It's clear why Tony has become so successful. His theories are sound and his methodology is extremely effective. Those who never reached their goals either failed to apply his techniques or simpy gave up.

Definitely worth your time and money!

Finding Your Costa Rica : 5 Powerful Steps to Personal, Professional and Financial Success

Anthony Robbins covers a vast amount of information regarding personal achievement and taking control of your life starting from your own attitude and habits. There are countless books on discovering individual achievement and few packs as much content as Awaken The Giant Within.

The volume of content in this book is a double edged sword; whereas Robbins in clearly in possession of considerable knowledge on the topic yet appears to have difficulty or a lack of interest articulating his points with any brevity. Robbins could have cut this book into a fifth its size and maintained its usefulness.

Robbins has the ability to motivate and this book will give certainly give you an uplifting pep talk...if you can get through it quick enough. There are, however, many books on personal achievement that are far superior (Think & grow Rich, Magic of Thinking Big) that get to the heart of the material more rapidly and articulate their intent better.

Obviously Tony Robbins is a very committed and intense individual. That is worth 3 stars. But, a self-help book should be just that: a book that enables you to help yourself, so you don't need to use Tony or his seminars or tapes for constant reinforcement.

The book is applicable to everyday life situations, but the practicality is questionable. Everything he writes has been said before, and could be distilled down to a few lines that you could concentrate on, as has been done by other Spiritualists. Instead, you need to remember 6 NAC steps, 5 problem solving questions, 10 emotions of power, 6 steps to emotional mastery, 10 Action signals, 6 Master steps to change, and the list goes on. Whew! You need a briefcase just to carry all that around with you.

The bottom line is no one is going to remember all those steps. So what do you do then?

Awaken the Giant Within encourages taking control of ones life to promote positive change. Robbins has read extensively on human development and has rolled many worthwhile concepts into his book. He explores topics including belief systems, how to change, positive decision making, destroying blocks to success and more. This book gives a good overview of how to take better control of one's like.

The reading is quick, but he could have been somewhat less verbose and get the same points across. Then again, it is a relatively minor point if this is what is needed to motivate people to take control of their lives.

Although interesting, Robbin's book did not change me significantly. Almost all of his concepts can be found in other sources. However, Robbins work has helped many people a great deal. Thus, it would be unwise to argue with this success!

The Re-Discovery of Common Sense: A Guide to: The Lost Art of Critical Thinking

Before I read this long-titled Anthony Robbins book, I always used to keep people at bay and generally avoid humanity . Now, however, I'm the life of the party, I have a beautiful blonde wife, my cirrohsis of the liver is miraculously healing and I'm no longer scared of the dark. Thanks, Anthony, for all you do for U.S. citizens and people in the Western hemisphere.

I especially got a lot out of chapter six, where it talks about how to face your fear of picking your nose in public. Like most of Anthony's advice, you'll be pleasantly surprised what he recommends in that unforgettable chapter.

This is a long, complex and involved book, but if you give it your full attention, I believe that you too will be revitalized and ready to face your fears and transgressions.

After finishing this book I took a chance and joined Facebook. The result: I have 52 friends on that social network -- and surely counting!!

Make Robbins your choice for facing life's horrid fears!!!

Peace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Give up. You can't help yourself. Your a loser and a nobody. Now do what you want with your life. Because your going to die soon. Your going to be dead. Everyone you know will be dead. The people that knew you will be dead and soon, very soon, the world will probably never know you existed, much less care. Not too many people probably care all that much for you now. A few. Several, maybe, if your lucky. That really care. Everyone is so conditional. They'll turn on you in a heart beat if you try to change. You must let go. NOW. Do it. Don't try. It will never happen. Let it go. Do what you want. There is no giant within you to be awakened. Just you. There now, sitting there, YOU. Get up and do what you want because you'll be dead soon. And in the end, what's to fear? It all ends the same and your probably more, well more, than half way there. Your getting old fast. You may make it to an old age, but what can you do then? You'll be old and if your looking for action, if your looking to really do some things, you'd better do it while you have a younger body. Do what you want because you'll be dead soon. Life, all life, ends the same. An everlasting void of absolute nothingness awaits. You'll quit breathing one day. Your heart will stop. Your body will grow cold, stiffen, smell rotten and look grotesque, and fall apart. Your, in a way, doomed already. We are so screwed. Deep down you, me, the entire human race is petrified. Let it go.

