Monk who sold his ferrari

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari- By Robin Sharma

About the Author

•Born in Canada from Parents of Indian

Origin.

•Lawyer by profession.

•Author of 8 books (6 international

bestsellers).

•One of the world’s top experts on

personal and organizational leadership.

•The CEO of Sharma Leadership

International Inc., a premier training firm.

•The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is the 5th

bestselling book in the history.

About the booko It teaches us the art of simple living.

o It’s a book on self help & self transformation.

o It encourages us to read more, eat less, exercise everyday, spend more time with our family.

o One of the best Selling books of all times.

The characters

• Julian Mantle-A rich lawyer turned monk

• John-Julian’s friend & co-worker • Yogi Ramanan-A sage of sivana• Yogi Krishnan-Lawyer turned monk

like Julian

• Jenny-John’s wife

Summary of the story

•A story of a rich lawyer Julian Mantle who had lost interest in life.•After suffering a heart attack retires from his profession & goes to Himalayas in search of a life changing odyssey.•After 3 years he visits his friend John & tells him about his experience with sages of sivana.• He narrates to John the fable that contained the 7 virtues for a life abundant with inner peace, joy and a wealth of spiritual gifts.

Summary of the story

• At first John disagrees to Julian’s

narration, but after learning the techniques

eventually agrees to it.

• The story goes on with Julian narrating the

7 virtues along with the various techniques

& examples relating with the virtues.

• At the end Julian asks John to spread the

secrets for the benefits of others.

The story

Garden

• Here Garden symbolizes the mind.

• Mind management is the essence of life.

• Self awareness is the stepping stone of the mind mastery.

• One should be passionate about things to avoid Fatigue.

• Think positive always.

• Don’t judge; just experience.

• Mind is wonderful servant but terrible master.

• Suggested techniques:– Heart of the roses – concentration and control.– Opposition thinking – zero negative thinking not even 1.– Secret of the lake – put mental images of what you want to

be.

Lighthouse

• Lighthouse is the purpose.• To reap the most, serve the most.• It is enlightening to study oneself.• Set your Goals.• Happiness is in achievement.• Enjoy and have fun while advancing in the path of goals and

purpose.• Never measure your self worth against other’s net worth.• The purpose of life is a life of purpose.• Suggested techniques:

– Positive Pressure – Public Pledge.– Attach a timeline and write it down.

– Rule of 21 – Do it for 21 days.

Sumo Wrestler• Sumo Wrestler is Kaizen – Constant & never ending improvement.• Change is a powerful force.• Beginner’s Mind – Questions. Enter the zone of unknown.• Fear is a mental monster & Pain is a great teacher. Do the things you

fear most.• Put of short term pleasure for long term fulfillment.• Change yourself before you change your life.• Self mastery is DNA of life mastery.• Enlightenment - Consistent cultivation of mind, body & soul.

• Suggested techniques:– The ritual of Solitude.– The ritual of Physicality – Power of physical care.– The ritual of Live Nourishment.– The ritual of Abundant Knowledge – Study (not read).– The ritual of Personal Reflection – Know yourself.– The ritual of Early Awakening.– The ritual of Music – “the finest Motivator” Julian Mantle– The ritual of Spoken Word – “the Mantra”– The ritual of Congruent Character– The ritual of Simplicity – less is more; rid material.

Pink Wire Cable“When spider webs unite, they tie up a lion” – An African

proverb

• Pink Wire Cable is Discipline.• The Will of Iron – Strong wire cable made up of

weaker wires. • Do what you say, when you say.• Willpower is not being stubborn.• Do things that you do not like.• Positive always overcomes negative.• Suggested techniques:

– Mantras / Creative Envisioning – “I am more than I appear to be, all the world’s strength and power rests inside me.”

– The Vow of Silence – “Maun Vrata”

Stopwatch

• Stopwatch symbolizes Time – The most precious commodity.

• Respect your time.• Time mastery leads to life mastery.• Be Priority Driven i.e. effective and efficient use of time.• Be Holistic – Cover all areas of life.• Procrastination kills time.• Develop a Deathbed Mentality.• The best time to plant a tree was 40 years ago; the

second best time is today.• Suggested techniques:

– The ancient rule of Twenty.– Have the courage to say no.– The Deathbed Mentality

Roses“a little bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that

gives you roses.” – a Chinese proverb

• Shedding the shackles of self - Give yourself to others.

• You come with nothing and leave with nothing.• Selflessly serve others.• To cultivate sacredness of each day, live to give.• By elevating the lives of others, your life reaches its

highest dimensions.

• Suggested techniques:– Practice daily acts of kindness.– Give to those who ask and those who need.

Path of Diamonds

• Path of Diamonds is living in present.• Live in “Now”.• Slow things down & enjoy what is all around you.• Never sacrifice happiness for achievement.• Difference between making a lot of money & making a

lot of life.• Life may not give you what you ask for, but it will give

you what you need.• We are spiritual beings having a human experience,

not vice versa.• Happiness is a journey, not a destination.• Suggested techniques:

– Live your children’s childhood.– Practice gratitude.– Grow your destiny.

Criticism

•Not for people who want quick results.•The 7 virtues of sivana are hard to adopt in our daily life.•The principles can be practiced in parts.•Language in the book is hard to understand & follow, but quite attractive.•At the end it’s a great book & each one must read it.

Summary

•Never give up!

•Time is the most precious thing.

•Live life to the fullest.

•Nurture your mind daily.

•Control your thoughts, mind & become

the master of our life.

•Set goals in life & try to achieve it.

Thank you