10% Happier with Dan Harris Professional Setbacks Happen to All of Us. Here Are Some Lessons From Resetting My Career. | Dan Harris & Toni Magyar
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Aug 29, 2025 Toni Magyar, CEO of 10% Media and former book publishing expert, joins Dan Harris to discuss recovery from professional setbacks. They explore the significance of self-compassion, noting it doesn't mean lowering standards. The duo shares insights on navigating change, emphasizing that embracing uncertainty can foster resilience. They also tease exciting plans for the upcoming year, including live meditations and engaging Q&As. Together, they provide practical tools for managing adversity while building a supportive community.
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Public Breakup And New Start
- Dan publicly announced he was separating from the meditation app he co-founded and started DanHarris.com.
- The new subscription quickly gained a large following and paying subscribers which funded staff and teachers.
Subscribers Fund Sustainable Work
- Money from subscribers allowed Dan to pay staff and teachers and keep producing content.
- Dan expresses gratitude to supporters and to his team as crucial to sustaining the new venture.
Learn To Live With Uncertainty
- Expecting adversity reduces the shock when setbacks occur and prevents futile denial.
- Dan learned to live with uncertainty as a skill rather than chasing an impossible feeling of safety.