Tony Robbins facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tony Robbins
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Robbins in 2009
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Anthony J. Mahavoric
February 29, 1960 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Years active | 1977–present |
| Known for | Motivational speaking |
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Becky Robbins
(m. 1984–1998)Sage Robbins
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| Children | 5 |
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Anthony Jay Robbins (born February 29, 1960), whose original last name was Mahavoric, is an American author, coach, and speaker. He is famous for his seminars and self-help books. Some of his well-known books include Unlimited Power and Awaken the Giant Within.
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Early Life and Start
Tony Robbins was born in North Hollywood, California, on February 29, 1960. He was the oldest of three children. His parents divorced when he was seven years old. His family has roots in Croatia.
When he was 12, his mother married Jim Robbins, who adopted Anthony. Anthony then took the last name Robbins. He went to Glendora High School. During high school, he grew about 10 inches (25 cm) in one year. This quick growth was later linked to a small growth in his brain. When he was 17, he left home and started working as a janitor. He did not go to college.
One day, he asked his landlord how he became so successful. The landlord told him that attending a Jim Rohn seminar helped him change his life. This inspired Tony Robbins.
Tony's Career Journey
Tony Robbins started his career at 17. He promoted seminars for motivational speaker and author Jim Rohn. He later learned to firewalk and added it to his own seminars. This became a famous part of his events.
In July 2010, a TV show called Breakthrough with Tony Robbins started on NBC. The show followed Tony as he helped people with their personal challenges. NBC stopped the show after two episodes. However, the OWN Network later picked up the show. In April 2012, Tony also began cohosting Oprah's Lifeclass on OWN.
Tony Robbins is known for his fire-walking events. In these events, people walk across hot coals. Sometimes, a few people have needed medical help after these walks. For example, in 2012 and 2016, some participants got burns and needed care. However, his team says that most people complete the walk safely.
In 2014, Tony Robbins joined a group of investors. They helped start a new professional soccer team in Los Angeles. This team is called the Los Angeles Football Club. The team began playing in 2018.
In 2015, a filmmaker named Joe Berlinger made a documentary about Tony Robbins. The movie is called Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru. It shows one of Tony's events called "Date with Destiny." The film was released on Netflix in 2016.
In 2016, Tony Robbins also invested in Team Liquid. This is a professional eSports gaming organization. He partnered with other business leaders like Peter Guber and Ted Leonsis for this.
Tony Robbins has worked with many famous people. These include former President Bill Clinton, football player Justin Tuck, actor Hugh Jackman, and musician Pitbull. He has also advised business leaders like Peter Guber, Steve Wynn, and Marc Benioff.
Helping Others
In 1991, Tony Robbins started the Anthony Robbins Foundation. This foundation helps many people in need. It supports young people, those without homes, hungry people, elderly people, and people in prison.
In 2014, he gave all the money he earned from his book Money: Master the Game to charity. He also made a personal donation. This money went through Feeding America to provide meals for people who needed them. Tony also works with a water company called Spring Health. This company brings clean water to rural areas in eastern India. This helps prevent diseases caused by dirty water.
Tony's Books
Tony Robbins has written several popular books that share his ideas for success and personal growth:
- "Unlimited Power: The New Science of Personal Achievement" (1986) - This book teaches ways to achieve personal excellence. It uses ideas from psychology to help people reach their goals.
- "Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny!" (1991) - In this book, Tony encourages readers to take charge of their lives. He explains how understanding your beliefs can help you achieve your dreams.
- "Giant Steps: Small Changes to Make a Big Difference" (1994) - This book offers simple advice. It shows how small, regular changes in your actions can lead to big improvements in your life.
- "Money: Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom" (2014) - Tony interviewed many money experts for this book. It gives tips and plans for becoming financially independent and secure.
- "Unshakeable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook" (2017) - This book is a follow-up to "Money: Master the Game." It breaks down important ideas about investing and financial success into easy steps.
- "The Path: Accelerating Your Journey to Financial Freedom" (2022) - This guide helps people plan their lives to reach financial freedom and other personal goals.
Tony's Personal Life
In 1984, Tony Robbins married Rebecca Jenkins. She had three children from previous marriages, and Tony adopted them. Tony and Rebecca later divorced in 1998.
Tony also has a son named Jairek Robbins, born in 1984. Jairek is also a personal coach and trainer, just like his father.
In October 2001, Tony Robbins married Bonnie Sage Humphrey. They live in Manalapan, Florida.
Tony Robbins used to be a vegan for 12 years. This means he did not eat any animal products. Later, he added fish to his diet. However, eating a lot of fish caused him to get sick from too much mercury. Now, his diet mainly includes vegetables with a small amount of animal protein.
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Tony Robbins speaking in 2009
See also
In Spanish: Tony Robbins para niños
