The Daily Mastery Podcast by Robin Sharma

The Virtuosos Possess an Obsession for Perfection

Dec 11, 2024

Perfectionism can be unhealthy, yet the greats thrive on their obsession with excellence. They disdain mediocrity and continuously push their limits. The discussion highlights the relentless pursuit of growth and how it fuels success. A tantalizing sneak peek into fresh ideas from a new book hints at transformative tools for enhancing positivity and productivity. Tune in for insights on how to unleash your potential and redefine your field!

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Successful individuals embrace a relentless pursuit of improvement, fostering personal growth while balancing gratitude and ambition.

An obsession for excellence drives industry leaders to refine their skills and make meaningful contributions to their fields.

Deep dives

The Dangers of Satisfaction

Being completely satisfied can pose a significant danger to personal growth and development. Many highly successful individuals, including billionaires and industry leaders, often experience a sense of constant dissatisfaction. This feeling drives them to refine their skills, expand their influence, and enhance their impact on the world. While it's essential to cultivate joy and gratitude, a persistent desire for improvement is crucial to avoid stagnation and disengagement in one’s pursuits.

The Unyielding Pursuit of Excellence

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Yes, perfectionism isn’t healthy. Got you on that point. Yet, here’s the reality based on my over 30 years in the trenches with famous CEOs, billionaires, NBA superstars and music icons: the great ones are all obsessive. They cannot bear being mediocre. They cannot live with stagnating at ordinary. They have uncontainable hunger to exploit their potential, bring on mastery and turn their entire field on its head.

My latest book “The Wealth Money Can’t Buy” is full of fresh ideas and original tools that I’m absolutely certain will cause quantum leaps in your positivity, productivity, wellness, and happiness. You can order it now by clicking here.

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