🧠 Altered Traits

By Daniel Goleman & Richard J. Davidson
Science Meets Inner Peace — How Meditation Truly Transforms Us

What if meditation could do more than just help you feel calm—and instead rewire your brain and reshape your character?

In “Altered Traits”, two world-renowned scientists and long-time meditators, Daniel Goleman (author of Emotional Intelligence) and Richard Davidson, deliver groundbreaking research that separates myth from truth. They explore how long-term meditation doesn’t just lead to better moods or less stress—it creates enduring traits like resilience, compassion, focus, and emotional balance.

🔍 What You’ll Learn Inside:

• 🧘 The two paths of meditation: Deep vs. Wide — and why most people confuse them

• 🧪 What the latest neuroscience says about how meditation changes the brain

• ❤️ How even short practices can reduce anxiety, stress, and emotional reactivity

• 🧠 Insights into “Olympic-level” meditators and their altered states of being

• 🔬 Which popular meditation claims are scientifically valid—and which are exaggerated

This isn’t your average mindfulness book. It’s a deep dive into the real science of transformation, perfect for those who want more than temporary calm—and are ready for profound change.

Who Should Read This:

✔ Meditators looking for evidence-based insights
✔ Psychology and neuroscience enthusiasts
✔ Coaches, therapists, and personal growth seekers
✔ Anyone curious about the true potential of meditation

“Beyond the pleasant states meditation can produce, the real payoffs are the lasting traits that result.”