Listen free for 30 days

  • Think Like a Monk

  • The Secret of How to Harness the Power of Positivity and Be Happy Now
  • By: Jay Shetty
  • Narrated by: Jay Shetty
  • Length: 10 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,867 ratings)

Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection - including bestsellers and new releases.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, celeb exclusives, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
£7.99/month after 30 days. Renews automatically. See here for eligibility.
Think Like a Monk cover art

Think Like a Monk

By: Jay Shetty
Narrated by: Jay Shetty
Try for £0.00

£7.99/month after 30 days. Renews automatically. See here for eligibility.

Buy Now for £13.00

Buy Now for £13.00

Pay using card ending in
By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and authorise Audible to charge your designated card or any other card on file. Please see our Privacy Notice, Cookies Notice and Interest-based Ads Notice.

Listeners also enjoyed...

8 Rules of Love cover art
Atomic Habits cover art
Manifest cover art
The Diary of a CEO cover art
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? cover art
Be Useful cover art
Good Vibes, Good Life cover art
The Power of Now cover art
The Secret cover art
The Four Agreements cover art
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari cover art
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck cover art
The Keshav Way cover art
Take Back Your Mind cover art
Change Your Thinking to Change Your Life cover art
The Karma of Success cover art

Summary

2021 Audiobook of the Year - The British Book Awards.

The Sunday Times number one best seller.

Jay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the number one podcast ‘On Purpose’, distils the timeless wisdom he learned as a practising monk into practical steps anyone can take every day to live a less anxious, more meaningful life.

Over the past three years, Jay Shetty has become a favourite in the hearts and minds of millions of people worldwide. One of his clips was the most watched video on Facebook last year, with over 360 million views. His social media following totals over 32 million, he has produced over 400 viral videos, which have amassed more than 5 billion views, and his podcast, ‘On Purpose’, is consistently ranked the world’s #1 health-related podcast.

In this inspiring, empowering book, Shetty draws on his time as a monk in the Vedic tradition to show us how we can clear the roadblocks to our potential and power. Drawing on ancient wisdom and his own rich experiences in the ashram, Think Like a Monk reveals how to overcome negative thoughts and habits, and access the calm and purpose that lie within all of us.

The lessons monks learn are profound but often abstract. Shetty transforms them into advice and exercises we can all apply to reduce stress, improve focus, improve relationships, identify our hidden abilities, increase self-discipline and give the gifts we find in ourselves to the world. Shetty proves that everyone can – and should – think like a monk

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2020 Jay Shetty (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

What listeners say about Think Like a Monk

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    2,421
  • 4 Stars
    299
  • 3 Stars
    94
  • 2 Stars
    29
  • 1 Stars
    24
Performance
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    1,995
  • 4 Stars
    228
  • 3 Stars
    52
  • 2 Stars
    16
  • 1 Stars
    23
Story
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    1,924
  • 4 Stars
    264
  • 3 Stars
    83
  • 2 Stars
    18
  • 1 Stars
    22

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    2 out of 5 stars

Extremely surface level - nothing original

Nothing against Jay because he seems like a good dude but this is clearly so highly rated because he has fans among the Instagram/Social Media generation who have never read up on spirituality/self help. If, like me, you have read a few self help books, you’ll have already heard 90% of what’s in here before as most of it is regurgitated stuff from other authors. There’s nothing original whatsoever really, and is dangerously trite throughout. ‘Be in the present moment, journal, write down gratitudes, find the awareness behind your ego’ etc etc. It’s all stuff you’ve heard 1000x before in the genre and offers little insight or anything new.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

115 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Just what 2020 needed!

The perfect blend of spirituality, ancient wisdom and modern science that you can practically and simply begin to apply TODAY that create habits and mindset that last a lifetime.

So generous in content, quality and sincerity. Many books preach, this a guide that you’ll be going to for life.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

30 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Cant put this book down

I'm only on chapter 4, but this book is awesome. Its crammed full of excellent perspectives and exercises, its just what I've been looking for for a long time. thankyou

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

22 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    3 out of 5 stars

Theres Nothing New Under the Sun

As much as there was great wisdom advice and stories shared. none of of was new or revolutionary. I also couldn't help but feel patronised on occasions , when speaking in rhetorics it often came from the negative perspective e.g. when you wake up in the morning is the first thing you do reach for your phone ... I will however read this again as it was good to get a fuller understanding of dharma and sewa.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

20 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Amazing

Fantastic audiobook and narrated beautifully. I highly recommend purchasing. And will definitely use some of the techniques that Jay is teaching

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

15 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

This book will transform your life!

