Why We Do What We Do | TED Talks | Tony Robbins

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Tony Robbins is a #1 New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. For more than 37 years, millions of people have enjoyed the warmth, humor and dynamic presentation of Mr. Robbins' corporate and personal development events. As the nation's #1 life and business strategist, he¹s called upon to consult and coach some of the world¹s finest athletes, entertainers, Fortune 500 CEOs, and even presidents of nations.

[@brocknspectre1221]

When I was in my 20s my marriage my, business and my health were all failing. I had less than $400 in my checking account and I spent almost all of it on a Tony Robbins tape series that I saw in an infomercial on late night TV. It was the best decision of my life. Applying what I learned in those tapes continues to help me every day. I’m in my 50s now. I’m retired, still married to the love of my life and more engaged in life than I’ve ever been. Thanks Tony!

[@paulinecastillo8687]

Bought his tapes also he's the 👌

[@nomisfurste2932]

Im too. 8 Tapeprograms plus Power Talk Single CDs

[@kmm2442]

What is your life really like? :/

[@geneg3776]

I always love hearing the impact Tony has made as he has made it on my life too and many other people I know. I actually did the virtual Date with Destiny event a few weeks back and it is one of the best decisions I made for my life. Thankyou for sharing this beautiful story.

[@Youneverknow222]

Wow the tapes cost almost 400 dollars? Hmmmm

[@tommys6117]

Tony, 4 years ago I was sleeping on my managers couch. Watching you helped me take my career to another level. I'm making over 6 figures, running my own office, and still just scratching the surface! I am super grateful for you. One day I will have enough money to hire you to speak to my employees!! See you soon! I don't take NO for an answer!

[@jeremiahbuckingham5327]

Love that comment.🤌🏽

[@quokkapirquish6825]

*yawn

[@jacobsamano9761]

How did you do this?

[@tommys6117]

@@jacobsamano9761 I started by asking my manager if we could go in early to start calling for sales in the east coast, as we were in California and it's 3 hours early in the east. I opened up lots of new accounts and then was asked to become a manager and train a team under me. I came in early, stayed late, researched my potential customers and made hundreds of cold calls a day. You can enter most sales positions with little to no experience and most will never cap off your commission. It doesn't happen overnight but if you work harder than everyone else it will happen to you that much faster.

[@jacobsamano9761]

@@tommys6117 hey Tommy thank you for responding. I’ve never had experience with the job duties of a salesperson but I stayed away because I always pictured it a position for outgoing, extroverted, great talkers who have skills in getting people to buy into what you tell them quite easily. I am about as polar opposite from that as possible. I’m a quiet, shy, agreeable, under confident, person who feels bad for coercing people into dropping down money on anything they are not completely comfortable with. I guess I’m curious how did you do when you first entered this field? Were you successful immediately or how long did it take to get a hang of it? What types of these jobs (selling what) do you recommend? Can anyone learn? Do you need a certain degree or any other certificate to get hired by most of these places? Thank you! I started in the restaurant business as a teenager at the ground floor not because I enjoyed it but because my parents came from the food service industry and then transferred to the warehouse section for 7-10 years and these were basically my only jobs yet I had no real connections toward either, was just the only way I knew how to pay the bills without having a college degree or impressive resume. Feel dead in the water hoping to find something I can grow a career with.

[@TerenceKearns]

That was 2006. What a legend. I really needed to hear this. Love this man.

[@JakeSimmer]

Ive heard about this talk, the guest in the audience also, in one of his other clips of movies. So much better even! This guy keeps amazing me and Im also trying to pay it foreward. This stuff is gold!!!

[@thuanotaku9047]

the man always deliver more than we expected, just like what he teach. Here's the guy who walk the talk and even more

[@meaganeastman1430]

I JakeSimmer xxxf🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@nyanpraterjr1819]

Me too!

[@thuynthuan1985]

Yes

[@Droviderion]

He starts to sweat when is going to be close to 18min and he already knows he can't finish in time... But the way he found the way to finish is genial, cause after creating big engagement with the audience, create curiosity on them and that push the CEO of ted to give more time. That is an example of resourcefulness. Give an excellent speak when the time is not enough, the slides are messed up by staff and the audience is sceptical. 👏👏👏

[@thomofmaine]

I watch this specific ted talk several times a year

[@hexx0502]

Same here.

