There’s a memory from my teens that I quite fondly recall. It’s something that I feel is the reason why I am here today, doing what I am doing to make a positive impact on the world.
My dad bought live tickets to a multi-speaker event in St. Louis, Missouri, where people like Donald Trump, Larry King, and Super Bowl champions and coaches were speaking. It was on a basketball court, and I remember this moment where a tall man with long legs came off the stage, stood right behind me, towering over me, and then he began to speak to the crowd. That experience blew my mind!
I remember how that made me feel, and I had a moment of breakthrough inside me from that energy, passion, conviction, and wisdom that he had. This was 25 years ago, and I still look back with great acknowledgment at this day and moment. If you haven’t guessed it by now, our guest today is exactly that man — Tony Robbins.
I am quite excited by this episode of The School of Greatness with a man whom I idolize. Today, Tony will take us through his morning routine that he swears by and has helped him for years. We will also talk about ways of taking back control of your health and the habits of top performers that will help you stand apart from the crowd. If you are going through a breakdown right now or have previously experienced one, then this episode is just for you.
Before we delve deeper into the topic, let’s get to know Tony a little more closely.
Who Is Tony Robbins?
Tony Robbins is an entrepreneur, a New York Times bestselling author, a philanthropist, and the nation’s number one life and business strategist. Over the past four decades, Tony has empowered more than 50 million people worldwide through his business and personal development coaching programs and speaking events.
As an entrepreneur, he leads a holding company that comprises over 70 privately operated businesses in industries ranging from hospitality to education and media production. Combined, the revenue from these companies exceeds $6 billion annually. Tony was named the “CEO Whisperer” by Fortune magazine and was also recognized by Harvard Business Publishing as one of the “Top 200 Business Gurus.”
An author of six internationally bestselling books, Tony is also a New York Times #1 financial bestseller for his book — Money: Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom. His latest book is one out on stands for all to read; it’s called Life Force: How New Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Can Transform the Quality of Your Life & Those You Love. I recommend you all to check it out as it could transform your lives in more ways than one.
“When you are grateful, fear disappears, and abundance appears.” – Tony Robbins
Philanthropy is a vital part of Tony’s life, and he set up the Tony Robbins Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping people who are often forgotten. Tony also partnered with Feeding America and has helped provide more than 600 million meals in the last six years, well on his way to providing a billion meals by 2025!
I can’t wait for you to learn from this extraordinary and highly inspiring human being.
The Morning Routine That Tony Swears By
A lot of people want to know what really goes on behind the scenes and how Tony does what he does. I am particularly inquisitive about Tony’s morning routine, which I believe is something that can help you too in making a significant change in your life. Let’s find out more about the morning routine that Tony swears by:
“The first thing I do every single morning is that I go into freezing cold water. … When you jump in, it never feels good to go in, but getting out is when you will feel incredible. … I do it to train my brain and to [have better control over my thoughts or fears]. … If you train your brain to do that every single day, then it will be able to take on the more difficult and important things in life.” – Tony Robbins
If the thought of a freezing cold shower makes you anxious, then I definitely think you should give Tony’s technique a try. All you need to do is to get to the other side, past that fear, and once you are there, you will become unstoppable and empowered. I know by now you are as intrigued as I initially was, so let’s jump to Tony’s other morning habits.
“One, I take three minutes and I focus on three different events in my life that I am grateful for. … The next three minutes are called ‘three to thrive’ where I focus on three things I want to be accomplished, … and I see and experience [them] like [they’re] already done. I feel grateful, I celebrate, and it trains my brain. Next, I’d send a text or an audio message to somebody as a sincere compliment. … This makes me constantly look for the good in the people that I work with. … Lastly, I do one thing that I really don’t want to do or find challenging, like handling a problem and resolving it. … This helps in creating momentum for the rest of the day.” – Tony Robbins
These core workouts enable Tony to have more vitality and strength. With the constant buzz from society, it often becomes difficult to get a hold of reality, but with this process, you can help yourself prepare to stride in any environment that you may find yourself in.
