Acclaim

“As human beings we are capable of positive change. Google engineer, Chade-Meng Tan’s book, Search Inside Yourself, creatively blending the ancient meditative practice of mindfulness with the contemporary field of emotional intelligence, 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.”

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

“At the time when so many books are being published on such subjects as “Leadership; Strategy, Governance and other topics”, 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 advice and practices he offers will help improve all aspects of our lives and in the process lead to a world where greater peace and happiness is possible.”

“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.”

“This is more than a book, it is a pathway, with specific exercises and guidance that are profoundly transformative and freeing. Mindfulness Based emotional intelligence is about discovering the full spectrum of who you already are as a person.”

“The Search Inside Yourself course transforms people. In this book, Meng shows that knowing yourself lies at the core of emotional intelligence. This account of testing a mindfulness based emotional intelligence curriculum at Google is highly enjoyable.”

Search Inside Yourself is a treasure house of wisdom and skillful means that can change the world from the inside out! Written with both compassion and humor, this marvelous book brings to all of us strategies that make awakening not only possible but the only sane alternative in our imperiled world. This is a book written for everyone who values emotional wellbeing, kindness, and intelligence. It is also very funny.”

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

“This book reveals a key part of the secret behind the success of Google. It is a touchstone for those of us interested in revolutionizing the many outdated institutions and systems in our country. Whether we are trying to create positive change in education, healthcare, the corporate realm or in our personal relationships, Search Inside Yourself teaches us that external positive change can only happen if we each individually spend time each day cultivating a better understanding our own inner world.”

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

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

“Meng is like a wise and humorous monk who will continue to inspire you for years after you close the pages of his book. Written with the needs of today’s world in mind, Search Inside Yourself offers practical and proven tools wrapped in the gift of timeless wisdom.”

“Chade-Meng Tan has a voice that modern people can readily listen to: consciousness informed with science. More than that, he has something to say of real importance for our time – that global peace depends on the personal experience that meditation leads to. 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.”

“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.”

“Mahatma Gandhi said to turn the spotlight, the searchlight, inwards. Meng has done it, showing us how to join him in following these peaceful and profound, loving and compassionate footsteps in developing the mindful-based emotional wisdom that can help us be serene and feel in harmony, and contribute to a better world. Practical, accessible, broad and deep; with his Inner Search tools, tips, techniques — and delightful illustrations — our friend has made a truly awakening contribution to this troubled cacophonous Over-Information Age. I heartily recommend it to all those aspiring to self-mastery, attention training and focus, spiritual wisdom, and the joy-path of the wakeful life through everyday enlightened living. Seek, and ye shall find.”

“In this book, you, too can have a vicarious love affair some of Meng’s spiritual friends: wisdom, compassion, and equanimity. Meng shows you where the tools are hidden inside of you, mapping your way with the precise logic of an engineer, encouraging you with the compassion of a long time meditator, and in an ironic twist, seducing you to press “pause” on the incessant drone of technology and modernity in the outside world, just long enough to find joy within you in the ancient wisdom, on the path eternal.”

“I began reading his book with a somewhat patronising attitude, like an uncle going through a nephew’s writings. As I leafed through the pages, I found myself sitting up, poring over the words more carefully and reflecting on what he had to say with increasing seriousness. 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.”

“Chade-Meng has written an excellent book which should be read by everyone. This great work restores emotional intelligence and its underlying traits: compassion, awareness and empathy, or at least underscores the need for these attributes in our society. It is no surprise that the best venture capitalists and entrepreneurs I know all possess the attributes which Chade Meng alludes to. In my opinion, this is one of the best works ever in personal development and a refreshing change from so much verbage out there in other works. Read this book, and it will profoundly change your life.”