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Awaken the Giant Within

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Anybody who claims Tony Robbins's teachings contradict Christianity, or are only a temporary "high" are wrong. Tony's concepts changed my life, because I had the desire to do so. He showed my how to apply my desire to change and channel that energy. People who claim it didn't work for them, did not utilize the techniques fully, because they truely didn't want to change. Like physical excerise, mental exercise requires time, patients and a lot of work. Going to the gym once will not make you buff and trim, and reading a Tony Robbins' book once will not do the same for your mind. You have to apply the information over and over to get results. As for the contradiction to Christianity, well, I don't understand that claim. Tony's philososphies are rooted in the power of a supreme being wanting us to be happy and helping us. I am a strong Christian, and the instructions I recieved from Tony only helped me to serve my fellow man better.

My intro to Tony Robbins was through his first book, "Unlimited Power" and the audio tape of the same title. At the time I was like a miniture version of Tony, newly divorced, broke and alone. Unlimited Power got me started and gave incredible results in a short time. Since then I have been a avid Tony Robbins student and also subscribe to the popular "PowerTalk" series. My financial life was also a disaster and through one of Tony's "Powertalk" tapes, I was introduced to Charles Givens. As per Tony's advice on the tape I went out and bought Givens book WEALTHWITHOUT RISK (Now More Wealth Without Risk) Givens book did as much for my financial life as Tony's book's and tapes have done for me on a personal development level. Thank you Tony for some great material and truly incredible results.

Anthony Robbins is the first person that I modeled that really changed my life for the better. Before him, I have read other books on psychology and self-improvement, but all those just ended up with lots of theories about things, but very little practical application in real life.

Robbins is the person who walks his talk. He takes what he learned and modelled from other masters like Jim Rohn, Robert Shuller, Richard Bandler, Milton Erickson, Robert Cialdini and many others, but he does something different and achieve far greater results than his teachers. The reason is that he takes all the techniques seriously and apply them faithfully to the n-th degree. Few of his very powerful beliefs he lives by that I have used to achieve impossible achievements are "There is ALWAYS a way, If I am committed to find one", "It is in the moments of your decisions that your destiny is shaped", "Manage your emotional states and you master your behaviours".

If you read about his story, he was 17 years old, broke and living in his VW car outside 7-11, and he joined Jim Rohn's company to start selling Rohn's educational sets. And he sold to every single person he made a sales appointment with, just by applying what he learned from Jim Rohn and others. Even Jim Rohn couldn't believe it, since nobody in the company could sell more than this 17 year old kid. And when he was broke, he set such goals as owning a castle home, big cars, being successful etc, and in 1 year he achieved them all, just by rehearsing and staying committed to his goals every day. And over the years, he achieved amazing redults just by applying the skills, beliefs, and techniques he learned. He proved to me that, if you are committed to your goals, values, and committed to doing the things you MUST do each day to be at your best,- then you can do seemingly amazing things even with simple techniques and beliefs.

This cassette is an additional companion to his book Awaken The Giant Within. Although the publisher produced this tape, which is about 60 - 90 minutes, some of the information and techniques in the book are not included here. But I love this tape as his delivery is very powerful and infectious. Get this tape, I guarantee it will help you, IF you apply them in your life. Don't be like most people who reads good books, and then say it's not good, just because they don't apply what they read. Reading and merely listening won't change your life. Applying it does! The world is filled with educated derelicts- people who know a lot of knowledge, but didn't use what they know.

