Now to make the most of life, we can't undervalue the importance of sleep.

That's why I want to tell you about a fantastic podcast called Get Sleepy.

It helps you fall asleep with original stories and meditations.

They're captivating enough to grasp your attention and pull you away from your day-to-day problems,

yet so incredibly relaxing that you'll have no choice but to fall asleep.

Imagine relaxing in a tropical oasis or exploring an old library to discover its hidden secrets.

There are hundreds of episodes, so you're bound to find something you love and get a good night's

rest. Search for Get Sleepy wherever you listen to podcasts or go to GetSleepy.com.

I was in emotional wreck this past week starting in Sunday's episode and that's why I needed

the break, but I'm physically able to do it, so here's another episode for you.

And today's reading is of Joshua from the minimalist interviewing Sam Harris.

Not to be confused with Dan Harris, who I featured in Tuesday's episode.

Sam and Dan are not related, but both practice and meditation.

And now Sam is known for having a very controversial stand on religion,

but that's not what this is about, and I'm hoping we can set that aside for the next five to

10 minutes because his stance on meditation and mindfulness is not controversial. This is

backed by science, something I've experienced myself too. So what he has to say here is helpful

and something I really wanted to share with you. It's a long post, so I've broken it up and we'll

do the first part today and we'll finish it tomorrow. So with that, let's do the first part of this

interview and start optimizing your life.

Sam Harris discusses mindfulness by Joshua Fields-Millburn.

Sam Harris is the author of several bestselling books and winner of the 2005 pen award for nonfiction.

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