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  • Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day
  • Written by: Jay Shetty
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  • Length: 11 hrs
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Jay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the number one 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 number one video on Facebook with more than 360 million views. His social media following totals more than 38 million, he has produced more than 400 viral videos that have amassed more than eight billion views, and his podcast, On Purpose, is consistently ranked the world’s number one 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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©2020 Jay Shetty (P)2020 Simon & Schuster Audio

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i couldn't stop listening

I love Jay to begin with. But this book summarizes how we can achieve eternal happiness. It made me cry. Made me realize how I am more negative than positive, I am mean than kind. It made me feel bad to be honest but also made me more aware of my actions and words. That I can exude positivity. I can be more grateful. Thank you Jay for laying it all out.

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great!

I simply loved it! there are a lot of insights that can help us all become better human beings. I strongly recommend it, especially to those who think it's not for them!

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so many reasons to listen to this

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I book marked several sections to go back to. love the messaging!

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I love this book. The first couple of chapters were slow. Then I was hooked on the ideas. Second time through this audible book. I finished it and immediately began again. Changing my life, a thought and action at a time.

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enlightening

Such an enlightening book. Must read to live your most authentic joy filled life! Jay is so inspiring and he makes these monk ideas so easy to apply to your modern day life!

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WOW

One word is all I can say to express what I feel about this wonderful work, Jay: PERFECT

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Timeless wisdom, that's coming at the right time.

Jay Shetty takes us through a guide for profound change in a challenging 2020. He's taken all of his experiences with ancient wisdom and created this space that makes all of it revalant in today's world. If you're looking to make improvements in your life, and didn't know where to start, you've found the right place.

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Great Book

Very well written and well explained, will listen again and Will recommend it to everyone who is interested to go to the next level, thank you very much.

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what a gem!

Incredible! thank you for sharing your dharma which inadvertently confirmed mine for me! :) one of the best interpretations in an avenue I have read nearly one hundred books in, and around. Its so easy to soak in what you say!

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Baby steps work.

Simple usable information delivered with a side of humor and broken down in realistic steps.

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