I am writing a review of the book 'The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari' by Robin Sharma,which was published almost 15 years ago.I came to know about this book only during this year.I read this book.It's amazing.I'm lucky to have a platform which helps me to share something useful with as many people as possible.
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is a fable about fulfilling your dreams and reaching your destiny.The author is a leadership expert and he fills the book with a combination of mantras for success.
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is about the story of a popular lawyer,Julian Mantle,who had a crazy schedule and setting life around money,power and prestige.He represents the current scenario of our society.The story is in the form of a narrative style,told from Mantle to one of his associates,John.But when Mantle has a heart attack,he drops out of his current living and disappears.He sells all his possessions and went for India to have some spiritual existence.Under the guidance of Sages of Sivana, who lives in Himalayas,he become a changed man - physically,mentally and spiritually.He got a changed body,mind and soul.Really,it's as if he's a completely different person.
When you read,you can see that Sharma comes down to a fairly formulative format - a list of seven principles - to create a life of passion,purpose and peace.The author explains these seven principles through mind capturing stories.These seven timeless virtues for an enlightened life is briefly discussed here :
1.Master your mind : Learn to focus your mind and consciously eliminate negative thoughts from mind.Accept mistakes as lessons and opportunities.
2.Follow your purpose : Discover and then realize the priorities that bring lasting fulfillment to your life.
3.Practice Kaizen : Focus on continuous self improvement and attain self mastery over mind.
4.Live with discipline : Recognise the relevance of willpower and self discipline and nurture it.
5.Respect your time : Focus on your priorities and maintain balance.Live each day like it's your last.
6.Selflessly serve others : Cultivate the quality of contribution,sacredness and kindness and thus building strong relationships.
7.Embrace the present : Live in the now.Never sacrifice happiness for the achievement,enjoy each moment.
These points are easy to absorb and can be applied in one's life.Action points at the end of each chapter summarize the important areas which you should be paying attention for.As the author recommends,if we incorporate these habits in our life,it's sure we can experience a great change.These habits can transform one's lives, helps to achieve his dreams,calm him and make him more happy.
In my view,the primary theme of this book is to guide us to live a full and flourishing life.Each of these virtues are discussed in detail in separate chapters.Most of them are inspiring and potentially very useful.
If you came to conclusion that happiness is the title in front of your name,then it's the time to reevaluate the definition you have given to life.The biggest lesson from the book is how the quality of your life is determined by the quality of your thoughts.
We live in a fast paced world where we all wear the busy badge.However,it's important to live like a child and observe and find happiness in every thing.Fill your world with an abundance of positive emotions and that's how will you fee daily.
The thought which touched my heart is that,"The only limits on your life are those that you set yourself". When you dare to get out of your coccon and explore the unknown you start to liberate your true human potential.When you push beyond your limits,you unlock mental and physical reserves that you never thought you have.
Likewise,there are so many mind exploiting and thought provoking ideas in this book.It's a fun and easy to read,plus it transmits a strong message for spiritual success.It is a guidebook to life.
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is a fable about fulfilling your dreams and reaching your destiny.The author is a leadership expert and he fills the book with a combination of mantras for success.
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is about the story of a popular lawyer,Julian Mantle,who had a crazy schedule and setting life around money,power and prestige.He represents the current scenario of our society.The story is in the form of a narrative style,told from Mantle to one of his associates,John.But when Mantle has a heart attack,he drops out of his current living and disappears.He sells all his possessions and went for India to have some spiritual existence.Under the guidance of Sages of Sivana, who lives in Himalayas,he become a changed man - physically,mentally and spiritually.He got a changed body,mind and soul.Really,it's as if he's a completely different person.
When you read,you can see that Sharma comes down to a fairly formulative format - a list of seven principles - to create a life of passion,purpose and peace.The author explains these seven principles through mind capturing stories.These seven timeless virtues for an enlightened life is briefly discussed here :
1.Master your mind : Learn to focus your mind and consciously eliminate negative thoughts from mind.Accept mistakes as lessons and opportunities.
2.Follow your purpose : Discover and then realize the priorities that bring lasting fulfillment to your life.
3.Practice Kaizen : Focus on continuous self improvement and attain self mastery over mind.
4.Live with discipline : Recognise the relevance of willpower and self discipline and nurture it.
5.Respect your time : Focus on your priorities and maintain balance.Live each day like it's your last.
6.Selflessly serve others : Cultivate the quality of contribution,sacredness and kindness and thus building strong relationships.
7.Embrace the present : Live in the now.Never sacrifice happiness for the achievement,enjoy each moment.
These points are easy to absorb and can be applied in one's life.Action points at the end of each chapter summarize the important areas which you should be paying attention for.As the author recommends,if we incorporate these habits in our life,it's sure we can experience a great change.These habits can transform one's lives, helps to achieve his dreams,calm him and make him more happy.
In my view,the primary theme of this book is to guide us to live a full and flourishing life.Each of these virtues are discussed in detail in separate chapters.Most of them are inspiring and potentially very useful.
If you came to conclusion that happiness is the title in front of your name,then it's the time to reevaluate the definition you have given to life.The biggest lesson from the book is how the quality of your life is determined by the quality of your thoughts.
We live in a fast paced world where we all wear the busy badge.However,it's important to live like a child and observe and find happiness in every thing.Fill your world with an abundance of positive emotions and that's how will you fee daily.
The thought which touched my heart is that,"The only limits on your life are those that you set yourself". When you dare to get out of your coccon and explore the unknown you start to liberate your true human potential.When you push beyond your limits,you unlock mental and physical reserves that you never thought you have.
Likewise,there are so many mind exploiting and thought provoking ideas in this book.It's a fun and easy to read,plus it transmits a strong message for spiritual success.It is a guidebook to life.
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