The Daily Mastery Podcast by Robin Sharma Be Unreasonable
Dec 16, 2025
Explore the traits of extreme contrarians who challenge the norm and drive progress. Discover how trusting your instincts can unlock extraordinary creativity. Delve into the idea of being a possibilitarian and daring to experiment with what seems impossible. Learn the importance of focused, phone-free time to gain deep insights and elevate your performance. Each insight aims to inspire you to adapt the world around you, rather than simply conforming to it.
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Instinct Drives Breakthroughs
- Robin Sharma argues that instinct can outperform intellect in creating transformative work.
- He claims breakthroughs come from deeper brain layers beyond the neocortex when people follow instinct.
Progress Comes From The Unreasonable
- George Bernard Shaw's idea frames progress as the work of 'unreasonable' people reshaping the world.
- Sharma uses this to argue that adapting the world to yourself spurs major advances.
Go Offline To Access Deeper Thought
- Put your phone on do not disturb and spend focused, solitary hours to access deeper thinking.
- Consider brief fasting during the session to heighten mental clarity and invite insights.