[@tikuyadav3349]

me too!

[@nadba4521]

Thomas Robbins watches Tony Robbins . I know i know . I'm weird

[@itzjusbrian]

I’m 15 this video is such a great video! I really think a lot of others can draw from this it’s been a great meditation and reflection video.

[@MrBYG]

Incredible

[@barakau]

Life changes when you MAKE DECISIONS and follow thru. Make a decision and get on with it. Don't dwell in your sadness.

[@VivieneBrown]

Agreed

[@WorldWeightliftingSports]

He's a scam artist.

[@LAStreetPreacher]

@@WorldWeightliftingSports You say Tony is a "scam artist". Why?

[@robinator8008]

@@WorldWeightliftingSports why do you believe that?

[@mo_7199]

@@WorldWeightliftingSports you're right

[@keegancan]

I don't know if you guys caught on to this but the resourcefulness means ALLS YOU EVER NEEDED WAS YOURSELF!!!

[@WorldWeightliftingSports]

He's a scam artist.

[@keegancan]

@@WorldWeightliftingSports Maybe, one thing I don’t agree with is if you need help it costs like $2-3000 to see him.

[@rayendra7]

@@WorldWeightliftingSports u jealous, he change my life

[@rayendra7]

@@keegancan well, you can get free in youtube btw

[@faithfulservantofchrist9876]

Wrong all's everyone ever needs is the lord. We are all sinners in a fallen world that can't break that curse. We need to be redeemed to just and extremely holy god. If you have ever taken the lords name in vain, lied, stolen something, and hurt people that's makes you unjust in front of just god and you can't redeem yourself. The lord sent Jesus Christ to die for all of man kinds sins and provide a way out. Jesus Christ paid your fine to god for your sins and you have to just believe on him and have faith and you will be forgiven and live in paradise with the lord for all of eternity. May the lord Jesus Christ continue to work in your life

[@ccamarsoni]

I watched this over and over from 2008-2012. Great summary of 6 human needs. The original version had some swearing in it! Way more impactful!!

[@beautifulbrown45]

I love this man, so much. He is such a blessing to the world

[@laurencerosas43]

Very True

[@thiagodemelo4923]

@Travel Crawl You must be fun at a party

[@jp6553]

@Travel Crawl wow... 🤣 I wonder What emotions you're actions are being driven by? 🤣 How Many Shitty thoughts have You had today haha And fear... hahahaha um, what video are you watching? 😄 🤣

[@jonathanlivingstonseagull3924]

Me too!!!!

[@sivanarayantripathy2541]

Indeed!!!

[@donnamuller6460]

I was there in Hawaii on 9-11. She didn't play the recording in the room since she wasn't on Larry King until we all returned home. And what the Pakistani man actually said was even worse than what Tony reports. He said, " I would have flown that plane myself." A roar broke out in the room of 2,000 people. Still, I've attended all of Tony's live events and worked as a volunteer Crew for years all around the country. I love him and Sage dearly.

[@Federerfan22]

What was it like? Did you get to talk to Tony yourself and what was that like?

[@adityakothamangala2509]

got the link for the video of thing he was talkin about ?

[@adityakothamangala2509]

or the name of the woman?

[@evanflowforever6615]

Tony the HUNGRY tiger at his best. God bless. Thank you

[@maso0994]

I always feel like I need to clear my throat while hearing his voice!

[@francescramer7974]

Ooh me too!!

[@thuanotaku9047]

his energy, emotional, intellectual strenth is just fricking Insane

[@VIKDR1]

Talking as much as he does can be harsh on a voice.

[@BARON.SAMEDI.]

Same by drill Sargent's

[@loungydoc]

Ha! Thank your mirror neurons

[@dgontar]

What you're supposed to do is use your gifts. I think most of us learn about our gifts in childhood, or in adolescence at the latest. We contribute the most and are the most fulfilled by using the gifts God has given us.

