The Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 10 Unconventional Laws to Redefine Your Life and Succeed On Your Own Terms by Vishen Lakhiani

Vishen Lakhiani’s book, The Code of the Extraordinary Mind, is a blueprint for unlocking your potential, embracing new mindsets and motivating yourself to design your own destiny through unconventional principles. Experiential wisdom taken from decades of personal growth, spiritual exploration and business insights are woven together to provide readers with actionable tips and inspiring stories that can profoundly enhance their lives.

The first unconventional law proposed in The Code of the Extraordinary Mind is that all life is personal growth. Lakhiani encourages readers to become more mindful and conscious of their lives and their environment, letting go of the idea of success being a result of luck. He suggests that instead, you grow and learn from the experiences life throws your way and to always strive to expand your learning and growth. Rather than being content with one destination, he argues that learning is an on-going process that should be embraced and encouraged.

The second law proposes that life should be viewed as a playground not a schoolroom. Lakhiani compares life to a playground, where you should never be afraid to be silly and experiment with different activities. He encourages readers to look at their work, relationships, hobbies and leisure time as opportunities for fun, not a platform for becoming the perfect employee, partner or student.

The third law explains that you should be truthful with yourself and others. Lakhiani believes that when it comes to life, we all have our excuses and fears that lead us to lie to ourselves and to others. He suggests that instead of indulging in these convenient lies, embracing and being truthful with yourself and to others is the only way to truly pursue happiness and fulfilment.

The fourth law states that success should be defined by you. Lakhiani believes that there is no standardised definition of success but that it should be determined by your own values and ideals. He argues that rather than trying to fit a mould, strive to create your own definition on success that resonates with you and be proud of the accomplishments you make.

The fifth law suggests that you should question conventional beliefs. Lakhiani encourages readers to always ask ‘why’ in order to challenge traditional beliefs and really dig deep into why something is the way it is. He emphasizes the importance of this process to attain a deeper, more meaningful understanding of yourself and the world around you.

The sixth law proposes that you should seek to change the world and your life. Lakhiani believes it is your moral obligation to itself to actively make a difference in your environment and to strive for meaningful change for yourself and for the world at large. He encourages readers to see the world in which they live as a place of limitless possibility, where creativity and change is something to be found and embraced.

The seventh law explains that you should always strive to evolve. Lakhiani believes that you should continue to learn grow, even when life is going well. He suggests that doing so will not only help you to maintain a positive outlook on life but will also allow you to better adapt to changes.

The eighth law proposes that your journey should be directed by joy and passion. According to Lakhiani, being passionate and joyful should be the driving forces behind your journey. He encourages readers to identify their passions and to continuously seek out moments that bring joy, in order to make the journey much more enjoyable and engaging.

The ninth law states that you should make use of experiences over knowledge. Lakhiani believes that knowledge is essential for growth, however experiences are more important for unlocking your potential. He suggests that experiences should be pursued over knowledge-based activities, as this allows for a deeper understanding of life.

The tenth and final law explains that you should be open to the mystical. Lakhiani believes that there is much more to life than what we can physically see and touch. He encourages readers to be open to the idea of the mystical, understanding that the subtleties within life can be just as powerful as the realities of the world.

The Code of the Extraordinary Mind is a motivating and innovative guide to unlocking your potential, embracing new mindsets and creating your own individual narrative. Through a set of ten unconventional laws, Lakhiani provides readers with valuable tools, inspiring stories and actionable tips that can profoundly influence their lives. With its thoughtful theories, The Code of the Extraordinary Mind provides readers with an inspirational blueprint for achieving success and happiness on their own terms.