The Secret Letters of the monk who sold his Ferrari by Robin Sharma
Basically it talks about all the important points we need to live our life with, and make these are core values. Sometimes these are so simple yet we take it for granted - that’s why he has made the person i.e. Jonathon the main character realise these core values by travelling around the world in search of ‘talisman’ which would have these secret letters to. These would be kept with one person all in different places. Each person having their own culture and value.
The 7 important letter’s collected throughout the journey ( I would highly recommend to read and then try to process it, before going on to the next point so that it does make a positive impact )
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The Power of Authenticity
The most important gift we can give ourselves is the commitment to living our authentic life. To be true to ourselves, however, is not an easy task. We must break free of the seductions of society and live life on our own terms, under our own values and aligned with our original dreams.
We must tap our hidden selves; explore the deep-seated, unseen hopes, desires, strengths and weaknesses that make us who we are. We have to understand where we have been and know where we are going. Every decision we make, every step we take, must be informed by our commitment to living a life that is true and honest and authentic to ourselves and ourselves alone. And as we proceed, we are certain to experience fortune well beyond our highest imagination. -
Embrace Your Fears was the title. I chuckled. Of course this talisman would be about fear. I continued to read:
What holds us back in life is the invisible architecture of fear. It keeps us in our comfort zones, which are, in truth, the least safe places in which to live. Indeed, the greatest risk in life is taking no risks. But every time we do that which we fear, we take back the power that fear has stolen from us for on the other side of our fears lives our strength. Every time we step into the discomfort of growth and progress, we become more free. The more fears we walk through, the more power we reclaim. In this way, we grow both fearless and powerful, and thus are able to live the lives of our dreams. -
Live with Kindness
It is important to remember that just as our words are our thoughts verbalised,
so our deeds are our beliefs actualized. No action, no matter how small, is insignificant how we treat someone defines how we treat everyone, including ourselves. If we disrespect another, we disrespect ourselves. If we are mistrustful of others, we are distrustful of ourselves. f we are cruel to another, we will be cruel to ourselves. If we can’t appreciate those around us, we won’t appreciate ourselves. With every person we engage, in everything we do, we must be kinder than expected, more generous than anticipated, more positive than we thought possible.
Every moment in front of another human being is an opportunity to express our highest values and to influence someone with our humanity.
We can make the world better, one person at a time. -
Make Small Daily Progress
The way we do small things determines the way that we do everything.
If we execute our minor tasks well, we will also excel at our larger efforts.
Mastery then becomes our way of being. But more than this—each tiny effort builds on the next, so that brick by brick, magnificent things can be created, great confidence grows and uncommon dreams are realised. The truly wise recognise that small daily improvements always lead to exceptional results over time. -
To Lead Your Best Life, Do Your Best Work
There is no insignificant work in the world. All labor is a chance to express personal talents, to create our art and to realize the genius we are built to be. We must work like Picasso painted: with devotion, passion, energy and excellence. In this way, our productivity will not only become a source of inspiration to others, but it will have an impact-making a difference in the lives around us. One of the greatest secrets to a life beautifully lived is to do work that matters. And to ascend to such a state of mastery in it that people can’t take their eyes off of you.
a. Chase happiness- Not money -
The Purpose of Life Is to Love
How well you live comes down to how much you love. The heart is wiser than the head. Honor it. Trust it. Follow -
Stand for Something Bigger than Yourself
There are no extra people alive today. Every single one of us is here for a reason, a special purpose —a mission. Yes, build a beautiful life for yourself and those you love. Yes, be happy and have a lot of fun. And yes, become successful, on your own terms rather than on those suggested to you by society. But—above all else—be significant. Make your life matter. Be of use. And be of service to as many people as possible. This is how each of us can shift from the realm of the ordinary into the heights of the extraordinary. And walk among the best who have ever lived.
This book is a very short and nice read - it’s like when sometime’s you don’t expect anything out of it, you get the most ( be it learning, fun or anything that means a lot to you). It made me take
So over all I would give it a ( 8.5/10 ). Happy Weekend !
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