The Nightline anchor, who had a nationally televised panic attack on Good Morning America, takes readers on a bizarre adventure, involving a disgraced pastor, a mysterious self-help guru, and a gaggle of brain scientists. Eventually, Harris realized that the source of his problems was the very thing he always thought was his greatest asset: the incessant, insatiable voice in his head. We all have a voice like that in our head--it’s what has us losing our temper unnecessarily, checking our email compulsively, and fixating on the past and the future at the expense of the present. Most of us would assume we’re stuck with this voice, but Harris stumbled upon an effective way to rein it in: meditation. After learning about research that suggests meditation can do everything from lower your blood pressure to essentially rewire your brain, Harris took a deep dive into the underreported world of CEOs, scientists, and even marines who are now using it for increased calm, focus, and happiness.
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