Good Citizen Dan Harris
Oct 4, 2024
Dan Harris, a former ABC News anchor and author of '10% Happier', shares his insights on mindfulness and mental health. He discusses his life-changing experience with panic attacks and the importance of vulnerability in overcoming challenges. Harris emphasizes the value of community support and challenges conventional beliefs about anxiety and ambition. The conversation also touches on gender dynamics in communication, advocating for inclusivity and effective strategies that resonate with everyone. Ultimately, he explores how mindfulness can contribute to genuine happiness.
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Panic Attack on Live TV
- Dan Harris had a panic attack on live television in 2004.
- This event led him to mindfulness and changed his career.
Resilience Through Relationships
- The idea of carrying all burdens alone is a misunderstanding of resilience.
- Strong relationships, not self-reliance, are the foundation of true resilience.
Anxiety and Ambition
- Many Type-A personalities mistakenly believe anxiety fuels success.
- Mindfulness can manage anxiety without diminishing ambition, providing a cleaner fuel for drive.
