Biography of Tony Robbins
Tony Robbins is one of the very famous and most trending personality now-a-days in different social medias and on Internet as well. Moreover, he is famous an American author, philanthropist and life coach. Further, Robbins is known for his infomercials, seminars, and self-help books including Unlimited Power and Awaken the Giant Within. Similarly, in 2015 and 2016 Robbins was listed on the Worth Magazine Power 100 list. Moreover, his seminars are organized through Robbins Research International.
Early life of Tony Robbins
Robbins was born as Anthony J. Mahavoric in North Hollywood, California, on February 29, 1960. Further, Tony Robbins was raised in Glendora, California, and attended Glendora High School. Likewise, he was elected student body president in his senior year. While growing up, Robbins worked as a handyman to help provide for his siblings.
Career of Robbins
Robbins began his career promoting seminars for motivational speaker and author Jim Rohn when he was 17 years old. Moreover, in the early 1980s, soon after meeting Neurolinguistic Programming co-founder John Grinder, the two became partners. Further, at this time Robbins taught NLP and Ericksonian Hypnosis. Likewise, in 1983 Robbins learned to firewalk, and incorporated it into his seminars.
Personal performance of Tony Robbins
Moreover, throughout his writings, seminars, and speeches, Robbins espouses viewpoints, techniques. Similarly, other practices he asserts can help adherents improve their live. Further, he speaks about various “human needs, influences that affect people, the power of making decisions” and the need to achieve “emotional mastery”.
Legal issues of Tony Robbins
Likewise, in May 1995, Robbins Research International (R.R.I.) settled with the Federal Trade Commission over alleged violations of the agency’s Franchise Rule. Moreover, Wade Cook sued Robbins for allegedly using copyrighted terms from Cook’s book Wall Street Money Machine in Robbins’ seminars.
Personal life of Tony Robbins
In 1984, Robbins married Rebecca “Becky” Jenkins after meeting her at a seminar. Moreover, Jenkins had three children from two former marriages, whom Robbins adopted. Robbins and Jenkins filed for divorce in 1998. Likewise, in 1984, Robbins fathered a child with former girlfriend Liz Acosta. The son, Jairek Robbins, is also a personal empowerment trainer. Similarly, in October 2001, Robbins married Bonnie “Sage” Robbins (née Humphrey). Basically, they live in Palm Beach, Florida.
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Overview of Tony Robbins (14)
- Full Name: Anthony J. Mahavoric
- Nick Name: Tony Robbins
- Date of Birth: February 29, 1960
- Age: 59 years
- Birth Place: North Hollywood, California, United States
- Height: 2.01 m
- Spouse: Sage Robbins (m. 2001), Becky Robbins (m. 1984–2001)
- Children: Jairek Robbins, Jolie Jenkins
- Occupation: Author, motivational speaker
- Years active: 1978–present
- Known for: Motivational speaker
- Spouse(s): Becky Robbins (m. 1984–1997), Sage Robbins (m. 2001)
- Partner(s): Liz Acosta
- Net Worth: $500 Million
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