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how to get better at dealing with other people, how to get better at work. It really is quite comprehensive and like I said, it is a great way to dip your toe into Buddhism, or if you've already learned quite a bit about the Dharma, this is a great way to go deeper. Sharon during these eight live sessions will guide a meditation, talk a little bit about one aspect of the eight-fold path and then take your questions. Of course, if you miss any of the live sessions, you can always watch them on demand. You can get all of this on the aforementioned 10% with Dan Harris Meditation app. If you want to get the app, it's at Dan Harris.com. Again, that's Dan Harris.com.