After years of being mesmerized, hypnotized, industrialized, robotic and socially ostracized, I found something that would get me back on my feet again. That was Unlimited Power. This book goes beyond Unlimited Power and once you get it about swooshing and skipping in the street, you GET IT. A similar technigue is used in a new kind of therapy that is teaching people to recognize body postures that keep people stuck in negative states and can trigger a failure mode. A person with confidence doesn't walk around with his shoulders slumped and his arms dragging the ground. Carolina Tarheel players were swooshing all evening yesterday. If you don't like swoosh, find another word.

I have Robbins's tapes as well, you want to improve your life, read this book and DO WHAT IT SAYS, you will get results.

This review is for the 2 Audio CD version of Awaken the Giant Within. While listening to the CD, I kept waiting for the Wow moment, as in when is he going to say something, I think "WOW!". Never happened. The material is good, but simplistic and very basic. It is a good introduction for someone who is becoming aware of self sabotage by their own thoughts and needs a primer to shift their focus. This is like the movie that ends and you know there's definetely going to be a Part 2, because there are too many unanswered questions. In other words this work is the hook, which gives you a taste, and then reels you in (if you allow it), to buy other products authored by Anthony Robbins. I also felt that his using what is plainly NLP methods is highly unethical, regardless of how you package it or rename it.

What an amazing book and an amazing man. Most people know what to do but sometimes we don't do what we know. This book not only explains why but more importantly focuses on how to condition ourselves for permanent and lasting success.
Now I know why this man has coached 3 presidents of the united states top athletes, actors, and the most successful businessment on the planet.
This is a long book, loaded with value and each page is filled with useful information.
Thank you Tony!!!

Everyone knows Tony Robbins. I'm sure we all have seen his late night commercials on TV at 2am in the morning. As someone who always would laugh at the commercials I was always intrigued with them at the same time and always found myself watching them til they were over. Well flash forward a few years and in desperate need of a "LIFE" change I came across this book by Anthony Robbins.

It is a book that I highly recommend. Not only is it filled with commen sense ideas but also is filled with examples of other peoples problems that they overcame. It motivated me to change my negative thinking and behaviors and start to live a more positive life. What Tony made me understand is that obstacles are not brick walls but small challenges that we can over come. Positive thinking is more than just thinking positive but "Living" positive.

I highly recommend this to anyone who needs a little motivation to change their life for the better. Even if you don't need this push in your life it's still a great read that gives you quite a lot of advice and hints that you can use in your life from the first page that you read. I think you won't be disipointed if you purchase this book and if you really follow his advice you will live a more fulfilling and enjoying life. Do yourself a favor and get one of tony robbins books today if not this one. So Awaken your giant within today.

This really is a great book - full of sound ideas and strategies to promote personal change. The key, though, is to work, to act - and Tony is great at motivating you to that.
My personal history - unable to work, socialise, and pain in movement due to physical illness. I listened to his tape every week and it pumped me up and kept me going as i got into a healthier, spiritual life and got better.
Coming back to the book (i read it before) i'm amazed what i missed first time reading it. There is so much advice here, and its pragmatic and practical. Aswell as energizing.
He has a conversational style, which fleshes out the book. But he gets to the point - getting the reader to take action.
The point is - this guy, this book ... incredible tools for personal growth. To be incredible, they must be used, consistently, over time. And there are tons of people who have done just that.
Buy it ... and good luck!!

One of the best books that I have ever read. It was one of the first books that helped me get off my butt and get started to living life. There was a time in my life when I didn't have dreams. This book made me believe again and it can for you.

I have actually been through a long period of spiritual chaos. I have owned this book in the past. I also owned many other books that are of this kind. This book is actually useless. The best thing to do in times of turmoil is to keep things SIMPLY. That is the best solution. Think in a positive way but not to the extreme end that is advocated in all these self improvement books which are actually self DESTRUCTION books.
For those who question my opinion, I have been severely depressed for over 6 years. I stop being depressed back in 2003. I am currently a psychology major. REAL psychology books are VERY different from these SHAM books.
I hope my review have helped someone. If you have books like this, you should throw them away.

When Tony Robbins was recommended by a friend, I began to wonder what makes this self help guru so attractive to otherwise normal-seeming people?

As a practical person, my main questions while ploughing through the entirety of this 500 page book were 1) where is the utility? and 2) where is the innovation? In other words, what realistic actionable program does Tony offer that one hasn't likely acquired through common sense, an elementary school education and some life expereince? Aside from rehashing the obvious (e.g. list your goals, strive for excellence, think positive etc.) I found no answers.

Sure, I know what its like to feel weak and in need of help & answers. So when you're in this condition, and Tony promises help and answers, his products look attractive. You buy his book listen to his CD, he gets you worked up into a burst of enthusiasm. Great!

