Dan Harris

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  • Murrow & Emmy Award-Winning Journalist
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  • #1 NYT Bestselling Author of '10% Happier'

Dan Harris is a fidgety, skeptical journalist who had a panic attack on live national television, which led him towards an investigative interest in mindful ambition and wellness. He went on to write the #1 New York Times bestseller, 10% Happier, followed by a chart-topping podcast, Ten Percent Happier, which ranks in the top 100. Harris, a seasoned reporter with over two decades of experience as an anchor and in the field, seamlessly weaves meditation into his narrative, highlighting its profound effects on stress reduction and clarity of thought, making it an integral part of his mission to promote well-being in the modern world. Renowned for his candid exploration of the interior, journalist Dan Harris inspires others with his personal journey, emphasizing the transformative impact of a mentally resilient approach to ambitious professional endeavors. His guests have included everyone from His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Brené Brown to Karamo from Queer Eye. Dan's approach is seemingly modest, but secretly radical: happiness is a skill you can train.

Sharing poignant examples from his own life, Harris lays out the (often winding) road to personal resilience. For his work, Harris has earned an Edward R. Murrow Award and four News & Documentary Emmy Awards. His TED Talk went viral, launching a new movement in mindfulness. He has spoken at Google and shared his mindfulness practice nationally on ABC News, NPR, Good Morning America, and more.

 


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10% Happier: Propel Ambition without Burnout

DAN HARRIS delivers a hilarious and well-honed speech about his wild journey to meditation, which includes combat, cocaine, and a nationally televised panic attack. Harris guides an active meditative exercise. ...

DAN HARRIS delivers a hilarious and well-honed speech about his wild journey to meditation, which includes combat, cocaine, and a nationally televised panic attack. Harris guides an active meditative exercise.

The Benefits of Not Being a Jerk to Yourself

Through the lens of his viral TED Talk, journalist DAN HARRIS shares his years-long quest to improve his relationships with everyone (starting with himself) and explains the science behind loving-kindness meditation, including how it can boost your resiliency, quiet your inner critic, and simply mak ...

Through the lens of his viral TED Talk, journalist DAN HARRIS shares his years-long quest to improve his relationships with everyone (starting with himself) and explains the science behind loving-kindness meditation, including how it can boost your resiliency, quiet your inner critic, and simply make you more pleasant to be around.

Stress Management to Drive Success

Drawing on personal experiences, DAN HARRIS illuminates the path to taming anxiety through stress management practices, offering insights on how meditation can be a powerful tool in cultivating a calm and centered mind. ...

Drawing on personal experiences, DAN HARRIS illuminates the path to taming anxiety through stress management practices, offering insights on how meditation can be a powerful tool in cultivating a calm and centered mind.

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Dan Harris discusses the scientific link between stress and longevity

Former ABC News anchor and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller 10% Happier DAN HARRIS has communed with experts on the link between stress and longevity. Seeking the best, scientifically-backed advice, Harris has invited Dr. Peter Attia onto his podcast to discuss fitness and longevity as well as welcoming Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Fellow focused on Blue Zones, onto his YouTube channel. Through critical conversations on the intersection of stress management and longevity, Harris reminds audiences to use mindfulness as a tool for holistic health.

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Dan Harris’s event with the Colorado Press Association was a smashing success

Former ABC News anchor and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller 10% Happier DAN HARRIS delighted the Colorado Press Association with a speech, a moderated Q&A, and a book signing. The event explored Harris’s perspectives on meditation, stress management, and finding balance. Tim Regan-Porter, CEO of the Colorado Press Association, added, "Dan's tips for managing stress and finding calm are crucial for everyone navigating the chaos of today's fast-paced and polarized world. His insights resonate far beyond journalism, offering valuable lessons for anyone seeking balance in their work and life."

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Political reporter turned bestselling mindfulness author Dan Harris speaks on managing election stress

On his 10% Happier podcast, DAN HARRIS is approaching election-induced anxiety head on. In his live events, Harris talks audiences through the strategies he is personally using to keep it together during this turbulent time. Pairing a guided meditation with a frank discussion of how news cycles impact our mental health, Harris ensures everyone walks away prepared to take on the world.

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Dan Harris's '10% Happier' is an enduring hit, making the NYT bestseller list on its 10th anniversary

Journalist and podcast host DAN HARRIS's landmark #1 New York Times bestseller, 10% Happier, made the New York Times bestseller list once again with its 10th-anniversary edition. Celebrating with a live taping featuring globally renowned wellness experts, Harris reflected on how far he's come on his journey to tame his inner critic. In a LinkedIn post, Harris writes, "If you had told me 15 years ago, when I was an ambitious and skeptical newsman, that I’d end up becoming a full-time meditation evangelist, I would’ve coughed my beer up through my nose... I’m grateful to all the readers, listeners, and colleagues who’ve made it possible. Happiness is not an unalterable factory setting, it’s a skill."

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Everyone wants to be a guest on Dan Harris’s hit podcast

Journalist and podcast host DAN HARRIS leads the podcast every thought leader dreams of being invited on as an interviewee. Harris has welcomed DEEPAK CHOPRA, CHARLES DUHIGG, JOHN R. MILES, GLENNON DOYLE, and more. One NPR journalist wrote, "I knew right away that I wanted to talk with Dan... I wanted to understand what he has learned by sitting still." 

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The science behind Dan Harris's “soft skills”

NPR’s TED Radio Hour remarked, “Dan is now known for his expertise in mindfulness, but when he was first introduced to the centuries-old practice of loving-kindness meditation, it seemed to be utterly at odds with his personality.”

Staying sane in a chaotic workplace can be difficult, but DAN HARRIS sheds light on the delicate dance between professional ambition and mental health by highlighting the impact we can have on others. Reflecting on his infamous personal 360 review, Harris draws on science to prove that happiness isn’t luck, but rather a skill we can build up over time.

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Biography

Dan Harris spent 21 years as an anchor and correspondent at ABC News, where he hosted Nightline and the weekend editions of Good Morning America. He also spent years in the field, covering combat, natural disasters, and presidential campaigns. After having an on-air panic attack, he turned to meditation, which he always thought was for robed gurus and unwashed hippies. In 2014, he published the #1 New York Times bestselling book, 10% Happier. In 2016, he launched the 10% Happier podcast. It now has over 600 episodes and regularly ranks among the top 100 shows.