The James Altucher Show

Episode Description:This is a From the Archive episode with Dan Harris.Dan Harris returns to the show for a wide-ranging conversation about meditation without the incense, jargon, or grandiose promises.James begins with Dan’s story: his work at ABC News, his public panic attack, his substance abuse, his reporting from war zones, and the recovery path that led him to meditation. Dan’s first book, 10% Happier, made the case that meditation could be useful even for skeptics, strivers, journalists, and people who do not identify with traditional spirituality.This episode focuses on the next step: how to actually start.Dan’s book Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics, written with meditation teacher Jeff Warren and Carlye Adler, tries to remove the usual excuses. You do not need to sit for an hour. You do not need a cushion. You do not need to clear your mind. You do not need to become a different person. You can start with one minute.James and Dan discuss the difference between useful self-reflection and useless rumina