How’s your heartset today?
“Um, what’s a heartset?” you may be asking. Well, my guest today is here to answer that question. He’s bringing the wisdom and showing us why your heartset and soulset are just as important as your mindset when it comes to tapping into your inner hero and becoming the greatest version of yourself.
His name is Robin Sharma, and he’s a legend in the fields of leadership and personal development. I am so excited to have him on The School of Greatness today because this guy is a true model of how we can all tap into the innate greatness inside of us.
In our interview, Robin and I discuss deep and emotional issues. We talk about self-doubt — which we all experience from time to time — and how we can overcome it.
We also talk about the four interior empires and the importance of filling up your cup and taking care of your heart and soul as well as your mind and body.
And finally, we talk about how awareness is the key to transformation. It’s essential to be aware of the negative things you’re telling yourself so you can overcome your ego and truly achieve greatness in your life.
This episode will blow your mind. Seriously, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time, listening to all of Robin Sharma’s brilliance and wisdom. I’m so glad you’ve chosen to join me on this episode — I know you’ll get a lot out of it. Let’s dive in!
Who Is Robin Sharma?
Robin Sharma is a true icon. In his career, he has worked with everyone from business leaders to sports superstars. You may have heard of companies like Nike, GE, Coca-Cola, NASA, and Microsoft — Robin Sharma has coached them all. He’s here to serve the world and teach us all how we can be great.
Beyond being an excellent coach, Robin Sharma’s books have influenced millions of people to become their highest selves. His latest book, The 5 AM Club (which we talk about in our interview), is an incredible testament to over 20 years working, leading, and serving with love and wisdom. I know you’re going to want to pick up a copy!
But Robin didn’t start out as the genius and masterful teacher he is today. Way back in the 90s, he was working as a litigation lawyer. He went to work day in and day out, but eventually, he realized something was missing. Every time he looked in the mirror, he wasn’t happy with the face that was staring back at him.
So he decided to change his life. He left his job and went on a journey to research and meet as many great men and women as possible. He learned about everyone from Shakespeare to Joan of Arc to Nelson Mandela, taking as much wisdom as possible and growing into a man who could be a cultural icon.
In fact, Robin says it was the moment he stood in Nelson Mandela’s former prison cell that was the turning point in his life. Here’s the biggest lesson he learned that day:
“… Remember [that] leadership and life is a wild and beautiful journey; it’s dangerous if you want to get to the top of the mountain. A lot of The 5 AM Club is about exponential creativity, productivity, and elite performance. If you want to do those things — if you want to be a real history maker — it’s a dangerous game. It’s a fun game — you’re going to suffer, you’re going to be exhilarated and tested. … It’s not always easy, but it’s the most beautiful way to spend the rest of your life.” – Robin Sharma
Out of that experience, Robin self-published his first book, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, which went on to become a #1 bestseller. Robin started giving seminars on the book — his first-ever seminar had an audience of 23 people, 21 of whom were family — and from there, he worked to steadily grow his reach and serve more people with his message of self-awareness and greatness.
Today, Robin Sharma’s podcast, The Mastery Sessions, reaches tons of new listeners every day. Robin continues his work coaching and teaching millions of people to level-up their lives and be as great as possible.
I’m so excited to have Robin Sharma in the house today! This interview will inspire you, inform you, and hopefully help you tap into your innate inner greatness and reach your highest potential.
Overcoming Self-Doubt
We all experience times of self-doubt, right? Everyone knows what it’s like to struggle with confidence and fear. It can be crippling to experience doubt and uncertainty about yourself and your ability to succeed.
I know for me, one of the most significant times of self-doubt in my life was when I finally had to stop playing football. I was in my early twenties, I got injured, and I actually had to live on my sister’s couch for over a year. I’m very grateful to my sister for welcoming me and allowing me to live on her couch for so long, but eventually, she kicked me out, and I had to move on.
I found an apartment for $495 a month. It wasn’t the life I’d dreamed, and the time I spent living there was difficult, but it was a step in the right direction.
During that time in my life, I did a lot of soul-searching. I asked myself a lot of questions like, “What do I need to eliminate in my life so that I can earn more money and take more action?” I started intentionally growing myself into the man I wanted to be.
And that’s important because here’s the thing: you can’t tap into your inner greatness and overcome self-doubt if you don’t allow your heart and your soul to heal.
“What I realized is it’s not [just] mindset because mindset is psychology. You can have a great psychology, but if you don’t have a great heartset — [i.e.] if your heart is full of pain, if you’re disappointed and haven’t worked through the past, if you haven’t healed, if you haven’t worked through your wounds (which we all have) — then you can have the greatest psychology, world-class ambitions, and strategy, but you’re going self-sabotage because your emotional life is a mess.” – Robin Sharma
It’s so important to take time to fill up your cup and heal from any wounds you have from the past. If you’re not taking care of yourself, how will you be the best you can be? Pay attention to your heartset, and find ways to heal your emotions.
Journaling is a great way to do that, and so is therapy. Whatever you need to do, make sure you’re investing that time in your own self-improvement. When you heal from your past, you can conquer self-doubt and truly succeed.
