num_pages: 328
description: Jay Shetty social media superstar and host of the #1 podcast On Purpose distills the timeless wisdom he learned as a monk into practical steps anyone can take every day to live a less anxious more meaningful life.When you think like a monk youll understand:- How to overcome negativity- How to stop overthinking- Why comparison kills love- How to use your fear- Why you cant 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 thingsa 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 monks path to share his experience and wisdom with others. Heavily in debt and with no recognizable skills on his rsum he moved back home in north London with his parents.Shetty reconnected with old school friendsmany working for some of the worlds largest corporationswho 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 worlds 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 worlds #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 canand shouldthink like a monk.
language: English
title: Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day
publisher: Simon & Schuster