Then later, when you calmly contemplate what Robbins has said, you can't really recall anything but the essence because what really happened is he took a simple, familiar concept like "think positive" and fluffed it out into a chapter slickly titled "The Science of Neuro-Associative Conditioning" or spun it as a lame buzzword like "destiny technologies." Ohhhhh, brudda!

Tony Robbins uses words to stimulate your brain into thinking you've made real discoveries and real progress towards your goal. When in reality, you've accomplished nothing at all. Its like snorting coke, but he gives you words instead of narcotics, the effect is similar, the experience is illusory, temporary.

To all Tony Robbins fans, I mean no offense, but his works do not withstand critical reasoning. Its so easy to say the teaching is useful when you produce no measurable evidence. I've yet to see any reliable evidence to indicate that his books, tapes and rallies work better than doing something else, or doing nothing.

The friend who recommended this book has a goal to make financial improvements to his life and says Tony has "helped" him. When I inquired about the mechanics of how the Tony program for unleashing his inner giant is going to work, he can't articulate a plan. The best he can do is give me a sarcastic brush off. He's no better off now than years ago before he started the Tony program.

Certainly, cold science says Tony's ideas about the "Q-links" he promotes during his expensive seminars, and dietary "megahertz" (?!) are completely bogus and call his sincerity and ethics into question.

Of course, when you leave the realm of measurable, you leave the realm of science and reality, and enter into "faith" and religion. Therefore, its clear to me that Tony offers here is a type of pseudo-religion, a self-centered spirituality souped up for the modern world. This book is religion-lite for insecure athiests, new-age types and other assorted suckers in need of a crutch. His following is no different than a cult following. They have "faith" but its not resting on a solid foundation.

But given the vast numbers of people who turn to Tony for help, statistically, there will be somebody who benefits greatly from it but probably not you. Bottom line, Tony Robbins barely passes as entertainment fluff. Save your money and buy some Charlie Brown comics.

When Tony Robbins was recommended by a friend, I began to wonder what makes this self help guru so attractive to otherwise normal-seeming people?

As a practical person, my main questions while ploughing through the entirety of this 500 page book were 1) where is the utility? and 2) where is the innovation? In other words, what realistic actionable program does Tony offer that one hasn't likely acquired through common sense, an elementary school education and some life expereince? Aside from rehashing the obvious (e.g. list your goals, strive for excellence, think positive etc.) I found no answers.

Sure, I know what its like to feel weak and in need of help & answers. So when you're in this condition, and Tony promises help and answers, his products look attractive. You buy his book listen to his CD, he gets you worked up into a burst of enthusiasm. Great!

Then later, when you calmly contemplate what Robbins has said, you can't really recall anything but the essence because what really happened is he took a simple, familiar concept like "think positive" and fluffed it out into a chapter slickly titled "The Science of Neuro-Associative Conditioning" or spun it as a lame buzzword like "destiny technologies." Ohhhhh, brudda!

Tony Robbins uses words to stimulate your brain into thinking you've made real discoveries and real progress towards your goal. When in reality, you've accomplished nothing at all. Its like snorting coke, but he gives you words instead of narcotics, the effect is similar, the experience is illusory, temporary.

To all Tony Robbins fans, I mean no offense, but his works do not withstand critical reasoning. Its so easy to say the teaching is useful when you produce no measurable evidence. I've yet to see any reliable evidence to indicate that his books, tapes and rallies work better than doing something else, or doing nothing. Certainly, cold science says Tony's ideas about the "Q-links" he promotes during his expensive seminars, and dietary "megahertz" (?!) are completely bogus and call his sincerity and ethics into question.

Of course, when you leave the realm of measurable, you leave the realm of science and reality, and enter into "faith" and religion. Therefore, its clear to me that Tony offers here is a type of pseudo-religion, a self-centered spirituality souped up for the modern world. This book is religion-lite for insecure athiests, new-age types and other assorted suckers in need of a crutch.

But given the vast numbers of people who turn to Tony for help, statistically, there will be some who benefit greatly from it. For me, he's just C- quality entertainment fluff.

When Tony Robbins was recommended by a friend, I began to wonder what makes this self help guru so attractive to otherwise normal-seeming people?

As a practical person, my main questions while ploughing through the entirety of this 500 page book were 1) where is the utility? and 2) where is the innovation? In other words, what realistic actionable program does Tony offer that one hasn't likely acquired through common sense, an elementary school education and some life expereince? Aside from rehashing the obvious (e.g. list your goals, strive for excellence, think positive etc.) I found no answers.

