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Unshakeable

Anthony Robbins (Goodreads Author),

Tony Robbins

Peter Mallouk

4.13 · Rating details · 5,121 Ratings · 478 Reviews

Market corrections are as constant as seasons are in nature. There have been 30 such corrections in the past 30 years, yet there's never been an action plan for how not only to survive, but thrive through each change in the stock market.

Building upon the principles in Money: Master the Game, Robbins offers the reader specific steps they can implement to protect their inve ...more

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Published February 22nd 2017 by Simon & Schuster

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Feb 28, 2017 Lorilin rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: business, financial, wellness

I wasn't very familiar with Tony Robbins until I watched a documentary about him on Netflix called I Am Not Your Guru. Yowza, that thing is crazy! I went from seeing Robbins as slightly weird and cheesy to seeing him as, well, still slightly weird but also...intriguing. I mean, the guy has presence, straight up. You can't help but be drawn to him. And he has interesting things to say in a unique way. That documentary definitely put him on my radar.

So I saw this book and decided to give it a read I wasn't very familiar with Tony Robbins until I watched a documentary about him on Netflix called I Am Not Your Guru. Yowza, that thing is crazy! I went from seeing Robbins as slightly weird and cheesy to seeing him as, well, still slightly weird but also...intriguing. I mean, the guy has presence, straight up. You can't help but be drawn to him. And he has interesting things to say in a unique way. That documentary definitely put him on my radar.

So I saw this book and decided to give it a read, not really knowing what to expect. After finishing it, I realize I probably should have started with a different book. Unshakeable is short (unlike many of his others), but it's both a rehash of a book he wrote in 2014 called MONEY Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom, as well as a teaser (it sounds like) for a book he's in the process of writing about gratitude and fulfillment. But apparently he wanted to write a shorter book summarizing Money: Master the Game in order to reach more people and help prevent them from being taken advantage of financially. So here we are.

The book is divided into three sections. Section 1 talks about basic money "rules." He explains financial terms, talks about the importance of investing in the stock market, explains the surprisingly predictable timing of market fluctuations over the years, and--most eye-opening for me--discusses all the hidden fees people end up paying, especially in 401(k)s. (Yikes, I had no idea.)

Section 2 talks about financial plans: the importance of avoiding financial loss, risk to reward ratios, taxes, and diversification. Much of this section is written by Robbins's coauthor, Peter Mallouk, a top financial advisor in the industry. And Section 3 talks about the psychology of wealth--basically how and why you should control your mind so that you don't, say, panic and sell everything when the market tanks.

Despite the fact that this book is simply the shorter "companion" to Money: Master the Game, I still learned a lot from it. And though I hate to admit to being upsold, I'm intrigued enough by this book to want to check out the 650-page tome it's based on. Robbins just knows how to tell a story and make generic, somewhat boring information seem relevant and exciting to us common folk on a very personal level. He's got skills, no doubt about it. But, to be fair, he also has good information to share, too. I read a lot of financial books and magazines, but I've never heard anyone talk about planning for retirement the way he does in here. It makes sense, and I appreciate the fresh perspective.

So, yes, Tony, you sold me. I'll go read your giant Money: Master the Game book. And I'll probably read your next book on gratitude or whatever it is. I'm hooked. No point in fighting it.

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Mar 07, 2017 Tai Tai rated it it was ok · review of another edition

There are 3 types of people in this world:
1. people who make things happen
2. people who watch things happen
3. and people who wonder "what hell happened??”

Unfortunately, Tony has written this book for the 2nd type of person, who (IMO) if they follow his advice, will awaken as the 3rd type of person. I had read nearly all of Tony's work. And I'm sad to say, he went from "Awakening the Giant Within" to penning two books on money for a sleeping, lumbering, lazy-ass Rip Van Winkle. This book is fo There are 3 types of people in this world:
1. people who make things happen
2. people who watch things happen
3. and people who wonder "what hell happened??”

