An Update From Dan
Dan Harris announces the launch of his new meditation app, "10% with Dan Harris," designed to foster community and social support for habit formation. He highlights features like guided meditations, live sessions, ad-free podcasts, and a 30-day free trial including a New Year's challenge with Joseph Goldstein.
Deep Dive Analysis
7 Topic Outline
Announcement of a New Meditation App
Evolution from Substack Community to App
Rationale for Creating a Next-Generation App
The Importance of Community in Meditation Practice
Key Features of the 10% with Dan Harris App
Subscription and Free Trial Information
Upcoming New Year's Meditation Challenge
2 Key Concepts
Social Support in Habit Formation
Researchers indicate that forming and maintaining habits, such as a meditation practice, becomes significantly more difficult when individuals lack social support. This often leads to people abandoning solo pursuits like meditation app subscriptions.
Next Generation Meditation App
This concept describes a meditation app that moves beyond being a 'one-way content library' by actively integrating interactive community features, live sessions, and direct engagement opportunities with teachers and fellow practitioners, addressing the modern cultural trend of hyper-individualized and often lonely meditation practices.
7 Questions Answered
Dan Harris launched a new app, '10% with Dan Harris,' because listener feedback indicated a strong desire for a centralized, 'neat and tidy spot' to access all the content and community features that had grown on his Substack.
The app is designed as a 'next generation meditation app' that goes beyond being a one-way content library by offering engagement with teachers and other users through live sessions and community discussions, addressing the need for social support in meditation practice.
Yes, introverts can skip all the community features or join group meditations with their camera off, as the app is designed to accommodate individual preferences without forcing social interaction.
The app offers a library of guided meditations, weekly live events with Dan and teachers, ad-free access to the podcast (including transcripts and time-stamped highlights for new episodes, and over 10 years of prior episodes), community discussions, and special events like meditation challenges.
Existing paid subscribers are automatically subscribed to the app at no additional cost, and a link in the show notes provides step-by-step instructions for downloading and getting started.
Yes, there is a 30-day free trial available for new users, which also includes access to a special 7-day New Year's meditation challenge.
It's a 7-day meditation challenge led by Joseph Goldstein, described as the 'ultimate on-ramp to Buddhist meditation' for both beginners and experienced practitioners, kicking off on Monday, January 5th, 2026.
11 Actionable Insights
1. Leverage Social Support for Habits
Actively seek social support when forming new habits, as habit formation is significantly harder without it. This approach helps overcome the challenge of maintaining practices like meditation in an individualistic culture.
2. Engage in Community Meditation
Practice meditation in a community setting, as this instinct toward connection is deeply wise and has been the traditional way for millennia. This helps counteract the loneliness of modern culture and strengthens habit formation.
3. Provide Product Feedback
Actively share feedback on what is working and not working with products or services you use, as developers are listening and use this input to grow and improve their offerings. This ensures the product evolves to meet user needs.
4. Join Live Meditation & Q&A
Participate in weekly live meditation and Q&A sessions, held every Tuesday at 4 Eastern, to meditate with teachers and ask questions. Replays are available if you cannot attend live.
5. Participate in Meditation Challenge
Sign up for the 30-day free trial to participate in the 7-day New Year’s meditation challenge led by Joseph Goldstein, kicking off Monday, January 5th, 2026. This challenge offers an ultimate on-ramp to Buddhist meditation, suitable for all levels.
6. Utilize App Community Features
Engage with the app’s community features by joining discussions, sharing reflections, and updating on your practice. You can also choose to lurk without pressure.
7. Access Guided Meditations
Use guided meditations from a library of teachers to address specific issues such as stress, anxiety, sleep, focus, self-compassion, and dealing with difficult people.
8. Engage as an Introvert
If you are an introvert or prefer not to engage in groups, you can skip community features or join group meditations with your camera off. This allows participation without discomfort.
9. Download App (Existing Subscriber)
If you are an existing paid subscriber to danharris.com, download the new ‘10% with Dan Harris’ app using the step-by-step instructions in the show notes. You are already subscribed at no additional cost.
10. Download App (New User)
If you are not a paid subscriber, download the new ‘10% with Dan Harris’ app from your app store or danharris.com. You can sign up for a 30-day free trial to explore its features.
11. Contact Support for Questions
For any questions regarding the app or subscription, contact support at [email protected]. A live person named Roy is available to assist you.
4 Key Quotes
Habit formation is much harder when you lack what the researchers call social support.
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For millennia, meditation was practiced in community.
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Life is better in the carpool lane.
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This new app is a living organism that will continue to grow based on your feedback.
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