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by Robin Sharma
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Activate Your Positivity, Maximize Your Productivity, Serve The World
19 mins
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The Everyday Hero Manifesto by Robin Sharma is a book that inspires readers to unleash their hidden potential and become everyday heroes. The book offers practical and actionable advice to help readers lead a fulfilling life and make a positive impact on the world around them.
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Each of us can become an everyday hero through intentional, hard work.
Hero: it’s a word that gets thrown around a lot.
We read about heroes who storm burning buildings to rescue others or those who land planes in frightening conditions. Heroes like Mahatma Gandhi or Rosa Parks stand up to oppressors while others surmount the odds to rise to dizzying heights in sports, music, and the arts.
But a hero doesn’t always have to be loud and public. Author and motivational speaker Robin Sharma wants readers to know that within each of us lies a heroic force. Anyone who consistently strives to live their life with beauty, honor, self-respect, joy, bravery, and creativity can aspire to the title of everyday hero. Becoming a genius does not require hitting the genetic lottery. It’s a goal attainable by anyone willing to put in the work to get there.
Take the author, for example. He decided in his 30s that he wanted to live his life in a better, richer, more meaningful way, so he set out to teach himself how. Every day, he woke up early while his family slept, and studied ways to improve his productivity, confidence, and happiness. He attended conferences, hired coaches, and worked with experts until, three years later, he felt transformed. He wrote a book to share his journey, calling it The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari.
There was just one problem. He didn’t know a single thing about publishing. His mother, a teacher, edited the book, and his father, a family doctor, drove him to the copy shop to print out his first few copies. The copies were hard to read. Editors discouraged him. Hardly anyone showed up to his first reading. Yet he persisted, self-belief rising above all external discouragement.
And then, one day, when he was in his local bookstore signing the six copies of his book that he’d given the store owner on consignment, a man approached him, curious about the title of his book. Robin eagerly filled him in, using this opportunity to pour out to the stranger all his enthusiasm, hopes, and dreams for the book and its message.
As luck would have it, that man was the president of the publishing giant Harper Collins. The rest, for anyone familiar with the blockbuster status of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, is history.
The moral of the story? Well, there are a few.
One is that the capacity for great work lies in all of us, and it’s our job and even our duty to find it, polish it, and let it shine. Second is that your act of heroism requires self-belief and commitment to excellence that can’t be denied. And finally, it may take time for things to work out, but if you handle your journey the right way, you will reach your destination.
But the very first lesson for becoming the everyday hero of your life? Don’t wait. “Action delayed is greatness betrayed,” is a saying Robin is fond of quoting.
On that note, let’s get started on our journey.
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What is The Everyday Hero Manifesto about?
The Everyday Hero Manifesto (2021) is a how-to primer for becoming the hero of your own life. It’s full of detailed plans interspersed with short essays, anecdotes, and even poetry to help you become happier, more productive, and more successful.
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The Everyday Hero Manifesto (2021) is a book that challenges us to see the hero within and live a life of purpose. Here's why it's worth reading:
- Packed with actionable strategies, it empowers readers to unleash their potential and make a positive impact in their everyday lives.
- By sharing inspiring stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, the book encourages us to believe in our own ability to create change.
- With its practical exercises and thought-provoking questions, this book is anything but boring, making personal transformation an exciting journey.
Who should read The Everyday Hero Manifesto?
- Anyone stuck in a rut
- Go-getters looking to improve their career trajectory
- Self-improvement seekers searching for practical guides and techniques
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The main message of The Everyday Hero Manifesto is that we all have the power to lead extraordinary lives and make a positive impact on the world.
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The Everyday Hero Manifesto is an inspiring read that offers practical insights and motivation to live a purposeful and meaningful life.
Who is the author of The Everyday Hero Manifesto?
The author of The Everyday Hero Manifesto is Robin Sharma.
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