Went to the Popular Bookfest 2024 today and saw the book 'Think Like A Monk' by Jay Shetty ... nearly bought it, but nah ... I left it for later. I also have a sample on Kindle of the book as well. He is popular nowadays with 2 major books, videos, podcasts, and life coaching courses. For the record, I have read and heard him, and I find his stuff okay lah. Nothing new, but a charming way of presentation.
Anyway, did a query on Copilot
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**Jay Shetty**, the renowned author and podcast host known for his motivational talks and self-help content, has recently faced scrutiny over allegations of dishonesty about his past and plagiarism on social media²³⁴. Here are some key points about the controversy:
1. **Fabricated Life Story**: Jay Shetty's life story of living with monks in India has been called into question. Reports suggest that portions of his autobiography may have been invented⁴.
2. **Plagiarism Allegations**: Shetty has been accused of stealing content from other people's social media accounts. Some of his inspirational posts are allegedly not original but borrowed from other sources³.
3. **Success and Influence**: Despite the controversy, Shetty's success continues. His "On Purpose" podcast remains highly subscribed, featuring interviews with high-profile guests. He has also made appearances at White House events and even had a menu item named after him at a luxury grocery chain in Los Angeles¹.
In summary, Jay Shetty's rise to fame has been accompanied by both admiration and skepticism. As with any public figure, controversies can shape perceptions, but his impact on the self-help and motivational space remains significant.
Source: Conversation with Bing, 14/04/2024
(1) 'Lied about his past': Motivational speaker Jay Shetty under scrutiny .... https://www.businesstoday.in/visualstories/entertainment/lied-about-his-past-motivational-speaker-jay-shetty-under-scrutiny-for-faking-his-history-111363-05-03-2024.
(2) Jay Shetty controversy: Claims of selling fake life stories. https://www.mynation.com/india-untold/jay-shetty-controversy-claims-of-selling-fake-life-stories-nti-s9v15t.
(3) Jay Shetty: British-Indian 'monk' who sold a fake life story. https://www.indiatoday.in/world/indians-abroad/story/british-indian-life-coach-jay-shetty-accused-fabricating-life-story-plagiarism-social-media-content-india-london-monk-2510435-2024-03-04.
(4) Uncovering the higher truth of Jay Shetty. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/ng-interactive/2024/feb/29/jay-shetty-self-help-empire.
(5) Self-help guru to the stars Jay Shetty lied about his past: report. https://nypost.com/2024/03/01/media/self-help-guru-to-the-stars-jay-shetty-lied-about-his-past-report/.
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Here are a few YouTube videos on these allegations.
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