Unfortunately, Tony has written this book for the 2nd type of person, who (IMO) if they follow his advice, will awaken as the 3rd type of person. I had read nearly all of Tony's work. And I'm sad to say, he went from "Awakening the Giant Within" to penning two books on money for a sleeping, lumbering, lazy-ass Rip Van Winkle. This book is for people who don't make things happen: they work so very hard in the 21st century grind (w/ student loans, inflation, shady bankers, etc) only to PARK their hard earned money in stocks at thirty with the hope of becoming a financially free nonagenarian? In this prosperous age of Youtube millionaires, viral hits, free advertising via social media, 3-D printing, countless apps, print-on-demand services, and more– all Tony can advise is diversification and patience??!! What millennial would do this?
LSS, we need a generation of MAKERS. After all, the stocks we'd be investing in would be in companies who MAKE. Well guess what, YOU can make too! Don't squander your hard earned cash to build someone else's empire. Don't be a passive investor, be an active INVENTOR. Isn't this what Tony did to become Tony? Did he not build a global brand, a slew of rich services, and a diverse array of products? Now-a-days, this has never been more possible for the little guy/girl just starting out. Tony found early success as a MAKER not as an investor in stocks. Should you succeed as a MAKER (which will take FAR less time), then become an investor (see Kiyosaki's Cash Flow Quadrant for more info). We need to inspire people to become creators, makers, and inventors, and yes, Tony's advice on how to conquer fear, guilt, etc will help you do so. His powerful oratory dissecting the inner game and the psychology of success has done as much for me. And today in large part to him and other gurus, I am financially free. But sadly, a financial guru for the 21st century, Tony is not.
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Mar 11, 2017 Baron Deschauer rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: tony-robbins

I haven't read anything from Tony Robbins for a long time. This 'reading' was an audio book that I enjoyed while walking. The subject matter can be reduced to a few sentences (save 10-15% of your wealth; start saving when you are young, and remain disciplined; invest your monies in a low transaction-cost index tracker fund). But this is not a spoiler. The above is standard for any investment book. What Robbins does is bring a passion to his subject that is inspiring. I enjoyed the snippets of ch ...more

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Apr 06, 2017 Mariano rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Motivating but not as informative as expected.

Far too many "success and fail stories" but little relevant information about investment and markets. He refers a lot about his previous book (basically you "must" buy it to really get the secret to financial freedom) so that means you won't get it here.
Half the book is about his billionaire friends successfully managing funds overseeing billions and their philanthropic missions, but no technical analysis and real examples to learn from.

Long story sh ...more

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Feb 28, 2017 Philomathory rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

A few years ago, I read "Money: Master the Game" a beast of a book, clocking in at over 600 pages. I love this book, as it is filled with a plethora of information for the financially minded. It explains concepts from the simple to the complex and gives a range of options for diversifying your portfolio.

But since not everyone tingles with excitement at the thought of reading a(nother) personal finance book, I'm glad that Tony is back with a simpler version. "Unshakeable" deals with this idea tha A few years ago, I read "Money: Master the Game" a beast of a book, clocking in at over 600 pages. I love this book, as it is filled with a plethora of information for the financially minded. It explains concepts from the simple to the complex and gives a range of options for diversifying your portfolio.

But since not everyone tingles with excitement at the thought of reading a(nother) personal finance book, I'm glad that Tony is back with a simpler version. "Unshakeable" deals with this idea that the market has its ups and downs (and being out of the market is a terrible idea), so it is up to us to come up with strategies to protect our investments.

One of my favorite things about this book compared to other books on personal finance is that Tony includes a whole section regarding the psychology of money. Tony Robbins is awesome for transforming people's lives by changing their mindsets. He talks about how we can have something called a "confirmation bias," in which we seek out information that confirms what we believe.

I am guilty of that. When researching a product I'd like to buy, I'll search dozens of websites and reviews. In reality, I'm not looking for feedback, rather looking for confirmation that I'm making the right decision.

To combat this, when it comes to a new investment, ask yourself, "What am I failing to see and anticipate? What's the downside? Where could I be wrong? How can I deepen my knowledge?"

If you are new to personal finance or are looking to brush up on your skills, I would definitely recommend this book. You may still find that you want to delve in deeper with "Money: Master the Game," but "Unshakeable" is great for giving a basic idea of what investing looks like and the common mistakes that cost people thousands.

[DISCLAIMER: I applied to be on the book launch team and was jumping for joy when I was selected. I received an advanced copy of the ebook for free, which I immediately devoured. My opinions are my own, and I only recommend books I truly enjoyed.] ...more

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Dec 17, 2017 Eric Williamson rated it did not like it · review of another edition

IMHO... What I learned reading this book... 1. Invest in index funds, 2. Do so by using a Tony Robbins affiliate. This book is an advertisement for one of his companies. Not unshakeable, more... unscrupulous.

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Jan 23, 2018 Wendy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: personal-development, nonfiction, finance

I am weak when it comes to understanding how financial markets work. This audiobook helped me understand the concepts presented. I highly recommend it to anyone who is just starting out investing, or just wants to learn more. I will be purchasing a print version as a reference.

