Robin Sharma - Life Lessons from the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

‘Robin Sharma’s books are helping people all over the world live great lives.’ – Paulo Coelho, #1 bestselling author of The Alchemist

‘Robin Sharma has the rare gift of writing books that are truly life-changing.’ – Richard Carlson, Ph.D., author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

‘Nothing less than sensational. This book will bless your life.’ – Mark Victor Hansen, co-author, Chicken Soup for the Soul

‘A great book, from an inspirational point of view.’ – Carlos Delgado, Major League baseball superstar

‘This is a fun, fascinating, fanciful adventure into the realms of personal development, personal effectiveness and individual happiness. It contains treasures of wisdom that can enrich and enhance the life of every single person.’ – Brian Tracy, author of Maximum Achievement

‘Robin S. Sharma has an important message for all of us – one that can change our lives. He’s written a one-of-a-kind handbook for personal fulfillment in a hectic age.’ – Scott DeGarmo, past publisher, Success Magazine

‘The book is about finding out what is truly important to your real spiritual self, rather than being inundated with material possessions.’ – Michelle Yeoh, lead actress of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon , in TIME Magazine

‘Robin Sharma has created an enchanting tale that incorporates the classic tools of transformation into a simple philosophy of living. A delightful book that will change your life.’ – Elaine St. James, author of Simplify Your Life and Inner Simplicity

‘Sheds light on life’s big questions.’ – The Edmonton Journal

‘ The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is coherent, useful and definitely worth reading … It can truly help readers cope with the rat race.’ – The Kingston Whig-Standard

‘Simple wisdom that anyone can benefit from.’ – The Calgary Herald

‘This book could be classified as The Wealthy Barber of personal development … [It contains] insightful messages on the key concepts which help bring greater balance, control and effectiveness in our daily lives.’ – Investment Executive

‘A treasure – an elegant and powerful formula for true success and happiness. Robin S. Sharma has captured the wisdom of the ages and made it relevant for these turbulent times. I couldn’t put it down.’ – Joe Tye, author of Never Fear, Never Quit

‘Simple rules for reaching one’s potential.’ – The Halifax Daily News

‘Sharma guides readers toward enlightenment.’ – The Chronicle-Herald

‘A wonderfully crafted parable revealing a set of simple yet surprisingly potent ideas for improving the quality of anyone’s life. I’m recommending this gem of a book to all of my clients.’ – George Williams, president, Karat Consulting International

‘Robin Sharma offers personal fulfillment along the spiritual highroad.’ – Ottawa Citizen

‘One of the year’s best business books.’ – PROFIT Magazine

‘Very informative, easy to read and extremely helpful … We have distributed copies to all our management team as well as to store operators. The feedback has been very positive.’ – David Bloom, CEO, Shoppers Drug Mart

‘Robin Sharma has a neat, down-to-earth way of expressing his powerful solutions for today’s most pressing leadership issues. This is so refreshing in a period when businesspeople are faced with so much jargon.’ – Ian Turner, manager, Celestica Learning Centre

‘This book is a gold mine of wisdom and common sense.’ – Dean Larry Tapp, Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario

‘A terrific book that will help any businessperson lead and live more effectively.’ – Jim O’Neill, director of operations, District Sales Division, London Life

‘Sharma’s mission is to provide the reader with the insight to become a visionary leader, helping them transform their business into an organization that thrives in this era of change.’ – Sales Promotion Magazine

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

Leadership Wisdom from The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

Discover Your Destiny with The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

The Secret Letters of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

Family Wisdom from The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

The Greatness Guide

Be Extraordinary: The Greatness Guide, Book 2

MegaLiving

The Leader Who Had No Title

The Saint, The Surfer and The CEO

I dedicate this book to you, the reader. May you apply the life lessons you discover within these pages to manifest the fullness of your talents while making a difference in the lives of all those around you.

This book is also dedicated to my children, Colby and Bianca, two of my greatest teachers. I love you.

The tragedy of life is not death, but what we let die inside of us while we live.

– Norman Cousins

Cover

Title Page

Testimonials

Also by Robin Sharma

Dedication

Epigraph

Foreword

Preface

1. Discover Your Calling

2. Every Day, Be Kind to a Stranger

3. Maintain Your Perspective

4. Practice Tough Love

5. Keep a Journal

6. Develop an Honesty Philosophy

7. Honor Your Past

8. Start Your Day Well

9. Learn to Say No Gracefully

10. Take a Weekly Sabbatical

11. Talk to Yourself

12. Schedule Worry Breaks

13. Model a Child

14. Remember, Genius Is 99 Percent Inspiration

15. Care for the Temple

16. Learn to Be Silent

17. Think About Your Ideal Neighborhood

18. Get Up Early

19. See Your Troubles as Blessings

20. Laugh More

21. Spend a Day Without Your Watch

22. Take More Risks

23. Live a Life

24. Learn from a Good Movie

25. Bless Your Money

26. Focus on the Worthy

27. Write Thank-You Notes

28. Always Carry a Book with You

29. Create a Love Account

30. Get Behind People’s Eyeballs

31. List Your Problems

32. Practice the Action Habit

33. See Your Children as Gifts

34. Enjoy the Path, Not Just the Reward

35. Remember That Awareness Precedes Change

36. Read Tuesdays with Morrie

37. Master Your Time

38. Keep Your Cool

39. Recruit a Board of Directors

40. Cure Your Monkey Mind

41. Get Good at Asking

42. Look for the Higher Meaning of Your Work

43. Build a Library of Heroic Books

44. Develop Your Talents

45. Connect with Nature

46. Use Your Commute Time

47. Go on a News Fast

48. Get Serious About Setting Goals

49. Remember the Rule of 21

50. Practice Forgiveness