Sure, I know what its like to feel weak and in need of help & answers. So when you're in this condition, and Tony promises help and answers, his products look attractive. You buy his book listen to his CD, he gets you worked up into a burst of enthusiasm. Great!

Then later, when you calmly contemplate what Robbins has said, you can't really recall anything but the essence because what really happened is he took a simple, familiar concept like "think positive" and fluffed it out into a chapter slickly titled "The Science of Neuro-Associative Conditioning" or spun it as a lame buzzword like "destiny technologies." Ohhhhh, brudda!

Tony Robbins uses words to stimulate your brain into thinking you've made real discoveries and real progress towards your goal. When in reality, you've accomplished nothing at all. Its like snorting coke, but he gives you words instead of narcotics, the effect is similar, the experience is illusory, temporary.

To all Tony Robbins fans, I mean no offense, but his works do not withstand critical reasoning. Its so easy to say the teaching is useful when you produce no measurable evidence. I've yet to see any reliable evidence to indicate that his books, tapes and rallies work better than doing something else, or doing nothing. Certainly, cold science says Tony's ideas about the "Q-links" he promotes during his expensive seminars, and dietary "megahertz" (?!) are completely bogus and call his sincerity and ethics into question.

Of course, when you leave the realm of measurable, you leave the realm of science and reality, and enter into "faith" (as you've said) and religion. Therefore, its clear to me that Tony offers here is a type of pseudo-religion, a self-centered spirituality souped up for the modern world. This book is religion-lite for insecure athiests, new-age types and other assorted suckers in need of a crutch.

But given the vast numbers of people who turn to Tony for help, statistically, there will be some who benefit greatly from it. For me, he's just C quality entertainment fluff. I do hope he works for you and you reach all your goals.

It gives you a shots of power. But reading on, you'll lose that power, and have the risk of getting to a lower-mood than that you started with. Self-defeating. Why? The book is good, the guy is energetic. But, the book is too long, and full of "strategies." Worse than all, all these 'strategies' are claimed to be, or presented in a way that makes them seem, scientific. While they are not more than anecdotal stories.

To sum up: good to have the book. Great to read. But, don't take things as ironclad. And don't try it all. Choose one thing that fits you, then apply it to your life, then be happy with it and forget about the book. Returning back to the book, or trying to take the whole thing (as I tried) will just let you down.

Does teach you alot of things..its a great but a long book..takes you a while to finish up..uses more advanced approach..
I would say by reading it all..its good to put these things in practice..but shouldnt be totally effected by thier ideas,,cuz they do talk about God there but in a hypocritical manner...just take a look at the words are used as heading "Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical & Financial Destiny"
I m little against this idea... By the end of this book..it raises some issues such as sudden death,,,by a car accident or a shoot out in a drive by etc,,Author didnt know how to answer these issues,,since he had taught us about controling our life..

In general, people seem to have extreme reactions to Tony Robbins. This idea appears to be supported by the variations in the reviews of Awaken the Giant Within. Love him or hate him, he is arguably one of the greatest motivational speakers of all time. In line with that level of excellence, I believe this book has earned its place among the top self-help books ever written.

Like any other self-help book, whether you find this book useful or not depends on what you are looking for. One important thing to consider before buying/reading this book is whether you want to use it to improve your life or to help someone else. While the material can be used for both, it is primarily focused on creating change within yourself.

Compared to his first book, Unlimited Power, which focused heavily on Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) as developed by Richard Bandler and John Grinder, Awaken the Giant Within presents a similar method of creating change which he calls Neuro-Associative Conditioning (NAC).

The difference between the two approaches, however subtle, is powerfully important. As he says in the book, the term "programming" has an implication that once you've done an NLP pattern, such as a "swish" pattern (described in Unlimited Power), then it is logical to conclude that the change is programmed in permanently. Instead, he focuses on the importance of conditioning and reinforcing change. Just as one trip to the gym is unlikely to create a lifetime of physical fitness, creating and maintaining change requires consistent reinforcement and conditioning.

In essence, NAC and the material presented in this book are NLP for the masses. If you are interested in studying the more technical aspects of NLP, Bandler and Grinder's books would be a great place to start, beginning with Frogs into Princes: Neuro Linguistic Programming. Books by other authors such as Magic of NLP Demystified: A Pragmatic Guide to Communication & Change (Positive Change Guides) and NLP: The New Technology of Achievement provide a more comprehensive and systematic overview of basic NLP techniques.

