Is Deepak Chopra a sell-out?

Those of you that know me, know that I read. I read a lot. I am one of those readers that has 5 or 6 books going at once and I read a different one depending on the time of day. Full disclosure, my wife thinks I only read pulp fiction spy novels (that’s what I read at night usually). 

So, I had Chopra’s The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success sitting on my desk for a few weeks now. I just had a mental block against the title. I have a bias against titles that list the specific number of steps to do things - feels like MLM or gotcha marketing. My thoughts while looking at the cover (not reading it mind you) were, Chopra is a sell-out. 7 Laws to Success? Really, that’s it huh?

In a moment of acknowledging my bias I cracked it open - I stand corrected, Chopra simply maintains that living an authentic life and with integrity yields success. This is a simple guide that encourages you to examine how being authentic impacts your well-being, your health, your relationships, and your energy and enthusiasm for life.

Some questions to consider in relationship to your business:

• What is your ‘platform’? What is the message you are putting out into the world? Is it congruent with your authentic self?
• What service are you providing to your clients and community? In what ways are you giving and enriching lives? 
• Do you also receive the gifts of others? Are you remaining open to relationship and community?
• Do you let go of the outcome and focus on being in service and doing your best work? 

Did Chopra sell-out? No, not in the content and wisdom contained in The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success - in my opinion, the title downplays the lessons and essence of the book. But, get past the title and a treasure of wisdom awaits.

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