What I Learned by Living Like The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari for 30 Days
A Simple Life Experiment
Have you ever felt like life is just too busy?
Like you're always rushing, always tired, and never have time to just be?
That’s how I felt — until I read The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma. It’s a story about a man named Julian. He was rich, busy, and important… but also very tired and unhappy. One day, he gave it all up and went on a journey to find peace.
After reading his story, I asked myself:
What if I tried living like a monk for 30 days?
Not by shaving my head or moving to the mountains — but by following the simple, calm lifestyle Julian learned from the monks.
So I did it. And wow — I learned so much.
Why I Took the Challenge
Before this challenge, I was always doing something — work, scrolling my phone, staying up late, worrying about everything.
I thought, “What if I slowed down? What if I started each day with peace instead of panic?”
So I made a plan. For 30 days, I would follow seven simple habits inspired by Julian’s journey.
The 7 Things I Practiced
Here’s what I did each day for 30 days:
1. Woke up early (before 6:30 AM)
2. Spent 10 minutes in silence or meditation
3. Wrote in a journal about my thoughts
4. Moved my body (walks, stretches, dancing)
5. Read for 15 minutes every morning
6. Said positive affirmations like “I am calm”
7. Drank water and ate healthy something first thing
That’s it. No magic. Just small, steady habits.
Week-by-Week Recap
Week 1: It Was Hard to Slow Down
At first, I wanted to check my phone 100 times a day. Sitting in silence felt boring. Waking up early was tough!
But something strange started happening: I noticed more birds. I felt calmer. I smiled more.
Week 2: My Mind Got Quieter
The journaling helped me understand myself better.
Instead of rushing through mornings, I had time to breathe.
Reading gave me ideas. Stretching gave me energy. And I started sleeping better, too!
Week 3: I Felt Lighter Inside
It wasn’t just about my body. My heart felt lighter. I forgave myself more. I was nicer to people. I worried less.
Even when life got busy, I didn’t feel as overwhelmed.
Week 4: It Became My New Normal
By the last week, I didn’t want to go back to my old habits.
Sure, I still watched funny videos or had messy days. But I always came back to the simple things: silence, movement, writing, gratitude.
5 Big Lessons I Learned
1. Slowing down makes you feel more alive
Rushing isn’t living. Stillness is powerful.
2. You don’t need more — you need less
I didn’t miss TV, snacks, or shopping. I needed peace more than stuff.
3. Kindness starts with yourself
Taking care of myself helped me be kinder to others.
4. Morning routines are magic
A calm morning makes the whole day feel better.
5. Change is built one tiny step at a time
I didn’t change everything overnight. I just did small things — again and again.
Like a Cat… But More Mindful
One funny thought I had during the challenge was: “I’m kind of living like a cat.”
Think about it:
• Cats stretch a lot.
• Cats enjoy the sun.
• Cats move when they want to — and rest often.
• Cats don’t worry too much.
• Cats own their space and time.
They live simply and wisely… maybe we should too.
Final Thought
I didn’t need to sell everything like Julian. I just needed to pause and remember what matters.
I’ll still have busy days, loud moments, and phone scrolling sessions. But now I know how to come back to peace.
So if you ever feel like life is too much — try this:
• Wake up 15 minutes earlier.
• Sit quietly.
• Stretch.
• Write.
• Smile.
Do it for 7 days. Or 30.
You might just find a calmer, stronger, happier version of yourself waiting inside.
Because sometimes, the biggest change comes from the smallest steps.
