"The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" is a self-help fable by Robin Sharma about Julian Mantle, a successful lawyer who suffers a heart attack and decides to sell his possessions, including his Ferrari, to seek a deeper, more meaningful life. He travels to India where he learns ancient spiritual practices from enlightened monks, embracing values like mindfulness, self-discipline, and living purposefully. After his transformation, Julian returns to share lessons on achieving inner peace, balance, and true fulfillment beyond material success.
The story uses the character's journey to teach seven key virtues symbolized by metaphors such as a magnificent garden and a gold stopwatch. These lessons aim to inspire readers to prioritize personal growth, emotional well-being, and spirituality over consumerism and stressful ambition. The narrative is presented as a conversation between Julian and his former colleague John, making the teachings practical and accessible.
