Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace)

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For the benefits of meditation to become widely accessible to humanity, it cannot just be the domain of bald people in funny robes living in mountains, or small groups of New Age folks in San Francisco. Meditation needs to become "real." It needs to align with the lives and interests of real people.
—from Search Inside Yourself

Early Google engineer and personal growth pioneer Chade-Meng Tan first designed Search Inside Yourself as a popular ...

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Overview

For the benefits of meditation to become widely accessible to humanity, it cannot just be the domain of bald people in funny robes living in mountains, or small groups of New Age folks in San Francisco. Meditation needs to become "real." It needs to align with the lives and interests of real people.
—from Search Inside Yourself

Early Google engineer and personal growth pioneer Chade-Meng Tan first designed Search Inside Yourself as a popular course at Google intended to transform the work and lives of the best and brightest behind one of the most innovative, successful, and profitable businesses in the world . . . and now it can do the same for you. Meng has distilled emotional intelligence into a set of practical and proven tools and skills that anyone can learn and develop.

Created in collaboration with a Zen master, a CEO, a Stanford University scientist, and Daniel Goleman (the guy who literally wrote the book on emotional intelligence), this program is grounded in science and expressed in a way that even a skeptical, compulsively pragmatic, engineering-oriented brain like Meng's can process. Whether your intention is to reduce stress and increase well-being, heighten focus and creativity, become more optimistic and resilient, build fulfilling relationships, or just be successful, the skills provided by Search Inside Yourself will prove invaluable for you. This is your guide to enhancing productivity and creativity, finding meaning and fulfillment in your work and life, and experiencing profound peace, compassion, and happiness while doing so.

Search Inside Yourself reveals how to calm your mind on demand and return it to a natural state of happiness, deepen self-awareness in a way that fosters self-confidence, harness empathy and compassion into outstanding leadership, and build highly productive collaborations based on trust and transparent communication. In other words, Search Inside Yourself shows you how to grow inner joy while succeeding at your work. Meng writes: "Some people buy books that teach them to be liked; others buy books that teach them to be successful. This book teaches you both. You are so lucky."

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Editorial Reviews

—Jimmy Carter

“This is a book offering much good advice. I most appreciate Meng’s insight that expressing compassion for others brings happiness to oneself as well.”
—His Holiness the Dalai Lama

“Google engineer, Chade-Meng Tan’s book shows that to avoid certain kinds of results, you need to change the conditions that give rise to them. If you change the habitual patterns of your mind, you can change their resulting attitudes and emotions and find peace and inner happiness.”
—S.R. Nathan

“I applaud Chade-Meng for daring to undertake the writing of a book on “Emotional Intelligence,” within which lies the essence of knowing oneself. The practices he offers will help improve our lives and in the process lead to a world where greater peace and happiness is possible.”
—Eric Schmidt

“This book and the course it’s based on represent one of the greatest aspects of Google’s culture—that one individual with a great idea can really change the world.”
—Deepak Chopra

“Combining timeless wisdom with modern science, Chade-Meng Tan has created an entertaining and practical guide to success and happiness.”
—Tony Hsieh

“Search Inside Yourself is a practical guide to the fundamentals of emotional intelligence. This book has the potential to change lives and deliver happiness.”
—Scott Kriens

“There is more to be discovered inside of ourselves than we will ever find by searching anywhere else, and the challenge is in learning how to look. In a simple and plain spoken way, Meng has crafted an elegant invitation we can all use to take that journey.”
—Larry Brilliant

“This is a guidebook to help you Search Inside Yourself, as Meng’s training program at Google was called, to find inside yourself the knowledge, skills, and motivation to apply to your own life as you search for meaning, peace, and love.”
—Lama Surya Das

“Our friend has made an awakening contribution to this Over-Information Age. I recommend it to those aspiring self-mastery, attention training, spiritual wisdom, and the path of the wakeful life through enlightened living. Seek, and ye shall find. This is one of the best places to start.”
—Tim Ryan

“This book reveals a key part of the success of Google. Whether we are trying to create positive change in the corporate realm or our personal relationships, Meng teaches us external change can only happen if we individually spend time cultivating a better understanding our own inner world.”
—Chip Conley

