10% Happier with Dan Harris How Not To Let the News Paralyze You | Tom Llamas
Dec 12, 2025
Tom Yamas, anchor of NBC Nightly News, brings over 25 years of broadcast journalism experience to the discussion. He shares insider tips on becoming a better listener and the importance of curiosity. Tom delves into how he manages the emotional toll of reporting tragic events while staying present and finding flow in life. He highlights the benefits of exercise and strong friendships for happiness. Plus, he discusses how his family's immigrant history shapes his empathetic coverage of immigration stories.
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Practice Curious Listening
- Ask curious, deep questions and genuinely listen to people's answers to connect more meaningfully.
- Use what you hear to craft the right next question and deepen conversations.
Set Annual Growth Goals
- Set yearly goals across life domains (career, family, health) and review them annually to measure growth.
- Force small, repeatable challenges to expand limits rather than staying comfortable.
Exhaust Life By Being Fully Present
- “Exhausting life” means maximizing presence and doing things fully rather than superficially.
- Being present (flow) lets you live fully without dwelling on past or future.
