How to Be a Good Dog

Learning to Sit, Stay, and Heal
Book • 2022
This book serves as a field manual for individuals seeking to quiet their minds and transform mental chaos into a reliable mental state.

It employs the analogy of training a puppy to represent the process of disciplining one's mind through meditation.

It emphasizes the importance of discipline, courage, and quietude in training the mind.

The book suggests that mastering one's mind leads to willingness, humor, and peace in facing life's challenges.

By training the mind, individuals can positively influence their surroundings, starting with their family and extending to their communities.

Ultimately, the book aims to guide readers toward a state of mental clarity and tranquility.

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MJ Murray Vachon
as the guest's accessible meditation book and recommended to listeners for its practical style.
Ep. 239 How to Stay with Meditation When Anxiety Flares—and the Coping Skills That Help You Heal (Part 2)
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Dan van Voorhis
as probably his favorite book by Nick Hornby.
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Chris Voss
as the book written by the guest,
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