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Stress-reduction and mindfulness don't just make us happier and healthier, they're a proven competitive advantage for any business that wants one.

Arianna Huffington

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Some people might say these are Eastern-based religious practices but this goes way beyond that… This is not tied to any religious practice. This is about mental preparation to better handle stress.

Jeffery Bearor, Executive Deputy, United States Marine Corps

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Meditation is as important as lifting weights and being out here on the field for practice... There are so many things telling you that you can't do something, but you take those thoughts captive, take power over them and change them.

Russel Okung, Seattle Seahawks

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When you are mindful... you’re able to both observe and participate in each moment, while recognizing the implications of your actions for the longer term. And that prevents you from slipping into a life that pulls you away from your values.

Bill George, Harvard Business School and former chair and CEO of Medtronic