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Mar 29, 2017 Sara rated it really liked it

If you don't want to devote the time to reading Robbins's "Money: Master the Game" (it's over 600 pages), consider reading this much more concise companion volume. This book is a great primer for learning the basics of finances/investing and applying them in practical ways. The stats quoted throughout the book are surprising and uniquely informative. (Although we live in scary and uncertain times, that's no excuse to not still plan for the future by gathering data and making educated decisions.)

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Mar 02, 2017 Hani rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

First of all, I like anything published by Tony and I have spent a lot of money on his books and courses. Second, the book is giving a very good advices on investment , saving and wealth mindset.
The author is experienced in personal development. So, he mentioned that the most important thing is fulfillment and gratitude as most of us think that more money will give them more joy or solve all of their problems. In my opinion this is true because many wealthy people are not happier and sometimes ...more

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Jan 14, 2018 Ahn Mur rated it liked it

Ended up handing this off to a friend after finishing it because I think it's a good way to start thinking about investing if you're totally green to it. Tony Robbins's work is engaging, clear, and concise. You'll learn a lot of fundamental financial thinking. It's not perfect, but at the very least it's worth skimming (key information is bolded, making the material easy to browse).

Notes:

*Start saving when you are young, and remain disciplined. Because of compound interest, this is actually mor ...more

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Jun 27, 2017 Ion Bargan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Great advices for building an unshakeable financial freedom. I really liked the information that during the last 100 years in the economy there were always ups and downs and that's why you don't need to postpone some of your investments and business ideas. "Winter is coming..." principle is also very powerful. We need to prepare ourselves for harder times that might come. At the end of the book, Tony Robbins and Peter Mallouk are talking about how to protect yourself and your family. One of my f ...more

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Apr 27, 2017 Diego Leal rated it really liked it

Must invest in Index funds ASAP.

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Mar 13, 2017 Paige Gordon rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Although I loved Tony's first finance book (Money Master the Game), I will admit that he did get a bit wordy at times. It was a great book, but it just wasn't accessible to the average reader because of it's length. Unshakeable fixed that issue. Distilling down all the most essential facts from MMG and adding some really interesting things that Tony's learned since then, Unshakeable is a must read for anyone looking to gain a better understanding of the financial world and how they should go abo ...more

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Jul 16, 2018 ScienceOfSuccess rated it did not like it

Shelves: waiting

First of all let me tell you, this book is free! I mean "all money" goes to charity so no bitching about poor content!

This masterpiece is 50% "Money master the game" promoting brochure, 30% scarcity with the promotion of some firms and funds that are the only good solution to all human problems, and 20% usual Tony Robbins "be a good man, feel good, you can do it... "

Please don't waste your time on this one.

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Mar 04, 2017 NormaCenva rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: research-for-book-writing

This is a book that is geared specifically for the US audience. And a lot of it is not applicable (finance wise) for me as a UK resident. However, I did enjoy it. One of the main things in the book that was helpful was the explanations of the mindset needed to succeed in building your financial independence.

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Jun 24, 2017 Pierre rated it liked it · review of another edition

This is a decent book to pick up if you haven't heard of Tony Robbins and you want to see what all the fuss is about before you start reading his behemoth financial advice manual, Money - Master the Game. However, if you have read that 600-page brick, or if you have a decent grasp of personal finance, you won't find much in here that you didn't already know.

The majority of the wisdom imparted in its 200-odd can be distilled into three tips:

- Only by investing into the stock market (becoming a This is a decent book to pick up if you haven't heard of Tony Robbins and you want to see what all the fuss is about before you start reading his behemoth financial advice manual, Money - Master the Game. However, if you have read that 600-page brick, or if you have a decent grasp of personal finance, you won't find much in here that you didn't already know.

The majority of the wisdom imparted in its 200-odd can be distilled into three tips:

- Only by investing into the stock market (becoming an "owner" rather than a "consumer") will you manage to get the kind of returns which will enable you to achieve financial independence.
- By investing, you will reap much higher returns than keeping your savings in cash and, by holding onto your investments on the long term, you will reap the massive benefits of compounding.
- By choosing low-fee index funds (which try to mimic the market as closely as possible) over their pricier actively managed counterparts (which try to beat the market), you will avoid paying fees that will cost you thousands in lost potential returns over, say, 30 years of investing.

Unfortunately, there is little more to take from the book than this. If you have looked at opening cash savings accounts in recent years, you will be painfully aware of how pathetic the returns on cash are. And if you have read any kind of business news over the past 18 months, you will know that tens of billions in savings have been moved from active funds to passive index funds, and you will know why that is - i.e. that the latter actually perform better than the former on average, and don't cost an arm and a leg in fees.

