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On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Podcast: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Episode: Jay Shetty ON: If You STRUGGLE To Find Meaning & Purpose In Life, WATCH THIS! | Ed Mylett

Published on February 24, 2023

Hereโ€™s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode. Click on the links to watch specific excerpts on YouTube and feel free to purchase the books if they caught your interest!

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Bhagavad-Gita

by Vyasa

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Yes, it's an interesting concept, and it's talked about in the Bhagavad-gita and not the monk text, and in the book, it talks about how like ego is demonstrated in two ways.

The guest references the Bhagavad Gita to delve into the concept of ego, relating it to themes explored in his own book, particularly how ego manifests in different ways.

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Shoe Dog

by Phil Knight, Philip H. Knight

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And you just sparked actually Phil Knight, Shoe Dog, you know, Nike?

In this segment, the host references 'Shoe Dog', a book by Phil Knight that chronicles the journey of creating Nike.

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The Book Thief

by Markus Zusak

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I was reading in the book where you're talking about these monks.

The host is referring to a book written by the guest, which discusses experiences with monks. This is the first mention of the book in the episode.

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The Book Thief

by Markus Zusak

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So one of the things you say early in the book is you talk about selfless sacrifice, and there's this great quote in there that one of the monks had shared with you about that: 'In the shade you don't want to sit, plant a tree.'

The host discusses the book once more, sharing a notable quote about selfless sacrifice that one of the monks mentioned.

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The Book Thief

by Markus Zusak

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Find your meditation practice; I give a ton in the book.

The guest discusses his book, which offers many meditation practices for readers to explore.

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This Side of Paradise

by F. Scott Fitzgerald

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If you get this book, leave it open on your bedside table, leave it open on your kitchen table, leave it open on your dining table.

The guest suggests buying the book and keeping it open on surfaces like the bedside table, kitchen table, and dining table to encourage easy access and reading.

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