How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found SelfHelp That Actually WorksA True Story
by Dan Harris
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Author of Atomic Habits

American psychologist
American neuroscientist
Recommended by 8 notable people, including Tim Ferriss and Nat Eliason
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See customer reviews on Amazon →Recommended by 11 sources and appears in Memoirs, Books Recommended by Tim Ferriss, and Most Recommended Books.
After having a nationally televised panic attack, Dan Harris knew he had to make some changes. A lifelong nonbeliever, he found himself on a bizarre adventure involving a disgraced pastor, a mysterious selfhelp guru, and a gaggle of brain scientists. Eventually, Harris realized that the source of his problems was the very thing he always thought w...
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Recommended by 11 sources and appears in Memoirs, Books Recommended by Tim Ferriss, and Most Recommended Books.
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