[@darshanpawar1997]

20:43 That trick he used to deliver full speech😄 Just Awesome man.❣️

[@nyanpraterjr1819]

Master salesperson, it's interesting how there are little tricks in every field (public speaking, science, art, etc.).

[@darshanpawar1997]

@@nyanpraterjr1819 yeah.. absolutely

[@AXLee27]

LOL that was brilliant

[@thecoobs8820]

Definitely way longer than 10 seconds 😂

[@djstarsign]

Amazing

[@jordankit1648]

Wow...how time flies revisiting this today.

[@gabbie921]

Certainty, Uncertainty, Significance, Connection & Love, Growth, Contribute beyond ourselves

[@SpiralSister]

I soaked up Tony’s words when I read The Giant Within. I truly feel if one integrates his teachings, you don’t need much else to thrive in business, or LIFE! Love Tony! ❤️🦋🌀🙏☮️🎼

[@chimannadi4550]

Love him 2

[@ccmv9678]

So very true. Sad thing is I didnt read the book when I bought it. I

[@paulgirdwood1154]

Its about his intention, we all get the intention he has when he talks and because its 100% real and from the heart, we listen.

[@nyanpraterjr1819]

So true, so true. One of my favorite/favourite quotes (paraphrased) is, "People don't care about what we know until they first know that we care about them ("strangers care")." As a lead scientist, I challenge myself always to invent more-and-more ways each day to prove to others I care about their pain, fear(s), hopes and dreams, and such before letting myself entertain the idea that they may someday (if they're bored, drunk and depressed enough) care about anything I once said about anything.

[@johncook7281]

3:20 approximately emotional 'reason' or force of life. powerful for me. It hit home as he put words to my circular winding thoughts.

[@gmenichino]

Tony Robbins!! Thank you for being!

[@PesaShayo]

Tony's message about understanding what drives human behavior resonates deeply. I appreciate how he emphasizes that while we all have the same fundamental needs, we go about meeting them in wildly different ways based on our individual beliefs and emotions. This talk is a great reminder to take time to examine our own motivations, values, and beliefs. If we want to change the world, we must first understand what makes people tick.!! Thanks for sharing this inspiring video!

[@kevinbullock8837]

6:47 The Supreme Court Comment. THAT's AL GORE!

[@Stomachbuzz]

Thank you. Was looking for this

[@iRaps1]

What Al Gore really missed was an American society that values human dignity more than guns.

[@0truckmafk]

@@iRaps1 Gore wanted global slavery. It was unachievable without taking the guns away from Law-abiding Americans 1st.

[@MMAFIGHTMAG]

@@0truckmafk Let's pretend assume that you're right and he wanted global slavery. So he gets into office and makes that law (evidently 'global law?' Lol, wow). Let's say the law became 'Everyone born on a friday is now a slave.' I would imagine that those willing to rot in jail for life would be those with slavery as an alternative. Hence he would have ONLY wanted guns taken away from slaves. Stop lying and pretending it's about something that by definition isn't possible. Please, sir.

[@remixandkaraoke]

@@0truckmafk You need to re-watch this and change your attitude.

[@CrannBethadh]

When this was on the TED channel it was the number 1 watched video.

[@HelloRapperAB]

I'm on my relaxingly short break at work and i needed a great talk in such short time thanks Robbins!

[@melkroll6962]

Doing the same thing now! Love this guy

[@eliciphanjuguna1089]

This is me right now in Kenya!

[@glennc3757]

I'm happy I stumbled upon this just before the midnight hour on Dec 31st going into a new decade. Thanks Tony, you friggin rule. Nobody spells it out so eloquently and as articulate as Tony does.

[@darnitthelma4247]

And how did this year work out for you? Not been sarcastic but I love New Years Eve and 2019 was no different.I was looking forward to starting a fitness journey, surprising my children with new puppy & family holiday was planned.gosh I had no idea that regardless of this awful pandemic that haschanged all our lives but this year I would lose someone close, deal with grief, anxiety and now what I feel maybe depression. My relationships have changed. My positivity & optimism has slowly faded away. I am now watching all these feel good talks hoping to shake me out of this state of despair.

