He went on to write the bestselling book, 10 % happier. My preconceptions about meditation were misconceptions. A 10 % happier howto book, about why he decided to write the book, how meditation has affected him personally and professionally. How i tamed the voice in my head, reduced stress without losing my edge, and found selfhelp that really works a true story, was published in march 2014. Among his other journalistic accomplishments, which include more than a few incountry assignments in hotfire war zones, hosting gigs on good morning america and nightline, and scoring interviews with some very scary people, harris is known for a live oncamera meltdown that was seen only by close family members, dan harris is a bit of a jerk. After a 10 day retreat, chronicled in the books most entertaining section, harris began applying this new calm, centered approach to his hectic livelihood in the media and began adopting a.
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Oct 21, 2014 nightline anchor dan harris embarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and selfhelp, and discovers a way to get happier that is. How i tamed the voice in my head, reduced stress without losing my edge, and found selfhelp that actually works a true story by dan harris. Abcs dan harris explains how meditation has helped stop his emotions from. Abc news dan harris tells you all about his search for a better outlook in his new book, 10 % happier. This is the book i wish i had composed, however im certain i would never be as engaging as dan harris. How an onair panic attack led abcs dan harris to dive into americas selfhelp subculture. Before joining abc news fourteen years ago, he worked for local news outlets in boston and maine. He regularly reports for 2020, world news with diane sawyer, and the weekday editions of good morning america. He is also the host of the 10 % happier podcast and the cofounder of the 10 % happier meditation app. In 10 % happier, dan harris describes in fascinating detail the stresses of working as a news correspondent and the relief he has found through the practice of meditation. How i tamed the voice in my head, reduced stress without losing my edge, and found selfhelp that actually worksa true story. The book will include his signature approach to spiritual topics.
Mar 10, 2014 the following is excerpted from 10 % happier. Dan harris is an emmy awardwinning anchor and correspondent for abc news. Well, i watched that ol minimalists documentary on netflix, and theres ol dan harris talking about having a panic attack on live tv. Abcs dan harris explains how meditation has helped stop his emotions from running wild. Dan harris is the coanchor of abcs nightline and the weekend editions of good morning america. In 10 % happier, dan harris describes in fascinating detail the stresses of. Books by ten percent happier dan harris is the coanchor of abcs nightline and the weekend editions of good morning america. Winner of the 2014 living now book award for inspirational memoirnightline anchor dan harris embarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical. This is my book summary of 10% happier by dan harris. Nightline anchor dan harris embarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and. I believe that with this book dan harris succeeds to not only build an important bridge between two worlds that have seemed far apart and somewhat incompatible, the professional world and spiritual world, but he also brings a unprecedented freshness and clarity to the latter. This was an insight that immediately made me at least 10% happier.
How i tamed the voice in my head, reduced stress without losing my edge, and found selfhelp that actually worksa true story, by abcs dan harris. This was an insight that immediately made me at least 10 % happier. Nightline anchor dan harris embarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds. Nightline anchor dan harrisembarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and selfhelp, and discovers a way to get happier. I hope it is increasingly available to folks who have different kinds of devices other than iphones. At the meditator since i was 17 i get myself some of the time a little baffled that i cant generally express to others the amount it has intended to me in my life. Dec 26, 2017 dan harris is the coanchor of abcs nightline and the weekend editions of good morning america. Dan harris is a fidgety, skeptical abc news anchor who had a panic attack live on good morning america, which led him to try something he always thought was ridiculous.
Harris has said that his selfexamination, abandonment of drugs, and adoption of meditation were prompted by an onair panic attack in 2004. Apr 22, 2020 dan harris is a fidgety, skeptical abc news anchor who had a panic attack live on good morning america, which led him to try something he always thought was ridiculous. Winner of the 2014 living now book award for inspirational memoir. Meditation wont solve all your problems but it will make you about 10 % happier. My notes are informal and often contain quotes from the book as well as my own thoughts. In many ways, this new book is an attempt to fix a mistake i. Nightline anchor dan harris embarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and selfhelp, and discovers a way to get happier that is truly achievable. Practicing meditation and mindfulness will make you at least 10 percent happier. This summary also includes key lessons and important passages from the book. Jan 26, 2017 dan harris is an emmy awardwinning anchor and correspondent for abc news.
