Fit Mind

A beautiful blend of contemplative and theoretical neuroscience. It offers a truly authentic narrative for enhancing the adaptive fitness of our minds that is easier to understand—and implement—than it should be.

KARL FRISTON, PhD, ranked the world’s #1 most influential neuroscientist by Semantic Scholar

I recommend Fit Mind to anyone who is serious about training their mental faculties. This book is a striking testament to the potential of advanced meditation, skilfully bridging insights from contemplative traditions with a modern science–informed perspective to guide powerful possibilities for mind training.

MATTHEW D. SACCHET, PhD, director of the Meditation Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School

An accessible and insightful guide to understanding—and training—the mind. McClintock outlines a path to presence, resilience, and happiness. A valuable companion for anyone seeking to live with greater clarity and well-being.

TAL BEN-SHAHAR, PhD, bestselling author of Happier

This book is a rare gift for translating between the ineffable and the scientific. . . . The new groundbreaking science of deep meditation has never been more accessible.

RUBEN LAUKKONEN, PhD, codirector of the Centre for Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing at Oxford

If you’ve ever wondered how to experience the depth of meditation without stepping away from daily life, Fit Mind will show you the way. The book offers a practical guide to accessing profound states and transformative insights, even amidst a busy schedule. Its 4-step method is elegant, grounded in science, and surprisingly fun.

SHAUNA SHAPIRO, PhD, Professor of Psychology at Santa Clara University, author of Rewire Your Mind

Fit Mind gives you a no-nonsense mental tune-up. Liam McClintock lays out science-backed steps that cut through reactivity and sharpen focus. It’s a practical guide for anyone who wants a stronger mind and a more balanced way to meet the chaos of daily life.

CORTLAND DAHL, PhD, Scientist & Meditation Teacher, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Tergar International, Chief Contemplative Officer at Healthy Minds Innovations, co-author of Born to Flourish

This book is a rare gift for translating between the ineffable and the scientific…The new groundbreaking science of deep meditation has never been more accessible.

RUBEN LAUKKONEN, PhD, Computational Neuroscientist & AI Researcher, Co-Director of the Centre for Eudaimonia and Human Flourishing at Oxford