can we all use a little tony robbins?? well if you want to succeed the answer is yes...

I attended Tony Robbins' seminar in NJ in 2005 and it was life changing.  I even changed my diet and began excercising after it, losing 40lbs. 

I have gained all that weight back but I appreciate your post because you just inspired me to get back on the ball.

I was skeptical about Tony's seminar also, but I found that going through that experience was extremely powerful.  It might not be for all, but when the student is ready, the teacher appears.

I wish I knew about this seminar.. I'd be there in the crowd (again) with you!

I would only do the live events though.  He's an inspiring person and really down to earth, I never knew he was a real person.  I used to think he was just that weird, loud, big-headed guy on late-night informercials. 

You said: "well if you want to succeed the answer is yes... "

IMHO, that is completely wrong!

You're saying you can't succeed without paying for help!?

I hope that was an accident.

@Marc: No you can't succeed without Tony Robbins!  ;)  j/k

Of course you can succeed on your own, but you can be limited in your success if you do not have help.  Whether you pay for it or not, help is necessary to succeed at a higher level.  Without a coach to push you and help you become better, you will be limited to the scope of your own experience.

Did Tiger Woods get to where he is on his own?  Did Michael Jordan?

Now, whether that's Tony Robbins' organization or another coach, a mentor in your workplace, a family member, friend or someone else, is up to you as an individual.

No man (or woman) is an island. 

@Leigh.  I'm a very high D and a pretty high I with little S or C (same thing with the AVA test), and I STRONGLY disagree with your statement "D types have no use for his brand of crap."

I respect that it didn't work for you, and I applaud you for your strength, but please don't speak on behalf of the rest of us D's and please don't discount someone else's positive experience.

Please READ what I wrote THEN comment.

My point was that you don't need to waste money paying someone to help you.

As Leigh said: "I don't need CDs or coaches to be who I am and to be successful.  It depends on me. "

EXACTLY!

And Dianne: "You are your own motivator."

RIGHT!

@Marc:  Sorry... the syntax of my message made it look like my entire post was @you. All that was directed to you was the joke : "@Marc: No you can't succeed without Tony Robbins!  ;)  j/k"

What followed was a general statement and not directed at any one specific person.  Sorry for the poor syntax.  Cheers! 

Hi Mike-

No problem!

I think that Tony Robinson as well as other motivational speakers or life coaches, clergy etc, can indeed be life changing and helpful, for an example some people are negative and although they may be successful in business they suffer internally and somewhat externally by being close minded and negative. Having a Masters degree in Behavioral Medicine I know how effective coaching is. No one is perfect and everyone can indeed improve in some way. Now motivational speakers may not be for everyone. Some find their Church, counselor, friend, mentor to be more appealing. For me I use them all! Even my fellow peers can be uplifting. Moral of the story is if anyone has anything stereotypical to say in reference to Tony Robinson, it would seem to me you have found your weakness right there. Not everything works for everyone! Live and let live! Re-phrase by saying "I prefer to use my spouse and higher power, but could see how a motivational speaker could be helpful". That is good communication! I too am a high D and love motivational speakers! Our minds are like computers ... garbage in .. garbage out! SO whats wrong with getting some good positive data in.. even if you dont find it to be life altering?

To YOUR prosperity and abundance!

Jamie

I just returned from his UPW seminar.  It was the most amazing experience of my life - and I didn't expect it.  Of course, the CD's are valuable but they are NO comparison to the energy he gives off in person.  And I am not easily impressed!  I'd pay 3 times what I paid for that weekend and I'd recommend to any person, regardless of their level of success!

I saw Tony Robbins this past summer and he is a tremendous presence.  The agents that have joined his programs are some of the biggest producers in my office.  I'm a big fan of tony robbins.