Critics called it naïve. Skeptics called it a rip-off of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People . But readers called it a lifeline.

In the book’s climactic scene, Julian tells his protégé: "The purpose of life is a life of purpose."

In an age of burnout and digital overload, Robin Sharma’s spiritual fable offers a radical prescription for true wealth.

The truth is this: You are not your job. You are not your net worth. You are not your social media engagement.