Today, Jay sits down with Tony Robbins, world-renowned life and business strategist, bestselling author, and one of the most influential voices in personal development, for a conversation that goes far beyond motivation and into the mechanics of real change. Together, they explore why so many people feel stuck in their lives, emotionally, professionally, and spiritually and how that feeling is often rooted not in lack of ability, but in delayed or avoided decisions.
Jay and Tony challenge modern ideas around comfort, self-care, and success. Tony shares why growth, not ease, is the true source of confidence and fulfillment, and why discipline and commitment build self-trust in ways comfort never can. Jay guides the discussion toward the balance between the science of achievement and the art of fulfillment, showing how success without meaning can feel empty, while meaning without action can leave people frustrated and stuck. Through practical frameworks, real-life stories, and honest reflection, the episode reframes discomfort as a necessary part of becoming who you’re meant to be.
Together they explore how purpose evolves over time, why contribution gives life its deepest meaning, and how fulfillment comes from growing and giving, not just achieving.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Stop Feeling Stuck by Making One Clear Decision
How to Build Confidence Through Difficult Choices
How to Create Clarity Without Waiting for Certainty
How to Grow Instead of Chasing Comfort
How to Strengthen Self-Trust Through Discipline
How to Design a Life That Keeps You Growing
If you’re feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or stuck right now, let this be a reminder that nothing has gone wrong. You don’t need to have everything figured out to move forward. You only need the courage to take the next step, even if it feels uncomfortable.
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With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:10 Make Decisions To Feel Unstuck
04'47 The Ability To See Beyond Your Present Moment
08:00 The Trial & Error Method Of Decision Making
10:50 Start With Small Decisions To Gain Momentum
11:50 Decision Making Isn't A One-step Process
13:33 Decision Vs Commitment
17:31 Decision Making Is A Continual Process
21:10 6 Steps To Help You Make Important Decisions
25:57 Tony Robbins On Spirituality & Manifestation
29:45 Philosophy Vs Strategy
31:31 The Science Of Achievement
33:13 The Art Of Fulfillment
36:47 Success Without Fulfillment
38:38 The Statistics On Mental Health For Gen Z
40:40 Fulfillment Looks Different For Everyone
43:13 Comfort Comes From Fulfillment
46:02 Self Esteem Development Depends On You
47:55 Differences Between Growth & Hustle
49:30 You Can Have Multiple Purposes In Life
51:08 Tony Robbins On Being A Dad In His 20s & 60s
01:03:06 Would Life Matter If We Had Everything?
01:05:07 Time To Rise Summit
01:07:51 Tony Robbins On God & Relationship
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