The investigative report casts doubt on the accuracy of Jay Shetty’s own narrative and educational qualifications. .
British podcaster and life coach Jay Shetty is under scrutiny after claims emerged that he plagiarized social media posts and lied about his life story.
Jay Shetty’s official website states, “During his school years, Jay Shetty spent vacations living with monks in India, immersing himself in their wisdom and teachings.”
However, a report by The Guardian claims that Mr Shetty, author of the bestselling book ‘Think Like A Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day’, falsely claimed to have spent three years in a temple in India.
The 36-year-old, who was born in London and went to business school, hosts the “On Purpose” podcast, wherein he has welcomed guests like Michelle Obama, Kim Kardashian and the late Kobe Bryant, among others.
He also runs the Jay Shetty Certification School, where “students pay thousands of dollars to learn the Jay Shetty discipline”.
However, the investigative report casts doubt on the accuracy of Mr Shetty’s own narrative and educational qualifications.
The report stated, “After graduating, Shetty forgoes a life of material success to live as a monk himself. Three years later, he has another revelation: his purpose in life is not to live the humble life of a monk but to use his preternatural oratory skills to share wisdom with the world. Thus begins his transformation into a public self-help personality and his swift rise to fame. Shetty’s success is largely predicated on this riches-to-rags-to-riches backstory.”
Source: https://www.ndtv.com/feature/life-coach-jay-shetty-under-fire-over-fake-monk-story-report-5172311