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The James Altucher Show

Ep. 301 - Dan Harris: How to Mentally Train the Mind - Ten Minutes a Day

The James Altucher Show

James Altucher

Education, Business

4.62.7K Ratings

🗓️ 8 January 2018

⏱️ 88 minutes

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Summary

He had a panic attack on air. Live.  A meltdown in front of 5 million people.  Dan was struggling with PTSD, which led to drug abuse and depression. Then he found meditation. Show Notes:  "10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works--A True Story" By Dan Harris  "Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-to Book" By Dan Harris Download Dan's App (10% Percent Happier) to Start Meditating today! Listen to Dan's podcast (10% Happier with Dan Harris) Watch the ABC World News Tonight story about the inspiration for Dan Harris' first book! Also Mentioned: The Ben Shapiro Show Pod Save America Thanks so much for listening! If you like this episode, please subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" and rate and review wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Youtube Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Follow me on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Linkedin Instagram Youtube ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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0:00.0

This isn't your average business podcast and he's not your average host.

0:06.4

This is the James Altiger Show on the Choose Yourself Network.

0:10.4

Today on the James Altiger Show.

0:15.0

We're very much the stars of our own movie and sometimes these are sad movies and we get

0:20.6

sucked up into the story of me and the world constricts when that happens.

0:25.0

And it's almost like the difference and there's a subtle difference even in the words,

0:29.4

but difference between happiness and well-being.

0:32.4

So well-being doesn't necessarily imply happiness.

0:35.4

It means you're well right now.

0:38.2

Equanimity.

0:39.2

Once again, so excited to have Dan Harris on the podcast.

0:45.2

Dan Harris, welcome.

0:48.2

This is like my third time, right?

0:49.2

No, it's your second.

0:51.2

Oh, yeah, it is your third.

0:53.2

Yeah, because you did first off, I'll introduce you.

0:54.2

You did the New York Times best selling book, 10% happier.

0:56.6

How many weeks was that on the best selling list?

0:59.6

You know, I knew it was something like 10 or 11 or so.

1:02.6

It was a lot like that.

1:05.2

Yeah, that had some legs.

1:06.2

Yeah, it had some legs to my brain selling really well.

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