Explore the World's Best Ideas
Join today and uncover 100+ curated journeys from 50+ topics. Unlock access to our mobile app with extensive features.
865
12.5K reads
#1 Master Your Mind
- Cultivate your mind - it will blossom beyond your expectations
- The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your thoughts
- There are no mistakes - only lessons. See setbacks as opportunities for personal expansion and spiritual growth
840
5.32K reads
"The secret of happiness is simple: find out what you truly love to do and then direct all of your energy towards doing it. Once you do this, abundance flows into your life and all your desires are filled with ease and grace."
ROBIN SHARMA
799
6.29K reads
#2 Follow Your Purpose
- The purpose of life is a life of purpose
- Discovering and then realizing your lifework brings lasting fulfillment
- Set clearly defined personal, professional, and spiritual goals, and then have the courage to act on them
763
4.33K reads
"Never forget the importance of living with unbridled exhilaration. Never neglect to see the exquisite beauty in all living things. Today, and this very moment is a gift. Stay focused on your purpose. The Universe will take care of everything else."
ROBIN SHARMA
750
3.97K reads
#3 Practice Kaizen
‘The only limits on your life are those that you set yourself.’
- Self-Mastery is the DNA of life mastery.
- Success on the outside begins within.
- Enlightenment comes through the consistent cultivation of your mind, body, and soul.
773
3.97K reads
"The Universe favors the brave. When you resolve to lift your life to its highest level, the strength of your soul will guide you to a magical place with magnificent treasures."
ROBIN SHARMA
753
5.38K reads
#4 Live with Discipline
“Everyone is different. ... truly enlightened people never seek to be like others. Rather, they seek to be superior to their former selves. Don’t race against others. Race against yourself,”
- Discipline is built by consistently performing small acts of courage.
- The more you nurture the embryo of self-discipline, the more it will mature.
- Willpower is the essential virtue of a fully actualized life.
810
2.83K reads
"Wage war against the weaker thoughts that have crept into the palace of your mind. They will see that they are unwanted and leave like unwelcome visitors."
ROBIN SHARMA
736
3.32K reads
#5 Respect Your Time
- Time is your most precious commodity and it is nonrenewable
- Focus on your priorities and maintain balance
- Simplify your life
- Have the Courage to Say “NO”
791
2.8K reads
"Time slips through our hands like grains of sand, never to return again. Those who use time wisely from an early age are rewarded with rich, productive, and satisfying lives"
ROBIN SHARMA
751
3.24K reads
#6 Selflessly Serve Others
- The quality of your life ultimately comes down to the quality of your contribution.
- To cultivate the sacredness of each day, live to give.
- By elevating the lives of others, your life reaches its highest dimensions
Techniques:
- Practice Daily Acts of Kindness.
- Give to Those Who Ask.
756
2.29K reads
"The most noble thing you can do is to give to others. Start focusing on your higher purpose."
ROBIN SHARMA
709
2.98K reads
#7 Embrace the Present
- Live in the “now”. Savor the gift of the present.
- Never sacrifice happiness for achievement.
- Savor the journey and live each day as your last.
Techniques:
- Live Your Childrens’ Childhood.
- Practice Gratitude.
- Grow Your Destiny.
754
2.5K reads
"We are all here for some special reason. Stop being a prisoner of your past. Become the architect of your future."
ROBIN SHARMA
764
3.39K reads
7 Virtues
The Seven Virtues are required for a life of inner peace, joy, and a wealth of spiritual gifts -
- Master Your Mind
- Follow Your Purpose
- Practice Kaizen
- The Power of Discipline
- Respect Your Time
- Selflessly Serve Others
- Embrace the Present
847
2.74K reads
The Five-Step Method to Following Your Purpose
Sharma offers a clear step-by-step process that anybody can use to start following their purpose.
- Have a clear vision of your outcome.
- Create positive pressure to keep you inspired.
- Never set a goal without attaching a timeline to it.
- Stay with your goal for 21 days.
- Enjoy the process.
814
2.4K reads
The Ten Ancient Rituals for Radiant Living
- Ritual of Solitude: Spend 15-20 minutes in silence daily.
- Ritual of Physicality: Nourish the temple of your body daily through vigorous exercise.
- Ritual of Live Nourishment: Fill your plate with fresh vegetables, fruits, and grains.
- Ritual of Abundant Knowledge: Read for at least thirty minutes daily. Be specific in the topics you read.
- Ritual of Personal Reflection
- Ritual of Early Awakening
- Ritual of Music
- Ritual of the Spoken Word: Develop positive self-talk to use anytime you are pursuing your purpose
- Ritual of Congruent Character:
- Ritual of Simplicity: Learn to be content with less.
898
2.18K reads
724
3.59K reads
“Saying that you don’t have time to improve your thoughts and your life is like saying you don’t have time to stop for gas because you are too busy driving. Eventually, it will catch up with you.”
ROBIN SHARMA
771
2.44K reads
IDEAS CURATED BY
A learner who loves to share wisdom on personal growth, happiness, and success on Deepstash. Topics include motivation, habits, goals, and mindset. Believes that everyone can achieve their dreams with the right attitude and action.
Curious about different takes? Check out our The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari Summary book page to explore multiple unique summaries written by Deepstash users.
Suman Saha's ideas are part of this journey:
Learn more about personaldevelopment with this collection
How to use storytelling to connect with others
The psychology behind storytelling
How to craft compelling stories
Related collections
Different Perspectives Curated by Others from The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
Curious about different takes? Check out our book page to explore multiple unique summaries written by Deepstash curators:
Discover Key Ideas from Books on Similar Topics
7 ideas
Leading Blog: A Leadership Blog
leadershipnow.com
Read & Learn
20x Faster
without
deepstash
with
deepstash
with
deepstash
Personalized microlearning
—
100+ Learning Journeys
—
Access to 200,000+ ideas
—
Access to the mobile app
—
Unlimited idea saving
—
—
Unlimited history
—
—
Unlimited listening to ideas
—
—
Downloading & offline access
—
—
Supercharge your mind with one idea per day
Enter your email and spend 1 minute every day to learn something new.
I agree to receive email updates