Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion

"Waking Up" by Sam Harris. I tried meditation a few times before, but it was always boring and I didn't really think it was gonna be anything special. After reading this book, I started practicing daily, and it has changed my daily life and my outlook on life. Mindfulness training is for the mind, what exercise is for the body.

I'll second Waking Up - I've been interested in mindfulness meditation for years, and this book is what finally helped frame it in a way that went down nicely for me. I sometimes enjoy the podcast by the same name as well, though the conversations are more hit or miss.

"Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion", by Sam Harris