Awaken the Giant Within is filled with inspirational stories combined with specific systems and strategies designed to create change. As Tony often says, knowledge is only potential power and only becomes power if you put it into action. If you decide to read this "seminar in a book," remember that it's the application of the information that creates the change.

This book is great. I was afraid it would be a lot of lame "You're special!" stuff. Instead Tony gives simple tools that change the way you think and react to emotions and events. I no longer dwell on unimportant small things and instead move forward toward greater things.

I have an older edition, I think from 1992, which was somewhat dated, since it has some humorous and ironic references to "Influential people like Michael Jackson" or the interesting story about a young kid who gave it is all that turned out to be "none other than OJ Simpson".

The exercises were quite helpful and enlightening, this book will make you understand yourself in a new way.

First of all I do think this is a powerful book. This is due more to Tony Robbins ability to generate enthusiasm in the reader and his ability to organize already-published materials than it does with his own originality though.

I'm not the biggest Tony Robbins fan nowadays. I've heard him make too many ridiculous, unproven comments on his tapes to completely take him seriously. And his infomercial persona is hard to shake, but at the heart of it this is really powerful book for transformation just like he claims. It's mainly things he picked up from older self-help books and things like NLP but Tony does organize it in a usable fashion and really gets you pumped up to put some changes into effect.

I went through a hard time many years ago and this book helped me turn one of the worst experiences in my life into one of the most productive, so for that I will always have a soft spot for Tony and this book.

I do recommend staying away from his overpriced seminars though. Everything a smart and motivated person needs is already in this book. You do not need to pay a penny more to anyone over the cost of this book if you are serious about making life changes.

I'd also like to point out that this is a tighter, stronger book than his first one, and recommend a new person start here.

Awaken the Giant has it's place on bookshelves if for no other reason that it is a workable system to empower a person's entire life.

In doing this, Robbins has done an outstanding job to make change techniques applicable to the average person. His previous book, Unlimited Power, conveys Robbins' understanding of NLP and therefore can be claimed to be a book on the subject. The problem with Unlimited Power is that there countless books on NLP by much more reputable and learned authors than Robbins.

Awaken the Giant is a book that extends well past his first works and the way I see it, adds tremendous value to the field of positive psychology. How, I hear you mutter? Awaken the Giant, using NLP and conditioning techniques at its core, is a well thought out and cohesive system of change, rather than a collection of insights and techniques as many pure NLP books are. The book really focuses on taking control of your life and how to do it. It is not a book of fluffy half-theories and heart-warming anecdotes as most self help books are.

Awaken the Giant never claims to be a book on NLP, and, in fact, takes a main premise of NLP - you have all the resources inside you - and helps organise those resources so they work for you, not against you.

The book is a little long, and could have been a bit more concise, however, it is presented in a much user friendly way than Unlimited Power.

As an NLPer, I appreciate the outcome Robbins had in mind for this book - a whole system for the average person couldn't tell you the difference between a metaprogram and a submodality, but is probably frustrated with underachieving.

I bought this book 3 years ago. I was 35, selling cars, making less than $35,000 a year, fat, a smoker, and wondering where all the supposed "promise" I had ever went. I had a few good years in the past, but they were long gone. I didn't just read this book, I consumed it. Like Baptists read the Bible I read this book, and I started a success journal. Now, 3 years later. I work for myself (if you can call doing whatever I want work) and make $10,000 - $15,000 per month. I work out 6 days a week, I don't smoke, every relationship I have with everyone I love is 3x better than it ever has been.

I read "motivation", "self-help" and "how to succeed" books since I was 19 years old. And I did my best to follow them... not much happened in the end. This book, when Tony said "do this", I did it and there was an INSTANT change. Instant change after Instant change turned into the beginnings of a new life after 6 months, the taste of freedom after 18 months, and now unstoppable, unflappable, unimaginable success and happiness for a guy with a high school degree and never a penny in the bank before my next paycheck (until after Tony Robbins). Is this an unvarnished RAVE? You bet! I read this ONE book and applied it to my life. Now I have the life I always wanted.

My review falls some where in the between the reviews discussing the overwhelming amount of FLUFF contained in this book and the fact that Robbins' excercises can work!!! This 500+ page epic should really be revised by robbins to help readers concentrate on the true main points he is making. remove a three quarters of the anecdotes and and integrate the small subjects of vocabulary and metaphors into the bigger more overarching principles and remove about half of the crappy quotes sporadically placed in the book and you might have something worthy of 4 squares or at least 3 1/2. But no matter what read it get the brunt of the book and its message and prepare yourself to not agree and not follow through and its OKAY!!! Mind you the ever so bright eyed and bushy tailed Robbins' himself is absolutely no picture perfect poster child but must still be greatly acknowledged for the work and effort he has put in and the many lives he has empowered and bettered.

