Official Blurb
When you think like a monk, you’ll understand:
-How to overcome negativity
-How to stop overthinking
-Why comparison kills love
-How to use your fear
-Why you can’t find happiness by looking for it
-How to learn from everyone you meet
-Why you are not your thoughts
-How to find your purpose
-Why kindness is crucial to success
-And much more...
Shetty grew up in a family where you could become one of three things—a doctor,
a lawyer, or a failure. His family was convinced he had chosen option three:
instead of attending his college graduation ceremony, he headed to India to
become a monk, to meditate every day for four to eight hours, and devote his
life to helping others. After three years, one of his teachers told him that he
would have more impact on the world if he left the monk’s path to share his
experience and wisdom with others. Heavily in debt, and with no recognizable
skills on his résumé, he moved back home in north London with his parents.
Shetty reconnected with old school friends—many working for some of the world’s
largest corporations—who were experiencing tremendous stress, pressure, and
unhappiness, and they invited Shetty to coach them on well-being, purpose, and
mindfulness. Since then, Shetty has become one of the world’s most popular
influencers. In 2017, he was named in the Forbes magazine 30-under-30
for being a game-changer in the world of media. In 2018, he had the #1 video on
Facebook with over 360 million views. His social media following totals over 38
million, he has produced over 400 viral videos which have amassed more than 8
billion views, and his podcast, On Purpose, is consistently ranked the
world’s #1 Health and Wellness podcast.
In this inspiring, empowering book, Shetty draws on his time as a monk to show
us how we can clear the roadblocks to our potential and power. Combining
ancient wisdom and his own rich experiences in the ashram, Think Like a
Monk reveals how to overcome negative thoughts and habits, and access the
calm and purpose that lie within all of us. He transforms abstract lessons into
advice and exercises we can all apply to reduce stress, improve relationships,
and give the gifts we find in ourselves to the world. Shetty proves that
everyone can—and should—think like a monk.
About the Author
Jay Shetty is a storyteller, podcaster, and former
monk. Shetty’s vision is to Make Wisdom Go Viral. He is on a mission to share
the timeless wisdom of the world in an accessible, relevant, and practical way.
Shetty has created over 400 viral videos with over 5 billion views, and
hosts the #1 Health and Wellness podcast in the world, On Purpose. Learn
more at JayShetty.me.
Book Review
Think Like a Monk is
deliciously thought provoking. Each chapter took me to a place deep inside my
heart, my head and my soul. Throughout the many chapters I had to stop and
truly reflect on my life; becoming aware of the many places where true change
would allow me to become a deeper loving, and more compassionate person.
The raw openness from this author, Jay Shetty, as he shared his journey of
discovery through his pain, his joys, his vulnerabilities and his love is so
touching.
A few inspirational ideas that resonated with me are:
“If we try to be problem-solvers, then we become frustrated when people don’t
take our brilliant advice. The desire to save others is ego-driven.”
“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.”
“Detachment is not that you own nothing, but that nothing should own you.”
“Be kinder to yourself. And then let your kindness flood the world.”
With this last idea, I am strongly recommending this book for everyone to read
so that we can all let our collective kindnesses flood the world.
You can grab your copy from here,
US readers:
Think Like a Monk- Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day
Indian readers:
Think Like a Monk- Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day
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