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06-14-2007, 04:30 PM
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 On Anthony Robbins In my introduction thread, Shamou asked me for my view on Anthony Robbins. Well, I got to learn about NLP when I read a book by Tony, called "Awaken the giant within". I read that one when I was just out of the army, searching for a way to finance my goals. What I think of Robbins could be summarized in one sentence - he's a good start for learning self discipline. I didn't buy much of his products, just a couple of books, and certainly I've never, and most likely never will, pay $5,000 for a short week seminar. But he does inspire me sometimes, and I do think he brings a lot of value to many people. Just the fact that he emphasizes on being connected to a purpose, whether it's for your life or your day by day actions, is an indication of that value. I think that's one of the most important lessons I learned from him. Another lesson I learned back then was flexibility. Without it, life tend to stay the same or get worst. I think that would be the most important skill to master, if you're looking to improve your life. I've not mastered it, but I am practicing as hard as I can. :-) Anyway, this is my opinion. I'll be happy to hear yours as well.
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06-14-2007, 05:17 PM
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If you have "Awaken the Giant Within" you have Robbins' bible... so you have all the essential there... Maybe after you've made a few millions you'll change your mind about the seminars...   . |
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06-14-2007, 05:20 PM
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| Hmm, I've read Awaken the Giant Within, as well. I've also read parts of the book that follows. I have gained insights from Robbins. Sometimes I find that I can only absorb a little, but that's okay. One thing I found in particular that was helpful was the idea that you are constantly deleting items from your awareness. So that if you are upset, you are deleting from your awareness many of your happy times. No one else had phrased the concept quite that way, and to me it seemed to be a real eye opener. |
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06-14-2007, 05:33 PM
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| I went to Unleash the Power Within in London and i got a lot out of the event. I won't pretend that everything has stayed with me but he helped me make some fundamental changes in my life. You may be interested in a post I added to my blog only yesterday on the subject. Unleashing the Power Within
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06-14-2007, 09:02 PM
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06-15-2007, 04:25 AM
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| Some of Tony Robbins' most famous quotes: * Know that it's your decisions, and not your conditions, that determine your destiny. * A real decision is measured by the fact that you've taken new action. If there's no action, you haven't truly decided. * Deciding to commit yourself to long term results, rather than short term fixes, is as important as any decision you'll make in your lifetime. * How am I going to live today in order to create the tomorrow I'm committed to? * Using the power of decision gives you the capacity to get past any excuse to change any and every part of your life in an instant. . |
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06-16-2007, 09:59 AM
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 Nice Tony What I like about Tony, is his voice on the tapes. He is uniquely enthousiast. I must add, that a lot is simular to what you read in the famous books: getting things done power of now 7habits etc This is certanly not a bad thing (don't get me wrong on that) It helps, because the same meaning is used in other words. BUT, for some reason in my mind the tought keeps coming back, that the money machine is more important for Tony. (those prices for the audio!!!!) That is why I like what Steve is doing, good articles, for free. Funny thing also is, that Steves forum is much more bussier than Tony's  |
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06-17-2007, 12:00 AM
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06-17-2007, 12:14 AM
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06-17-2007, 12:17 AM
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06-17-2007, 12:30 AM
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In the case of Robbins... if you pay $2000. for a seminar... you will do everything in your power to apply what you've learned and get what you've paid for... if you have the same material for free... most people will enjoy a nice few days and go back home to the same old routine and same old results as before... . |
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06-17-2007, 12:33 AM
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| It is a balancing act on his part and I do understand the concern. It seemed to me that people that really needed the help were mostly out of reach because of the prices charged. Ironically those who already had a certain amount of success because they could afford it were able to purchase. You would think that as he becomes more secure financially the relative cost could come down and let's face it, many of the messages are now variations of familiar ideas. There is not much that is new anymore. I did see the infomercial that says if you really wanted 'Get the Edge' you will do anything to scrape together the money and that's true but many need the ideas to get themselves kickstarted with that mindset.
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06-17-2007, 12:39 AM
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Worked for me! 
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06-17-2007, 02:07 AM
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The operative words in PD seminars efficacy are: delivery, assimilation & accountability and application... 1. Delivery... the impact that the person giving the information has on you... and, I think that Robbins is the Muhammad Ali and the Arnold Schwarzenegger of the personal development world... that is, way ahead of any other... 2. Assimilation & accountability... each person taking a seminar is personally responsible for whatever value they will reap out of the seminar... that is, the speaker gives the information... but you are the one who precess it... 3. Application... knowing is never enough... you have to put to use what you know and take action... In other words... there has to be a symbiosis between the lecturer and the student... where they both share equal responsibility... . . |
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06-17-2007, 06:11 AM
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If you can fix your own car, you don't need a mechanic, if you can mow your own lawn, you don't use a lawn mowing service, if you can visit here daily, you'll never need Robbins and you're save thousands! Robbins isn't the worst self help guru, god knows he's helped himself but those teeth are very scary  Good luck to him, he's done very well  |
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06-17-2007, 06:18 AM
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| Yes, well, I'm currently on page 9 of at least 21 on the Rick Ross site, and I must say, I'm now well and truly over any illusions I had about Tony Robbins in my naive youth, even though I got rid of all the materials years ago. But if he helps you, more power to you. For me, I consider it a stage I went through. Cult Education Forum :: View topic - Psychosis after a Tony Robbins Seminar??
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06-17-2007, 06:27 AM
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06-17-2007, 06:28 AM
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06-17-2007, 06:33 AM
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| He has done very well for himself. Yes, but not well enough. He wants to be a billionaire, doncha know!
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06-17-2007, 04:23 PM
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