We All Need To Make Money and Interact With Capitalism. Is There a Non-Icky Way To Do It? | David Gelles

Dan Harris

A playbook for finding financial success without compromising your values.

David Gelles is a bestselling author and a climate correspondent for The New York Times. His new book, "Dirtbag Billionaire," reveals how Yvon Chouinard turned Patagonia into one of the world's most remarkable companies.

In this episode we talk about:

  • What a 'dirtbag' means
  • The innovative ways in which Chouinard ran his company
  • The question of whether or not capitalism can be "done right"
  • How to talk to your kids about about capitalism
  • Whether or not capitalism and the Dharma can co-exist
  • Advice on how to live in a capitalist system
  • How much time the species has left before we need to get our shit together on climate
  • And more

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A playbook for finding financial success without compromising your values.

David Gelles is a bestselling author and a climate correspondent for The New York Times. His new book, "Dirtbag Billionaire," reveals how Yvon Chouinard turned Patagonia into one of the world's most remarkable companies.

In this episode we talk about:

  • What a 'dirtbag' means
  • The innovative ways in which Chouinard ran his company
  • The question of whether or not capitalism can be "done right"
  • How to talk to your kids about about capitalism
  • Whether or not capitalism and the Dharma can co-exist
  • Advice on how to live in a capitalist system
  • How much time the species has left before we need to get our shit together on climate
  • And more

Join Dan's online community here

Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel

Additional Resources:

Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more here!

To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris. Thanks to today's sponsors: Stitch Fix: Get started today with stitchfix.com/happier and get 20% off your first order when you buy five or more items. Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.

2025-10-03 50 min
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