Host / Author

Jay Shetty

Host of On Purpose, former monk, author of Think Like a Monk. Explores mental health, purpose, and wisdom.

Known For

On Purpose podcastThink Like a MonkFormer monk

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Beliefs Shape Perception and Define Possibility

Confidence Comes From Competence and Action, Not Readiness

Courage Is a Learnable Skill

Deliberate Then Dive: Structured Evaluation Followed by Full Commitment

Depression as Signal: A Root-Cause Framework

Emotional Labor: The Invisible Work That Drains Energy

Emotions Are Temporary Experiences, Not Character Traits or Identity

Empathy Is a Trainable Skill, Not a Fixed Trait

Environment Shapes Behavior More Than Willpower

Gratitude as a Cognitive Tool for Managing Fear and Helplessness

The Habit Loop: Cue, Routine, Reward

The Hedonic Treadmill — Happiness Returns to Baseline

Human Value Is Irreducible to Function, Intelligence, or Productivity

Long-Term Orientation: Thinking in Decades, Compounding Small Advantages

Negativity Bias: Loss and Threat Loom Larger Than Gain

Polyvagal Theory: Three Nervous System States Determine Response

Close Relationships Are the Strongest Predictor of Life Satisfaction

The Reticular Activating System: What You Focus On Determines What You Notice

Focus Only on What You Can Control

The Strength of Weak Ties

Survivor's Guilt

The True Self vs. False Self — Childhood Adaptations That Persist Into Adulthood

Trust Is the Foundation of All Relationships and Opportunity

Strategic Vulnerability Increases Trust and Liking

Books

■Think Like a Monk(2020)

Episodes

#5 Simple Habits to Stop Living on Autopilot & Unlock Your Highest PotentialOct 23, 2026 #4 Ways to Make Dating Feel Exciting AgainOct 14, 2026 #Your Brain Is Addicted To Worst-Case Scenarios (3 Ways To Break The Habit)Sep 18, 2026 #Stop Waiting For External ValidationSep 11, 2026 #How To Let Go of the Timeline for Your LifeSep 9, 2026 #How to STOP People Pleasing Yourself Right Out of Your Own LifeAug 15, 2026 #TRAVIS BARKER: "My Biggest Fear Actually Happened"Aug 10, 2026 #Ready to Find Love? Start with These 5 ShiftsAug 7, 2026 #Can’t Turn Your Mind Off At Night? Close Your Eyes & Listen to ThisAug 5, 2026 #How Healthy Couples Fight (3 Shifts You Need to Make)Jul 24, 2026 #The 3-Step Mind Routine That Attracts Anything You WantJul 18, 2026 #Your Dream Life Is 3 Brave Decisions AwayJul 17, 2026 #How to Let Go & Start Over (4 Shifts That Will Change Your Life)Jul 10, 2026 #Stop Waiting to "Figure It Out!" (Do THIS In The Next 48 Hours to FINALLY Take the First Step in Finding Your Purpose)Jun 5, 2026 #Stuck in Hustle Mode 24/7? (7 Types of Rest to Finally Recharge Without the Guilt)May 29, 2026 #7 Mindset Shifts That ACTUALLY Work (Finally Change How You Think, React & Show Up)May 22, 2026 #Stop Saying Yes When You Want to Say No (Use This Simple Daily Practice to Set Boundaries Without Guilt)May 8, 2026 #3 Steps to Master Your Craft and Make More MoneyApr 25, 2026 #Jay Shetty: The Rules for Falling in Love and Not Messing It Up (FBF)Apr 24, 2026 #10 Books That Changed My LifeApr 24, 2026 #10 Harsh Truths I Wish I Knew in My 20sApr 17, 2026 #You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay ShettyApr 14, 2026 #Jay & Radhi Talk About Why Men Feel So LonelyNov 8, 2025