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Think Like a Monk

Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day

by Jay Shetty

A former monk turned podcaster shares lessons on letting go of negativity, finding purpose and serving others.

  • Published 2020
  • Easy read
  • Practical guidance
  • 1 min analysis
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Introduction

Jay Shetty, who spent about three years as a monk in the Vedic tradition before becoming a podcaster and author, published Think Like a Monk in 2020.

The book is organized into three parts: let go, grow and give. It mixes monastic teachings with modern psychology and practical exercises.

Who should read this book?

Readers interested in mindfulness, purpose and spiritual ideas presented in a modern, accessible way.

Helps with: Calm stress and anxiety, Find purpose and direction

The central message

Train your mind to let go of negativity, discover your purpose and serve others for a peaceful, meaningful life.

Key ideas and concepts

  1. Let go

    Release negativity, fear and comparison.

  2. Dharma

    Find your purpose at the intersection of passion and service.

  3. Routine

    Morning and evening routines create calm.

  4. Meditation and breathwork

    Practices to train the mind.

  5. Service

    Serving others brings meaning.

Deeper analysis

Think Like a Monk is accessible and practical, and its exercises help readers start mindfulness and reflection. Many find it calming.

Critics have noted that some quotes in the first edition were misattributed, and much of the content repeats ideas from other sources. Readers seeking depth may prefer original texts. It's a gentle introduction.

Practical applications

  • Write down negative influences to let go.
  • Reflect on your dharma.
  • Create a morning routine.
  • Try breathwork for five minutes.
  • Do one act of service.

Your 7-day action plan

  1. Day 1

    Identify negativity.

  2. Day 2

    Let go of comparison.

  3. Day 3

    Explore your dharma.

  4. Day 4

    Start a routine.

  5. Day 5

    Practise breathwork.

  6. Day 6

    Serve someone.

  7. Day 7

    Reflect.

Outcomes to expect

What readers who apply this book can realistically take away from it:

  • Calmer mind
  • Sense of purpose
  • Routines
  • Service

Strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • Accessible
  • Practical exercises
  • Calming
  • Modern framing

Limitations

  • Misattributed quotes noted
  • Repeats other sources
  • Light on depth

Reflection questions

  1. What do you need to let go of?
  2. What's your dharma?
  3. How do you start your day?
  4. Who can you serve?

About the author

Jay Shetty

Podcaster and author of Think Like a Monk.

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Book details (title, author, year) are factual. Everything under the headings above is MindsetProdigy's own editorial analysis and interpretation, written to help you decide whether to read the book and how to apply it. It is not a substitute for reading the book itself. Last updated October 2, 2026.