7 Life Lessons From Jay Shetty
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Jay Shetty, in his own words, is "making wisdom go viral." And, he has been hugely successful, as is evident from the number of times his videos have been viewed.
Born and brought up in London, Jay was a shy child. But things changed by the time he stepped into teenage. The untimely demise of two of his friends made him ponder if his life had a purpose and meaning.
From being a nerdy teen, Jay donned the robes of a monk at the age of 22 years. As a monk, he travelled across India and Europe, learning meditation and mind control techniques.
After moving back to London, he spent months catching up on how the world had changed before becoming a motivational speaker. Along with being an award-winning host, Jay is also involved in philanthropy.
Our ClipBook brings to you seven life lessons from Jay Shetty.
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Every Parent, Student And Teacher Needs To Hear This
Jay Shetty believes that every child is unique and learns in a unique way. Yet, our educational system is such that all the children forced to learn the same way. He strongly pitches for a change.
Lesson 1: Find Your Purpose
Jay Shetty explains the importance of finding purpose in life. According to him, it's important for an individual to understand where he wants to be and the path to take to be there.
Lesson 2: Let Go Of Ego
When Jay Shetty's teacher told him to stop being a monk and teach others what he'd learned, his ego told him that his teacher was letting him down. But, he realised later that he was wrong.
Lesson 3: Fail Like a Child
Children fail but they never give up on trying again. According to Jay Shetty, because children don't take their failure personally, they are able to continue on their way forward.
Lesson 4: Before You Judge Someone, Walk A Mile In Their Shoes
It's easy to judge others, but it is difficult to be empathetic and compassionate. Jay Shetty says that we should never judge others unless we know what they have been through.
Lesson 5: Letting Go Is Not A Weakness
The act of letting go may make an individual look weak, but it isn't so. According to Jay Shetty, it is often an act of wisdom. Jay recounts an interesting anecdote of a professor holding a bottle of water and quizzing his students to prove his point.
Lesson 6: Failure Is An Event Not A Person
Failures affect our thoughts and outlook towards life. Jay Shetty emphasises that failure should be treated as an event in one's life instead of being interpreted reflection of one's abilities.
Lesson 7: It's Never Too Late
Jay Shetty speaks about how it is never too late to change the direction of our life. While it may not be easy, it certainly isn't impossible.
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