Robert Herjavec on Shark Tank (Image Source: Instagram/@sharktankabc)
Highlights
- Robert Herjavec admits to facing insecurities despite his success on Shark Tank.
- He opens up about managing fear and self-doubt by limiting their impact and shifting his mindset.
- Shark Tank investor reveals how helping others gives him perspective and purpose, aiding his emotional growth.
Robert Herjavec, sometimes known as the confident and successful shark from Shark Tank, recently opened up about a side of his life that a lot of people may not necessarily expect: the fact that he continually fights against feelings of insecurity. So successful is Robert that fear and self-doubt still play a part in his existence.
The Spooky Truth About Being a Success
Robert Herjavec’s candor challenges the misconception about successful people: That they fear nothing, they doubt themselves not at all. He made a candid comment: “People say this all the time, It must be great to be you. You know, you have no fear, you’re confident, it’s easy.” But in fact, he stated that he never really shuts the door on any insecurity package. He wakes up every morning being scared of this. That makes him worried about this or that, than to wallow a little in my misery on some days.
As much as these statements show a vulnerable Robert, they show that success does not mean there is no fear or self-doubt. Rather, the way he has learned to deal with it has changed.
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Transforming Insecurity Into a Motivational Tool
Veritably, the key difference, according to Robert, is how he handles those feelings. Instead of allowing his fear and insecurity to dictate his actions, he now tries to contain them so they fit into a little box. “I don’t have the luxury of such time. I try as much as possible to keep those darker moments put into small boxes,” he would say.
This mentality is not so much seeking the absolute disposal of insecurities but finding a better way to conduct oneself in spite of feeling them. According to him, in his earlier years, negative thoughts would sometimes linger for whole days before he learned the lesson that experience teaches; in itself, quite a different ball game.
Changing Values
This change occurred slowly over time. Robert first spoke publicly about overcoming self-doubt in 2016 at the launch of his book You Don’t Have to Be a Shark: Creating Your Own Success. His fellow Shark Tank investor, Barbara Corcoran, was with him when he told the audience about his battle to thwart negative thoughts.
He confessed to having battled insecurities throughout life and that these battles provided an edge for him. Learning not to dwell on a negative state of mind was certainly the change that came about. Over time, the Shark Tank investor succeeded in changing his mindset almost instantaneously and continued moving ahead, keeping pace with the self-imposed doubts.
Asking for Help Means Healing While Helping Others
To overcome his insecurities, shifting his mindset meant not only seeking help but also finding satisfaction in helping other people. Barbara Corcoran would recount the time at this launch event when Robert asked her for advice during his low times. He once consulted with a priest and volunteered at a mission for the homeless in Seattle.
To him, it was about more than just charity; it was about emotional healing. Helping others put his life and struggles into perspective, directing his focus toward more constructive thinking. He discovered that, through helping others, he had a renewed sense of purpose. Such exercises were a remedy for his insecurities and, at the same time, fed into his endeavors to grow from these struggles.
Embracing Vulnerability Is The Key
Robert’s honesty in speaking about his insecurities is praiseworthy. He believes that success doesn’t come without fear or self-doubt. However, being willing to work with those feelings and continue to move forward is the right approach, according to him. By making his worry time as brief as possible and finding purpose through service to others, Robert has made his weaknesses strengths.
His tale informs us that even the most successful individuals are insecure. They are no less vulnerable to fear but merely more inclined to act on it and harness it as a catalyst for change. Robert Herjavec’s path is an inspiring model of how accepting risk and discovering meaning can forge strength and ongoing success.
Entrepreneur, auteur, raconteur. Rob Merlino is a blogger and writer who enjoys the Shark Tank TV show and Hot Dogs. A father of five who freelances in a variety of publications, Rob has a stable of websites including Shark Tank Blog, Hot Dog Stories, Rob Merlino.com and more.
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