"If you're not scared a lot you're not doing very much."
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 5 of 29)
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"Critics only speak up when they see someone shining. Average work doesn't threaten them."
"If you're not thinking for yourself, then you're following-not leading."
"Fill your brain with giant dreams so it has no space for petty pursuits."
"It is only when you have mastered the art of loving yourself that you can truly love others. it's only when you have opened your own heart that you can touch the hearts of others. when you feel centered and alive, you are in much better position to be a better person."
"The mind is a wonderful servant, but a terrible master."
"When you treat people with massive respect and kindness, amazing to me how they return your respect and kindness 100X...even though you expected zero in return."
"Your limits are liars, you fears are thieves."
"All too often, we spend our days waiting for the ideal path to appear in front of us. We forget that paths are made by walking, not waiting."
"Productivity is less about what you do with your time. And more about how you run your mind."
"I often joke with my audiences that I make most of my income on a ski pole. People smile but they get my point. You need to make time for your genius to flow. We get our creative bursts, those idea torrents that take our business and personal lives to the next level, while we are skiing or drinking coffee in a Starbucks or walking in the woods or meditation with a sunrise. Those pursuits are not a waste of time. Creativity comes when you are relaxed, happy and enjoying the moment. And when it comes, it brings ideas that rock your world."
"Remember, every great leader (or visionary or brave thinker) was initially laughed at. Now they are revered."
"The activity you're most avoiding contains your biggest opportunity"
"Only those who seek shall find."
"I've had some wins. And been knocked down with defeats. Glimpsed views from the top of the mountain. And walked through the darkest of valleys. But through this entire ride called 'a life' - I've refused to give up."
"No tactic will work until you have the guts to DO the work!"
"The real reward for doing your best work is not the money you make but the leader you become."
"Cut your excuses in half and double your actions around your goals."
"Push yourself to do more and to experience more. Harness your energy to start expanding your dreams. Yes, expand your dreams. Don't accept a life of mediocrity when you hold such infinite potential within the fortress of your mind. Dare to tap into your greatness."
"We have a normal. As you move outside of your comfort zone, what was once the unknown and frightening becomes your new normal."