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7 Awesome Life Lessons From The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
Positive Thoughts
- The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your thoughts. Mastering your mind means seeing setbacks as opportunities.
- Occupy your mind with uplifting thoughts, because they will give you the energy you'll need to attain the success you desire.
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The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
It is a story about materialistic success transforming into true prosperity. The personality development journey of both characters from the book is a guidebook to life.
The Protagonist, a seven-figure-making lawyer had everything, in search of wisdom and happiness, sold his belongings and headed to the Himalayan mountains where he studied the wisdom of the Sages.
How To Attain Your Goal
- Visualize your goal.
- Keep yourself positively motivated.
- Make a deadline.
- Take steps daily.
- Laugh along the way.
Be Bold, Positive and Brave
Do the things you fear, because you're building the foundation of success and leadership within yourself. Leading yourself first gives others the vote of confidence that you're capable of leading them too.
Live with Discipline
It takes courage to nurture self-discipline because it's not easy.
Get away from distractions and weak thoughts and focus your mind on the power and strength of your will.
Do Not Waste Time
Being efficient with your time also means being ruthless about it.
You have to have the courage to say "no".
Kindness and Gratitude
Happiness vs Achievement
At the end of the day, your happiness is a choice you have to make and is a journey you have to take.
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