"Almost all of us have the same raw materials since we took our first breath; what separates those who achieve more or are happier is how they use and refine those materials. When you commit to transforming your inner world, your life quickly moves from the realm of the ordinary to the extraordinary." p. 44

Transforming Your Inner World

"There are no mistakes in life, only lessons. There is no negative experience, only opportunities to seize in order to progress on the path of self-mastery. Strength emerges from struggle. Even pain can be a great teacher." p. 49

Lessons In Every Experience

"To overcome pain, you must first experience it." p. 50

Overcoming Pain

"Most people have brought out the best in themselves through the most challenging and suggestive experiences." p. 50

Growth Through Struggle

"Jonas Salk said it best when he wrote: 'I have had dreams and I have had nightmares. I overcame my nightmares thanks to my dreams.' Dare to dust off your dreams, John. Start loving again." p. 52

Dreams Overcoming Nightmares

"...words are the verbal embodiment of power." p. 52

Words as Power

"All lasting change requires time and effort. Perseverance is the mother of personal change." p. 54

Perseverance As The Mother

"The fact that you have a desire or a dream means that you possess the ability to make it happen." p. 55

The Power of Desire

"When you learn to focus your thoughts on the present, your energy will be limitless, regardless of the time on the clock." p. 69

Present Focus

"My advice is this: never do anything because you have to. The only reason to do something is because you want to and because you know it is the right thing to do." p. 84

Your Right Choice

"...don’t judge events as positive or negative. Simply experience them, celebrate them, and learn from them. There is a lesson to be learned in everything." p. 50

Learn from Everything

"The mind is a magnificent servant but a terrible master. If you only think negative things, it’s because you haven’t cared for your mind and haven’t dedicated the necessary time to train it to think positively." p. 53

The Mind

"Every event has a reason, and every adversity teaches us a lesson. I’ve learned that failure, whether personal, professional, or even spiritual, is necessary for personal expansion. It brings inner growth and countless psychic rewards. Never regret your past. Accept it as the teacher that it is." p. 22

Embrace Failure as a Teacher

"Only when you master the art of loving yourself can you truly love others. Only by opening your heart can you reach the hearts of others. When you feel centered and truly alive, you’ll be in a good position to become a better person." p. 40

Self-Love as the Key to Loving Others

"It's a good way to look at it. No matter what happens in life, you have the ability to choose your reaction. When you make it a habit to seek the positive in every circumstance, your life will rise to its higher dimensions. It's one of the most important natural laws." p. 50

The Power Of Choosing Your Reaction

"...the true source of happiness can be summed up in one word: fulfillment. Lasting happiness is achieved by consistently working towards your goals and moving in the direction you've set." p. 73

The True Source of Happiness

"My friend, saying that you don’t have time to improve your thoughts is like saying you don’t have time to refuel because you’re too busy driving." p. 60

The Importance of Refueling

"But I’ve learned that self-control and taking care of one’s mind, body, and soul are essential to finding one’s higher self and living the life of our dreams. How can you take care of others if you don’t take care of yourself? How can you do good if you don’t even feel good? I can’t love if I don’t know how to love myself." p. 35

Self-Care as the Foundation of Love and Success

"Tonight, I will open my heart and reveal everything I know, for it is my duty to do so. I just want to make sure you understand how important it is that you pass this wisdom to all those seeking guidance. We live in a troubled world. Negativity invades everything, and in our society, many people float like rudderless ships, tired souls in search of a lighthouse to keep them from crashing against the rocks of the shore. You must act as the captain." p. 72

Be the Captain of Your Life

"...it's impossible to hit a target you cannot see. People spend their lives dreaming of being happier, living with more vitality, and having abundance of passion and dynamism. But they fail to see the importance of investing even just ten minutes a month to write down their goals and reflect on the meaning of their lives, their dharma. Setting goals will radically change your life. Your world will become fuller, more enjoyable, and more magical.". p. 77

Set You

I’m not done with The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari yet, but I’ve already come across some truly POWERFUL and BEAUTIFUL quotes. Trust me, you’ll WANT to grab this book!

Wisdom to Create a Life of Passion, Purpose, and Peace This inspiring tale provides a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance, and joy. A wonderfully crafted fable, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari tells the extraordinary story of Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crisis of his out-of-balance life. On a life-changing odyssey to an ancient culture, he discovers powerful, wise, and practical lessons that teach us to: <ul><li> Develop Joyful Thoughts, <li> Follow Our Life's Mission and Calling, <li> Cultivate Self-Discipline and Act Courageously, <li> Value Time as Our Most Important Commodity, <li> Nourish Our Relationships, and <li> Live Fully, One Day at a Time.</ul>

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Robin Sharma is one of the world’s premier thinkers on leadership, personal growth and life management. The bestselling author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, Who Will Cry When You Die? and The Saint, the Surfer, and the CEO and four other books on self-transformation. Robin Sharma is in constant demand internationally as keynote speaker at the conferences of many of the most powerful companies on the planet including Microsoft, Nortel Networks, General Motors, FedEx and IBM. He is a resident of Ontario, Canada. (Barnes and Noble)

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