Simple. Practical. Authentic.

This audible version of Jay reading his book can only be described as the best ever narrated by author book on audible i have ever heard

Positive, eloquent and high energy from start to finish - i can only describe this to be a 10 hr podcast by Jay that you just don’t want to turn off or even miss a word spoken.

Completed this 10 hr narration in a single day - yes. It is THAT good!

Ancient wisdom articulated in how to apply in this modern world in a useful and practical way will surely only have one outcome. And that is Jay succeeding in his vision of making wisdom go viral.

Jay - when is book #2 coming out!!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

14 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    3 out of 5 stars

Don’t believe the hype...

Jay seems like a great guy so this isn’t a dig at him but the book is only okay. Nothing mind blowing or life changing there for me.... the hugely positive reviews here baffle me to be honest.

This is probably one of those books I’ll never listen to again. I can honestly say I’ve heard about 20% of it before anyway as general self-help stuff concepts. If you’re really stuck to find a book to listen to, then maybe give it a listen, otherwise, I’d pass.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

12 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    4 out of 5 stars

Speaks to your heart !!! highly recommend

I'm more than half way through this books and haven't skipped any of it !! most of the time in self help books I don't enjoy some chapters but this one speaks to your heart. Very simple yet profound !!
It's also read by Jay Shetty himself which I really appreciated and enjoyed.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

12 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

BEST. BOOK. EVER.

This book is so so good, its the only book I have ever read that has made me feel like I want it to last FOREVER. It is life-changing, a game-changer, and EVERYONE should read it. Every word touched my soul, my being, my core, and my heart. Brings you back to your true values. You will find so much HAPPINESS in yourself with this amazing book. Thank you Jay Shetty for coming into my life. Love Love, Rhian

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

12 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Omg best personal development book

Jay's book with his words is priceless! Thank you so much for the gift ❤️😊

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

8 people found this helpful

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Pat
  • Pat
  • 03-08-21

Brilliant

Such a relief to find a self help book that is about the spirit and what it is to be human

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

2 people found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Ali
  • Ali
  • 28-05-23

Captivating

Loved the insights brilliant storytelling of this book. I felt transformed as I listened. Thank you for sharing so many valuable, but simple messages.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Anonymous User
  • Anonymous User
  • 21-09-21

Thank you

Thank you Jay.
This book changed my life.
I left my job as an accountant and I’m so much happier. I’ll definitely re-listen to this over and over.
With love always
Miss Lotus Flower Bomb

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    2 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    2 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Hem
  • Hem
  • 18-09-21

Nothing new here

I wasn’t sure about this book. There were a couple of nuggets but the rest of it was familiar from other books such as concepts around fear, self talk, meditation. Great for people who haven’t really explored wellness type books before.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

1 person found this helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Anonymous User
  • Anonymous User
  • 01-10-23

Life changing book

I love this book from a to z; it should be a must read for all

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Anonymous User
  • Anonymous User
  • 22-04-23

Loved it!

This book is life changing and thought provoking on so many levels. Jay Chetty is simply a beautiful human sharing his insights and life lessons through his journey living as a monk. This book is certainly one that encourages us to find ourselves in the service of others. I loved it!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for minicoopers
  • minicoopers
  • 04-02-23

Entertaining and Insightful

Entertaining and Insightful. A good book to start the new year to learn how we can benefit from thinking like a monk

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Amazon Customer
  • Amazon Customer
  • 27-07-22

Great Book

I have enjoyed hearing it. I feel like I need to hear it again. Thank you!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Anonymous User
  • Anonymous User
  • 18-07-22

Made me think about life differently

I loved every minute of this thought-provoking book. It was deep and philosophical, but also very practical. The best part was that you could feel the author's passion in every word. I will definitely listen to it again at some point. Thanks Jay Shetty!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars
Profile Image for Anonymous User
  • Anonymous User
  • 02-09-21

Exceptional !

This book inspired me beyond words. Jay has brought life back into learning and has transformed ancient but essential knowledge into practical advice to enhance my lifestyle. This book is the greatest gift to yourself !

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!