#17 in Self-help
Think Like a Monk
- 352
- Pages
- about 6 h
- Reading time
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Our view
“Think Like a Monk” turns what Jay Shetty learned as a monk into everyday steps toward a calmer life, in a hopeful, practical tone. Some readers see it as a sound starting point for newcomers to mindfulness that will feel basic to anyone who knows the field. Others value the way it joins old Indian scriptures to modern research, and suggest taking it in small portions and returning to it.
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About the book
Jay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the #1 podcast On Purpose, distills the timeless wisdom he learned as a monk into practical steps anyone can take every day to live a less anxious, more meaningful life. When you think like a monk, you’ll understand: -How to overcome negativity -How to stop overthinking -Why comparison kills love -How to use your fear -Why you can’t find happiness by looking for it -How to learn from everyone you meet -Why you are not your thoughts -How to find your purpose -Why kindness is crucial to success -And much more... Shetty grew up in a family where you could become one of three things—a doctor, a lawyer, or a failure. His family was convinced he had chosen option three: instead of attending his college graduation ceremony, he headed to India to become a monk, to meditate every day for four to eight hours, and devote his life to helping others. After three years, one of his teachers told him that he would have more impact on the world if he left the monk’s path to share his experience and wisdom with others. Heavily in debt, and with no recognizable skills on his résumé, he moved back home in north London with his parents. Shetty reconnected with old school friends—many working for some of the world’s largest corporations—who were experiencing tremendous stress, pressure, and unhappiness, and they invited Shetty to coach them on well-being, purpose, and mindfulness.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.7 across 148 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 50% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Self-help average of 7.7. That is how 7.7 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.9 | 68 | 46% |
| Hardcover | 7.5 | 80 | 54% |
Frequently asked
How long is Think Like a Monk?
It has 352 pages — longer than 77% of the ranked books in Self-help.
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