The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari is an interesting book, which is penned down by Robin Sharma. The book makes you delve deeper into yourself and think about your life from a different perspective. It educates you about how your daily habits can help you reach your dreams.

The book sets you off on the fabled journey of Julian Mantle, who is a high-profile attorney with a buzzing schedule and a number of priorities that are centered on power, money and prestige. The story is related from one of Mantle's associates' perspectives who is in awe of Mantle's success and aspires to be him.

But after Mantle suffers a massive heart attack, he takes a backseat from the game and disappears. After selling off all his possessions, he heads towards India in the search of a more meaningful existence.

When he comes back to India, he comes back a changed man. Mantle is enlightened by the mythical Gurus who bestow upon him mysterious and practical advice. He gives this newfound knowledge to the narrator and his former associate.

The core concepts of the book are the Seven Virtues of Enlightened learning, which are revealed by Mantle gradually. The seven virtues are

- Master Your Mind

- Follow Your Purpose

- Practice Kaizen

- Live With Discipline

- Respect Your Time

- Selflessly Serve Others

- Embrace the Present

General Reception and Other Adaptations

The book was an international bestseller all over the world. The message in the book might have been termed as a trifle cliche, but the way Robin Sharma has presented the story is extremely enlightening and interesting. It makes for a good read and throws up snippets about the oriental way of life.