Jay Shetty

British personal development teacher (1987-) · United Kingdom · Influencers

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Jay Shetty turned a stint as a monk into a media empire built on bite-sized wisdom about purpose and mental health. His formula - ancient philosophy delivered in internet-friendly clips - made him one of the most-watched voices in the self-help economy.

A life in dates

2020“Negativity is a trait, not someone’s identity. A person’s true nature can be obscured by clouds, but, like the sun, it is always there. And clouds can overcome any of us.”In their wordsJay Shetty, Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day (2020)Read the whole statement

“When we accept the temporary nature of everything in our lives, we can feel gratitude for the good fortune of getting to borrow them for a time.”In their wordsJay Shetty, Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day (2020)Read the whole statement

“It feels good to be around people who are good for us; it doesn't feel good to be around people who don't support us or bring out our bad habits.”In their wordsJay Shetty, Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day (2020)Read the whole statement

“When we criticize others, we can't help but notice the bad in ourselves. But when we look for the good in others, we start to see the best in ourselves too.”In their wordsJay Shetty, Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day (2020)Read the whole statement

“The more we define ourselves in relation to the people around us, the more lost we are.”In their wordsJay Shetty, Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day (2020)Read the whole statement

“The less time you fixate on everyone else, the more time you have to focus on yourself.”In their wordsJay Shetty, Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day (2020)Read the whole statement

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President Joe Biden with Jay Shetty on 26 July 2023, in the White House

In their own words 10

Jay Shetty

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Negativity is a trait, not someone’s identity. A person’s true nature can be obscured by clouds, but, like the sun, it is always there. And clouds can overcome any of us.
2020, Jay Shetty, Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day (2020), Own words
Remember, saying whatever we want, whenever we want, however we want, is not freedom. Real freedom is not feeling the need to say these things.
2020, Jay Shetty, Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day (2020), Own words
When we accept the temporary nature of everything in our lives, we can feel gratitude for the good fortune of getting to borrow them for a time.
2020, Jay Shetty, Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day (2020), Own words

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In their orbit

Spouse: Radhi Devlukia-Shetty

About this person

Born 6 September 1987 in Britain, Shetty spent time living as a monk before returning to secular life and pivoting that experience into content. He built a following by translating spiritual concepts into accessible advice, then scaled it across platforms - podcasting, authorship, and television appearances where he talks mental health and life purpose as an informal guide rather than a clinician. The monk background became the brand, and the brand became the business: he now operates as entrepreneur and life coach, monetizing the attention that comes from promising clarity in a distracted age.

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United Kingdom