10% Happier by Dan Harris
- 1. In '10% Happier', Dan Harris, a co-anchor of ABC's Nightline, shares his personal journey from a successful but high-stress career in journalism to discovering the transformative power of mindfulness and meditation. Following a panic attack during a live broadcast in 2004, Harris embarks on a quest to understand his struggles with anxiety and the pressures of fame, leading him to explore various practices to enhance mental well-being. Through engaging anecdotes and candid humor, he recounts his experiences with skeptics, gurus, and the sometimes quirky world of meditation, ultimately finding that a few minutes of daily mindfulness can lead to a more peaceful and fulfilled life. The book not only demystifies meditation but also serves as a practical guide for anyone looking to reduce stress and enhance their happiness, making it accessible even for those who consider themselves too busy or too skeptical to try such practices. '10% Happier' is both a memoir and a self-help book that encourages readers to embrace mindfulness as a means of improving their lives, blending insights from science, psychology, and personal reflection.
What event prompted Dan Harris's journey into mindfulness?
A) A panic attack on live television
B) Losing his job at ABC News
C) A serious illness diagnosis
D) A career-ending mistake
- 2. What is the title of the Buddhist-inspired book that initially intrigued Harris?
A) Wherever You Go, There You Are
B) The Power of Now
C) Siddhartha
D) The Art of Happiness
- 3. What is the name of the meditation teacher who became a central figure in Harris's journey?
A) Thich Nhat Hanh
B) Joseph Goldstein
C) Eckhart Tolle
D) Deepak Chopra
- 4. What does Harris say meditation helped him become?
A) A Buddhist
B) Completely Stress-Free
C) 10% Happier
D) Fully Enlightened
- 5. What substance did Harris abuse that contributed to his anxiety?
A) Cocaine
B) Alcohol
C) Prescription pills
D) Marijuana
- 6. What Buddhist concept involves noticing thoughts without getting carried away by them?
A) Mindfulness
B) Reincarnation
C) Nirvana
D) Karma
- 7. What is the fundamental meditation technique Harris learned?
A) Chanting mantras
B) Visualizing light
C) Focusing on the breath
D) Emptying the mind completely
- 8. What is Harris's recommended approach for skeptical beginners?
A) Commit to years of practice immediately
B) Find a guru to follow
C) Study Buddhist philosophy first
D) Try it for a short time and see results
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