"Awaken the Giant Within" by Anthony Robbins is most definitely the book that I would strongly recommend to all people. Rating it on a one to ten scale, it will receive a perfect score of ten.This is a great book of self-empowerment written by a man who has been through it all, from rags to riches, from loneliness to abundance. Anthony Robbins has done a great deal of research to finding the key to great success and happiness physically and mentally. All the formulas that he suggest in the book includes well-done researched backup statements. His book is like a bible on how to live life to it's fullest. Although I have not finish reading this book, I have already developed great confident in the researched ideas it contains. Robbins is able to illustrate even the most complex ideas and break them down into more understandable phrases. The situations he speaks of in this book can relate to practically anyone in this society whether you are rich or poor, happy or not. Even people who live in different worlds can relate to this very one book. If you came across a certain topic that does not apply to you, you can go on and skip the chapter, but even if a topic does not apply, it is still interesting to read. After reading a portion or just chapters of this number one seller, you most likely will feel more refreshed than when you picked up the book. So each time you put the book down after some time of knowledgable reading, a great sense of self-empowerment will fill your mind. **** It's a FOUR STAR rating!!!....Amy Leung

Robbins is a powerful and dynamic speaker! His rags-riches story is inspiring and somewhat of a indicat- ion of his methods. However, Tony makes it sound like anybody can do what he did and this is very misleading--ROBBINS had the qualities and was a very successful businessman before he began hawking NAC (actually NLP) you can't just "anhor", "swish" or "scramble" or use just NAC/NLP Techniques, they are a start only, not a end in and of themselves. I have found a far more powerful form of programming called alpha programming which I use in combination with NAC/NLP --- the results are quicker and lasting!!!! For more information check out JOSE SILVA's book "THE SILVA METHOD" or BRIAN TRACY'S "MAXIMUM ACHIEVEMENT" Also, "SUPERSELF" by Charles Givens is a "must read" for anyone looking to achieve maximum effectiveness and is probably the most under rated self help book out there.

I bought this tape to listen to in my car. It is great. It lets me have Robbins ride around with me in South Florida on the streets and highways.. He really, in his superb reading of his book, opens your mind for success. The interchapter quotes are really thought provoking, as well.

Master motivator, Anthony Robbins brings back to life what lies dormant in most human beings -- the power of self. Not at all a "get rich quick" scheme, Robbin's work instructs the reader on how to effectively manipulate and utilize one's natural talents. By following the steps outlined by Robbins, the reader is empowered to increase the quality and enjoyment of his or her life. Tony Robbins most basic premise is, "In our moments of decision, we begin to shape our destiny." Simply, a person can change his or her life's course by making a decision and sticking to it. This process is easier said than done, but Robbins offers real-life solutions on how to accomplish the task. Stressing goal-setting, Robbins asserts that an individual will be able to maximimize his or her potential by making a decision, setting goals and then taking action. Most human beings have great goals in mind, but do not take the necessary steps to achieving these goals. Without taking the proper course of action, one never realizes one's goals. Simply wishing for the fulfillment of goals without action, according to Robbins, is simply "A weak prayer." He writes,"True decisions are the catalyst for turning our dreams into reality...(One must)proclaim, This is who I am. This is what my life is about. And this is what I'm going to do. Nothing will stop me from achieving my destiny, I will not denied!" Once an individual makes a decision, he or she has created a belief. Robbins states that "Behind all successful people lies a specific set of empowering beliefs." The next step is putting the beliefs into action. By doing so, writes Robbins, "(One must) rehearse (the beliefs and methods of attaining the goal) again and again until a neurological way is created...Your brain will begin to associate this as a new way of producing this result on a consistent basis." Robbins insists that if people envision acheiving their goals, they will go into a state where they feel like they could make it happen. By positive projection, one can easily reach his or her goals which he or she had before felt was unattainable. What give Robbins' assertions credibility is that he insists individuals must set realistic goals. He does not assert that everything is possible; he insists instead that most things are possible. Tony Robbins simply teaches the reader how to overcome negative "road blocks" that prevents one from acheiving what one most desires -- whether it is seeking a better career, publishing a book, or becoming a kinder, less stressful person. *Awaken the Giant Within* is a useful resource for those who feel that they have not attained what they are capable of attaining, as well as for those who have been successful, but wish to reach greater success. Robbins is a master motivator who has the gift of stimulating and improving the quality of life for all individuals. Unlike some other "motivators", Robbins does not assert the rediculous, nor does he offer the impossible. He simply strives for bringing out the best in each individual who wishes to do so.

