Other Books: Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty - 3 Stars

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Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
3 Stars
Audiobook

In this inspiring, empowering book, Shetty draws on his time as a monk to show us how we can clear the roadblocks to our potential and power. Combining ancient wisdom and his own rich experiences in the ashram, Think Like a Monk reveals how to overcome negative thoughts and habits, and access the calm and purpose that lie within all of us. He transforms abstract lessons into advice and exercises we can all apply to reduce stress, improve relationships, and give the gifts we find in ourselves to the world. Shetty proves that everyone can—and should—think like a monk.

Honestly, this is one of those books that I am not entirely sure how to review. It is undoubtedly valuable, whether you are religious or not, whether you are spiritual or not, or whether you are a fan of self-help or not there are things you can apply from this book to your life. But at the same time, it was one of those books that packs too much information into the pages in order to absorb it all.

To be honest, it took me a long time to work through this book. I did not find myself being drawn back into the text and had to really dedicate myself to it in order to finish. Maybe it was that disjointed nature that took away some of the value for me. In the end, I am happy that I made it through it and I am pleased with the matters of perspective it gave me in tid bits.

My greatest piece of advice to potential readers is to know what you want from this book when you pick it up. If you are wanting to systematically implement the tools and advice that Shetty provides you need to have a good process for note taking, application, and re-reading in place. Reading or listening straight through will need lead to wholesale application. If you are interested in thoughtful reminders, bits of advice, and new perspectives then you can probably devour this one much faster.