The Daily Mastery Podcast by Robin Sharma

The Importance of Being Bad

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Nov 17, 2025
Creating great art requires embracing imperfection and producing a lot of mediocrity. Failure is a crucial step on the journey to greatness, demanding bravery and resilience. Critics often express envy through their criticisms, and it's essential to rise above negativity. Choosing a life of action, despite its challenges, yields profound rewards. Ultimately, pursuing your dreams not only fulfills you but also enriches the world around you.
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INSIGHT

Failure Is The Price Of Greatness

  • Failure is the unavoidable cost of achieving greatness and ambition.
  • Respect belongs to those who dare greatly, not to critics on the sidelines.
ADVICE

Stand In The Arena

  • Do stand in the arena and pursue your vision despite criticism and risk of failure.
  • Do keep going when quitting seems easiest and ignore naysayers who never try.
INSIGHT

Critics Reflect Their Own Regrets

  • Critics often attack the work they secretly wish they were doing themselves.
  • Avoid letting external criticism derail your creative and ambitious pursuits.
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