The Betterment Experiment

Daily Meditation


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"After just a few days, what you realize is you spend your days in this Netflix fast-forward, and so it gives you a little bit of empathy when you're in a contentious argument or if someone's walking too slow." - Jake (6:26)

RECAP:
Listen to Rocketbook co-founders reflect on their time experimenting with Daily Meditation. By dedicating 30 minutes to meditation every day, they found themselves with less stress, more empathy and a surprising increase in productivity. Additionally, Joe found himself parenting differently and Jake used meditation to separate his home and work life. After sharing their experiences, they offer some tips for any listeners interested in trying out meditation for themselves.

DEBATE:
“You want to do something called 'exposure therapy' to strangers...you're going to get the cops called on you!” - Jake (16:09)

Interpersonal relationships are a major factor for success; they lead to strong social networks and develop the ability to influence people. We aim to find the best way to strengthen these relationships through self-experimentation. Listen in as Joe argues the benefits of talking to strangers while Jake advocates for reaching out to old friends.

Vote | You decide which extreme life hack Joe and Jake will implement into their lives from this episode. Tune in for the next episode where they share their findings, struggles, and experiences.
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Related Links 

Wherever You Go, There You Are - Book on Meditation by Jonn Kabat-Zinn

Headspace - Meditation Tutorials

Episode Breakdown:
(00:19) -- Intro
(00:41) -- Recap last episode's debate and winning experiment
(1:20) -- Share Findings
(9:29) -- Tips & modifications for Daily Meditation
(11:22) -- Listener-submitted question
(12:20) -- Break
(12:38) -- Intro to Debate: Strengthen your interpersonal relationships
(12:55) -- "Reach Out to Old Friends" Pitch
(14:32) -- "Talk to Strangers" Pitch
(18:21) -- Debate Wrap-Up
(19:39) -- Vote at podcast.GetRocketbook.com
(19:55) -- Subscribe, Rate, and Review
(20:45) -- Outro

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The Betterment ExperimentBy Rocketbook