Robin Sharma Articles

Too many people believe that playing their best game as a human being requires them to revolutionalize their lives. And for most of us, that's a scary thought. No one wants to make

Language offers a framework for meaning.  Please think about that powerful idea.  We understand the world

Some pundits encourage us to enjoy the moment and appreciate what we have, suggesting that constantly striving for more is unhealthy and the primary source of our discontent. And other

I don't want to be the richest person in the graveyard. To me, a life well-lived is mostly about being surrounded by people I love, staying healthy and happy (and no one's happy all

I fail more than most people. I fail all the time. I've had failures in business. I've had failures in relationships. I've had failures in life. I used to wonder why this happened. But now I get it

The things that drive you crazy are actually giant opportunities. The people who press your buttons are actually your greatest teachers. The things that make you angry are actually

Problems are servants. They help you grow and lead to better things, both within your organization and in your life. To resist them is to avoid growth and progress. Embrace and get

Leadership begins within. You can't do good at work until you feel good. You can't make someone feel great about themselves until you feel good about yourself. You can't be a source

Ever notice that it's the people we love most that we take most for granted? Odd isn't it. It's easy to spend less time with your family because they will always be there for you (or so you assume)

That old line remains brilliantly true: "the harder I work, the luckier I get". Life helps those who help themselves. Learned that one from personal experience. I'm not on

“Be Enthusiastic” smacks of trite sloganeering. “Be energetic” sounds obvious. “Be passionate” seems boring. Yet without enthusiasm, energy and passion, you cann

Here's comedian Steve Martin's advice to young comics: “Be so good they can't ignore you.” Love it. Life and success runs according to timeless and immutable natural laws. Just like a g

I know I'm unpopular on this point. But I owe you my truth: most people sleep more than they need to. They fall into the trap of spending some of the best hours of their lives on a mattress. T

It only takes a minute to tell a loved one you adore themIt only takes a minute to run towards a fearIt only takes a minute to set a big goalIt only takes a minute to drink a g

So easy to forget this one: doing good makes you feel good. Being kind to a co-worker not only enables and elevates them - it lifts your mood. Adding outrageous value to a customer and making them

The quality of your life comes down to the quality of your relationships. With your Customers, with your suppliers, with your loved ones, with your self (big idea there). Commit to insanely great r

You are a brand. No matter what you think, when people hear your name, they conjure up some association with it. When people see you, some emotional response gets evoked. Like it or not, you (and y

Eyes sometimes glaze over on the topic of “respect in the workplace” (or homeplace...that's a word isn't it?). Seems so obvious it's not even worth discussing. We all know that if you t

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Full-disclosure: I'm not the first to use the term “Fail Faster”. But I love it. Coca-Cola CEO Neville Isdell, at the annual meeting informed shareholders that the company was now going

You know I've never claimed to be perfect. From the start, I've told you I'm no guru and most definitely a work in progress. I have my strengths. And my flaws (like every human around us). One of m

Everybody runs from conflict. Makes us feel bad so we avoid it. Sweep it under the rug, hoping it will somehow resolve itself. Never does-just festers like a bad wound. Here's my take on co

Walking down the street today I heard a man repeating this mantra: "Have you helped someone today besides yourself?" He was trying to raise money. For his Cause. But it got me thinking. A

Love what the co-founder of Google recently said: "success will come from simplicity." I invite you to really go deep into his words. They are enormously powerful. Success via simplicity - g

Fast businesses are using the power of social networks like MySpace to rise to all-new levels of success. They are tapping into user generated content for solutions to many of their business challe

Big Idea: your most challenging relationship carries with it the seeds of your greatest growth. The relationship that tests/frustrates/irritates you the most actually is one of your greatest blessi

Just read a Harley Davidson ad. The main line: "Leave Behind Shoes No Man Can Fill." Love it. How big a life are you living? How bold a dream are you dreaming? How remarkable a pe

Too many people talk too good a talk these days. Tons of empty promises. Tons of hyperbole. Tons of lofty statements that never amount to anything. Leaders are different. They talk less and do more

Your expectations for yourself - and your life - become self fulfilling prophecies. What you intend shapes what you become. So make a commitment, today, to be remarkable. Live full out. Vow

I did a show on The Sirius Radio Network yesterday. The host, Jesse Dylan, asked me a powerful question. "Robin, we all have goals and aspirations. But sometimes things don't go as planned. Ho

We all face challenges. It's the human condition. Everyone, on this very day, is dealing with something they wish they weren't dealing with. Some have lost a loved one. Others are facing an illness

In this age of foul-mouthed rock stars, famous for being famous celebrities and uber-greedy CEOs who take home huge rewards while the shares of their companies hit rock bottom, there's a new way to

Gratitude is a beautiful thing. Makes the recipient feel better. Makes the sender feel great. In my journal, I often express gratitude to the people who elevate/influence and inspire me. On

Companies don't get better if they fall in love with their success. The best ones never feel they are truly successful. The brilliant ones know that they can always improve. Humility is part of the