[@lynnharris7119]

@@darnitthelma4247 hi dear, can I ask how you are? I understand & have been going thru the same.I hope your ok? May God bless you🤗

[@darnitthelma4247]

@@lynnharris7119 hi lynn I am on a better path than I was a year ago! I actually was signed off work for 3 months following the post I made as my thyroid was playing up causing weight loss anxiety insomnia & depression. I’d never felt so out of my body & mind as I did 12 months ago. Once my levels settled I felt more like me! It hasn’t been easy but I am “me” again and am healthy & happy. I still deal with the grief but in a more positive manner if that make senses I wish you well & possibly have your bloods checked as you never something could be going on that you don’t know about. Take care xx

[@jaym3566]

I love this man so much. What a gift to humanity.

[@julietowen-nuttall]

I've watched this many times, he's a LEGEND so blessed to be living in the same time period as this guy😀

[@makaylahollywood3677]

I love listening to Tony, sometimes i have to adjust the speed a bit slower to get it all.

[@merona1546]

I come back to this video every now and again and I feel like I've learned something new every single time. Tony Robbins is truly an inspiration!

[@davidparker9587]

Of course he is a blessing. The world is a much better place because of him.

[@merona1546]

@@davidparker9587 I totally agree. The world would be a better place with more people like him in it.

[@ronaldbelt547]

@@merona1546 myf

[@ronaldbelt547]

@@merona1546 myfi

[@danielxim]

This is a very strong speach. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@thuanotaku9047]

Tony Robbins's emotional, intellectual and spiritually quality is just fricking insane. The Man can even face Terrorists head on and come out on top, and he has NEVER FAILED any of his suicide patient in 30 years, that is just insane

[@andypuglieseok]

This man is really something else. Very different from many that I've heard or seen. He gets me every single time I hear him.

[@Suntro]

Why set time constraints on one of the most effective speakers on the planet?

[@stephenaaronshepard1374]

They follow rules even if they are against what is good for them or what they really want.

[@sexybeast7728]

Creativity is at the highest when there are constraints.

[@stephenaaronshepard1374]

@@sexybeast7728 On the contrary, creativity always asks for no obligations and freedom of commitments, deadlines. Being in control of your time is crucial for your creativity.

[@marcoscabrera7044]

@@stephenaaronshepard1374 If the poet didn't had a certain number of rules to follow that he masters, he couldn't break them in a revolutionary way, he just would do some shit with no sense; he's an artist if he's capable of playing the game with its constraints to use them in the most efficient and unseen way

[@dieuan4269]

Ha ha ha fake

[@vtangg]

I've always thought of emotions as weaknesses, never have I thought they could become strengths... very interesting ted talk!!

[@elit7149]

Never listen to emotions create emotions. To many people are too emotional

[@tgshaffer]

saw this a while ago. i love how you're able to build the energy.

[@christopherarmstrong2710]

13:50 To be significant you need to be unique and different. But what we really need is *_connection and love._* 14:40 First 4 needs are of the personality, the last 2 of 6 human needs are of the *spirit.* This is where fulfillment comes from, you won’t get fulfillment from the first 4. Fulfillment comes from GROWTH. *The reason we grow is because we have something to give of value.* 15:08 The 6th need is to CONTRIBUTE beyond ourselves.

[@christopherarmstrong2710]

15:18 “The secret of living is giving. It’s not about me, it’s about we.”

[@Mark-hr5gm]

Such a great man! He is a gift from god!

[@semasariyildiz4346]

I am in love with this man.

[@dawndell1]

Best video for understanding Anthony Robbins. This is a must watch for everyone

[@nickantonacci1936]

How prophetic he was about the very technology that connects us, will also divide us. (How many people were saying this in 2012?)

[@sonianietocoach]

It is just uncredible! Once you know your map and the other's maps you're able to build new reality with peace, love and anbundance! Thank you for beign and sharing Tony Robbins!

[@Terrazzure]

Absolutely amazing!!! A gem to keep for a life time!

