So I wanted to write this blog post for a couple of days now and the topic that has been in my mind is how to get more out of our daily routine. How to optimise, engage more and get better results. I had resorted to using checklists to ensure that I met some of the goals. I started realising that even if you want to get things done unless you have a goal, it becomes extremely tedious and you get lost somewhere in the process. This made me start making checklists listing down even the most simple of tasks and trying to achieve it as much as possible before going to sleep.
And while I was in the process of getting this done, I came across a book that I have had for about 2 years now - "The monk who sold his Ferrari" by Robin S Sharma. I had no idea what the book was about and in fact I thought it was a casual novel with a fictitious storyline. But it turned out to be something entirely different. It is a book that lists out some ways to lead a better life or to get more happiness out of our otherwise routine lives. So one thing that I could associate with in that book was that we are all chasing dreams, not being happy with whatever we get, always left with a desire to have more. Rarely, do we pause to think. So in this story the monk was in his previous avatar a hotshot lawyer who had everything that money could buy, yet he lacked the most important thing. Happiness in his life. It took a heart attack to make him realise this and he sold his Ferrari and left to the Himalayas in India searching for salvation.
The book then goes on to describe how he was able to gain a youthful self by following some of the ways imparted to him by his guru in the Himalayas named Yogi Raman. He shares all this knowledge with his friend back in the west and that is the pivot around which the entire 196 page book revolves. He goes on to describe 7-8 ways to lead a happier and more fulfilling life. I'm penning down a few of those that comes to the top of my mind. Please note that this is my own version (interpretation) of the book.
1. We say we don't have time for anything. It's like saying there is no time to stop for fuel as we are always driving. Eventually we will have to take a pitstop
2. It takes 21 days to inculcate a habit into our routine
3. A little bit of music helps
4. We should live in the present and not wait for 'THAT' ideal time when everything works according to plan
5. Meditation. focus, discipline and self control are extremely important. It helps us gain more control over our mind
6. Try to find out what makes you happy in life and try to indulge in that as much as possible (By that I don't mean alcoholism)
7. Ensure that you take care of your body and mind by eating well and exercising at least 30 minutes a day
There are many more such gems in that book, though these are the ones that come to mind immediately. What is more important is that you enjoy your life and each day to the fullest. Just remember to fill your mind with positive thoughts and that whatever small negative thought exists, takes up some space that is otherwise reserved for positive thoughts. Learn how to say a firm no whenever something is not required. Follow these basic steps to have a more fulfilling life.
Cheers!
And while I was in the process of getting this done, I came across a book that I have had for about 2 years now - "The monk who sold his Ferrari" by Robin S Sharma. I had no idea what the book was about and in fact I thought it was a casual novel with a fictitious storyline. But it turned out to be something entirely different. It is a book that lists out some ways to lead a better life or to get more happiness out of our otherwise routine lives. So one thing that I could associate with in that book was that we are all chasing dreams, not being happy with whatever we get, always left with a desire to have more. Rarely, do we pause to think. So in this story the monk was in his previous avatar a hotshot lawyer who had everything that money could buy, yet he lacked the most important thing. Happiness in his life. It took a heart attack to make him realise this and he sold his Ferrari and left to the Himalayas in India searching for salvation.
The book then goes on to describe how he was able to gain a youthful self by following some of the ways imparted to him by his guru in the Himalayas named Yogi Raman. He shares all this knowledge with his friend back in the west and that is the pivot around which the entire 196 page book revolves. He goes on to describe 7-8 ways to lead a happier and more fulfilling life. I'm penning down a few of those that comes to the top of my mind. Please note that this is my own version (interpretation) of the book.
1. We say we don't have time for anything. It's like saying there is no time to stop for fuel as we are always driving. Eventually we will have to take a pitstop
2. It takes 21 days to inculcate a habit into our routine
3. A little bit of music helps
4. We should live in the present and not wait for 'THAT' ideal time when everything works according to plan
5. Meditation. focus, discipline and self control are extremely important. It helps us gain more control over our mind
6. Try to find out what makes you happy in life and try to indulge in that as much as possible (By that I don't mean alcoholism)
7. Ensure that you take care of your body and mind by eating well and exercising at least 30 minutes a day
There are many more such gems in that book, though these are the ones that come to mind immediately. What is more important is that you enjoy your life and each day to the fullest. Just remember to fill your mind with positive thoughts and that whatever small negative thought exists, takes up some space that is otherwise reserved for positive thoughts. Learn how to say a firm no whenever something is not required. Follow these basic steps to have a more fulfilling life.
Cheers!
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