yogurtlord07 's Key Ideas from The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
by Robin S. Sharma

"Only when you master the art of loving yourself can you truly love others. Only by opening your heart can you reach the hearts of others. When you feel centered and truly alive, you’ll be in a good position to become a better person." p. 40

"Almost all of us have the same raw materials since we took our first breath; what separates those who achieve more or are happier is how they use and refine those materials. When you commit to transforming your inner world, your life quickly moves from the realm of the ordinary to the extraordinary." p. 44

"There are no mistakes in life, only lessons. There is no negative experience, only opportunities to seize in order to progress on the path of self-mastery. Strength emerges from struggle. Even pain can be a great teacher." p. 49

"It's a good way to look at it. No matter what happens in life, you have the ability to choose your reaction. When you make it a habit to seek the positive in every circumstance, your life will rise to its higher dimensions. It's one of the most important natural laws." p. 50

"...don’t judge events as positive or negative. Simply experience them, celebrate them, and learn from them. There is a lesson to be learned in everything." p. 50

"To overcome pain, you must first experience it." p. 50

"Most people have brought out the best in themselves through the most challenging and suggestive experiences." p. 50

"Jonas Salk said it best when he wrote: 'I have had dreams and I have had nightmares. I overcame my nightmares thanks to my dreams.' Dare to dust off your dreams, John. Start loving again." p. 52

"...words are the verbal embodiment of power." p. 52

"The mind is a magnificent servant but a terrible master. If you only think negative things, it’s because you haven’t cared for your mind and haven’t dedicated the necessary time to train it to think positively." p. 53

"All lasting change requires time and effort. Perseverance is the mother of personal change." p. 54

"The fact that you have a desire or a dream means that you possess the ability to make it happen." p. 55

"My friend, saying that you don’t have time to improve your thoughts is like saying you don’t have time to refuel because you’re too busy driving." p. 60

"When you learn to focus your thoughts on the present, your energy will be limitless, regardless of the time on the clock." p. 69

"Tonight, I will open my heart and reveal everything I know, for it is my duty to do so. I just want to make sure you understand how important it is that you pass this wisdom to all those seeking guidance. We live in a troubled world. Negativity invades everything, and in our society, many people float like rudderless ships, tired souls in search of a lighthouse to keep them from crashing against the rocks of the shore. You must act as the captain." p. 72

"...the true source of happiness can be summed up in one word: fulfillment. Lasting happiness is achieved by consistently working towards your goals and moving in the direction you've set." p. 73

"...it's impossible to hit a target you cannot see. People spend their lives dreaming of being happier, living with more vitality, and having abundance of passion and dynamism. But they fail to see the importance of investing even just ten minutes a month to write down their goals and reflect on the meaning of their lives, their dharma. Setting goals will radically change your life. Your world will become fuller, more enjoyable, and more magical.". p. 77

"My advice is this: never do anything because you have to. The only reason to do something is because you want to and because you know it is the right thing to do." p. 84