Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day
by Jay Shetty

Book description from Goodreads: Shetty grew up in a family where you could become one of three things—a doctor, a lawyer, or a failure. His family was convinced he had chosen option three: instead of attending his college graduation ceremony, he headed to India to become a monk, to meditate every day for four to eight hours, and devote his life to helping others. After three years, one of his teachers told him that he would have more impact on the world if he left the monk’s path to share his experience and wisdom with others. Heavily in debt, and with no recognizable skills on his résumé, he moved back home in north London with his parents.
Shetty reconnected with old school friends—many working for some of the world’s largest corporations—who were experiencing tremendous stress, pressure, and unhappiness, and they invited Shetty to coach them on well-being, purpose, and mindfulness. Since then, Shetty has become one of the world’s most popular influencers. In 2017, he was named in the Forbes magazine 30-under-30 for being a game-changer in the world of media. In 2018, he had the #1 video on Facebook with over 360 million views. His social media following totals over 38 million, he has produced over 400 viral videos which have amassed more than 8 billion views, and his podcast, On Purpose, is consistently ranked the world’s #1 Health and Wellness podcast.
In this inspiring, empowering book, Shetty draws on his time as a monk to show us how we can clear the roadblocks to our potential and power. Combining ancient wisdom and his own rich experiences in the ashram, Think Like a Monk reveals how to overcome negative thoughts and habits, and access the calm and purpose that lie within all of us. He transforms abstract lessons into advice and exercises we can all apply to reduce stress, improve relationships, and give the gifts we find in ourselves to the world. Shetty proves that everyone can—and should—think like a monk.

Why does the nominator think this would be a good book for the Campus Read?
With everything going on this year and last year this book I think will be a refreshing read and give the campus community a new positive mindset. This book will remind us what our true purpose is and how will also give the tools needed to overcome obstacles we may face. Working on bettering ourselves is key to creating a positive relationship with others whether it is in the workplace or in our personal lives. This book is separated into three parts: Let go; Grow; and Give which are all very important steps in starting conversations and critical thinking, building a positive community, and understanding what level a person is at. So often we tackle each day in defense mode, this book will proved the tools to transform us into starting each day with intention and purpose.