A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams and Reaching Your Destiny by Robin S. Sharma (1998-05-01)

I would recommend this book to anyone that is seeking balance in their life. I have put the principles of this book into my life and still continue to grow from it daily. Even though I know a lot of the virtues taught in this book, Sharma does a great job with giving us steps on how to begin implementing it into our lives. This bookstore was awesome and the book was in perfect condition and had the fastest delivery from the store that I have ever received!

Although there are many many better books on this subject, and many are quoted in this one, I think Robin Sharma has done a good job creating a sort of "cliffs notes" to what it takes to begin to become self-aware and self-directed. If you have never been introduced to these topics before, this is a simple (if cheesy) and easy to read introduction.

This book is not meant for anyone who has already delved deep into the subject of self mastery - you will find it simplistic and clichéd.

Robert Sharma is a very inspiration author and speaker. I have read many of his books but this one definitely got me on the road. As far as self help books go this one is great because it has direction. Because this is written as a story, it keeps you captivated. The things the people in the story learn is how you learn which gives you script for how to act, not just makes you feel good. Hope that made sense.

By purchasing this book and reading it alone and quietly you can ignite a dramatic change in your life that will undoubtedly be positive. I bought over 10 copies for friends and coworkers. With that said it takes more than just reading it. I have read it 4 or 5 times but it takes a change in lifestyle.

Hope this helps!

This book is written in a structured way, so everyone can understand. It also opens a lot of questions regarding life topic. Few of my questions were discussed in a form of dialog, I like that.
I would recommend this book for those people, which lost the passion and value of life

BOOK REVIEW:

The Monk Who Sold his Ferrari

by Robin Sharma

Almost fifteen years ago, my good friend Dr. Arnaldo recommended a book by Robin Sharma. He told me the story, written as a fable, was a fun, quick read. He said it was thought provoking and inspirational. And what really convinced me to pick up my own copy of The Monk Who Sold his Ferrari is that Dr. Arnaldo told me that the book changed the way he approached life.

More than a decade later, I’ve just finished reading Sharma’s fable for a second time and my friend’s recommendation rings as salient as it did back then. We so often ignore the messages around us, but thankfully I paid attention to what Dr. Arnaldo had to say about this book, and I took his advice in reading it.

Paulo Coelho, one of my favorite authors, wrote about this book: “A captivating story that teaches as it delights.¨ High praise from one of the world’s great literary figures, and well-deserved praise, I believe.

The plot begins with a successful attorney, Julian Mantle, as he journeys on a search for meaning after suffering a heart attack in the courtroom. Mantle sells his Ferrari and discovers a group of sages in the Himalayas. These sages, the Sages of Sivana, especially the Yogi Raman, adopt Julian as a student and entrust him with wisdom, which they insist he should pass on to others when he returns home. Julian’s experience with the Yogis revives a long-lost sense of purpose in him, and he finds himself reinvigorated after his time in the mountains. When he returns home he shares his wisdom, as the Sages had instructed, with his new protégé, John. This relationship develops into the main dialogue of the story.

The morality of the book, as exposed in this conversation between Julian and John, is rooted in the Seven Virtues of Enlightened Life. Julian reveals each of these one by one to his protégé. Overall, the gestalt of the message is that “The purpose of life is a life of purpose.” Sharma privileges moderation, simplicity, positivity and goal-setting. Through Julian, he proposes simple suggestions for personal improvement. Julian urges self-awareness, happiness over success, ritual and meditation. He emphasizes the power of passion and the potential of the mind to attract health and happiness.

In the book, Julian also introduces the notion of “blueprinting.” By drafting blueprints in our inner worlds, he explains, we create opportunities in the outer world. This is one of the driving metaphors of the fable, and it’s become of one of the driving metaphors of my life.

Sharma writes, “Understand once and for all that your mind has the magnetic power to attract all that you desire into your life. If there is lack in your life it is because there is lack in your thoughts.” This idea is earth-shattering if you accept it.

The novel is a love story to human potential. It flirts with the mystic in search of practical approaches to living. It challenges our notions of reality by exploring themes we often ignore in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives.

I encourage you strongly to take some time out of your day and pick up this book. You don’t have to sell your Ferrari and move to the Himalayas to reap the rewards of the main character’s words. It’s a fable the truest sense of that genre—entertaining and didactic. You’ll learn and you’ll enjoy learning.

