Tony Robbins

Tony Robbins in 2009

Tony Robbins (February 29, 1960) is an American author, entrepreneur, philanthropist and life coach. Robbins is known for his infomercials, seminars, and self-help books including Unlimited Power and Awaken the Giant Within. Through his personal development tapes and programs, Robbins has impacted more than 50 million people across 100 countries. Approximately 4 million people have attended his live seminars.

Robbins is the founder of several companies which earn approximately $5 billion in annual sales. In 2015 and 2016 he was listed on the Worth Magazine Power 100 list. He is also an active philanthropist, partnering with organizations such as Feeding America.

Robbins has written four best-selling books: Unlimited Power, Awaken the Giant Within, Money: Master the Game and Unshakeable.

Unlimited Power, published in 1986, discusses the topics of health and energy, overcoming fears, persuasive communication, and enhancing relationships. In the book, Robbins argues that by using neuro-linguistic programming "anyone can become successful at almost anything." According to Magill Book Reviews, Robbins develops "a systematic framework for directing our own brain."

Awaken the Giant Within, published in 1991, according to The New York Times, the book contains "ways to take control of your emotional, physical and financial destiny." In 1994, Robbins published Giant Steps, a daily instructional book, in a pocket size.

His third best-seller, Money: Master the Game, was published in 2014, reached number one on the New York Times' "Advice, How-To, & Miscellaneous" bestseller list in December 2014, and went on to sell a million copies in its first year. The book contains information stemming from his interviews with over 50 financial experts.

In February 2017, Robbins released his fourth book Unshakeable regarding financial investing.