[@harshap1908]

Love him.. he gives you a life changing experience.. ❤️ God bless Tony.. ❤️

[@nyanpraterjr1819]

Such a tough crowd, the most jaded people on planet earth, lol. Robbins is such a champ, he totally made them all his litte-betas midway through the talk. My second favorite/favourite TED Talk of all time, after Sir Ken's 2005 TED Talk - "Do Schools Kill Creativity?."

[@ixach]

His EQ is off the charts. It’s incredible.

[@dennisb7930]

Tony is incredable thank you

[@Harley-bk9bq]

"Im not here to motivate you guys, you dont need that" he already begon motivating right at the start

[@maureinpaynado2645]

My answer is I do have heart of gold that can't resist or say no if other people or those very close and I love asking for my help. But never regret any decisions I made in the past.

[@SarahVerwei]

talent, passion brains, contribution in a communion thank you for being here and having this conversation with us at this place

[@tomasholka9068]

Amazing I just found this guy totally changed my mind going to buy his books and start educating myself more 👌thanks for such a big inspiration 😎

[@joerappe1777]

Good for you exactly what I felt like when I first heard him 25 years ago.. make sure you follow through and do you things he says it will change everything !

[@peeweesmellyrat]

I need this insight from the everyday small decisions to the large ones. Really a great message.

[@alifeinquotes]

You are a great inspiration for many of us. Keep on going.

[@LocalSeoSniper]

As always the inspiration just flows. Love your talks always.

[@yahalife]

2006 and now he has the same impact on us! “One cannot make progress without making decisions for self.”

[@thewisecrackersownmusiccha9567]

Touching moving inspiring - just like "Unleash the Power Within" Seminar - if you have the chance you MUST go!!!! Just spent 4 days virtually with one and WOW!!! AMAZING!!! Thank you Tony Robbins!

[@applesandoranges8079]

Oh to be a fly on the wall at this Ted Talk!!! What the Enerrgy must've been like in this room! My head would've exploded from excitement! Love, love, love this guy!!! The GOAT...Mr. Tony Robbins❤

[@RCSuperPowers]

Yes, thank you!

[@isakwilkinson2491]

I watched this video over and over again for like the past 3 years and it just still blows my mind. I love it I can't get enough of it I tried to share this video on my Facebook page all of it Instagram everywhere I can share it with anyone I can it's life-changing for me

[@guilhermefernandes4395]

Thank you for this speech Tony !!!

[@samhatake]

love this talk

[@dennisjesse10]

From the bottom of my heart... Thank you Tony Robbins. I truly appreciate you as a person and the work that you do for so many.

[@JustinMacArthurRand]

This is such an amazing lecture.

[@strongnana3259]

You are brilliant on my bucket list to see.

[@mudit5151]

thks was simply the best ted talk.. why? tony Robbins was here.. standing ovation is normal for him because he knows that every talk delivered by him is making a difference in world..

[@Antoniofitness1]

Thanks Tony your quiz read me like a book now I know more about myself god bless

[@luciemarinov129]

Tony Robbins is an amazing source of inspiration to me every day! Thank you so much for sharing this with me!

[@Im-not-alone-Im-full-of-myself]

I can listen to him all day long

[@audreybaldez4056]

Amo Tony❣ gracefulness

[@emmahedley3716]

This video just fills my heart, and energizes my soul! Seeing you live at UPW and Business Mastery changed my life! Any time I feel overwhelmed or need a boost your videos help me flip the switch, level up and remeber what I need to move forward! Thank you, thank you, thank you Tony Robbins you are an absolute treasure 💕🌈🌟💫 I am eternally grateful and look forward to the day when I can come to another one of your live events!🙏

[@petestrat07]

You can't fake human spirit of this magnitude. Tony is a truly gifted individual.

[@mcbrucie]

Thanks Tony!

[@AzimGamerr]

Where are all the Tony Robbins (The Legend) fans! Show some love!

[@LisaMohrTV]

I've watched this 3 times ... EXCELLENT! Thank you Tony.

