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 Book Review: Let's start with the book review on the fable Robin Sharma's "The Monk who sold his Ferrari : A Fable about Fulfilling your Dreams and Reaching your Destiny" . * It's a thoughtful book about how Julian Mantle ( a lawyer) transforms his life after being in India. He was in chaos until he became a changed man . * Julian gets practical advice from Himalayan gurus in this book . * Let me share about the to dos that Robin Sharma gives through Julian Mantle 1. Master your mind : You have to become the master of your mind. It should dictate you not control you. That hard work makes you in abundance. 2. Follow your purpose: Choose a goal and make it a habit to work on it daily for days and months. It's the call of your purpose. Live in the moment and that's the best gift any one can receive. 3. Practise keizen : When you focus on living life to the fullest, you will attain miraculous treasure . 4.Live with discipline: When negative thoughts creep int...

 Book Review: The book Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar's "Celebrating Silence" mainly evolves on how silence is the most important key to transform our lives. * Sri Sri Ravishankar is a spiritual and humanitarian leader and he is the one who established 'The Art of Living', an educational and humanitarian non-governmental organisation. * This book has 3 chapters. And these chapters have subdivisions of human emotions. For example, vices, fear, mistakes, doubt, lust, learning, depression, negativity, rudeness, humour etc are conveyed to the readers. * Gurudev says you can learn from every situation, from everyone by learning either what to do or what not to do. * You can always choose to be good or miserable by choosing to be light to the world or unkind. * Pain can take you out of addictions. Dedication and devotion keep you moving forward. * You yourself should be your pure electricity * I like this particular point that if this new year wishes to give good things, l...

 Book Review: "How to stop worrying and start living" by Dale Carnegie is a self help book which shares about personal experiences to make readers' present and future happier than ever.🙂🎉 * The book paves way for readers to lead a happier and stress-free life. * The author tells readers to take one step at a time. * Each day is a new day to wise man. * The readers are conveyed that worry destroys our ability to focus. * Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcome any misfortune. * You have to be ready to face the worst. * Relaxing thing to you are healthy religion, sleep , music and laughter. * If you keep yourself busy, it distracts you from worry. * The grievances you face will be forgotten by us and everyone around us. * You can hide your private sorrows under smile and move on. * We are more stronger than we think. * If we constantly wallow in self-pity, everyone will avoid us. * You should focus on people who like you and not on who dislikes you. ...

 Book Review: "The book of Joy : Lasting happiness in a changing world" by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu and Douglas Abrams. * Dalai Lama (Spiritual leader - Buddhism , Tibet) * Desmond Tutu (Leader - racial reconciliation, South - Africa) * Douglas Abrams (co-writer and editor) * Nobel Peace Prize (His Holiness the Dalai Lama) and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have survived hardships and oppression. * They both are the happiest people in the planet besides facing oppression. * They both explore both of their obstacles of joy - fear, stress , anger , grief and death. * Fear and anger are the enemy of calm mind but those emotions can be transformed. * We can discover the cause of what upset us, in that way we can easily reduce our frustration and anger. * Our attitude decides everything. Your negative judgement and anger separates from other people. * With trust and friendship you never feel lonely. * If you have compassionate mind, the whole atmosphere around you becomes friendlier and ...

 Book Review: Lizzie Velasquez (TEDX talker, Youtube sensation, motivational speaker) is born with a rare genetic condition. * She came to be know for viral video - 'World's Ugliest woman'. * So she stands up on behalf of victims all over the world. * Now let us see her viewpoints of the life that she oversees. * Bullying sucks. * Her necklace ('brave') gives her instant faith in God. * Parents who treat their children with kindness and acceptance are gift to the world. * Hurt people hurt others. * There are numerous chances to make things better for you and around others. * Everything you act is a choice. * Lizzie's friends and family are the magical potion that keep her going. * Strong and resilient people have similar people in their lives. * It's not too late for you to start new friendships or reconnect old friendships. *Difficult relationships and experiences are still gifts 🎁 * Everyone of us need someone to rely on. * Own your story bravely, you are...

 Book Review: "The mountain is you" by Brianna Wiest talks about her views about the emotional intelligence we need to build in course of our life time. * We should gradually release our past experiences to attain our potential. If you have failed, it's a sign that you are human. * The mountain in the title means all the big challenges we face ( your addiction, weight, relationships, motivation, money)etc. * At times you may not be pessimistic but by complaining you communicate with others. This is the sign you should adopt new ways. * You have to gradually cut down unhealthy food choices. * Taking accountability means you are healing . Change must happen within yourself , don't show rage with the world or others. * Just take the next step , don't think about whether it's going well * In life you will be facing not only situations that are upsetting, saddening but also inspiring, helpful and hopeful. What you feel is okay. Just talk to a trusted friend. * Do o...