The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams & Reaching Your Destiny
by Robin Sharma
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Read in November, 2007
Self-help books seem to be a dime a dozen. This book is actually fiction with the noble aim of improving the person who is reading it like a self-help book.
The book itself centers around the story of a former big-shot lawyer. The lawyer had a self-described wake-up call after a heart attack. This rude awakening led him to sell his possessions and to look for a more meaningful life from certain sages in the East. Of course, the rest of the book is him recounting what he learned.
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The book itself centers around the story of a former big-shot lawyer. The lawyer had a self-described wake-up call after a heart attack. This rude awakening led him to sell his possessions and to look for a more meaningful life from certain sages in the East. Of course, the rest of the book is him recounting what he learned.
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Read in January, 2007
recommends it for:
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The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma is a self-help book that resolves around the adventure of a successful, work-obsessed lawyer in the Himalayas where he found out the true meaning of life. The lawyer, Julian Mantle, realizes his problem after a heart attack and decided to give up all his possessions to seek a more meaningful and youthful life. The book is about Julian meeting his colleague after a long time; Julian tells how he has changed because of...more
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma is a self-help book that resolves around the adventure of a successful, work-obsessed lawyer in the Himalayas where he found out the true meaning of life. The lawyer, Julian Mantle, realizes his problem after a heart attack and decided to give up all his possessions to seek a more meaningful and youthful life. The book is about Julian meeting his colleague after a long time; Julian tells how he has changed because of...more
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Read in January, 2007
I was walking through the aisles of my local bookstore and noticed this book displayed face-up on a table. Its title caught me, so I stepped back to pick it up and flash through to gather a sense of whether I wanted to read it in greater depth or not. I enjoy philosophic and inspirational books as a way of honing my ethics, of reinforcing or improving my ideology so I bought "The Monk..." and I'm glad I did! This is a motivating, palatable book that's easy to read as a story, filled...more
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Read in May, 2006
recommends it for:
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Prevedena kao: REDOVNIK KOJI JE PRODAO SVOJ FERRARI
Knjiga koja doslovno mijenja život. Pisana jednostavnim, lakim stilom, tko god da je uzme u ruke neće je pustiti dok je ne pročita od korica do korica. Sama priča djelovala bi trivijalno opisana, pa se neću koncentrirati na zaplet jer istinska vrijednost ove knjige su poruke koje donosi o tome kako unaprijediti sebe i vlastiti život (jer, konačno, to i jest najvažnija stvar koju radimo na ovoj planeti :)). Svevremena, esencijalna i i...more
Knjiga koja doslovno mijenja život. Pisana jednostavnim, lakim stilom, tko god da je uzme u ruke neće je pustiti dok je ne pročita od korica do korica. Sama priča djelovala bi trivijalno opisana, pa se neću koncentrirati na zaplet jer istinska vrijednost ove knjige su poruke koje donosi o tome kako unaprijediti sebe i vlastiti život (jer, konačno, to i jest najvažnija stvar koju radimo na ovoj planeti :)). Svevremena, esencijalna i i...more
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Read in February, 2008
The fable of a wealthy ivy-league educated lawyer who seemingly has it all:- Wealth, success and the trappings of power. One day he succumbs to a heart attack in the court room, sells all his possessions and goes to India to seek his true purpose. He encounters a mystical village on a mountain called Sylvana and meets sages who instruct him on the best way to live life. He takes the lessons and goes back to New York to reconnect with his mentee and talks about what he learned.
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Read in April, 2008
recommends it for:
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A good concise book which provides insight into defining our daily activities. Sharma tries to map practises in spiritual lines, esp., Indian spritiual practises.
As an Indian, I could see, most of peoples are not following very basic priniciples as per ancient vedic literatures rather just adapts for the sake of showing religion. How true it is? vedic literatures are beyond the religion and it just provides the wisdom of best practises for human being. One such reason why not reached is becaus...more
As an Indian, I could see, most of peoples are not following very basic priniciples as per ancient vedic literatures rather just adapts for the sake of showing religion. How true it is? vedic literatures are beyond the religion and it just provides the wisdom of best practises for human being. One such reason why not reached is becaus...more
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First of all we have to remember that this is not a novel, it is more a self help, inspirational book but presented in story style. If you expect a Paulo Coelho -like book you will get disappointed, as you will find the story is too cheesy and so does the conversation between Julian - John.
Lots of repetition in this book and too much sales pitches i.e The Sage Sivana's philosophy and way of life, they are depicted as perfect people.
But nevertheless the messages are good, though they are ...more
Lots of repetition in this book and too much sales pitches i.e The Sage Sivana's philosophy and way of life, they are depicted as perfect people.
But nevertheless the messages are good, though they are ...more
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Read in September, 2006
Is about a work-obsessed lawyer in the Himalayas where he found out the true meaning of life. This book gave me a lot of inspiration and motivation to go on in a very important moment of my life. I think I got this book in the precise time: sometimes we need some help and it comes with monk clothes.
Se trata de un abogado obsesionado con su trabajoque luego encuentra el verdadero significado de la vida. Este libro me dio inspiracion y motivacion para seguir adelante en un momento muy impo...more
Se trata de un abogado obsesionado con su trabajoque luego encuentra el verdadero significado de la vida. Este libro me dio inspiracion y motivacion para seguir adelante en un momento muy impo...more
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Read in April, 2007
recommends it for:
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remember all the time I've spent with this books, make me feel blessed. That I met this books....