With December upon us, the urge to make resolutions is strong. But resolutions are fleeting. This book explores real mission-building. Blueprinting, as Sharma puts it, is about more than the traditional external goal. It’s about a mindset. It’s about finding purpose within and channeling that purpose to achieve happiness out in the world. That message is especially important as awe all prepare for the new year.

Fifteen years later, I’m so glad Dr. Arnaldo first recommended this book, so now I’m recommending it to all of you. This was a message in my life and I hope it can be one in yours.

Last December, I met Robin Sharma. I took a chance and signed up for his Titan's Conference in Toronto. I didn't know what to expect, but I ended up getting so much out of the event. I’m excited to attend that conference again this year, and I’m looking forward to seeing Robin there. Maybe I’ll be able to share some added insights with you when I get back!

This book tells a simple story and leaves you with a deep and profound message. This book will get you thinking. You will find a ton of practical tools and tips to make your life more peaceful, meaningful and satisfying.

It will help you achieve peak performance and find true purpose and mission in your life.

Highly recommended!

Robin Sharma's book literally changed the course of my life. I left a job I hated and began my own business. I am fulfilled in my work life and my personal life has seen significant growth as well through application of the lessons learned in this book.

Great read. We have let the proverbial tail wag the dog and this book sets that right. If you want to arrest the chaos and the madness in your life and make sense of it, I recommend this book. It will distil your mind and help you focus on the important things and bring you back from the brink.

This book tells a simple story and leaves you with a deep and profound message. This book will get you thinking. You will find a ton of practical tools and tips to make your life more peaceful, meaningful and satisfying.

It will help you achieve peak performance and find true purpose and mission in your life.

Highly recommended!

Robin Sharma's book literally changed the course of my life. I left a job I hated and began my own business. I am fulfilled in my work life and my personal life has seen significant growth as well through application of the lessons learned in this book.

Great read. We have let the proverbial tail wag the dog and this book sets that right. If you want to arrest the chaos and the madness in your life and make sense of it, I recommend this book. It will distil your mind and help you focus on the important things and bring you back from the brink.

Robin Sharma - YOU are my motivational guru AND a great writer - I really really enjoyed this book. I forward your blogs to my friends ALL the time. I look forward to attending one of your events in the future.

I was disappointed with this book. It is a boring read. The characters are cardboard, not developed well at all, there is no a subtlety in the lessons, and there is no lyrical style to make it more interesting read.

This book is about more than living your dreams - its about living your life in the best possible way. Its an easy read with heaps of wisdom. A great book for those starting out on personal journeys.

This is a practical and memorable guide to making changes to improve your life. The lessons here are clear and logical. It is a very quick read but feels like one of those books that you could read over and over again and still find new gems.

I haven't finished it yet, however, I can definitely say it has changed my life in some sort of subtle way. You have to keep in mind that you won't be able to apply everything that is stated in the book in the way it is stated in the book, but there are lot of tools and ideas that you can adapt to your life.

This book makes you examine your own life, if you see similarities with the main character, and reprioritize. We get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and forget what is important. The main character gives up all material things in his life and discovers what lives within himself. I have given this book to a couple of people and am now rereading it. Easy read.

I thought it was slow compared to similar books of wisdom but the pace picked up and it reminded me of many lessons I thought I had learned. I plan on sharing it with co-workers and family. I would call it the cliff notes of enlightenment. I could see how far I have slipped into an undisciplined mind and the exercises are simple. I will try to practice them.

The author, through a superficial story, describes the steps to perfect your body, brain and soul. The author understands human frailties and recognizes that the strategies he proposes will not be adhered to immediately but teaches the reader how to learn new good habits so that a happier, more productive and healthier life becomes inevitable. This book should be read through and then re-read one chapter at a time and practiced.

It is a personal trip through the most important thing in your life, yourself. I did not expected to like it, but when I saturated I could not stop. Heard the same tongs in many other places, but the way he explains them is very nice and helping.

Through the use of stories within the story, Robin Sharma brings forth wonderful, life affirming wisdom. This is a must- read for anyone seeking deeper meaning in living and more good things in life - happiness, love, joy, beauty, harmony, peace of mind and much more.