Tuesday, July 28, 2020

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

"Everything is created twice,
first in the mind and then in reality." 
                                                           Robin Sharma( The monk who sold his ferrari).


Overview

The monk who sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma is a very interesting self help book. The best past about this best seller is its practical approach towards optimism by nurturing some good habits within. It is not filled with fancy statements of  positive vibes which you will find in most of the self help books. It emphasizes  on building habits which ultimately leads you towards your goals and  changes your circumstances.

All these points have been depicted in the form of a story with the intention to keep you interested. The story is told from the perspective of one of the associates of the main character( Julian Mantle), who admires his work and aspires to be like him. Its basically two person talking over dinner, mainly Julian Mantle sharing his experiences.  


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Brief Summary


The story revolves around Julian Mantle, a high profile lawyer with his core centered around money, power and fame. Although, he was a very successful man but his personal life sucked. Since, he focused mostly on money, fame and power, he never had time for his family as a result of which his wife divorced him. Most of the time he was alone and was always under a huge pressure. He was of 53 but looked like 80 years old.

One day, while case proceedings in the court, he suffered a severe a heart attack. After that he decided to leave the profession. He sold all his possessions including his luxurious Ferrari which has been highlighted, don't know why(maybe for the sake of publicity ;) ). He left to India somewhere in the Himalayan ranges in search of a meaningful life. 

There he meets yogi Raman, who taught him the true meaning of life when Julian agreed to spread his knowledge once he gets back to his home town.
He was a completely changed man when he returned and later on shares his knowledge with one of his junior associate and readers.

The seven major lessons:

This book mainly revolves around these seven habits explaining them by various examples, quotations and facts. These lessons are:- 
  • Master your mind
  • Follow your purpose
  • Practice Kaizen ( Kaizen means attaining self mastery through continuous  self-improvement).
  • Live with discipline
  • Respect your time
  • Serve others selflessly
  • Embrace the present

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Although, some lessons has have been repeated in one or other form which you may find a bit boring but, at the same time author has used some highly inspiring quotations which will touch you .
Although, a formation of new habit in 21 days and a lifestyle in 90 days by continued efforts is something which you must try. I know its not easy but it will turn out to be a game changer for you. May be, a kind of hope which you have been looking for.

A word from Pen Enchanted


Well, the form in which this fable has been depicted may appear to be a kind of podcast but one can't neglect the fact that the author has explained some very important life lessons with practical approach. You may find it boring due to the kind of plot set-up it has .

I recommend this book to the people the who are highly motivated and possess some aspiration in their  in their life. This will definitely help you in keeping motivated and maintaining emotional balance which is very necessary. Also,  If you are not able able to manage your professional and private life, then you must read this book atleast once.

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10 comments:

  1. Keep writing..๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ

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    1. You people are my motivation. Thank You so much :)

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  2. Such a honest review and easily explaintion...... you are doing great job Danish I would love to have a review on everyone has a story

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    1. Thank you so much. Sure, now that book will be in my reading list๐Ÿ˜.

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  3. keep it up brother❤️��
    เคœ़िंเคฆเค—ी เคฎें เคธिเคฐ्เคซ เคชैเคธा เคนी เคธเคฌ เค•ुเค› เคจเคนीं เคนोเคคा,
    เค–ुเคฆ เค•ो เค”เคฐ เค…เคชเคจे เคชเคฐिเคตाเคฐ เค•ो เคญी เคธเคฎเคฏ เคฆेเคจा เคšाเคนिเค।

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  4. Great synopsis of a great book. Keep following the advice you shared here, especially, Practice Kaizen and Serve Others Selflessly. Take a peek at the new series I am offering. https://bobmcinnis.substack.com/p/relaunch-5?r=3g05t&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source=copy

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  5. I think to help others makes yourself feel so much bettet

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