“Full of humor and humility, wisdom and mindfulness, Meng’s book is a compelling read, but more importantly, a valuable manual for living a good life. Rarely have I read a book full of so much intelligence and emotion. I want to be Meng when I grow up!”
—John Mackey

“Meng is like a wise and humorous monk who will continue to inspire you for years after you close the pages of his book. With the needs of today’s world in mind, he offers practical and proven tools wrapped in the gift of timeless wisdom.”
—Father Laurence Freeman

“Old wisdom is presented here with a provocative and startling freshness. The way to enlightenment begins with waking up. Meng is doing this with passion, humor and generosity of mind. This is a book to read, share, laugh with and celebrate.”
—Brigadier-General George Yeo

“When I visited Qom a couple of years ago, a Grand Ayatollah gave as his parting words to me: May you find what you seek. I have long thought about what the Grand Ayatollah said. Chade Meng’s book has pointed me in the right direction.”
—Tan Yinglan

“This work underscores the need for compassion, awareness and empathy in our society. It is no surprise that the best venture capitalists and entrepreneurs I know possess these attributes. This is one of the best works ever in personal development. Read this book, it will change your life.”
—Jimmy Carter

“This is a book offering much good advice. I most appreciate Meng’s insight that expressing compassion for others brings happiness to oneself as well.”
—His Holiness the Dalai Lama

“Google engineer, Chade-Meng Tan’s book shows that to avoid certain kinds of results, you need to change the conditions that give rise to them. If you change the habitual patterns of your mind, you can change their resulting attitudes and emotions and find peace and inner happiness.”
—S.R. Nathan

“I applaud Chade-Meng for daring to undertake the writing of a book on “Emotional Intelligence,” within which lies the essence of knowing oneself. The practices he offers will help improve our lives and in the process lead to a world where greater peace and happiness is possible.”
—Eric Schmidt

“This book and the course it’s based on represent one of the greatest aspects of Google’s culture—that one individual with a great idea can really change the world.”
—Deepak Chopra

“Combining timeless wisdom with modern science, Chade-Meng Tan has created an entertaining and practical guide to success and happiness.”
—Tony Hsieh

“Search Inside Yourself is a practical guide to the fundamentals of emotional intelligence. This book has the potential to change lives and deliver happiness.”
—Scott Kriens

“There is more to be discovered inside of ourselves than we will ever find by searching anywhere else, and the challenge is in learning how to look. In a simple and plain spoken way, Meng has crafted an elegant invitation we can all use to take that journey.”
—Larry Brilliant

“This is a guidebook to help you Search Inside Yourself, as Meng’s training program at Google was called, to find inside yourself the knowledge, skills, and motivation to apply to your own life as you search for meaning, peace, and love.”
—Lama Surya Das

“Our friend has made an awakening contribution to this Over-Information Age. I recommend it to those aspiring self-mastery, attention training, spiritual wisdom, and the path of the wakeful life through enlightened living. Seek, and ye shall find. This is one of the best places to start.”
—Tim Ryan

“This book reveals a key part of the success of Google. Whether we are trying to create positive change in the corporate realm or our personal relationships, Meng teaches us external change can only happen if we individually spend time cultivating a better understanding our own inner world.”
—Chip Conley

“Full of humor and humility, wisdom and mindfulness, Meng’s book is a compelling read, but more importantly, a valuable manual for living a good life. Rarely have I read a book full of so much intelligence and emotion. I want to be Meng when I grow up!”
—John Mackey

“Meng is like a wise and humorous monk who will continue to inspire you for years after you close the pages of his book. With the needs of today’s world in mind, he offers practical and proven tools wrapped in the gift of timeless wisdom.”
—Father Laurence Freeman

“Old wisdom is presented here with a provocative and startling freshness. The way to enlightenment begins with waking up. Meng is doing this with passion, humor and generosity of mind. This is a book to read, share, laugh with and celebrate.”
—Brigadier-General George Yeo

“When I visited Qom a couple of years ago, a Grand Ayatollah gave as his parting words to me: May you find what you seek. I have long thought about what the Grand Ayatollah said. Chade Meng’s book has pointed me in the right direction.”
—Tan Yinglan