Funny thing about all of these motivational speakers... they're all rich. And that's one of things that makes us buy their stuff. Though they preach motivation and personal growth, the unsaid implication is that if we follow their lessons, we'll be rich, too.

Tony is no exception; he talks on this tape about how one year he was living in a tiny bachelor apartment, and a few years later he was living in a castle and flying his jet helicopter to his seminars.

But what none of these people ever talk about--including Tony--is HOW they got so wealthy. That would be a problem, since they tend to downplay the importance of money, all the while being paid millions of dollars to do so.

My hunch is that Tony makes his money by having people come to his seminars and buy his stuff. It's the same with financial guru Suze Orman--she hasn't made her money through smart investing; she's made it by writing books and doing a TV show telling us how to invest.

One of the secrets of making money is to find a niche and fill it; if you can't find one, then you invent one and convince people they need it. Arnold Schwarzenegger did this back in the 80's; he convinced people they were out of shape and came up with the whole "I'm going to pump you up" campaign. Tony, Peter Lowe, Zig Ziglar and others have done this with our minds: convinced us that we need to get control of our lives, and to let them tell us how to do it.

That's not to say Tony's stuff is a scam; if you're feeling out of sorts with the world, this tape is indeed a valuable help in focusing on how to get back with it. But for people who have a normal level of intelligence and presence of mind, it may be somewhat unsatisfying.

One thing I've learned is that sometimes the best advice someone can give you is to stop asking for advice! I think a fair number of Personal Power converts probably spend too much time and money going to seminars and studying Tony's stuff, and not enough time simply living their lives and making their own decisions. This tape is not going to tell you how to earn enough money to buy a helicopter or live in a castle. It is not going to tell you how to end up with a beautiful spouse and kids. It will tell you to follow your dream, and offers a few basic guidelines on how to do that. But you have to do the work.

N.B. The tape ends by telling us that by following Tony's advice, you'll attract the "appropriate coaches and role models." Sounds like a plug for Tony's personal coaching services. In other words, even after you've awakened your inner giant, you'll still need help! (Hint: you still need to buy more stuff!)

This is an inspirational and insightful book that is well written and contains some profound methods to improve your thinking and improve your life. The ideas and methods that Robbins suggests are not just theory but I can attest from personal experience that they really work as I have successfully used some of the concepts.

Anthony Robbins summarizes the best personal development strategies and combines it with neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) to create quick change. He also presents a tool called Neuro Associative Conditioning (NAC). This technique assists you to condition yourself for success. Robbins applies them in a very practical and useful manner.

"Awaken The Giant Within" is a fantastic book with powerful strategies for those who are perceptive enough to use them. This book will improve your entire life from reaching goals to rapport with others. You can change your limiting beliefs and achieve goals that you thought were out of reach. You can greatly improve your interpersonal relationships. You can be better than your best. You can learn to quit bad habits like smoking or alcoholism or solve your overweight problem. You can overcome fears and phobias.
The material is presented in reader friendly way. The material is well organised and flows smoothly throughout and is easy to read and follow.

Don't be intimidated by the length of the book as it is very interesting and exciting to read. Robbins gives some very insightful anecdotes that illustrate the practical application of his principles and methods that really work. He methodically, step-by-step, explains how to go about articulating what it is you want, the forces that shape our destiny, and how to harness the power within to create our own destiny.

This is recommended reading for those who want to change for the better and are prepared to back up their desire with action.

I have a library of 300-400 cassettes and at least as many books, most dealing with motivation and personal development and nobody speaks with the power of ROBBINS. I bought UNLIMITED POWER, AWAKEN THE GIANT and his PERSONAL POWER audio program. I read the books, listened to the tapes, did all of the exercises but nothing really dramatic happened. It was just like other books and tapes that get you all reved up and then you say "wow, what was that all about" and your back where you started from. I got mre benefit from NLP-The New Science of Achievement by NLP Comphrehensive than from all of ROBBINS material. I also strogly recommend the old but timeless classc "Think & Grow Rich" by Naploean Hill and "Business Buy the Bible" by WADE COOK.