Santiago must leave his comfortable life as a shepherd and venture into the unknown in order to find his treasure. He learns that change and uncertainty are a necessary part of life and that taking risks can lead to great rewards.

 2. Take risks and embrace change:

Santiago learns that the journey itself is just as important as the destination. He learns to trust in the process and to let go of his need for control.

3. Trust in the journey:

In this author says there is 4 obstacles that we face from our birth that may be from society, parents etc author says we want to solve that 4 obstacles to lead a happy and successful life. That four are<ol><li>we are told from childhood onwards that everything we want to do is impossible</li><li>love (how love is a obstacles I will explain in later stage so do follow me)</li><li>fear of the defeats</li><li>the fear of realizing the dream for which we have been fighting all our lives</li></ol>﻿

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Santiago learns that he must pursue his personal legend or the path that is meant for him, in order to find true happiness and fulfillment.

1. Follow your dreams and passions: 

The Alchemist is a novel by Paulo Coelho that tells the story of Santiago, a shepherd boy who dreams of discovering a treasure. Along the way, Santiago learns several life lessons:

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A special 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, including a new Foreword by Paulo Coelho. Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations. Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.

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A special 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, including a new Foreword by Paulo Coelho.Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations.Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.

Paulo Coelho de Souza is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist and a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters since 2002. His novel The Alchemist became an international best-seller and he has published 30 more books since then.

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2. Take risks and embrace change:

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