[@C_James_O]

This man is a genius. I watched a serious crowd become highly engaged and positive in a split second. That’s art. Bravo

[@glennavanluedawson7199]

Hi, Toni, I'm thrilled to see your videos. Thankyou. My life is being re made. The obstacles being alone suffering. I'm getting up again. Or keep getting up. I'm praying too. Life I see is running.... peace.

[@RayMak]

Thanks coach

[@transformreality1721]

"The best time to get started is yesterday; the next best time is now"

[@znome8500]

I’m stealing that.

[@artsdrivemedia]

Thank you Tony. You are a gift. Your passion, stories, and lessons are always on track.

[@tonyad291]

I'm so glad there's no ads on this video

[@annettecornier7494]

2021 and this is soo true to this day!!! I love Mr. TONY

[@meow3d330]

Great to see the video. I always hear Tony talking about this video in other videos and to see it's actually verbatim how he describes it, is incredible. Tony is the Sun Tzu of our time! I hope to meet you one day. Love, Meow

[@logicrule]

This guy should be the actor for Thanos, don't need camera effect.

[@jimmyferdinand5883]

He should've acted as Bruce banner incredible hulk

[@bojanstojanovic4347]

Hahahaha

[@JasonGreen3]

I can't imagine a motivational Thanos...

[@samh21212121]

If he were Thanos, he will convince the half humanity to be eliminated voluntary...

[@mr.ditkovich9yearswith]

Avengers will die by tony advice

[@_Error_404_Goodbye]

This is the best Ted talk that was ever made.

[@bartoloreycastrooro7220]

Thank you Tony! 🙏

[@Hoxworldph]

Amazing . Really Powerful Wisdom. Salute sir Tony. Godbless

[@ommerlewin]

i abslutely love this video. i watched it several times and made notes

[@ommerlewin]

+streetgamecoach.de - Frauen im Alltag ansprechen i am reading awaken the giant withn right now... and will read more :)

[@ther6989]

yes but have u made any changes?

[@ommerlewin]

i got tools to control my state, believes, and emotions and i use them.

[@ther6989]

ok, so you've put these tools into action?

[@ommerlewin]

yep. in my personal life and it made me a better personal coacher

[@tfsunit]

Was checking the video speed for a second thought it was all the way up to 2x. Simply because this guy is throwing out so many words of wisdom that my brain had a hard time to keep up.

[@inspirationalmadness9986]

Be positive always!

[@BeOutstanding]

Great Content Thank You Tony Your why currently Emo is the driving force 2 masters: science of ach and art of fulfilment Dec and act is the ultimate power. Knowled is not enuff Not ur past Resourcefulness, not resources Focus on State Chan ur model of the world: target, 6 needs, belief system

[@remixandkaraoke]

Que?

[@blacklight4413]

Merci !

[@thoughtstoriessarved]

Thank you so much for motivating youngsters & everyone

[@KhamPisethOfficial]

Can't remember how many times I watch this TED Talk by Tony Robbins... There's always something I learn from this video...

[@KieranMcCarthy100]

Why would you put your hashtag on your own comment?

[@MeghanRidgell]

Love this! Absolutely love watching these videos. I do motivational videos on my channel as well, so these always give me some inspiration for my own channel. Great content. Thank you!!

[@nothingiseasy23]

You know tony, i like RPM method, that is why I becoming much more focus.

[@mjordan601]

Tony Robins is a true gift!

[@LoudlabsNYC]

No one does it better than Tony Robbins!

[@lastaristocrat]

I SIMPLY LOVE THIS GUY !

[@ther6989]

for his words, or .. physical appearance?

[@lastaristocrat]

Firstly words... Appearance not that important for many women

[@ther6989]

i didn't say it was. You still haven't answered my question

[@lastaristocrat]

oh boy so serious )! OMG !

[@ther6989]

you're still dodging the question

[@HealthQueenXO]

Thanks for sharing. You have always been so inspiring. I followed your strategy and took action to start my really purpose of life.

[@ronafrye3012]

I adore Tony and his desire to help people live their best lives.

[@technoboy8223]

My role model.. my hero ...my inspiration ... You open my mind at all new level ! I am your great fan from Nepal !!