The Tim Ferriss Show

#87: Sam Harris on Daily Routines, The Trolley Scenario, and 5 Books Everyone Should Read

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Jul 8, 2015
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ADVICE

Morning Ritual and Meditation

  • Focus on the most important task first when starting your workday.
  • Meditate regularly, ideally daily, for 10-30 minutes, but even short periods can be beneficial.
INSIGHT

Benefits of Meditation Retreats and the Illusion of Self

  • Retreats offer a concentrated environment for deepening meditation practice and achieving breakthroughs.
  • True meditation involves recognizing the illusion of the self as a central experiencer.
ADVICE

Integrating Meditation into Daily Life

  • Regularly meditate for short periods throughout the day, even just a minute or two every hour.
  • View meditation practice as integrated with daily life, finding moments of mindfulness in various activities.
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