One of the most complete books that I've read on self improvement. This book includes many concepts that I had never studied before.

Thanks to Tony and this book, I am now well on my way to finding the woman of my dreams at age 48, and finally achieving the career I want as a pro speculator in stocks and futures. And on top of it I am a life coach and personal trainer as well.

If every junior high school child had to have a self improvement class that was mandatory to pass before going to the next higher grade, the entire world would be different. And if this book, could be a course unto itself at any high school, college or even junior high, it could change the world. People here who say this book is an infomercial or commercialized in any way are either "prove it to me" scientific types who need everything spelled out in a dry formula, or they must be completely unopen to new ideas. There is not one page of unecessary "fluff" as a few reviewers have claimed. Every word is a gem. One of the best books ever wriiten, period. And might even be the best self improvementt book of all time. People who claim NLP is better, tell me.....who do you know personally that claims they changed their life with it? I dont know any. I will take Awaken the Giant any day. Sure Anthony took some NLP and used it, but he made it more fun, easier to understand and much juicier. Nothing against Bandler and all those NLP guys, but they are so dry and hard to understand and they are the ones who want you to get "certified" for thousands of dollars in their methods. The one thing I would add to Anthony Robbins material is something author Brian Tracy said...."The key to success is to find the one thing you want more than anything else, and organize all of your activities around it." That is the most amazing thing Ive ever heard, and I teach it to all my clients. Add that to Anthonys books and you have a complete package. I also recommend getting Tony's audio stuff, but since its sometimes expensive, get it used and listen to it in your car. This way if you read and also listen, your brain is impacted on 2 different levels! I also recommend starting a club or support group in your area to re-infoce and discuss the strategies. I wonder if anyone in south Florida would like to do that. If so, contact me at mince38 with a yahoo address.

I would rate this book more truthful and accurate than the bible. One of the best things Tony says in the book is on page 390 where he says that when we are burdened with too many "shoulds" in life we dont want to play the game anymore. Man, who of us here hasnt started a new project and then got burned out from having too much on our plates? Tony is great. He shows us how to deal with overwhelm too. He talks about how we need to focus on our "musts" and eliminate the "shoulds." Incredible. By the way I am a personal life coach like Tony and consider him one of my mentors,though I have never met him in person. Ive read the book at least 10 times since 1992 and am proud to say I am starting it all over again, today. Reinforcement! I would like to just add that I have been studying this book for 15 years. It just keeps getting better. For those of you who dont like Tonys materials, let me ask you a question- Could you imagine spending a day with Tony at your apartment just chatting and it "not" being really interesting? This guy is one of the most interesting people on the planet! 6 stars!

This is an inspirational and insightful book that is well written and contains some profound methods to improve your thinking and improve your life. The ideas and methods that Robbins suggests are not just theory but I can attest from personal experience that they really work as I have successfully used some of the concepts.

Anthony Robbins summarizes the best personal development strategies and combines it with neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) to create quick change. He also presents a tool called Neuro Associative Conditioning (NAC). This technique assists you to condition yourself for success. Robbins applies them in a very practical and useful manner.

"Awaken The Giant" is a fantastic book with powerful strategies for those who are perceptive enough to use them. This book will improve your entire life from reaching goals to rapport with others. You can change your limiting beliefs and achieve goals that you thought were out of reach. You can greatly improve your interpersonal relationships. You can be better than your best. You can learn to quit bad habits like smoking or alcoholism or solve your overweight problem. You can overcome fears and phobias.

The material is presented in reader friendly way. The material is well organised and flows smoothly throughout and is easy to read and follow.

Don't be intimidated by the length of the book as it is very interesting and exciting to read. Robbins gives some very insightful anecdotes that illustrate the practical application of his principles and methods that really work. He methodically, step-by-step, explains how to go about articulating what it is you want, the forces that shape our destiny, and how to harness the power within to create our own destiny.

This is recommended reading for those who want to change for the better and are prepared to back up their desire with action.

I found Awaken The Giant to be self motivating. I could not wait to get to the end so I could begin putting into action all of the great strategies talked about on the CD. I play it over and over or whenever I find myself in a rut.

I found Awaken The Giant to be self motivating. I could not wait to get to the end so I could begin putting into action all of the great strategies talked about on the CD. I play it over and over or whenever I find myself in a rut.

I am very pleased, excellent insight and valuable information which I am now using in everyday life as well as business

I am very pleased, excellent insight and valuable information which I am now using in everyday life as well as business

This is Tony Robbins best book, which os sort of a compliment.

