Family Wisdom by Robin S. Sharma Summary
Overview of Family Wisdom
Robin Sharma's "Family Wisdom" reveals how leadership principles transform family dynamics. From the bestselling author of "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari," these strategies balance work-life demands while creating meaningful legacies. What's the one family tradition Microsoft executives borrowed from Sharma's teachings?
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When a Plane Crash Reveals What Really Matters
What would flash through your mind if your plane suddenly plummeted from the sky? Not your promotion, your bank account, or that corner office you fought so hard to win. Catherine Cruz discovered this truth at 30,000 feet when her aircraft spiraled toward earth. In those terrifying seconds, only faces appeared-her husband's warm smile, her daughter singing nursery rhymes, her son's infectious laughter. Every business achievement she'd obsessed over vanished like smoke. We spend decades climbing ladders only to realize, sometimes too late, that they're leaning against the wrong wall. Catherine survived that crash, but many didn't. Her second chance became an awakening: the things we think are big are actually small, and what we dismiss as small-family dinners, bedtime stories, unhurried conversations-are monumentally big. During Catherine's hospital recovery, a mysterious visitor appeared-a young man in doctor's clothing wearing a crimson monk's robe. This was Julian Mantle, Catherine's brother, transformed beyond recognition. Once a Harvard-educated trial lawyer earning millions, Julian had owned mansions and private jets. Then tragedy shattered his world: a drunk driver killed his young daughter Ally in his arms. Devastated, Julian worked himself into oblivion until his heart gave out in court. That collapse became his catalyst. He sold everything and disappeared to India, climbing treacherous Himalayan peaks to find the legendary Sages of Sivana-monks who'd mastered the art of living with purpose and joy. They agreed to teach him on one condition: he must return to the Western world and share their wisdom. Julian learned that happiness doesn't arrive with achievements but flows from gratitude and service. Now he'd returned to fulfill his promise-to teach Catherine and others how to rebuild what truly matters.
Creating Sanctuaries Where Character Grows
Building Trust Through Human Moments and Radical Honesty
Nurturing Strengths Instead of Fixing Weaknesses
The Oxygen Mask Principle: Self-Renewal as Foundation
Building Legacies Through Daily Greatness
Your Most Important Leadership Role Awaits
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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