216: The Wealth Money Can’t Buy with Robin Sharma

 
 
 
 

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216: The Wealth Money Can’t Buy with Robin Sharma

Episode 216: Show Notes

In this episode of The Light Watkins Show, host Light Watkins sits down with the renowned author Robin Sharma. Best known for his international bestseller "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari," Robin has inspired millions with his transformative books. His latest work, "The Wealth Money Can’t Buy: Eight Hidden Habits to Live Your Richest Life," quickly soared to the New York Times Bestseller list, and this episode dives deep into the insights it offers.

 Listeners will be captivated as Robin shares the profound lessons he learned from his parents while growing up in rural Canada. He recounts the fascinating story of how he self-published "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" while working as an attorney and how a chance encounter with a major publisher propelled his career. Robin also opens up about his unique writing process, the significance of appreciating small moments, and his bold move from Canada to a farmhouse in Italy.

 The conversation explores the eight hidden habits from Robin's new book that guide listeners on living their richest lives. Robin discusses practical tips such as the benefits of fasting, the value of eating alone, and the practice of blessing money before spending it.

 Filled with rare insights and personal stories, this episode feels like a warm conversation over lunch with a friend. Whether listeners seek inspiration, practical advice, or just a good story, this episode offers something for everyone.

 Join Light Watkins and Robin Sharma for an engaging and inspiring episode of The Light Watkins Show. Tune in to discover how you can start living your richest life today.

 

Key Points From This Episode:

  • Robin Sharma’s Early Life Lessons: Learn the profound lessons Robin absorbed from his parents while growing up in rural Canada.

  • The Self-Publishing Journey: Discover how Robin self-published "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" while working as an attorney.

  • Chance Encounter with a Publisher: Learn about the pivotal moment a chance meeting with a major publisher changed Robin's career.

  • Writing Process Insights: Robin reveals his unique writing process and the importance of creative rituals.

  • The Move to Italy: Hear about Robin’s bold decision to move from Canada to a farmhouse in Italy and how it impacted his life.

  • Eight Hidden Habits: Explore the eight hidden habits from Robin's latest book that can guide you in living a rich life beyond financial wealth.

  • The Power of Fasting: Understand the benefits of fasting and how it can enhance your clarity and overall health.

  • Eating Alone: Learn the value of intentionally eating alone and its impact on personal growth and self-discovery.

  • Blessing Your Money: Discover the practice of blessing money before spending it to cultivate gratitude and mindfulness.

  • Embracing Small Moments: Find out how appreciating small moments in life can significantly boost your happiness and fulfillment.

  • Overcoming Self-Doubt: Get practical advice on how to navigate self-doubt and take courageous leaps of faith in pursuing your dreams.

  • Connecting with Family: Learn the importance of deep family connections and how they can enrich and balance your life.

 

Quotes:

"We must be possibilitarian. George Bernard Shaw said the reasonable man adapts himself to the world. The unreasonable one persists in adapting the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man."  — @RobinSharma

 

"The fears we don't face become our walls. And as we go to the edges of our fears, we expand our limits." — @RobinSharma

 

"We live in a very messy world right now... and yet there are forms of wealth that money can't buy that are so very priceless." — @RobinSharma

 

"There's no point of winning according to the world's scoreboard if you lose at your own." — @RobinSharma

 

"I think if you do great work, it is going to anger some and enchant others."  — @RobinSharma

 
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