The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari - A Book Review (2007)

1. AND HIS FERRARI
AND HIS FERRARI
THE MONK …
THE MONK …

2. The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
- By Robin Sharma

3. About the Author
Born in Canada from Parents of Indian Origin.
Lawyer by profession.
Author of 8 books (6 international bestsellers).
One of the world’s top experts on personal and
organizational leadership.
The CEO of Sharma Leadership International
Inc., a premier training firm.
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is the 5th
bestselling book in the history of Israel.
Favorite books include The Alchemist by
Paulo Coelho, The Meditations of Marcus
Aurelius and The Prophet by Kahil Gibran.
“The tragedy of life is not death. The tragedy of life is what
we allow to die inside while we live." Dr. Norman Cousins.

4. The Story
Garden
Lighthouse
Sumo Wrestler
Pink Wire Cable
Stopwatch
Roses
Path of Diamonds

5. Garden
• Here Garden symbolizes the mind.
• Mind management is the essence of life.
• Self awareness is the stepping stone of the mind
mastery.
• One should be passionate about things to avoid
Fatigue.
• Think positive always.
• Don’t judge; just experience.
• Mind is wonderful servant but terrible master.
• Suggested techniques:
– Heart of the roses – concentration and control.
– Opposition thinking – zero negative thinking not even 1.
– Secret of the lake – put mental images of what you want
to be.

6. Lighthouse
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Lighthouse is the purpose.
To reap the most, serve the most.
It is enlightening to study oneself.
Set your Goals.
Happiness is in achievement.
Enjoy and have fun while advancing in the path of
goals and purpose.
• Never measure your self worth against other’s net
worth.
• The purpose of life is a life of purpose.
• Suggested techniques:
– Positive Pressure – Public Pledge.
– Attach a timeline and write it down.
– Rule of 21 – Do it for 21 days.

7. Sumo Wrestler
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Sumo Wrestler is Kaizen – Constant & never ending improvement.
Change is a powerful force.
Beginner’s Mind – Questions. Enter the zone of unknown.
Fear is a mental monster & Pain is a great teacher. Do the things you fear
most.
Put of short term pleasure for long term fulfillment.
Change yourself before you change your life.
Self mastery is DNA of life mastery.
Enlightenment - Consistent cultivation of mind, body & soul.
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The ritual of Solitude.
The ritual of Physicality – Power of physical care.
The ritual of Live Nourishment.
The ritual of Abundant Knowledge – Study (not read).
The ritual of Personal Reflection – Know yourself.
The ritual of Early Awakening.
The ritual of Music – “the finest Motivator” Julian Mantle
The ritual of Spoken Word – “the Mantra”
The ritual of Congruent Character
The ritual of Simplicity – less is more; rid material.

8. Pink Wire Cable
“When spider webs unite, they tie up a lion” – An African
proverb
• Pink Wire Cable is Discipline.
• The Will of Iron – Strong wire cable made up of
weaker wires.
• Do what you say, when you say.
• Willpower is not being stubborn.
• Do things that you do not like.
• Positive always overcomes negative.
• Suggested techniques:
– Mantras / Creative Envisioning – “I am more than I appear to
be, all the world’s strength and power rests inside me.”
– The Vow of Silence – “Maun Vrata”

9. Stopwatch
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Stopwatch symbolizes Time – The most precious commodity.
Respect your time.
Time mastery leads to life mastery.
Be Priority Driven i.e. effective and efficient use of time.
Be Holistic – Cover all areas of life.
Procrastination kills time.
Develop a Deathbed Mentality.
The best time to plant a tree was 40 years ago; the second
best time is today.
• Suggested techniques:
– The ancient rule of Twenty.
– Have the courage to say no.
– The Deathbed Mentality

10. Roses
“a little bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that
gives you roses.” – a Chinese proverb
• Shedding the shackles of self - Give yourself to
others.
• You come with nothing and leave with nothing.
• Selflessly serve others.
• To cultivate sacredness of each day, live to give.
• By elevating the lives of others, your life reaches its
highest dimensions.
• Suggested techniques:
– Practice daily acts of kindness.
– Give to those who ask and those who need.

11. Path of Diamonds
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Path of Diamonds is living in present.
Live in “Now”.
Slow things down & enjoy what is all around you.
Never sacrifice happiness for achievement.
Difference between making a lot of money & making a lot of
life.
Life may not give you what you ask for, but it will give you
what you need.
We are spiritual beings having a human experience, not vice
versa.
Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
Suggested techniques:
– Live your children’s childhood.
– Practice gratitude.
– Grow your destiny.

12. Summary
Garden
Lighthouse
Master your Mind
Follow your Purpose
Sumo Wrestler
Practice Kaizen
Pink Wire Cable
Live with Discipline
Stopwatch
Respect your Time
Roses
Selflessly serve others
Path of Diamonds
Embrace the Present