Chapter
Personal Experience Finding a Pragmatic Approach to Meditation
13:43 - 18:01 (04:17)
The speaker discusses their personal experience with trying meditation and finding most books on the subject too focused on religious teachings. However, they eventually found a pragmatic approach that worked for them.
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The speaker reflects on how many books on mindfulness are high on abstract concepts and low on pragmatic guidance, and shares their experience of seeking out practical advice.
13:43 - 15:47 (02:04)
Summary
The speaker reflects on how many books on mindfulness are high on abstract concepts and low on pragmatic guidance, and shares their experience of seeking out practical advice.
ChapterPersonal Experience Finding a Pragmatic Approach to Meditation
Episode120: Tim Ferriss, Host of 'The Tim Ferriss Show,' Author
PodcastTen Percent Happier with Dan Harris
The fear of not fitting in and being associated with laid-back, unproductive people can dissuade type A personalities from embracing meditation, but it is important to not let stereotypes interfere with the potential benefits.
15:47 - 17:31 (01:44)
Summary
The fear of not fitting in and being associated with laid-back, unproductive people can dissuade type A personalities from embracing meditation, but it is important to not let stereotypes interfere with the potential benefits.
ChapterPersonal Experience Finding a Pragmatic Approach to Meditation
Episode120: Tim Ferriss, Host of 'The Tim Ferriss Show,' Author
PodcastTen Percent Happier with Dan Harris
The speaker talks about taking the Morpheus red pill from the movie The Matrix as opposed to little red pills and rejecting meditation in the year 2009/2010.
17:32 - 18:01 (00:29)
Summary
The speaker talks about taking the Morpheus red pill from the movie The Matrix as opposed to little red pills and rejecting meditation in the year 2009/2010.