The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari

Review By Dr.Maneesha Nanaji Shewale, Associate Professor, Baburaoji Gholap College, Pune
Robin Sharma’s intriguing fable, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, will undoubtedly make you reflect on your life, your objectives, your aspirations, and how your daily activities contribute to fulfilling them. It emphasizes the significance of striking a balance between our personal and professional goals, which is something that is frequently overlooked in the fast-paced, results-driven society. The book portrays the tale of a vibrant lawyer who gives up his worldly way of life in order to seek spiritual enlightenment. The main takeaway is the significance of transforming oneself with self-control, purpose, and focus. The guidance may appear straightforward, yet it is supported with insightful teachings on how to manage stress, find joy in daily life, and develop inner peace.
The author is a leadership expert, and he fills the book with a combination of practical life skills. Julian Mantle, a well-known lawyer with a hectic schedule and priorities centered on wealth, power, and prestige, is the subject of the novel. The entire story is told from the viewpoint of one of his colleagues, who looks up to Mantle and wants to succeed like him.
However, Mantle leaves the game and disappears after suffering a heart attack. In search of a more purposeful life, he sells everything he owns and travels to India, where he encounters a mystical guru in the Himalayas. He is an entirely different person when he returns. Mantle shares with his old colleague the seven virtues of enlightened learning, each of which has several ideas and practices to cultivate and is covered in considerable detail in separate chapters. The majority of them are highly motivating, have the potential to be quite helpful, and may be applied to our daily lives. They are, to master your thoughts, live with discipline, follow your goal, do kaizen, respect time, assist others without expecting anything, and live in the moment.
The book is a must-read for everyone interested in creating routines and habits that can change their lives, help them realize their aspirations, and help them feel happier and more at ease. For people struggling with the pressures of demanding work, the book offers a novel outlook on life. For one’s personal growth, the fundamental theme of designing a happy and meaningful life is universal.