&nbsp;Photo Credit: Rick Kern, Getty Images, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DEQAM8BxByo/?img_index=4">Jay Shetty's Instagram account&nbsp;</a>
We reflect on the journey of Jay Shetty, the former monk who transformed his life&rsquo;s purpose into a global mission of wisdom and mindfulness. On Ramadan Chronicles with Kenzy&mdash;airing Sunday to Thursday from 4:00 PM to 4:15 PM on Nile FM&mdash;we&rsquo;ll dive into his path, challenges, and how he found meaning in his work.
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The Unconventional Path to Purpose
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Finding meaning in your work can often feel like an uphill battle. Many of us chase titles, promotions, and external validation, hoping they&rsquo;ll bring us fulfillment. But true purposeoften comes from something deeper&mdash;something bigger than ourselves. Jay Shetty&rsquo;s journey is proof of that.
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Most people know Jay Shetty as a bestselling author, podcaster, and motivational speaker, but his story began in an entirely different place. Before the fame, before the books, he was a monk. For years, Shetty lived in an ashram, dedicating his life to self-discovery, service, and mindfulness.
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When he made the decision to leave the monastery and step into the modern world, it wasn&rsquo;t easy. He faced doubts&mdash;not just from others, but from himself. How could someone with a background in spirituality and service build a career in media or business?
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Leaning into Purpose
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Instead of trying to fit into a mold, Jay Shetty created his own path&mdash;one that merged his spiritual teachings with modern wisdom. He launched his podcast, On Purpose, which has become one of the most listened-to self-improvement podcasts in the world. He wrote Think Like a Monk, a book that transformed how people approach mindfulness, productivity, and purpose.
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His message is clear: Success is not just about achievement. It&rsquo;s about impact. The most fulfilling work doesn&rsquo;t come from chasing status or recognition&mdash;it comes from aligning your career with your values and deeper purpose.
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What Drives You?
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Jay Shetty&rsquo;s story challenges us to rethink success. Are you simply working for a paycheck, or are you building something meaningful? Are you following society&rsquo;s definition of success, or your own calling?
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When you align your work with something bigger than yourself, the journey itself becomes fulfilling. The impact you make outweighs any external validation.
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That&rsquo;s it for today&rsquo;s episode of Ramadan Chronicles with Kenzy! Stay tuned for tomorrow&rsquo;s episode as we continue to explore inspiring stories of strength, faith, and perseverance&mdash;only on Egypt&rsquo;s #1 station, Nile FM.
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