In this fourth week of the month, I’m offering you another book that I love. This week I bring you a rip roaring tale about the early years of the 21st Century, and how a driven journalist finally found his way into a more calm and balanced life through mindfulness meditation.

This book plays two roles for me. First, it's just a good story about affairs as they unfolded in the US in the early days of the turn of the century. 9/11, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, all told by someone who covered them on the ground. Secondly, Dan shares with us how he managed to shift from hard-driving journalist into a more balanced version of himself. His invitation into mindfulness meditation via his app helped me find my way into a more relaxed version of meditation that I follow to this day. He's a guy out there truly doing good in this world, and I appreciate him. And this book is great.

If you’re of a mind, share your thoughts with me about this, or any, book review at [email protected]. If there is a book you recommend, let me know and I’ll give it a look, no promises though. 

Episode Links:

Chapman Coaching Inc.

Dan Harris’ Ted Talk about how he became less of a jerk to himself – I laughed, and cried, when I watched this one.

The revised app is called “Happier”

And his podcast is Ten% Happier with Dan Harris

Poem “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” just 'cause it's tradition

The book, reviewed on Good Reads

Royalty free music is called Sunday Stroll – by Huma-Huma

As always, this podcast is sponsored by the guests who give of their time, and by my company, Chapman Coaching Inc.

Royalty free music is gratefully received and is called Sunday Stroll – by Huma-Huma

Live life joyfully, and always let kindness guide you.