“There is a huge difference between well-being and being well-off”.
This is a quote from ‘The Monk who sold his Ferrari‘ by Robin Sharma. The book grabs attention from the start as we are intrigued by the transformation of a hot-shot lawyer into a serene monk.
As the book progresses the monk shares the secrets of his transformation with his former protégée, who is now a stressed lawyer with his own busy legal practice.
The 7 fundamental pieces of advice offered are:
Feed your mind with quality thoughts
Find your purpose
Pursue self-mastery and improvement
Cultivate willpower
Be disciplined with your time
Contribute to others
Live in the present
I have read other similar books. What sets this apart is the storytelling and use of fables, which leave a memorable picture in the reader’s mind. The author, makes what could be very abstract and difficult to grasp an easy-to-follow story.
Here are 7 of my favourite quotes from the book.
“There are no mistakes in life, only lessons.”
“The only limits on your life are those that you set yourself.”
“One must never live in the thick of thin things.”
“The only thing standing between most people and their dreams is the fear of failure.”
“Time is a non-renewable resource.”
“A little bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives you roses.”
“The journey is to be enjoyed. The road is just as good as the end.”
I am grateful to the friends who recommended this book to me, it’s an inspiring read!
Sinead Huskisson 