Superhero Self-Help Guru Tony Robbins
It wasn’t until late last year that I was introduced to Tony Robbins. Tony. Robbins. Sigh . . . Now the name rolls off my tongue as the answer to all of life’s problems. Feeling down? Tony Robbins. Hate your job? Tony Robbins. Suffering from sickness, lethargy, and apathy towards life in general? Tony Robbins. You get the point. He’s become my fix for all things un-inspiring–the go-to guy for a quick hit of get-up- and-go. Indeed, he awakened the giant within me.
Since the publication of his book, Awaken the Giant Within in 1991, Robbins’ programs have touched millions of people worldwide. And the message he promoted then is as pertinent as it is today, 22 years later: ditch the negativity; break through the barriers; and invoke the science of success.
Although I’d like to say that we’re bosom buds, that Tony and I go way back, that I knew him when he was living in a 400-square foot apartment, broke and overweight, washing dirty dishes over a hotplate, and that I personally observed his rise to infinite stardom, that’s not the case. We’ve only been acquainted through audio tapes, mp3s, and uTube videos. Yet that’s more than enough to get a taste of the gargantuan personality and inspiration that exude from this superhuman self-help guru. As if a booming voice and manic inflection that can create excitement over just washing the dishes aren’t enough, Robbins’ 215 pounds of bulk rest evenly on a 6-foot, 7-inch frame, balanced out by the wisdom and experience of a 53-year-old man. And you know what’s really awesome? He’s coming to Toronto: the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on July 24th, to be precise. But what’s better than that is you don’t need a ticket to experience all that this self-help guru has to offer. No matter the media (he has audio programs, downloadable talks, videos, and books) Robbins’ voice cuts through self-doubt and procrastination, inspiring you to get up, get moving, and live to your highest potential.
Just as Clark Kent’s alter ego uses extraordinary strength to battle societal villains, Tony Robbins swoops down with the grace of a superhero to dissolve that which can be our own greatest enemy: the self. Now that’s a feat I personally need help achieving.
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