10% Happier with Dan Harris How to Take Risks (an Experimental Episode) | Marissa Schneiderman
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Oct 27, 2023 
Marissa Schneiderman, the Senior Editor of the podcast and collaborator on the newsletter, joins the conversation about risk-taking and experimentation. She shares insights from previous guests, emphasizing the significance of embracing discomfort for personal growth. The discussion includes the creative process behind the podcast's new format, exploring vulnerability and the balance between ambition and service. With personal anecdotes and reflections on learning from mistakes, it's an enlightening dive into the art of experimenting.
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Seek Discomfort, Embrace Mistakes
- Seek discomfort and put yourself in situations where you might fail.
- Differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable mistakes, balancing excellence with "good enough".
Newsletter Soft Launch
- Dan Harris and Marissa Schneiderman soft-launched a newsletter as a minimum viable product.
- They iterated based on feedback, a more satisfying approach than traditional media.
The Sitar Story and the Middle Way
- The "sitar story" illustrates the middle way: not too tight, not too loose.
- Strive for balance and continuous evolution rather than perfection.
