You've probably heard about meditation, but does it really work? We talk about why simply sitting and breathing might change your life for the better. Full show notes Things mentioned in this episode: Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius Kaihōgyō Zafu Meditation Cushion Bamboo Meditation Kneeling Bench Zabuton Meditation Cushions Thai Fisherman Pants Alan Watts The Tao of Pooh, by Benjamin Hoff The 4-Hour Workweek, by Timothy Ferriss How to Study Effectively with Flash Cards 8 Better Ways to Make and Study Flash Cards Real Engineering Brain.fm Headspace (iOS | Android) Asian Efficiency - My Brain's Stronger Than Your Brain Loving-kindness Meditation Vipassana Meditation Lion's Roar - How to Practice Zazen AsapSCIENCE YouTube channel AsapSCIENCE's Scientific Power of Meditation video Ensō (iOS) Calm (iOS | Android) Meditation music on Spotify Storyblocks Want more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page. You can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter. Timestamps: 0:01:45 - Walking meditation and the definition of meditation 0:08:12 - Why and how Martin meditates 0:14:55 - Being present-minded and not always impatient 0:29:23 - Sacrificing your current happiness for the sake of future-proofing 0:35:24 - Sponsor: StoryBlocks (Graphic design assets) 0:38:28 - The mental processes Tom and Martin go through when meditating 0:46:29 - How your brain reacts to external stimuli 0:52:01 - Examples of different types of meditation 0:54:56 - Scientific studies on the benefits of meditation 0:58:29 - Tips to start meditating and conclusion If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.