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Episode · On Purpose with Jay Shetty · 2024-04-08

Jay Shetty & Robin Sharma: books mentioned on On Purpose with Jay Shetty (Apr 2024)

The Happiness Expert: Don't Fall For This TRAP! How To Live A Purposeful Life | Robin Sharma

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Jay Shetty recommended Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson, and discussed The Wealth Money Can't Buy by Robin S. Sharma. Robin Sharma recommended The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran, The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, and Meditations by Aurelius Marcus. Also mentioned: Eyewitness by DK Publishing and The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Eyewitness

    DK Publishing · at 2:57

    Eyewitness by DK Publishing is a widely recognized and visually driven non-fiction series designed to introduce readers of all ages to a diverse array of scientific, historical, and natural subjects through engaging imagery and concise text.

    Discussed
    “We realize that at the end of a career or life, we've climbed the wrong mountain. This book is based on eight forms of wealth, as you know.”
    Speaker The Happiness Expert: Don't Fall For This TRAP! How To Live A Purposef… 2024-04-08 Listen at 2:57
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. The Wealth Money Can't Buy

    Robin S. Sharma · at 5:19 · mentioned 2 times

    The Wealth Money Can't Buy by Robin S. Sharma presents a comprehensive guide outlining eight hidden habits designed to help individuals live their richest, most fulfilling lives beyond mere financial accumulation.

    Discussed
    “which you of course talk about in this book as well.”
    Jay Shetty The Happiness Expert: Don't Fall For This TRAP! How To Live A Purposef… 2024-04-08 Listen at 5:19
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. The Power of Your Subconscious Mind

    Joseph Murphy · at 5:41

    The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy is a classic self-help and New Thought guide designed to help readers unlock mental potential and reshape their life outcomes by harnessing subconscious beliefs.

    Discussed
    “I think money is a powerful energy and resource, which you also address in your book, but how do we stop idolizing and then oscillating to demonizing? What is the middle path?”
    Speaker The Happiness Expert: Don't Fall For This TRAP! How To Live A Purposef… 2024-04-08 Listen at 5:41
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  4. Steve Jobs

    Walter Isaacson · at 50:12 · mentioned 2 times

    Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson is a comprehensive biography of the Apple co-founder that explores his visionary leadership, complex personality, and transformative impact on modern technology.

    Recommended
    “reading Steve Jobs, you know, when Walter Isaacson wrote his brilliant book on Steve Jobs”
    Jay Shetty The Happiness Expert: Don't Fall For This TRAP! How To Live A Purposef… 2024-04-08 Listen at 50:12
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  5. The Prophet

    Kahlil Gibran · at 52:29

    The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran is a classic collection of poetic essays that explores profound themes of love, work, sorrow, and the human condition.

    Recommended
    “Maybe it's The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran.”
    Robin Sharma The Happiness Expert: Don't Fall For This TRAP! How To Live A Purposef… 2024-04-08 Listen at 52:29
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  6. The Giving Tree

    Shel Silverstein · at 52:31

    The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein is a famous children's picture book that tells the poignant, allegorical story of a selfless tree and a boy who takes from it throughout his life.

    Recommended
    “Maybe it's The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein.”
    Robin Sharma The Happiness Expert: Don't Fall For This TRAP! How To Live A Purposef… 2024-04-08 Listen at 52:31
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  7. Meditations

    Aurelius Marcus · at 52:36 · mentioned 2 times

    Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a collection of personal journals and philosophical notes written by the Roman emperor, offering timeless Stoic wisdom on endurance, duty, and virtue.

    Recommended
    “Maybe it's Meditations of Marcus Aurelius. One of my favorite books of all time.”
    Robin Sharma The Happiness Expert: Don't Fall For This TRAP! How To Live A Purposef… 2024-04-08 Listen at 52:36
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon
Other mentions in this episode (5) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged The Wealth Money Can't Buy
“So this book is based around, as you know, the eight forms of wealth.”
Robin Sharma The Happiness Expert: Don't Fall For This TRAP! How To Live A Purposef… 2024-04-08 Listen at 2:56
Plugged The 5 a.m. Club
“So you know, I wrote the 5 a.m. club and for years I I get up at 5 and I do the victory hour.”
Robin Sharma The Happiness Expert: Don't Fall For This TRAP! How To Live A Purposef… 2024-04-08 Listen at 16:43
Plugged The Wealth Money Can't Buy
“So you know, I wrote the 5 a.m. club and for years I I get up at 5 and I do the victory hour.”
Robin Sharma The Happiness Expert: Don't Fall For This TRAP! How To Live A Purposef… 2024-04-08 Listen at 16:43
Plugged The Wealth Money Can't Buy
“And I think that's the power of the eight forms of wealth the book is based around.”
Robin Sharma The Happiness Expert: Don't Fall For This TRAP! How To Live A Purposef… 2024-04-08 Listen at 35:00
Plugged The Wealth Money Can't Buy
“There's a chapter called Make Your Project X in The Wealth Money Camp by”
Robin Sharma The Happiness Expert: Don't Fall For This TRAP! How To Live A Purposef… 2024-04-08 Listen at 53:02
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