Other chapters cover the importance of seeking the help of a professional financial advisor if you have a significant amount of savings or assets, and the importance of differentiating between a true fiduciary and someone who is simply a broker trying to sell you financial products (this is a US-only problem however - as Robbins explains, every financial advisor here in the UK must be a fiduciary). There is also the obligatory chapter extolling the virtues of having a positive, grateful outlook on life - Robbins calls it Grace, but it is the same thing as what is called for by every self-help coach/speaker out there. And that's about it.

Overall I like Robbins. I think that, when you look beyond the standard life/success coach veneer, his advice is solid, and reading Money a couple of years back definitely helped me realise the importance of investing in the stock market and the potential of compounding in building your finances over time. It's just that Unshakable does not have enough meat on the bone, even if the bone itself is solid advice. For example, Robbins (rightly) emphasises how vital it is to diversify your portfolio of investments in order to avoid being hit too hard by any single market event - however, if you want to learn what a solid, diversified portfolio actually looks like, you'll have to buy the other book. This ultimately makes Unshakablefeel like little more than a £15 advertisement for the main book and for the financial advice services offered by Robbins' companies or companies that he is associated with. This book is co-written by Peter Mallouk of Creative Planning and, although it's never rammed down your throat, Robbins does invite you to check out their website multiple times.

Tony Robbins is a solid financial advice commentator, but do yourself a favour - if you are truly serious about improving your finances, pick up Money - Master the Game instead of this book. ...more

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Mar 16, 2017 Chris rated it liked it · review of another edition

The market can be volatile, but if you stay with it and don't panic when times get bad, you usually turn out okay. Good times almost always follow bad times in the world of investing. Bull markets follow bear markets, etc. This seems to be the core thesis of the book. As I'm a millennial who came into my 20s when the stock market was in deep, deep trouble, and thus I thought investing was bad/too risky, this was valuable to learn. I also liked his insight into investment advisors, brokers, and o ...more

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Jan 03, 2018 Solamita rated it really liked it

I am a big fan of Tony's work and I was very excited to read this book. However, throughout the entire book the author is referring to his "Money: Master the Game", meaning that to get the full picture regarding actual investment and financial planning you would need to read that one too, because you won't find much here. Also, although I don't mind this too much, but at some places the advertisement for one of Robbins affiliate companies is a little bit too obvious.

The biggest part of "Unshakea ...more

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Feb 24, 2018 Abdulrahman Alrehan rated it liked it · review of another edition

كتاب ممتاز، فيه نصائح رائعه و استراتجيات جيده......... اذا كنت امريكي! و قد قلت مسبقا نفس الشي عن كتاب ذا موني ميكوفر، كتب رائعه لكن لا تنفع لنا بالغالب.

عموما اذا كنت مهتما بعالم المال او طالب ماليه مثلا، الكتاب سيوسع مداركك.

انصح باقتناء الكتاب الورقي و ليس الصوتي لاسباب:
- توني روبنز لم يقرأ الا شابترين فقط
- النارتر الرئيسي لا يقارن اطلاقا بصوت و حماس توني
- يوجد قوائم و خطوات يفضل انها تكون امامك على شكل مكتوب بدل البحث و الاستماع لها صوتيا

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Apr 01, 2017 Phillip Boardman rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Chapter 9 all the way to the last page (231) is worth it!
Chapters 1-8 are good but sound familiar and nothing new for the most part, as compared to what Dave Ramsey teaches in his more simplistic and better book= The Total Money Makeover.
Thank you.

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Jul 05, 2017 Tadas Talaikis rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Shelves: b-s

OK, 2% of this and I already know what it's about. 1) A remake of everything I have already read from the source intact. 2)The remakes I have tired offf. 3) The remakes for the purpose of what? To make more money. 4) The remakes always lose the point that can be only discovered through long hours of sources. 5) America is instant nation that believes in instant things, why then don't work anymore? 6) WTF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IOZ8..., dropped it ;-D

P.S. Why I hate Tony Robbins? Here's ...more

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Jan 01, 2018 Margaret Lozano rated it it was amazing

Shelves: personal-finance-investing

This is a solid introduction to personal finance and investing that I wish everyone would read. I think financial education intimidates a lot of people. As a result, they end up falling for get rich quick charlatans (Rich Dad, anyone?) who advise them to pour all their resources into a dubious asset class (penny stocks, real estate, gold, bitcoin) and watch the money roll in.