“This work underscores the need for compassion, awareness and empathy in our society. It is no surprise that the best venture capitalists and entrepreneurs I know possess these attributes. This is one of the best works ever in personal development. Read this book, it will change your life.”
ContemplativeComputing.com
"Think of S.I.Y. as the Zen of Google."
Jimmy Carter
"This is a book offering much good advice. I most appreciate Meng's insight that expressing compassion for others brings happiness to oneself as well."
-- JIMMY CARTER, FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Dalai Lama
"Google engineer, Chade-Meng Tan’s book shows that to avoid certain kinds of results, you need to change the conditions that give rise to them. If you change the habitual patterns of your mind, you can change their resulting attitudes and emotions and find peace and inner happiness."
S.R. Nathan
"I applaud Chade-Meng for daring to undertake the writing of such book on 'Emotional Intelligence,' within which lies the core essence of knowing oneself. The practices he offers will help improve our lives and in the process lead to a world where greater peace and happiness is possible."
-- S.R. NATHAN, FORMER PRESIDENT OF SINGAPORE
Eric Schmidt
"This book and the course it's based on represent one of the greatest aspects of Google's culture-that one individual with a great idea can really change the world."
-- ERIC SCHMIDT, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF GOOGLE
Deepak Chopra
"Combining timeless wisdom with modern science, Chade-Meng Tan has created an entertaining and practical guide to success and happiness."
-- DEEPAK CHOPRA
Tony Hsieh
"Search Inside Yourself is a practical guide to the fundamentals of emotional intelligence. This book has the potential to change lives and deliver happiness."
-- TONY HSIEH, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF DELIVERING HAPPINESS AND CEO OF ZAPPOS.COM, INC.
Scott Kriens
"There is more to be discovered inside of ourselves than we will ever find by searching anywhere else, and the challenge is in learning how to look. In a simple and plain spoken way, Meng has crafted an elegant invitation we can all use to take that journey."
-- SCOTT KRIENS, CHAIRMAN, JUNIPER NETWORKS DIRECTOR, 1440 FOUNDATION
Larry Brilliant
"This is a guidebook to help you Search Inside Yourself, as Meng's training program at Google was called, to find inside yourself the knowledge, skills, and motivation to apply to your own life as you search for meaning, peace, and love."
-- LARRY BRILLIANT, PRESIDENT OF THE SKOLL GLOBAL THREATS FUND
Lama Surya Das
"Our friend has made an awakening contribution to this Over-Information Age. I recommend it to those aspiring self-mastery, attention training, spiritual wisdom, and the path of the wakeful life through enlightened living. Seek, and ye shall find. This is one of the best places to start."
Tim Ryan
"This book reveals a key part of the success of Google. Whether we are trying to create positive change in the corporate realm or our personal relationships, Meng teaches us external change can only happen if we individually spend time cultivating a better understanding our own inner world."
-- TIM RYAN, UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN AND AUTHOR OF A MINDFUL NATION
Chip Conley
"Full of humor and humility, wisdom and mindfulness, Meng's book is a compelling read, but more importantly, a valuable manual for living a good life. Rarely have I read a book full of so much intelligence and emotion. I want to be Meng when I grow up!"
-- CHIP CONLEY, FOUNDER OF JOIE DE VIVRE HOTELS AND AUTHOR OF EMOTIONAL EQUATIONS
John Mackey
"Meng is like a wise and humorous monk who will continue to inspire you for years after you close the pages of his book. With the needs of today's world in mind, he offers practical and proven tools wrapped in the gift of timeless wisdom."
-- JOHN MACKEY, CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CO-FOUNDER OF WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Father Lawrence Freeman
"Old wisdom is presented here with a provocative and startling freshness. The way to enlightenment begins with waking up. Meng is doing this with passion, humor and generosity of mind. This is a book to read, share, laugh with and celebrate."
-- FATHER LAURENCE FREEMAN, OSB, DIRECTOR OF THE WORLD COMMUNITY FOR CHRISTIAN MEDITATION
Brigadier-General George Yeo
"When I visited Qom a couple of years ago, a Grand Ayatollah gave as his parting words to me: May you find what you seek. I have long thought about what the Grand Ayatollah said. Chade Meng's book has pointed me in the right direction."
-- BRIGADIER-GENERAL GEORGE YEO, FORMER MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS, SINGAPORE
Tan Yinglan