I don't know if any Tony Robbins' fans would enjoy a parody , but there is one HILARIOUS send up of "Awaken The Giant Within" inside a book called "Maybe Life's Just Not That Into You."

Read Krishnamurti, I Am That: Talks with Sri Nisargadatta and books on nueropsychology. Egocentric rubbish like this book is the actual problem.

I have a home based business..sometimes it's tough.Staying positive is #1 and Toni Robbins is great. My son is also getting into these. The service and prices at Amazon are great..Thank you..Bobbie in Oregon

I have a home based business..sometimes it's tough.Staying positive is #1 and Toni Robbins is great. My son is also getting into these. The service and prices at Amazon are great..Thank you..Bobbie in Oregon

The way Anthony Robbins writes is a way that just flows, providing for an easy read. I've listened to some of his tapes before and his writing style is almost like the way he speaks. I'd previously heard of NLP before but was not really sure what it was about and this book has provided me with a lot of insight about people and myself that I did know before. Have you ever had those moments in your life when you've seen, read or heard something and you thought to yourself "ah ha, I get it." That is what this book has done for me. I've had that experience tons of times while reading this book. So, if you are curious to see what NLP is all about or you feel that you are caught in a rut and don't know what to do, then you might want to read through this book to see what it might be able to offer you.

The way Anthony Robbins writes is a way that just flows, providing for an easy read. I've listened to some of his tapes before and his writing style is almost like the way he speaks. I'd previously heard of NLP before but was not really sure what it was about and this book has provided me with a lot of insight about people and myself that I did know before. Have you ever had those moments in your life when you've seen, read or heard something and you thought to yourself "ah ha, I get it." That is what this book has done for me. I've had that experience tons of times while reading this book. So, if you are curious to see what NLP is all about or you feel that you are caught in a rut and don't know what to do, then you might want to read through this book to see what it might be able to offer you.

Obviously his method has proven itself over the years. He is a good writer, and expert in his field. The book is lengthy with hands on materials.

It is obviously the culmination of years of work and is easy to use and apply. You definately get your money's worth and more.

A little to much Anthony personal history in the book for my taste but then I am familiar with NLP and the things he is talking about and maybe he needs that verbiage to get the unexposed to listen.....I think the sheer volume may turn some people off, but worth the time if you want to make changes in your life...he gives you what you need.

This book will change your life. Please if you only read one book your whole life read this one. You can achieve ANYTHING with these methods. In one years time I went from living with my grandmother and not having custody of my kids to having my own home, getting my kids, doubling my income, getting my book published, and getting my song on the radio. This book works~!

Tony Robbins' second book, 'Awaken the Giant Within', is one of the best self-help titles available today. It is an excellent companion to his first book, 'Unlimited Power', and while I agree with other reviewers that 'Giant' is not as brief, still, it is not to be missed for it's excellent content. I also recommend any of his CD programs or personal seminars.

One of Robbins' greatest gift is his ability to simplify the sometimes overly complex terminology and methodology of NLP into a series of straightforward processes easily understood by anyone. As a result, he has managed to make a very powerful technology for personal growth and change accessible to the masses without watering it down.

Richard Bandler, one of the co-founder's of NLP, dedicates his book 'Time For A Change' to Robbins and refers to him as 'one of the few geniuses of our time'. Robbins received training directly from Bandler, and he is to be commended for being one of a handful of individuals who have paid considerable licensing fees for use of Bandler's material.

I am a certified NLP master practitioner and clinical hypnotherapist and the content of 'Giant' is exceptional. In fact, it was this book that inspired me to explore NLP in the first place.

If you're looking for solid success coaching 'in print' and a powerful set of practical tools and techniques for improving your life in virtually any area, personal or professional, this is a great place to start.

As a professional life and career coach, I use many of the tools and techniques described in this book on a daily basis with my clients with fantastic results. Simply check the testimonials page on my Peak Performance Group website and see for yourself.

But don't believe me, buy the book, and learn and practice the material until you experience the results for yourself!

After reading Dale Carnegie`s and Clement stone`s bookes i came across
Anthony Robbins. I was expecting to read a copy of the old masterpieces but after listenning to the CD i realised that Anthony Robbins has something more than the others. A very well planned project. Very articulated and proper use of syntax. His voice is so penetrating that he impells you doing whatever he asks from you. What struck me most however, is that he doesn`t even mention the words subconsious, master mind and infinate intelligence but he applies them in his techniques without you knowing.

