Why Be Happy?: The Japanese Way of Acceptance

Over the past three years Jay Shetty has become a favourite in the hearts and minds of millions of people worldwide. One of his clips was the most watched video on Facebook last year with over 360 million views. His social media following totals over 32 million he has produced over 400 viral videos which have amassed more than 5 billion views and his podcast On Purpose is consistently ranked the worlds #1 health-related podcast. In this inspiring empowering book Shetty draws on his time as a monk in the Vedic tradition to show us how we can clear the roadblocks to our potential and power. Drawing on ancient wisdom and his own rich experiences in the ashram Think Like a Monk reveals how to overcome negative thoughts and habits and access the calm and purpose that lie within all of us. The lessons monks learn are profound but often abstract. Shetty transforms them into advice and exercises we can all apply to reduce stress improve focus improve relationships identify our hidden abilities increase self-discipline and give the gifts we find in ourselves to the world. Shetty proves that everyone can and should think like a monk.