WHO WILL CRY WHEN YOU DIE by Robin Sharma: A Book Review

WHO WILL CRY WHEN YOU DIE by Robin Sharma: A Book Review

Genre: Self-help/motivational/non-fiction

Publication Date: 1999

Publishing Company: Harper Collins

Background: This was the third book written by the author in the series The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari.

Who is Robin Sharma?

Canadian, A former lawyer, he quit his job and now considered to be one of the top 5 leadership experts in the world. His work is embraced by rock stars, royalty, billionaires and many celebrity CEOs.

Robin's books on Leadership and peak performance at work have sold over 15,000,000 copies in 75+ Countries.

His  book ,”The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari”  is the 5th best selling book in the history of Israel. It has been on India's Top 10 bestseller list of over 2 years. Robin's books have been the fastest selling books in Turkish publishing history. His books have also been blockbusters in Japan, England, Dubai, Mexico, Singapore, Puerto Rico and throughout South America, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Serbia, Romania, Russia and Sweden.

Robin's runaway bestseller “The Leader Who Had No Title” was the #1 Business book on amazon.com

Review:

The book is basically divided into 101 short chapters. The language used was simple and clear. Each chapter discusses tip on how to live life to the fullest. For every chapter, Robin injects quotes from some of his favorite authors and inspirational speakers/people like Bruce Lee, Og Mandino, James Allen and Napoleon Hill. He then gives his personal views and experiences.  Through this book, I’ve met great people in his journey and by his recommendations, I’ve downloaded some of their books.       

This book revealed how dedicated, bookish and passionate Robin is into helping and inspiring people. However, I’ve read many self-help books to confirm that this book only added a few pointers to what I learned from others. 

Here’s what I highlighted:

1.      Three Gate Test. The ancient sages would only speak if the words they were about to utter passed three gates. At the first gate, they would ask themselves, Are these words truthful? If so, the words could then pass on to the second gate. At the second gate, they sages asked, “Are these words necessary?” If so, they would then pass on to the third gate, where they would ask, Are these words kind?

2.      The real value of setting and achieving goals lies not in the rewards you receive but in the person you become as a result of achieving your goals. 

3.      Knowledge is not power.  Knowledge is only potential power. It transforms itself into actual power the moment you decisively act on it. 

4.      It helps to write down half a dozen things which are worrying me. Two of them, they disappear, about two, nothing can be done, so it is no use worrying and tow perhaps can be settled. – Bruce Lee

5.      There has never been a more exciting time to be alive in history of the world and you have the choice to seize the boundless possibilities that every day presents.

6.      Think thoughts no one else is thinking. You cannot have all that you want if you remain the person you are. To get more from life, you need to be more in life.

I think this book needed more stories or testimonies from other people. And the title is perhaps not suited for the contents.