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.
