Dan Harris Books

My world before meditation was a storm of ambition and insecurity disguised as professionalism. Working at ABC News meant operating in high-stakes environments where fear and drive intertwined, pushing us to chase sensational stories and constantly prove our worth. But beneath that surface of confid...

From 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

After my panic attack, I did what many reporters would do—I started researching. I plunged into the sprawling field of self-help, half investigative journalist and half desperate seeker. What I found was a confusing landscape filled with gurus, pseudo-science, and inflated promises. The self-help in...

From 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

After my first book, 10% Happier, I realized that telling people meditation helps wasn’t enough. Readers wanted a manual — something real, concrete, and non-intimidating. The title ‘10% Happier’ itself was born from skepticism. I wasn’t promising enlightenment, just small measurable improvement. Wha...

From Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-To Book

Jeffrey Warren is not your stereotypical serene meditation master. He laughs easily, swears occasionally, and understands the messy psychological terrain most of us inhabit. When we first teamed up, I knew we needed his energy to make meditation feel human, not holy. Together with journalist Carlye ...

From Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: A 10% Happier How-To Book