making the connections. I would recommend this to everyone.
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- Anonymous
- 2018-06-29
harris hits it out of the park
great stories and informative. very relatable and makes you feel like you're not alone managing anxiety
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- Jeff
- 2021-05-05
I diiiiig it
enjoyed it!
never got into him previously, but I'd like to share a cocktail or 7 with him!
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