Victims recite problems. Leaders develop solutions. That might seem like common sense, but common sense is rarely common practice.
Robin S. SharmaRead
I wish for a world where success is measured not by what we take nor by what we get. Just by what we give. And who we become.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success should be determined by our contributions and personal growth rather than material possession.
In this quote, Robin S. Sharma reflects on the true nature of success, suggesting that it should not be quantified by the material wealth we accumulate or the gains we achieve. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of our contributions to others and our personal development, advocating for a more altruistic and character-driven definition of success.
Themes
SuccessGivingGrowthContributionCharacter
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech on community service, this quote can inspire volunteers to focus on their impact.
More from Robin S. Sharma
All quotes βIf there are only three guys at the top of the organization handling things, it's the definition of a bankrupt company. In creating leaders without titles, we are going to have organizations with people at the helm putting forth their best.
Robin S. SharmaRead
The starting point of discovering who you are, your gifts, your talents, your dreams, is being comfortable with yourself. Spend time alone. Write in a journal. Take long walks in the woods.
Robin S. SharmaRead
People want to be a part of an organization that lets them be fully alive and bring their gifts to work. People really do want to be engaged and feel proud of their contribution.
Robin S. SharmaRead
The fears you run away from run toward you. The fears you don't own will own you. But behind every fear wall lives a precious treasure.
Robin S. SharmaRead
Be a warrior when it comes to delivering on your ambitions. And a saint when it comes to treating people with respect, modeling generosity, and showing up with outright love.
Robin S. SharmaRead
Similar quotes
When they [court announcers] say, 'This is the world No. 2,' it just doesn't sound right to me because either I'm No. 1 or I'm a grand slam champion. I'm not world No. 2. I just don't like the ring of it when I'm introduced on court because I've been up there for so, so long.
Roger FedererRead
In all things, you need a good organization. You can have the best player in the world; if you do not have the best team, you will not win.
Samuel Eto'ORead
Beginning well is a momentary thing; finishing well is a lifelong thing
Ravi ZachariasRead
I wanted to distance myself from those pasty faced corpses in suits I saw in airline magazine ads. If I was going to become a businessman, I was going to do it on my own terms.
Yvon ChouinardRead
Successful charitable fund-raising has much in common with managing a business: It requires leadership, persistence, and creativity.
David RockefellerRead
Developing expertise or assets that are not easily copied is essential; otherwise you're just a middleman.
Seth GodinRead