I was a little surprised by how sound the advice in this book is! I expected Robbins (a motivational guru) to be overconf ...more

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Oct 06, 2017 Nora Phoenix rated it really liked it

Shelves: non-fiction-general

As much as I love reading my romances, every now and then I like to read something else as well, especially when it's a book that will help me improve my life. I came across this book in my local library and decided to give it a try. I'm not a huge Tony Robbins fan, but hey, it's a free read, right?

I have to say, I really liked the book. It's practical, down-to-earth advice for folks like me who aren't financial experts. I learned a thing or two about investing, fees, taxes, and lots of other s ...more

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Nov 17, 2017 Heather rated it it was ok

A not so subtle thinly veiled attempt at Tony to steer you to his products (but of course).

There's a ton of COMMON SENSE advice in regards to investing and money. Example, "know your taxes". In other words know what your state charges (if applicable), be aware of this thing called mutual funds and know that for tax purposes investors are owners and get taxed accordingly, ect ect ect. More advice: have a diverse portfolio. This kind of stuff is what any CPA or financial planner understands and sh ...more

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Jan 15, 2018 Kruizzer Alvarez rated it really liked it

First book of 2018. It's very insightful. Although the concept about these kinds of investments are still beyond my current knowledge, I still learned a lot. Will definitely give this a re-read next time. Tony Robbins did a great job in writing this making it very readable (even for those not familiar with the concepts) and interesting all throughout.

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Jan 02, 2018 David rated it really liked it

I spent about 1.5 hours with this book, and that’s about all you need to takeaway a number of helpful points. It’s nothing new. Robbins reaffirms several best practices of investing. But his generous tone and straightforward style make for a good read.

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Jul 02, 2018 Mats E. rated it really liked it

Jeg likte denne boken veldig godt, noe av det som står er nok beregnet for det amerikanse markede/livet.
Likte hvordan forfatter tar for seg hva rikdom er, og at varierer fra person til person.
I tillegg er den enkel å lese.
Anbefales!

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Apr 08, 2017 Ralph Porrazzo rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I don't care what financial stage you're at in life, this book is a must read. Stop planning for the future and start acting on it. Hell, if that's the only thing you take away from the book that would be wonderful. It really would.

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Aug 12, 2018 Christos Andreev rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Great small book that presents techniques and strategies from the top of the investment game, including Warren Buffett, Peter Malluck, Ray Dalio and others with a great self help chapter at the end of the book by Tony Robbins. I find the book very encouraging, it combines investment philosophy and motivation simultaneously. It makes you want to get started investing right away!

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Sep 21, 2017 Melissa rated it liked it

I was hoping for some new insights, but it was the exact same information as Money Master the Game.

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For more than 30 years Tony Robbins' passion has been helping people BREAK THROUGH and take their lives to another level -- no matter how successful they already are -- in the areas that matter most: their business, personal finance, intimate relationships, families, careers and health.

Tony Robbins has helped more than 50 million people from more than 100 countries transform their lives and their For more than 30 years Tony Robbins' passion has been helping people BREAK THROUGH and take their lives to another level -- no matter how successful they already are -- in the areas that matter most: their business, personal finance, intimate relationships, families, careers and health.

Tony Robbins has helped more than 50 million people from more than 100 countries transform their lives and their businesses through his books, audio programs, health products, live events and personal coaching. He's been fortunate enough to work with everyone from presidents of countries to some of the true legends of entertainment, sports and the business world. But his work is not limited to Fortune 500 CEOs and athletes. He has a special passion for small-business owners, parents and students.

Being the Chairman of seven privately held companies and five holding companies in diverse industries keeps him busy. Many of his companies have become brands that are leaders in their category - from the award winning Namale Resort & Spa in the Fiji Islands, to Twinlab and Metabolife in the sports nutrition field, to the Anthony Robbins brand in personal and professional improvement.

Most of Tony's core strategies for creating breakthroughs have come from his work with some of the biggest names in the business world: He's had the privilege of modeling and distilling the strategies of leaders in some of the fastest-growing companies in the world. He's used these distinctions to help optimize and grow enterprises to new and more profitable levels.

One of the things Tony is most proud of is his humanitarian work through the non-profit Anthony Robbins Foundation. He's always believed that if we're blessed enough to have insight and economic opportunities, then we're also blessed enough to be able to give back. To those who much has been given, much is expected. Tony Robbins is extremely blessed to be able to feed more than two million people in 56 countries every year through his International Basket Brigade. ...more