{"id":55,"date":"2021-03-05T17:13:45","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T17:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lakerblogs.lssu.edu\/campusread2122\/?p=55"},"modified":"2021-03-08T19:12:42","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T19:12:42","slug":"think-like-a-monk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakerblogs.lssu.edu\/campusread2122\/2021\/03\/05\/think-like-a-monk\/","title":{"rendered":"Think Like a Monk"},"content":{"rendered":"

Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day<\/em>
\nby Jay Shetty<\/h2>\n

Book description from Goodreads:<\/strong> Shetty grew up in a family where you could become one of three things\u2014a 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\u2019s path to share his experience and wisdom with others. Heavily in debt, and with no recognizable skills on his r\u00e9sum\u00e9, he moved back home in north London with his parents.
\nShetty reconnected with old school friends\u2014many working for some of the world\u2019s largest corporations\u2014who 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\u2019s most popular influencers. In 2017, he was named in the Forbes<\/i>\u00a0magazine 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,\u00a0On Purpose<\/i>, is consistently ranked the world\u2019s #1 Health and Wellness podcast.
\nIn 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<\/i>\u00a0reveals 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\u2014and should\u2014think like a monk.<\/p>\n

Why does the nominator think this would be a good book for the Campus Read?<\/strong>
\nWith 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. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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