Stand guard at the door of your mind | Tony Robbins on why disciplining your fears and controlling your focus is important now more than ever
Mar 27, 2020
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Tony Robbins talks about the importance of disciplining fears and controlling focus. He emphasizes the need to stand guard at the door of our minds and choose quality information. Going against the crowd, embracing change, and staying true to ourselves are also discussed. Controlling our focus and being skeptical of accepted information are highlighted, along with the importance of personal research and decision-making.
The current times call for personal growth and focusing on what we can control, even in difficult circumstances.
By consciously choosing what information we consume and directing our focus, we can shape our own reality and not let others dictate our thoughts and emotions.
Deep dives
Focus on Personal Growth
In a rapidly changing world where so much is out of our control, it is important to focus on what we can control: our personal growth. No matter where we are or how much time we have, we can still work on ourselves. Tony Robbins emphasizes the significance of personal growth, even during difficult times, and encourages listeners to prioritize their own development.
Think Critically and Control Your Focus
The current times are marked by fear and uncertainty, fueled by the overabundance of information online and in the media. Tony Robbins advises against letting others dictate our focus and emphasizes the importance of thinking critically for ourselves. He quotes his mentor, Jim Rohn, stating that we must stand guard at the door of our own minds. By consciously choosing what information we consume and directing our focus, we can shape our own reality.
Successful People Decide Their Purpose
Based on his interactions with successful individuals, Tony Robbins identifies a common denominator in their success - they decided what they wanted their lives to be about and created a vision. These individuals did not let external factors or others' beliefs shape their decisions. By trusting their instincts and maintaining their focus, they overcame challenges and achieved their goals. Tony emphasizes the importance of defining our purpose and not getting swayed by conventional wisdom or the opinions of others.
Be Different and Pursue Quality Information
Tony Robbins encourages listeners to embrace being different and not conform to the crowd. He advises against following the majority, as their approach may not always be the most effective. Rather than mindlessly accepting information, seek out quality information that aligns with your goals and values. Tony warns against relying solely on experts, as their views may be influenced by various factors. Instead, he advises conscious decision-making based on continuous learning and seeking advice from those already achieving the desired results.
In these times of uncertainty, we need to think critically for ourselves. If we don’t, we’re letting someone else dictate our focus. As Tony likes to quote his mentor, Jim Rohn, we need to STAND GUARD at the door of our own minds.
Whatever information you're feeding your mind on a daily basis and you focus upon consistently, you're going to experience as being what life is really about – and if we don't discipline our fears and control our focus, the world will gladly do it for us. It’s your choice what to focus on.
In this episode, we are bringing you exclusive content from Tony, recorded years ago as part of his PowerTalk series. And while this is from some time ago, his message is timeless – and extremely relevant in times like these.
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