The Greatness Guide: 101 Lessons for Making What's Good at Work and in Life Even Better

by Robin S. Sharma

Book Overview

Each one of us is called to greatness. We can have a significant impact on the world around us--if we so choose. If you are looking to craft an extraordinary life, The Greatness Guide is the powerful and practical handbook that will inspire you. Passionate, provocative, and full of big ideas that will challenge and transform, The Greatness Guide is one of those rare books that will release your potential and awaken your best self.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061238570
• ISBN13: 9780061238574
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Harper Business
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.2" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

Great!

I haven't even finished reading this book but was compelled to share my views. I am impressed! This book has been so inspiring. As someone in one of the reviews already commented, one has to be *ready* to absorb the wisdom. Many parts of the book brought me to tears because I was so inspired. I had to close the book and simply absorb what I had read. This book can really enrich your life. It can push one to get up and do something. It has the power to infuse new enthusiasm in your outlook and in your days, and push you towards "greatness". The short chapters make it very conveninent to read, and the language is very motivating. It's going to be very helpful at a professional as well as a personal level, regardless of occupation or title. I found this gem at a friend's bookshelf (many thanks to him!) and want to now buy one for my collection and pass it on as a gift to my friends and family. Thank you Robin.

Awesome

A suprisingly easy read! It is a sensible read, down-to-earth enough for me to relate to his experiences. Unpretentious, inspiring and straightforward, it brings to the surface things you might have thought about doing in your life but have never explored. I read the book in one seating and would highly recommend it. Pass it on to your kids after you've read it. A book for keeps, I have definitely gone back to read some quotes again to remind me to stay on track.

More Powerful Story Telling from this Star

Robin Sharma is one of the truly bright young stars (early 40's) among the self-improvement authors. I love the way he opens himself up and lets the reader experience, first hand, Robin's journey through life. The Greatness Guide may well be Robin's best book yet. From his opening disclaimer "I am no guru" to the very end challenging us to claim our greatness, Robin speaks from the heart in a way that makes for not only an enjoyable read but an impactful one. All too many books of this type seem to be written as if they are a research summary of best practices. Helpful reminders, but only as helpful as a reminder. By sharing a series of everyday personal experiences, good and bad, Robin helps us to self-discover that life is -- or at least can be -- a glorious melody of successes and opportunities to learn (the latter which some call failures). Just an example of one of his many nuggets: "Reading is one of the best disciplines I know of to stay `on your game' and at your highest. Reading from a great book is really all about having a conversation with an author." Exactly...and that is the feeling I had reading the book. Robin was sharing his journey with me so that my journey would be far better. Already looking forward to my next conversation (book) from this very gifted sharer.

Empowering Wisdom Made Simple

By weaving powerful real-life storytelling and numerous timely great quotes to convey wisdom of the ages, Robin Sharma does a fantastic job of communicating 101 bold yet simple truths that can explode your happiness and success in life as well as in business. I personally thoroughly enjoyed Robin Sharma's easing conversational writing style and humble approach to these sometimes touchy topics. While some of these jolts of wisdom may on the surface seem like common sense, I for one certainly needed to hear them again. This is one of those rare books that should become a perennial read for all - it certainly will for me. Though this book is a quick and easy read, I highly recommend that you don't let the power of each of the 101 gems-of-advice slip past you. I got the most value by taking the time to reflect on the key point of each gem and identifying action items for myself that would make the key points stick.

Robin's Done it again!

"The Greatness Guide" is the latest book to build on Mr. Sharma's foundational leadership ideas set forth in his previous books. Really, the book is a series of musings about everyday life experiences and situations that one can learn lessons from. The book is also about looking for opportunity for growth in any seemingly mundane circumstance. Seeing the opportunity in failure or disappointment and acting on it. In my opinion, the book is best read in bits and pieces. Read one "chapter" a day and think about it. (The chapters are two pages at the longest). You will therefore have a new empowering thought or idea each day, similar to "Who Will Cry When You Die." As with any book of this type, it is useless unless you put the ideas contained therein into action. Make this year your best year ever. Don't make resolutions; rather, set specific goals with specific action steps and stick to them. Use the "wisdom" of the "Monk" to fulfill your wildest dreams.