"People residing within the cult of average don’t like to see others rise. It threatens their security, and spotlights their low self-worth. Go for great, no matter what they say."
Robin Sharma
Author, Speaker
Robin Sharma is a leadership expert and author known for his book 'The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari,' which emphasizes personal mastery and self-leadership.
- Born
- June 16, 1964
- Quotes
- 563
- Rank
- #325
Quote collection
Robin Sharma quotes (page 3 of 29)
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"Making no decision is a decision. To do nothing. And doing nothing always brings you to nowhere."
"Too many among us are afraid to be ourselves. So we give up our dreams to follow the crowd."
"You know, when you're real and speak your truth (in respectful ways), people won't always like you. But you'll like you."
"..."And for God's sake, never get into the petty habit of measuring your self-worth against other people's net-worth. As Yogi Ramen preached: 'Every second you spend thinking about someone elses dreams you take time away from your own.'""
"From tonight onwards, take complete control of your life. Decide, once and for all, to be the master of your fate. Run your own race. Discover your calling and you will start to experience the ecstasy of an inspired life."
"Kindness, quite simply, is the rent we must pay for the space we occupy on this planet."
"An addiction to distraction is the end of your creative production."
"Our biggest enemy is our own self-doubt. We really can achieve extraordinary things in our lives. But we sabotage our greatness because of our fear"
"Saying "I'll try" really means "I'm not really committed.""
"Sometimes we need to lose our way.... to find our way"
"They may be smarter than you. They may have more money than you. They may come from a different city or a better family. But they can NEVER outwork you. And they can NEVER outprepare you. And they just can't outpractice you. And that's why you'll win."
"Gratitude and fear can't stand the sight of each other."
"Weak minds lead to weak actions. A strong, disciplined mind, which anyone can cultivate though daily practice, can achieve miracles. If you want to live life to the fullest, care for your thoughts as you would your most prized possessions. Work hard to remove all inner turbulence. The rewards will be abundant."
"Remember, it is not the snake bite that kills, but the venom which circulates afterwards that is fatal. Do not let the snake bite of another person release any venom inside of you. You can control its entry and you are responsible for every thought in your mind."
"Less gossiping, more learning. Less complaining, more excelling. Less walls, more bridges. Less fear, more courage"
"No matter what you are experiencing in life right now, trust that all is unfolding in your best interests."
"Things are not as bad as it seems. The situations that cause us sorrow are the same ones that introduce us to the strength, power and wisdom that we truly are."
"I take a massage each week. This isn't an indulgence, it's an investment in your full creative expression/productivity/passion and sustained good health."
"The more time you spend in your discomfort zone, the more your comfort zone will expand."