You've probably heard about meditation, but does it really work? We talk about why simply sitting and breathing might change your life for the better.

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Things mentioned in this episode:

Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius

Kaihōgyō

Zafu Meditation Cushion

Bamboo Meditation Kneeling Bench

Zabuton Meditation Cushions

Thai Fisherman Pants

Alan Watts

The Tao of Pooh, by Benjamin Hoff

The 4-Hour Workweek, by Timothy Ferriss

How to Study Effectively with Flash Cards

8 Better Ways to Make and Study Flash Cards

Real Engineering

Brain.fm

Headspace (iOS | Android)

Asian Efficiency - My Brain's Stronger Than Your Brain

Loving-kindness Meditation

Vipassana Meditation

Lion's Roar - How to Practice Zazen

AsapSCIENCE YouTube channel

AsapSCIENCE's Scientific Power of Meditation video

Ensō (iOS)

Calm (iOS | Android)

Meditation music on Spotify

Storyblocks

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Timestamps:

0:01:45 - Walking meditation and the definition of meditation

0:08:12 - Why and how Martin meditates

0:14:55 - Being present-minded and not always impatient

0:29:23 - Sacrificing your current happiness for the sake of future-proofing

0:35:24 - Sponsor: StoryBlocks (Graphic design assets)

0:38:28 - The mental processes Tom and Martin go through when meditating

0:46:29 - How your brain reacts to external stimuli

0:52:01 - Examples of different types of meditation

0:54:56 - Scientific studies on the benefits of meditation

0:58:29 - Tips to start meditating and conclusion

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