The Fort #210: Robin Sharma - Global Leader of Leaders and Personal Mastery Expert
Robin Sharma is a humanitarian who has devoted his life to helping people express their highest natural gifts. He is widely regarded as one of the top leadership and personal-mastery experts in the world. His clients include NASA, Microsoft, NIKE, Unilever, GE, FedEx, HP, Starbucks, Oracle, Yale University, PwC, IBM Watson, and the Young Presidents’ Organization. His #1 international bestsellers, such as The 5 AM Club, The Greatness Guide, and Who Will Cry When You Die?, have sold millions of copies in over ninety-two languages, making him one of the most widely read authors on the planet.
On this episode, Robin and Chris discuss the characteristics of the top leaders in the world - good and bad. They uncover excerpts from Robin’s latest book - Everyday Hero Manifesto and how to apply them daily. Robin also shares the 20/20/20 rule of getting your day started and how you can parent in a way that inspires kids to become leaders and much more.
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(01:17) - Robins Career & Background
(03:07) - Feeling Angst and Unfulfilled
(06:58) - Experiencing Trauma & Understanding our Feelings
The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale
(11:09) - Why does everyone say mindset is the only way to succeed?
(12:56) - Optimizing Your Morning: The 20-20-20 Routine
(17:59) - How does drinking affect the 20-20-20 opportunity?
(19:05) - Can you teach curiosity?
(22:02) - Hidden Traits of Billionaires
(25:41) - Seeking Validation from a Very Young Age
(28:41) - What’s your process when you get negativity on social media?
(33:10) - What brings down the largest public figures in society?
(37:07) - How do you help the most successful people grow their businesses even more?
(42:15) - How much of your life outside of work impacts your business?
(44:29) - Legacy is a Waste of Time
Who Will Cry When You Die? by Robin Sharma
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
(47:35) - The Anti-Hustle Culture
(52:18) - Do you have an opinion on WFH?
(54:20) - Do you have a childhood experience that shaped you?
(55:37) - Advice to Young Parents
(58:46) - How can people contact you and read your book?
The Everyday Hero Manifesto by Robin Sharma
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