Malayalam Summary of Chapter-1 of the book "Think Like A Monk" by Jay Shetty. In this chapter, Jay discuss about the identity of a person. Think Like A Monk is one of the most easy to read book and it is an inspiring on too. This Think Like A Monk book by Jay Shetty serve as a guide to live happily with a mindset of monk in our day to day lives. Here is the difference between monkey mind and monk mind.
MONKEY MIND
Overwhelmed by multiple branches
Coasts in the passenger seat
Complains, compares, criticizes
Overthinks and procrastinates
Distracted by small things
Short-term gratification
Demanding and entitled
Changes on a whim
Amplifies negatives and fears
Self-centered and obsessed
Multitasking
Controlled by anger, worry, and fear
Does whatever feels good
Looks for pleasure
Looks for temporary fixes
MONK MIND:
Focused on the root of the issue
Lives intentionally and consciously
Compassionate, caring, collaborative
Analyzes and articulates
Disciplined
Long-term gain
Enthusiastic, determined, patient
Commits to a mission, vision, or goal
Works on breaking down negatives and fears
Self-care for service
Single-tasking
Controls and engages energy wisely
Seeks self-control and mastery
Looks for meaning
Looks for genuine solutions