The monk who sold his Ferrari : a fable about fulfilling your dreams and reaching your destiny / Robin S. Sharma.

Originally published: Canada : Haunsla Corp., 1997; London : HarperCollins, 1998.

The wake-up call -- The mysterious visitor -- The miraculous transformation of Julian Mantle -- A magical meeting with the sages of Sivana -- A spiritual student of the sages -- The wisdom of personal change -- A most extraordinary garden -- Kindling your inner fire -- The ancient art of self-leadership -- The power of discipline -- Your most precious commodity -- The ultimate purpose of life -- The timeless secret of lifelong happiness.

This inspiring tale is based on the author\'s own search for life\'s true purpose, providing a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance and joy. It tells the story of Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crisis of his out-of-balance life. Following a heart attack, he decides to sell all his beloved possesions and trek to India. On a life-changing odyssey to an ancient culture, he meets Himalayan gurus who offer powerful, wise and practical lessons that teach us to: develop joyful thoughts; fFollow our life\'s mission; cultivate self-discipline and act courageously; value time as our most important commodity; nourish our relationships; and, live fully, one day at a time.