Tim Ferriss – How to Quiet the Overwhelming Mind, Avoid Self-Help Pitfalls, and Focus on a World of Totally Loose Commitment (#855)
This episode is a bit different, and I’m in the hot seat.
Dan Harris (@danharris) interviewed me about his show, i I’m 10% happy with Dan Harris podcast, and I thought it was worth sharing here.
We cover my latest brainstorming protocol, where I’ve come to develop and avoid self-help pitfalls.
Dan is a great conversationalist, and a best-selling author 10% I am happy again Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics: How to Book a 10% Fun..
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