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Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day
Written by Jay Shetty
Narrated by Jay Shetty
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Less anxiety, more meaning…
Jay Shetty, who trained as a monk and now hosts the popular podcast “On Purpose,” shares actionable steps to de-stress and to begin living with less anxiety and more meaning. Shetty’s practical guide to embracing mindfulness couldn’t come at a more needed time as he helps readers unleash their inner purpose and cope with these uncertain times.
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, 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.
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.
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Start ListeningBook Information
Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day
Written by Jay Shetty
Narrated by Jay Shetty
Editor's Note
Less anxiety, more meaning…
Jay Shetty, who trained as a monk and now hosts the popular podcast “On Purpose,” shares actionable steps to de-stress and to begin living with less anxiety and more meaning. Shetty’s practical guide to embracing mindfulness couldn’t come at a more needed time as he helps readers unleash their inner purpose and cope with these uncertain times.
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, 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.
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.
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Increíble como Jay nos guía a través de su experiencia de monje por la vida moderna, con ejemplos sencillos, para encontrar la paz y la felicidad en nosotros mismos
Rating: 5I love this book! Life-changing. A MUST READ! Thank you, Jay Shetty for writing this ♥️
Rating: 5Pretty practical and useful,
nice narration, but this is not a book to finish in one week, take it calmly and practice along
Rating: 5nice narration, but this is not a book to finish in one week, take it calmly and practice along
I like Jay Shetty and his IG post but
I didn't think I'd finish this book. I thought that the book would be too deep and impractical. I was mistaken, I love the idea and simplicity of monk life. Some of the questions really made me think especially with the stage of life I'm in right now. I actually think this is a book I'd read again.
Rating: 5I didn't think I'd finish this book. I thought that the book would be too deep and impractical. I was mistaken, I love the idea and simplicity of monk life. Some of the questions really made me think especially with the stage of life I'm in right now. I actually think this is a book I'd read again.
Amazing insight into day to day situation we get into
Rating: 5Great book
Loved it
Thank you so much
Highly recommended
Rating: 5Loved it
Thank you so much
Highly recommended
It was so honest. And warm. It really made me think. And me feel good (like a meditation) so many times. I totally recommend it.
Rating: 5
Well I love all the meditation styles he offered, and the constant reminder to serve and that we have already been serving and start to serve with a purpose!
Rating: 5
Such a warm book. Helped me through a lot of obstacles I could not overcome, grief, anger and the worst materialism. From beginning too end this aubiook grasp you as it is narrated by Jay Shetty.
To his benefit he has a monk like voice that keeps you until the end. With so much learned I definitely , am going to give a second hear .
Rating: 5To his benefit he has a monk like voice that keeps you until the end. With so much learned I definitely , am going to give a second hear .
Amazing personal development and self-improvement book with a riveting narration by the monk himself. He shared his experiences being a monk and shared his wisdom to the people in the world. Fantastic and must Read.
Rating: 5
Really a fantastic read. Great information even if it's been said.
Rating: 5This is my favorite ?. I love Jay. Thank you for all the great advice. Now back to chapter 1??
Rating: 5
Love this book. Will re-listen several times as it has so many helpful tools and lessons. A great gift to share!
Rating: 5Nothing but love!
Must read !!
N practice what you read :)
Rating: 5Must read !!
N practice what you read :)
Excellent book to expand your thinking about your life’s purpose. Highly recommend it!
Rating: 5
If you are on a quest to discover the meaning of your life, this is a must pit stop on your journey to refuel on life. YK
Rating: 5I’ve listened to Jay speak many times before and am grateful he took the time to write down what he’s learned in one book. I’ve been on a spiritual journey for a long time and believe this book contains the tools to make large strides toward my goal of finding peace in the midst of life’s storms. I’ve bought many copies of this book to give to friends and family. This is a must read (& practice!)!!!
Rating: 5The author makes the story relatable and demystifies what it means to think like a monk. The nugget that stands out the most is you don’t need to live like a monk to think like one.
Rating: 5
Incredibly inspiring & enlightening! Tons of insight and a-ha moments! A++++++++
Rating: 5
Amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing
Rating: 5Well written and very held. I will apply this to my life and I will read this book: I will definitely try not to watch my phone the first thing In the morning.
Rating: 5Jay Shetty”s podcast is great. This book is a deeper exploration of many of the topics he discusses on his podcast. So man lessons— well done
Rating: 5Simply the best motivational and inspiring book. So grateful that I followed the author since the pandemic strikes. Now religiously practicing my meditation everyday which made my life more meaningful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Stay blessed!❤️?
Rating: 5
Incredibly insightful and life altering! This is a book that fits all!
Rating: 5This book is life changing ! Read , reread ,read again and then repeat. Each time read like it’s your first time ever reading it !!!
Rating: 5I love this book and all the advice and lessons that it entails. This is a book that I will definitely keep in my library and read it a few more times.
I got the audio book and I am so happy that Jay read it himself as it a huge difference. Love, love.
Rating: 5I got the audio book and I am so happy that Jay read it himself as it a huge difference. Love, love.
This book is packed with wisdom. It is a gift to world. I will be revisiting it often. It is AMAZING!!!
Rating: 5Something is wrong with the audio. It skips every second and makes it impossible to enjoy.
Rating: 1
I really want to listen to this book, but it’s SKIPS every second and makes it too difficult to listen to.
Rating: 1