"This work underscores the need for compassion, awareness and empathy in our society. It is no surprise that the best venture capitalists and entrepreneurs I know possess these attributes. This is one of the best works ever in personal development. Read this book, it will change your life."
-- TAN YINGLAN, AUTHOR OF THE WAY OF THE VC AND CHINNOVATION
Jimmy Carter
"This is a book offering much good advice. I most appreciate Meng’s insight that expressing compassion for others brings happiness to oneself as well."
S.R. Nathan
"I applaud Chade-Meng for daring to undertake the writing of a book on "Emotional Intelligence," within which lies the essence of knowing oneself. The practices he offers will help improve our lives and in the process lead to a world where greater peace and happiness is possible."
Eric Schmidt
"This book and the course it’s based on represent one of the greatest aspects of Google’s culture—that one individual with a great idea can really change the world."
Deepak Chopra
"Combining timeless wisdom with modern science, Chade-Meng Tan has created an entertaining and practical guide to success and happiness."
Tony Hsieh
"Search Inside Yourself is a practical guide to the fundamentals of emotional intelligence. This book has the potential to change lives and deliver happiness."
Scott Kriens
"There is more to be discovered inside of ourselves than we will ever find by searching anywhere else, and the challenge is in learning how to look. In a simple and plain spoken way, Meng has crafted an elegant invitation we can all use to take that journey."
Larry Brilliant
"This is a guidebook to help you Search Inside Yourself, as Meng’s training program at Google was called, to find inside yourself the knowledge, skills, and motivation to apply to your own life as you search for meaning, peace, and love."
Tim Ryan
"This book reveals a key part of the success of Google. Whether we are trying to create positive change in the corporate realm or our personal relationships, Meng teaches us external change can only happen if we individually spend time cultivating a better understanding our own inner world."
Chip Conley
"Full of humor and humility, wisdom and mindfulness, Meng’s book is a compelling read, but more importantly, a valuable manual for living a good life. Rarely have I read a book full of so much intelligence and emotion. I want to be Meng when I grow up!"
John Mackey
"Meng is like a wise and humorous monk who will continue to inspire you for years after you close the pages of his book. With the needs of today’s world in mind, he offers practical and proven tools wrapped in the gift of timeless wisdom."
Father - Laurence Freeman
"Old wisdom is presented here with a provocative and startling freshness. The way to enlightenment begins with waking up. Meng is doing this with passion, humor and generosity of mind. This is a book to read, share, laugh with and celebrate."
Brigadier-General - George Yeo
"When I visited Qom a couple of years ago, a Grand Ayatollah gave as his parting words to me: May you find what you seek. I have long thought about what the Grand Ayatollah said. Chade Meng’s book has pointed me in the right direction."
Tan Yinglan
"This work underscores the need for compassion, awareness and empathy in our society. It is no surprise that the best venture capitalists and entrepreneurs I know possess these attributes. This is one of the best works ever in personal development. Read this book, it will change your life."
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780062116932
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 11/5/2013
  • Pages: 288
  • Sales rank: 217,280
  • Product dimensions: 5.31 (w) x 8.00 (h) x 0.64 (d)

Meet the Author

Chade-Meng Tan is Google's Jolly Good Fellow (which nobody can deny). As one of Google's earliest engineers, Meng helped build Google's first mobile search service and headed the team that monitored Google's search quality. After a successful eight-year stint in engineering and two years as GoogleEDU's head of personal growth, he currently serves with Google's talent team. Meng's job description is to "enlighten minds, open hearts, create world peace."

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Table of Contents

Foreword Daniel Goleman vii

Foreword Jon Kabat-Zinn xv

Introduction: Searching Inside Yourself 1

1 Even an Engineer Can Thrive on Emotional Intelligence 9

2 Breathing as if Your Life Depends on It 29

3 Mindfulness Without Butt on Cushion 51

4 All-Natural, Organic Self-Confidence 79

5 Riding Your Emotions like a Horse 103

6 Making Profits, Rowing Across Oceans, and Changing the World 131

7 Empathy and the Monkey Business of Brain Tangos 159

8 Being Effective and Loved at the Same Time 193

9 Three Easy Steps to World Peace 229

Epilogue Save the World in Your Free Time 239

Acknowledgments 243

Notes 249

Recommended Reading and Resources 257

Index 261ÿfl

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