The Quote of the Day Show | Daily Motivational Talks 2280 | Robin Sharma: “Genius is Not About Genetics, It’s About Practice.”
Oct 2, 2025
Robin Sharma argues that true genius stems from practice, not genetics, emphasizing the 10,000-hour rule for mastery. He highlights the importance of rituals that make disciplined practice effortless. Sharma encourages creating distraction-free environments, akin to Menlo Park, to foster creativity. He also warns against the dangers of self-hypnosis through repeating limiting excuses and discusses how words shape our beliefs and identities.
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Genius Is Built Not Born
- Robin Sharma says genius is not genetics but emerges from long, focused practice.
- He references Anders Ericsson's 10,000-hour finding as the pattern behind mastery.
Rituals Make Mastery Automatic
- Routines and rituals turn effort into automatic high-quality practice over time.
- Habit architecture, not raw willpower, sustains elite performance.
Practice Deliberately Every Day
- Do deliberate practice designed to incrementally improve specific skills each session.
- Treat practice like gym work with targeted exercises, not casual repetition.