In The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, Robin Sharma tells a fable about a famous criminal lawyer who changes into a spiritual sage. Through his story, Sharma illustrates the idea of an enlightened life:

[From the Great Books Series. Also see The Success Manual  - Encyclopedia of Advice, which contains summaries of 100+ Most useful books.]

The key things which are enlightened in our lives are:
1. Self-leadership
2. Personal responsibility
3. Spiritual Enlightenment

The seven principles to improve ourselves:
1. The Magnificent Garden – Master your mind
2. The Towering Lighthouse – Follow your purpose
3. The sumo Wrestler – practice Kaizen
4. The Pink Wire Cable – Live with Discipline
5. The gold Stopwatch – Respect your time
6. The Fragrant Roses – Selflessly serve Others
7. The path of Diamonds – Embrace the present

Quotes from the book:
Never give up.
Time is the most precious thing in life.
Live life fully