Jay Shetty
Born: September 06, 1987 – London, England, United Kingdom
Jay Shetty is a British-Indian author, podcaster, and coach whose work centers on mindfulness, relationships, purpose, and emotional well-being. He is best known for the bestselling books Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of Love, and for hosting On Purpose, a widely popular podcast that expanded his global audience.
Biography & Author's Journey
Jay Shetty was born and raised in London to Indian parents, and his biography often begins with a contrast he has repeated across his work: a shy, introverted young man who was pushed into rethinking success after hearing a monk speak. While still in school, he spent vacations with monks in India, and after graduating in 2010 from Cass Business School, now Bayes Business School, with a first-class degree in Management Science, he chose a different route from the conventional corporate path. For the next three years, he lived as a Hindu monk in India and the United Kingdom, following a disciplined routine of study, simplicity, and long hours of meditation. ((https://www.jayshetty.me/about-jay))
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Community Voices
"Making wisdom relevant and accessible is Jay Shetty's superpower"
— Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith
"Grab this book, find a comfortable chair, and let Jay Shetty take you on a life-changing journey"
— Robert Waldinger
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— Good Morning Britain
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— Deepak Chopra
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— Vanity Fair
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— Women's Health
"Jay Shetty has a rare gift for tapping into the world's timeless wisdom and making it timely by infusing everyday moments with meaning and grace"
— Arianna Huffington
"Jay Shetty Teaches You How To Think Like A Monk"
— Forbes
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