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“The Monk who sold his Ferrari”

- A Tribute to the author

VP
Apr 8 2007
Why so popular?

“…. an elegant and powerful formula for true success and


happiness”

“……. Lessons that can enrich your life”

“…… handbook for personal fulfilments in a hectic age”

“Filled with insights about following your


passion and living your dream”
What is it really about?

A Fable about fulfilling your


dreams
and
reaching your destiny
“Seven timeless virtues for
enlightened living”
1. Master your mind
2. Follow your purpose
3. Self Mastery (Kaizen)
4. Live with discipline
5. Respect “Time”
6. Selflessly Serve others
7. Live in the “now”

Key to the book!


“1. Master your mind”
“Master your mind”

If you care for your mind, nurture it and cultivate it ….. 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. Setbacks as


opportunities for personal expansion
“Master your Mind”

Technique I – Heart of the rose


Meditation. Your silent retreat. Your island of peace.
Power in silence and stillness.

Technique II – Secret of the lake


Mind works through pictures. Pictures affect self-image.
Self-image affects the way you act.
Run inspiring imaginative pictures in your mind wonderful
things start happening in your life.
“Master your Mind”

The secret of happiness is simple. Find


out what you truly love to do. Direct
all your energies towards doing it.
Once you do this, abundance flows
into your life and all your desires are
filled with ease and grace.
“2. Follow your purpose”
“Follow your purpose”

“The purpose of life is to lead a life of purpose”

“Set clearly defined personal, professional and spiritual


goals …….. And then have the courage to act on them”

“Discovering and then realising your lifework brings


lasting fulfilment”
“Follow your purpose”

First discover your purpose

Then follow it

Five Steps:
1. Form a clear mental image of the outcome
2. Then get a positive pressure on yourself
3. Never set a goal without a timeline to it
4. Perform this new activity for 21 days in a row (becomes a habit)
5. Enjoy the process
“Follow your purpose”

Everyone of us has a heroic mission while we walk on this


earth. We have all been granted a unique set of gifts and
talents that will readily allow us to realise this lifework.
The key is to discover them, and in doing so, discover the
objective of your life”

“The secret of success is constancy of purpose”


– Benjamin Disraeli
“3. Self Mastery”
“Self Mastery”

“Good people strengthen themselves ceaselessly” -


Confucius

“Success on the outside begins with success on the inside”


“This is through practice of continuous self improvement”

“Self Mastery and personal expansion ie., improving


your inner world builds a strong character. Character
full of discipline, energy, power and optimism can
achieve anything in the outer world.
“Self Mastery”

“The only limits on your life are the ones you set yourself”

“When you push yourself beyond your limits, you unlock


mental and physical reserves you never thought you had”
“Self Mastery”

“Ten Rituals for Radiant living”


1. Mandatory period of peace
2. Power of physical care
3. Vegetarianism
4. Read regularly
5. Take time for personal reflection
6. Start your day well
7. Spend a little time everyday with music
8. Spoken/written affirmations
9. Daily incremental strengthening of the character
10. Lead a simple life (Focus only on the priorities)
“4. Live with discipline”
“Live with discipline”

“Self discipline will provide you with the mental reserves


required to persevere when life throws one of its
curves”

“Through the steel of discipline you will forge a character


rich with courage and peace. Through the virtue of will,
you are destined to rise to life’s highest ideal …….”
“Live with discipline”

“Discipline is built by consistently performing small acts of


courage ”

“Willpower is the essential virtue of a self actualised life”

“Seek to be superior to your formal self. Never race


against others. Race against yourself. ”
“Live with discipline”

Technique I:
Tell yourself what you want from yourself regularly &
envision it.

“Words have power. You fill your mind with the words of
hope you are filled with hope. Fill it with words of
kindness you become kind. Fill it with thoughts of
courage you become courageous”

Technique II:
“Vow of silence”
“5. Respect your Time”
“Respect your Time”
“Most precious commodity and non-renewable”

“Time mastery means life mastery”

“Focus on your priorities and maintain balance.


Enlightened people are priority driven. Secret to Time
Mastery.”

“Time mastery allows you to do the things you love to do,


the things that are meaningful to you”

“Time spent enriching non-work hours makes you


tremendously efficient in your work hours”
“Respect your Time”

Technique I: “20:80 principle”

“Technique II: “Courage to say No”

“Technique III: “If it is your last day …. Mindset”


“6. Selflessly Serve others”
“Selflessly Serve others”

“Quality of your life ultimately comes down to the quality


of your contribution”

“By elevating the lives of others your life reaches higher


dimensions”

“A little bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that


gives out roses”
“7. Embrace the Present”
“Embrace the Present”

“Live in the “now”. Savour the gift of the Present.”

“Happiness is a journey and not the destination. Live in the


“now”.
“Embrace the Present”

Technique I:
“Live your children’s childhood with them”

Technique II:
“Be grateful for what life has given you”
“Embrace the Present”

Technique III:
“GROW YOUR DESTINY”

“Every single person is a genius. Given some special talent


or other. We will have something that we are meant to
do. Discover this higher purpose and direct all your
energies towards it. Your genius will shine through and
happiness will fill your life”
“IN A NUTSHELL”
• All it takes are small steps in the direction of our
dreams.
• Taj Mahal and Great Wall of China were built block by
block day by day.
• Small victories lead to large victories.
• Truly incremental changes and improvements will create
positive habits.
• Positive habits create positive results.
• And results will inspire you towards greater personal
change.
“IN A NUTSHELL”
“THE PURPOSE OF LIFE IS TO LEAD A LIFE
OF PURPOSE”

“STARTING TODAY LEARN MORE, LAUGH


MORE AND DO WHAT YOU TRULY LOVE
TO DO!”

“SEEK AND REACH YOUR


DESTINY!”
In the beginning, the Pencil
Maker spoke to the pencil
saying, "There are five things
you need to know before I send
you out into the world.

Always remember them and


you will become the best
pencil you can be."
You will be able to do
many great things, but
only if you allow yourself
to be held in Someone's
hand.
You will experience a
painful sharpening from
time to time, but this is
required if you are to
become a better pencil.
You have the ability to correct
any mistakes you might make.
The most important part of you will
always be what's inside.
No matter what the condition, you
must continue to write. You must
always leave a clear, legible mark no
matter how difficult the situation.

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