This is an extremely brave, funny, and insightful book. Nightline anchor dan harris embarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and selfhelp, 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. Nightline anchor dan harrisembarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and selfhelp, and discovers a way to get happier that is truly achievable. Nightline anchor dan harrisembarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and selfhelp, and discovers a way to get happier that is truly. A few weeks ago a friend kindly gifted me with a book after a conversation that we had. How i tamed the voice in my head, reduced stress without losing my edge, and found selfhelp that actually worksa true story, by. In my experience, meditation makes you 10 % happier. Nightline anchor dan harris embarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and selfhelp, and discovers a way to get happier that is. Mar 11, 2014 nightline anchor dan harrisembarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and selfhelp, and discovers a way to get happier that is truly achievable. He mentions this book he wrote about being 10 percent happier, and i thought hell, id love to be 10.
More immediately, harris is working on a followup book to 10 % happier about compassionor, as he describes it, not being an asshole. In this podcast, dan explores happiness whatever that means from all angles. After having a nationally televised panic attack, dan harris knew he had to make some changes. Nightline anchor dan harris embarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and selfhelp, and discovers a way to get happier that is truly. After having a nationally televised panic attack on good morning america, dan harris knew he had to make some changes. Ten percent happier with dan harris podcast abc audio. How being nice can boost your health six selfish reasons to be friendlier to others. Thank you dan harris, joseph goldstein, joshua and all of you who design and teach this practical approach to meditation. Mar 27, 2019 more immediately, harris is working on a followup book to 10 % happier about compassionor, as he describes it, not being an asshole. As dans meditation practice deepens, i look forward to him being at least 11% happier, or more. Im skeptical of the way kindness is talked about, he says. Nightline anchor dan harris embarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and selfhelp, and discovers a way to get happier.
After a panic attack on live tv, abc news anchor dan harris had to make some changes. He mentions this book he wrote about being 10 percent happier, and i thought hell, id love to be 10 percent happier. A lot of 10 % happier is about harris trying to be less of a jerk. In 10% happier, dan harris describes in fascinating detail the stresses of working as a news.
With the ten percent happier app, youll discover guided meditations and practical teachings you can carry anywhere. Dec 30, 2014 colin beavan, author of no impact manin 10 % happier, dan harris describes in fascinating detail the stresses of working as a news correspondent and the relief he has found through the practice of meditation. Dan harris is the coanchor of nightline and the weekend editions of good morning america. She recommended i read the book 10 % happier by dan harris after mentioning to her that meditation was something that i wanted to understand and try. He regularly reports for 2020, world news with diane sawyer, and the weekday editions of good morning. Dan harris opens 10 % happier by talking about the destructive chatter of the voice in his head. An enormously smart, cleareyed, bravehearted, and quite personal look at the benefits of meditation. Nightline anchor dan harris embarks on an unexpected, hilarious, and deeply skeptical odyssey through the strange worlds of spirituality and. How i tamed the voice in my head, reduced stress without losing my edge, and found selfhelp that actually works a true story by harris, dan isbn.
Mar 11, 2014 after a 10 day retreat, chronicled in the books most entertaining section, harris began applying this new calm, centered approach to his hectic livelihood in the media and began adopting a new attitude and approach toward instances of negativity and misfortune. Jan 04, 2019 a few weeks ago a friend kindly gifted me with a book after a conversation that we had. Harris is a synthesizer, providing the thick topics of mindfulness culture, scientific research, as well as meditationuser experience right into a threepart consistency that instantly makes you wish to hear more. Colin beavan, author of no impact manin 10 % happier, dan harris describes in fascinating detail the stresses of working as a news correspondent and the relief he has found through. After writing 10 % happier, why did you decide to focus specifically on meditation for this book. Jan 02, 2018 i spoke to dan harris, author of meditation for fidgety skeptics. Ten percent happier with dan harris listen via stitcher. She recommended i read the book 10 % happier by dan harris after mentioning to her that meditation. The long journey to becoming 10% happier video abc news.