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Introduction Robert Ransom’s *How to Journal for Beginners* is a beautifully crafted guide that transforms the idea of journaling from an overwhelming task into a fulfilling and approachable habit. The book is not just about putting pen to paper; it’s about finding a space for self-reflection, creativity, and personal growth. Ransom’s warm, conversational tone and practical advice make this a standout resource for anyone curious about journaling, regardless of experience. Book Review: How to Journal for Beginners by Robert Ransom What sets this book apart is its gentle encouragement. Ransom speaks directly to beginners, addressing the fears and doubts that often hold people back. He dismantles the myth that journaling is only for those with artistic talent or profound thoughts, reminding readers that every word they write has value. His message is simple but powerful: journaling isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being authentic. Ransom’s approach is refreshingly practical. He does...
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Biography of Jay Shetty: Wisdom Goes Viral


Jay Shetty with his wife
Jay Shetty with his wife

Introduction to the life of Jay Shetty

Its rightly said that "Everyone of us has a purpose in life but many of us do not understand it." The name Jay Shetty is becoming synonymous with an unlimited stream of wisdom nuggets. "If we all did the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves". These were the words of Thomas Elva Edison and these seem very relevant to the life of Jay Shetty. Jay Shetty is a popular Vlogger, Motivational speaker, host, writer, filmmaker, online entrepreneur, and storyteller. His knowledgeable Huff Posts and VLogs are favorite delicacies of netizens. Let's know about his life in more detail.
Early Life and a meeting with the Monk
Jay Shetty was born on 6 Sept 1987 to an Indian family in London. He was an introvert boy and his schoolmates used to bully him due to his fatty shape. He got the habit of taking drugs during his schooling and got suspended multiple times from school. He took admission at Cass Business School after his schooling. He does not have clarity of goals in his life till this stage. One day a monk visited his college and Jay's friends told him to attend the session. Jay attended the session and his eyes became wide opened after observing the aura of the monk. He became speechless after listening about selflessness, service & kindness and he got more clarity about his goal of life. After completing graduation, Jay went to India at the age of 22 to further gain knowledge about the real purpose of life. 

Life in India

He accepted the life of a monk in India and spent his life in celibacy. He used to sleep on a bare floor during this phase. He started spending Fifty percent of his time to gain knowledge about ancient Indian wisdom and the rest of the fifty percent in helping others. He gained this knowledge of Vedic Shastra for 3 years and went back to England to further disseminate his learnings.
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Social Fame 

He arrived in England with a loan of 25000 USD and immediately started gaining knowledge about the latest technologies and gadgets. He spoke to his college friends during this phase and all of them were in deep stress just because of their hectic corporate lives. His friends started inviting him for stress buster sessions at their companies. Jay observed that these modern problems can be solved with the help of ancient Indian wisdom. He also launched his YouTube channel in 2016. His motto is "Wisdom goes viral" and his video started getting good views subsequently. His pressure-related videos got more than 365 million views. Arianna Huffington the co-founder of Huffington Post noticed him over social media and offered him to come as a host of popular HuffPost. This achievement added a feather in his cap and made him very popular across different continents. He has more than 26 million followers on Facebook. Recently his videos crossed the 4 Billion overall views.
Everyone's timing is different
Jay Shetty Quote

Conclusion

As we know that we become an average of five people around us and the same can be observed from the life of Jay Shetty. Initially, when he was surrounded by his friends who had bad habits, he got indulged in mischievous activities. But when he changed his surrounding by associating with a monk, he understood his goal of life. Also, we understood if one gains knowledge from the right sources and people who have wisdom, then even a person suffering himself can help millions out of suffering. Let us all take a resolve to associate with the right kind of people and explore our hidden talent.
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