Life's Simplest Pleasures Are Life's Greatest Joys: I guess this simply what the 'Developed' countries are suffering from. They ran after increasing production and therefore consumption. Fancy cars, homes and life. When they got all these stuff the discovered that all this stuff doesn't really deserve all this journey ! Simple yet powerful lessons. Applicable irrespective of whether one has kids. Lots of techniques apply for improving all facets of interactions and relationships. Some over-use of quotes nevertheless they are deftly put into context. The five masteries elaborated are about: I realised how little habits that are like a daily ritual change things. They may look so insignificant like day-to-day activities we easily imbibe, but they make a lot of difference.

Most people live within the confines of their comfort zone. The best thing you can do for yourself is regularly move beyond it. This is the way to realise your true potential.” Lots of people will think that these topics are a waste of time maybe they are not ready to absorb them, maybe they didn’t get the chance to try any of them and see how powerful they are. We are all here for some special reason. Stop being a prisoner of your past. Become the architect of your future. – Robin Sharma The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is a self-help book. It gives life essential lessons. At fifty-three, Julian realizes he has much to accomplish in life. First, why wait until our dying moment and repent things before we lose our last breath for nothing?Imagine discovering a map that leads you directly to a treasure chest. That’s how exciting it would be when you discover your life’s purpose. But this idea appears as elusive as the leprechaun at the end of the rainbow. Congruent Character explained the principles to live by to build and strengthen character. These principles include; honesty, patience, courage, compassion, and humility. Narrated 'Aisha: The Prophet Muhammad was asked, "What deeds are loved most by Allah?" He said, "The most regular constant deeds even though they may be few." He added, 'Don't take upon yourselves, except the deeds which are within your ability." Bukhari (Volume 8, Book 76, Number 472)

The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your thoughts. Protect your mind, and be aware of the kind of information you are consuming. That information is going into your mind and it’s getting you to think a certain way. When you think in a way that is not in alignment with your vision, you’re probably not going to do things a certain. You are going to consciously choose by simplifying the information and content that you consume to that which supports your visionIn the same way that Mantle collapsed at work under the weight of his responsibilities, the sumo in the fable went unconscious and fell to the ground. But he awakened full of energy, thanks to the scent of the yellow roses.

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrarimight just be another self-help book for some people, but it remains one of my favourite life-changing books because of the effect it had on me, and I’m grateful for it. If you need the motivation to start living a well-rounded life, then this book is a must-read for you. One exercise Julian learned to achieve this is The Heart of the Rose. To practice it you need an actual rose and a quiet space to yourself. Then, you simply stare at the center of the rose and try to fill your mind with thoughts about how beautiful it is. Imagine if your mind was a garden like that. What a powerful brain! But for most of us, our mind looks like a dumpster, much more than a garden. It’s littered with mental clutter, unnecessary information, ungrounded worries and anxious thoughts.Imagine a man who had worked all his life, had all he ever wanted; bought a Ferrari, (who doesn’t want a Ferrari), and seemingly had everything working for him, but still felt empty. Books are full of valuable information. They teach you life lessons, hardships, love, fear, and everything else that is a part of life. Simplicity encompassed living a simple life by focusing on your priorities and activities that are truly meaningful. Your life will be uncluttered, rewarding and exceptionally peaceful. 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: And, I don’t feel helped. I don’t feel like my life has been enlightened. I feel like I’ve been told to get up earlier in the morning and meditate. I could have told me that before. Somehow, I couldn’t believe in these monks doing their one-handed press-ups at 4am every morning. I felt sorry for them. What sort of enlightenment requires being in the same village forever? How did the monks know about the real world if they didn’t experience it?

So it’s high time you stop accepting a life of mediocrity. The only way to experience more is to push yourself to do more. Because only 20% of your time, dedicated to the day-to-day activities, yield lasting results that could influence the quality of your life.There are no mistakes–only lessons. This is a way of thinking that’s based on appreciation self-respect and gratitude for yourself and the world that you live in. Trust that every single experience that you have every day is teaching you about yourself. I’ve always wondered what this book is about. The title is catchy and I loooooove Ferraris. Do you want one? I want one. Maybe that means this book is for you and me! Because Julian Mantle, the fictional, seven-figure-making lawyer this story is about, had one. And he was unhappy. So he sold it. Easy Awakening talked about improving the quality of sleep we get and not the quantity to rise early. Habit: Secret of the lake. Take a few deep breaths and relax. Then envision your dreams becoming a reality. Picture vivid images of what you want to become. Then they will become reality.