With hundreds of self-help books out there offering an infinite amount of information and solutions to your problems, it's hard to find one that is actually useful. Well, Tony Robbins has created a masterpiece with "Awaken the Giant Within".

Too many self-help books just give people excuses to wallow in their misery and frustration. But "Awaken the Giant Within" provides a plethora of ways to help anyone turn their negative feelings and emotions around into positive, constructive ones. Robbins uses techniques such as neauro-associative conditioning to help his readers take control of how they think, feel, and act. He pairs this with stories of famous people's journeys to success that are nothing but inspiring.

I have had the pleasure of seeing Tony Robbins live at one of his weekend long seminars and it is a life changing event. After the seminar I bought this book to continue the experience and everything mentioned in his $800+ seminar was mentioned in this book for a fraction of the price! Even if you aren't depressed, or miserable, or frustrated, "Awaken the Giant Within" is a great book for anyone to squeeze the juice out of life and sculpt it in a way that benefits them to the fullest.

I read this book several years ago. Just recently, I read Anthony Robbin's Unlimited Power. If you're choosing between Awaken the Giant Within and Unlimited Power, definitely go with Unlimited Power. Don't bother with this book.

Awaken the Giant is an amazing book and a great first step. Read it and then take the next step and go to Unleash the Power within Seminar. If it wasnt for Tony's Books and Audio program, I would have either been in jail or be dead! I went from not caring about anyone but me, to wanting to serve everyone and having a beautiful family with 2 little angels. I went from making 1-2k a month to 100k in my first year and then 450k the next 10 months. Read this book, then when you are ready, either but the get the edge cd's or go to his UPW seminar. It will change your life forever!

THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ FOR ANYONE WHO IS READY TO START MAKING DECISIONS AND CHANGING THEIR LIVE FOR THE BETTE. ONCE YOU READ THERE IS NO GOING BACK TO YOUR OLD SELF!!! FANTABULOUS!!!

Marina Kushner
Author
The Truth About Caffeine: How Companies That Promote It Deceive Us and What We Can Do about It

Communicating convincingly and with passion.
Robbins teaches NLP using NLP.
He not only teaches the theory, he produces positive empowering thoughts while we read.
How much would you pay for two grrreat ideas, that you can use right away? (The power of metaphors and the fact that questions guide our thoughts.)

I respect the rest of the book, but these chapters alone are worth the purchase.
(I am an Instructor of NLP.)

I really enjoy the people who like to dismiss certain others who have made a life helping other people. It's easy to sit on the sidelines and say, "Oh, yeah, that guy, that guy just wants to make money..." Of course, the guy wants to make money, but I also believe that you can make money and do what is yours to do; if that is giving seminars, and making infomercials, or writing books, then so be it!

I am a Spiritual Counselor myself and when I first started charging clients, I really felt guilty about it. Who am I to charge for my services? Actually, you really do owe it to the client to charge. It is a fact that when people don't pay for "services rendered" they don't appreciate it as much as when they do pay.

I do have certain talents. I do have certain skills. I do have certain gifts and I do, gosh dernit, deserve to charge for my time with a person and that is what I'm really charging for; my time. You don't expect to not pay a mechanic who fixes your car? No! You pay him for parts and labor...in other words, time.

So, yeah, Tony Robbins is making a fortune doing what he does. I don't begrudge him a thing. He is excellent in what he does. I once attended a seminar of his and I wasn't just motivated to go out and just "do" something, I was inspired to "become" something.

It is all in your intent, people. Who do you intend to become? What do you intend to do? What do you intend to have? If we came into each and every day with a list of intents and happily handed them over to our Higher Power without any kind of restrictions or resistance, oh, my God...tge results would be astounding.

So, don't hate Tony just because he's beautiful...and he truly is, the guy is just a vibrant soul that exudes certainty, faith, and dignity, love him for what he's trying to do; heal the world one person at a time.

Peace and Blessings...

Tony Robbins is full of good information. He teaches you how to take a normal life, and make it an extraordinary life. I give this book 5 stars!

I enjoyed the book since I open it because Tony Robbins is an excellent Coach whose knowledge is inspiring.

This book is great, it has changed my life. I use to be so hateful to the world because i lost a love one, and held everthing inside. but thanks to this book, me acting on things,and opening up. Life is great.
My best friend bought me this book and another book called The Truth About Caffeine : How Companies That Promote it Deceive Us and What We Can Do About It. Since he knows I quit black tea recently, he's been really wonderful helping me in cope with my mood swings. This book is a labor of love I loved the book and don't miss coffee one bit. Buy it here or visit CaffeineAwareness.org for more info.