Feb 29, 2024
In this episode, we delve into the world of
mindfulness and meditation with renowned author and meditation
advocate, Dan Harris. In our conversation, Dan shares his personal
journey from a high-stress career in the news to discovering the
transformative power of mindfulness meditation. We explore Dan's
best-selling book, 10% Happier which chronicles his exploration
into mindfulness practices after experiencing a panic attack on
live television. We discuss how Dan's quest for inner peace led him
to explore meditation, the core principles of Dan's 10% Happier
philosophy, and how mindfulness can lead to incremental but
significant improvements in happiness. Discover why Buddhism is a
religion that skeptics can line up behind, the intersection of
mindfulness and financial decision-making, and the importance of
empathy and self-awareness for financial advisors. Gain insights
into applying mindfulness principles to everyday life, strategies
for building the skill of happiness, the basic steps to start
meditating, and much more! Join us on this insightful journey as we
explore how mindfulness can truly transform lives and empower
individuals to live with greater purpose, happiness, and
fulfillment with Dan Harris!
Key Points From This Episode:
(0:04:49) Dan shares his journey from a high-stress career in news to discovering mindfulness meditation.
(0:06:48) What mediation is, why he initially thought it was nonsense, and why he changed his mind.
(0:09:11) Unpack the idea of mindfulness and the science that backs up the claims.
(0:11:22) The main thesis of Buddhism and its link to meditation.
(0:14:02) How mindfulness can help manage emotions, improve focus, and enhance relationships in everyday life.
(0:15:48) He shares how difficult it was for him to embrace the concept of meditation.
(0:21:12) Discover what motivated him to explore meditation and mindfulness practices.
(0:21:12) Recommendations to start meditating and how long it takes to form a habit of it.
(0:26:56) Insights on applying mindfulness principles to financial decision-making.
(0:28:29) Explore the benefits of meditation for the comparing mind and the wanting mind.
(0:30:59) How mindfulness meditation has influenced his financial decision-making.
(0:33:20) The principles of 10% Happier from the perspectives of a client and advisor.
(0:35:45) Strategies for making your own happiness and cultivating contentment.
(0:41:03) Transitioning from a career in news to focusing on mindfulness advocacy and podcasting.
(0:42:32) His biggest lessons since writing the book and his most influential podcast guest.
(0:48:26) Hear about Dan’s version of success and
happiness.
Links From Today’s Episode:
Rational Reminder on iTunes —
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582.
Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/
Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/
Rational Reminder on X — https://twitter.com/RationalRemind
Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/
Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.ca
Benjamin Felix — https://www.pwlcapital.com/author/benjamin-felix/
Benjamin on X — https://twitter.com/benjaminwfelix
Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/
Cameron Passmore — https://www.pwlcapital.com/profile/cameron-passmore/
Cameron on X — https://twitter.com/CameronPassmore
Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/
Dan Harris — https://danbharris.komi.io/
Dan Harris on X — https://twitter.com/danbharris
Dan Harris on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/danharris/
Dan Harris on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/DanHarrisABC
Dan Harris on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/c/TenPercentHappier
Dan Harris on TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@danbharris
10% Happier — https://www.tenpercent.com/
Ten Percent Happier Podcast — https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast
‘Finding and Funding a Good Life’ — https://www.pwlcapital.com/finding-and-funding-a-good-life/
Dan Harris: Celebrating 10 Years of 10% Happier — https://www.symphonyspace.org/events/vp-dan-harris-10-happier-10-year-anniversary
Emma Seppälä — https://www.emmaseppala.com/
Dalai Lama — https://www.dalailama.com/
Joseph Goldstein — https://www.dharma.org/teacher/joseph-goldstein/
Books From Today’s Episode:
10% Happier — https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/18505796