An Update From Dan

Overview

Dan Harris announces the launch of his new meditation app, 10% with Dan Harris, designed to foster community and engagement in meditation practice. He shares the motivations behind this new venture, its unique features, and an upcoming New Year's meditation challenge led by Joseph Goldstein.

Notable Quotes

- Life is better in the carpool lane. – Dan Harris, on the importance of community in meditation.

- Meditation has too often become a solo pursuit in our tech-drenched, hyper-individualized, extremely lonely culture. – Dan Harris, addressing the need for connection in meditation practices.

- This really is just the beginning. This new app is a living organism that will continue to grow based on your feedback. – Dan Harris, emphasizing the app's evolution through user input.

📱 The Launch of a New Meditation App

- Dan introduces 10% with Dan Harris, a new app born from user feedback requesting a centralized platform for meditation resources.

- The app builds on his Substack community, offering a more streamlined and interactive experience.

- Features include guided meditations, live events, ad-free podcast episodes, community discussions, and special challenges.

🌐 Community-Centered Meditation

- The app emphasizes connection, allowing users to engage with teachers, Dan, and each other.

- Dan highlights the historical roots of meditation as a communal practice and its benefits for habit formation.

- Options are available for introverts or those who prefer solo engagement, such as joining group meditations with cameras off.

🧘‍♂️ Key Features of the App

- Guided Meditations: A library addressing stress, anxiety, sleep, focus, and more, led by top teachers.

- Live Events: Weekly group meditations and Q&A sessions every Tuesday at 4 PM Eastern, with replays available.

- Ad-Free Podcast: Access to all episodes, including transcripts and summaries with time-stamped highlights.

- Community Engagement: Spaces for discussions, reflections, and updates on personal practice.

- Special Events: Meditation challenges, including an upcoming New Year's challenge.

🎯 The New Year's Meditation Challenge

- A seven-day challenge led by Joseph Goldstein, starting January 5, 2026.

- Features progressive guided meditations designed as an ultimate on-ramp to Buddhist meditation.

- Suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners, offering insights into managing thoughts and emotions.

💡 Accessibility and Next Steps

- Existing paid subscribers to DanHarris.com automatically gain access to the app at no extra cost.

- New users can sign up with a 30-day free trial, which includes the New Year's challenge.

- Dan encourages feedback to shape the app's future development.