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  • How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found a Self-Help That Actually Works
  • Written by: Dan Harris
  • Narrated by: Dan Harris
  • Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (413 ratings)

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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.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.

©2014 Daniel Benjamin Harris (P)2014 HarperCollinsPublishers

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  • 2018-02-08

Happy I heard this book (with caveats)

You will enjoy this more if you watch US network news, as it is in large part autobiography. I am only vaguely familiar with that industry, but nonetheless thought the book was very valuable as a way of understanding mindfulness. It was very thoughtful and well researched. It contains a considered analysis of Buddhism and the secularization of it as mindfulness. I appreciated Dan's open, honest exploration of the topic and his insights as to the ways mindfulness has helped him, and his challenges in developing a practice.

I felt the writing was affected, heavy handed and unnecessarily full of big words, which often got in the way of the very sincere message he was trying to deliver. Almost like he was trying to show off his extensive vocabulary. Despite all that, I'm curious about his other books and got alot out of this one.

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  • 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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Not much there

I was hoping this book would be far more encouraging and enjoyable than it was. A lot of fluff mixed with some truth- made me keep listening, hoping for A more concrete revelation. Not in the same league as authors like Stephen Covey. I won’t recommend this book.

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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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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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Great Listen

Dan Harris was great. I stayed interested for the full duration.
I was able to apply his learnings into my life to have a better perspective on things. Highly recommend to anyone seeking a better perspective

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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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Too much fluff

Overall message is good but there is waayyy too much fluff around it. Could summarize each chapter in like 2 sentences. Not good for someone who just wants to learn.

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Meditation for skeptical people

Absolutely loved it. His responses and inner thoughts are so much like my own. Very well read. I feel like my own experiences have been validated.

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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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