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Published Feb 28, 2018

"This Was A KEPT SECRET By Monks" - Do This To CHANGE YOUR LIFE! | Jay Shetty

Jay Shetty reveals his journey from the corporate world to becoming a monk, sharing life-changing lessons on service, personal growth, and scaling transformational content through media.
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  • Facing Adversity

    Jay Shetty faced significant challenges when he was asked to leave the monkhood after three years. He described the experience as a reality check and a crushing blow to his dreams, leaving him with no money, no job, and a sense of failure 1. Moving back to his parents' home with $25,000 in debt, he felt lost and humiliated, struggling to figure out his next steps 2.

    It was one of the most toughest, humiliating, ego bashing, crushing things that happened. Because here I was thinking, I'm going to be the monk and I'm going to do this, and I've got all these plans. And then all of a sudden, three years on, all your plans have failed.

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    Despite these setbacks, Jay's resilience and determination eventually led him to find new purpose and success.

       

    Self-Discovery

    Jay Shetty emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and understanding one's true identity. He observed that many people live lives dictated by others' expectations, creating multiple identities that obscure their true selves 3. As a monk, he learned to dig deeper beyond these superficial layers to uncover his authentic self.

    People were so far removed from their own understanding of themselves that they were either lost living a life they didn't want to, lost living up to someone else's expectations, or lost becoming someone to impress someone else.

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    Jay believes that self-awareness is foundational to personal growth and self-actualization, enabling individuals to navigate the world with strength and clarity 4.

       

    Mindful Practices

    Daily mindful practices like meditation play a crucial role in Jay Shetty's life. He meditates for two hours each day, a habit that keeps him grounded and connected to his intentions 5. Jay learned the importance of breath control during his monk training, understanding that managing one's breath can help navigate any situation in life 6.

    The first thing you learn at Monk School is learning how to breathe. Because we're taught that the only thing that stays with you from the moment you're born to the moment you die is your breath.

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    These practices are not just about relaxation but are tools for deeper self-awareness and personal growth.

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