This book follows other best-sellers by Robin Sharma, like "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" though it is different in that it doesn’t have a story. This book is a collection of over a hundred short anecdotes / chapters derived from Robin’s life experiences. Besides sharing his own experiences, Robin Sharma has also quoted from other popular self-help gurus in the US, like Jim Rohn and Brian Tracy. The anecdotal style of narrative makes for easy reading and one can read or skip parts of the book which don’t interest them.
The best part about the book is that it narrates and is derived from real-life incidents and learnings. Moreover, it doesn’t have any religious or spiritual overtones like many other self-help books do. Hence, it exhorts readers to take responsibility for their action, and get inspired by the sheer power of the anecdotes / quotes shared in each chapter(which are no more than 2-3 pages each). True to the title of the book, the author encourages the readers to think about the "big picture", i.e. why they are here, and what is their life’s greater purpose. In a way, this book continues in the same vein as "The Monk." in that it wants the readers to introspect about the deeper meaning and purpose in life.
While the book may be useful to those going through a rough patch, it is also interesting to read at leisure, and helps self-introspect on one’s life. I have noted several one-liners and quotes which I have posted on my soft-board and sticky notes for ready reference and inspiration when the chips are down.
Most self-help books are easy to read, but very hard to practice. This one is no exception. However, since this is a DIY type of book, one can both read it at leisure to pass time, or get more out of it to improve one’s habits in daily life for a more fulfilling life, and make a difference to others.