I read robin sharma, when I just graduated form the college and start to walk by myself again after a pain time...
It was a remarkable time, with a jobless and "jomblo" .. I feel that I have 2 start change my life...
I dont want to be the old nadya.. so I start reading this books that offer a change..
It isnt just physically change but also mentally change. i start to forgive all th...more
I read robin sharma, when I just graduated form the college and start to walk by myself again after a pain time...
It was a remarkable time, with a jobless and "jomblo" .. I feel that I have 2 start change my life...
I dont want to be the old nadya.. so I start reading this books that offer a change..
It isnt just physically change but also mentally change. i start to forgive all th...more
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Read in October, 2007
The books talks about integrity. It talks about how to manage a business and become successful at it. Some lessons that it teaches are so obvious that it becomes a good reminder because these lessons are forgotten so often. If are interested in becoming the best leader you can be, i suggest you practice leadership although this book will give helpful insights about leadership and teamwork. There may be points where you will get bored because of its obviousness. You may not learn anything new, bu...more
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Read in September, 2005
recommends it for:
people searching for meaning and direction
The first time I read this book I just loved it. I read it at the time when I was asking myself questions regarding 'What to do with my life?'.
I found the book very energizing, giving me a lot of inspiration and motivation to go on and many answers to my questions.
When I read the book the second time, it didn't seem to have the same effect.
PS! Who is looking for great literary value, will be disappointed. Sharma is no writer, but if you can focus on the message, it won't bother.
I found the book very energizing, giving me a lot of inspiration and motivation to go on and many answers to my questions.
When I read the book the second time, it didn't seem to have the same effect.
PS! Who is looking for great literary value, will be disappointed. Sharma is no writer, but if you can focus on the message, it won't bother.
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Read in July, 2007
I liked this book, but what kept me from giving it more stars is that the "story" framing the concepts was kind of weak. I found the writing style when it came to the dialogue between the two main characters a little cheesy or something. What I LOVED about the book was the set of concepts that were all linked by a mnemonic device, and the idea that you need to treat your mind like a beautiful garden. There was a lot of good stuff in here and I am glad I read it.
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Read in April, 2008
Still reading and while the ideas presented in the book are good, the writing is clumsy, clunky and hard to digest. While the fictional character of the Monk himself is well developed; I struggle with the dialog and the style in which the book was written. Perhaps it is getting the message out to the masses more in way of a story narrative, but I wonder if for me it would have been better simply written for what it is, a self help book.
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Read in July, 2008
recommends it for:
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Not worth it. Sigh. I had hoped to glean something — anything! — from the book as I had seen selected quotes from it. And the premise was inviting.
I knew of the author when I put the book on reserve (and that he was not really my cup of tea). However, gave him a try ... and still don't like his belief system ... Still think this sort of propaganda is like marshmallow cream: White, fluffy and of no substance.
I knew of the author when I put the book on reserve (and that he was not really my cup of tea). However, gave him a try ... and still don't like his belief system ... Still think this sort of propaganda is like marshmallow cream: White, fluffy and of no substance.
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Read in May, 2008
recommends it for:
some one who likes self help, some one who wants to start reading self help
The Rating is actually 2.5
The first book in self help category that I've read. A lucid written book. It can be a little extra philosophical or preachy at times but I'd suggest you still read it. The story is easy to understand though the overall pace is quite slow. The best part of the book is at times it does make you feel good, so just give it a try.
The first book in self help category that I've read. A lucid written book. It can be a little extra philosophical or preachy at times but I'd suggest you still read it. The story is easy to understand though the overall pace is quite slow. The best part of the book is at times it does make you feel good, so just give it a try.
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Reallly.......Amazing
Everything is in this book.......Every human should read this book....I learned lot from this book....Now I am following the methods of this book.....Wow what a miracle nice improvement in my life.......There is no negative thinking in my mind after readin this book....
A monk who sold his ferrari rellly won my heart.....
Everything is in this book.......Every human should read this book....I learned lot from this book....Now I am following the methods of this book.....Wow what a miracle nice improvement in my life.......There is no negative thinking in my mind after readin this book....
A monk who sold his ferrari rellly won my heart.....
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Read in March, 2008
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Dr. V Mohanrecommends it for: you.
I can lend you a copy of this book, but currently it's loaned out.
This book was recommended to me by a doctor I met at Biovision 2006 - a conference held in Alexandria, Egypt. He started an inspiring project, and told me anyone could. He recommended this book.
Strangely the book reminds me of the title of that conference, "Changing Lives"
This book was recommended to me by a doctor I met at Biovision 2006 - a conference held in Alexandria, Egypt. He started an inspiring project, and told me anyone could. He recommended this book.
Strangely the book reminds me of the title of that conference, "Changing Lives"
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Read in November, 2007
An amazing source of inspiration to fulfill our dreams and bring out the best of us. It made me re-think things in my life and re-consider my priorities. A nice wake up call to wake up and smell life and savor its magical dance... A must to read for all those seeking to enhance their life and enjoy it fully!
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Read in January, 2008
For people yearning to simplify their lives, this book does contain strong inspiration. Unfortunately the amateur quality of the storytelling is a bit distracting. Overall, though, a positive experience. The chapter-end summary material and mnemonic devices were useful in translating words into practice.
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What a great fable about a high powered attorney who has a heart attack and almost meets his maker. He decides to change his life and discovers that "what lies behind you and what lies before yoou is nothing compared to what lies within you." Robin Sharma,the author, had me from the start.
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