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Stressed, Stuck, and Overthinking? Here's the Science of Moving Forward | Ranjay Gulati

Stressed, Stuck, and Overthinking? Here's the Science of Moving Forward | Ranjay Gulati

10% Happier with Dan Harris
May 4, 2026 53 min
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<p dir="ltr">A Harvard professor on the nine evidence-based tools for acting decisively when fear and uncertainty are telling you to do nothing.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://ranjaygulati.com/">Ranjay Gulati</a> is the Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. His pioneering work focuses on unlocking organizational and individual potential—embracing courage, nurturing purpose-driven leaders, driving growth, and transforming businesses. He is the author of <a href= "https://www.harpercollins.com/products/deep-purpose-ranjay-gulati?variant=39344471179298"> Deep Purpose</a> and <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Bold-Surprising-Everyday/dp/0063394812"> How to be Bold</a>. </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The difference between courage and recklessness</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to accept your fears without being controlled by them</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Tools for remaining calm in the face of a disaster</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to find your moral anchors</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The importance of having a support squad</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How to inculcate courage into your family, workplace, and friend group</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Get the 10% with Dan Harris app <a href= "https://app.danharris.com/membership">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Sign up for Dan's free newsletter <a href= "http://www.danharris.com/">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href= "https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href= "https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Join Dan and Emmy Award-winning journalist Allison Gilbert at 92NY on May 17th for a live conversation about how mindfulness can deepen connection and combat loneliness, available in person and via streaming. <a href= "https://www.92ny.org/event/dan-harris-with-allison-gilbert">Register here.</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Join Dan, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren for Meditation Party, a 3-day immersive retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, October 16–18. Grab your in-person spot <span draggable="true"><a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span>, or sign up to livestream <span draggable="true"><a href= "https://www.eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-livestream" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span>!</p> <p dir="ltr">This episode is sponsored by: </p> <p dir="ltr">LinkedIn: Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn ads and get a $250 credit for the next one. Just go to <a href= "https://linkedin.com/happier">LinkedIn.com/happier</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong id= "docs-internal-guid-dd99175a-7fff-e052-d1a0-fac80489805b">To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit <a href= "https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a></strong></p>

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