Some of the most successful business personalities and celebrities in America have adopted a regular meditation practice. Top athletes in America are using meditation practices to get their minds in peak condition. Meditation is being used in our educational systems, from elementary school to the university level, to reduce stress and increase academic performance. It's a practice that is becoming for the mind what regular workouts are for the body-a sure-fire path to strength and resilience. Meditation is a powerful workout for the mind, similar to doing push-ups for strengthening the body, or going for a jog to get your daily cardio.