'Awaken The Giant Within' from Tony Robbins

Making The Change

Introduction

Tony Robbins is a famous writer and speaker. He helps people feel strong, happy, and in control of their lives. His book Awaken the Giant Within teaches us how to change our thoughts, actions, and emotions to live a better life. Tony says everyone has a “giant” inside them—this giant is our power to make life great. We just need to wake it up.

Chapter 1: Decide to Change

The first step to a better life is making a decision. Decisions shape our future. For example, if you decide to eat healthy food, you may feel better and live longer. Tony says, “Your life changes the moment you make a decision.”

Steps to Decide:

Know what you want: Think about your goals. Do you want more money? Better health? A happy family? Write it down.
Take action: Do something to reach your goal, even if it’s small.
Don’t give up: If one way doesn’t work, try another way.

Chapter 2: Control Your Mind

Our thoughts are powerful. They can make us happy or sad, strong or weak. Tony says we must choose good thoughts.

How to Think Positively:

Ask better questions: Instead of asking, “Why am I unlucky?” ask, “How can I become lucky?”
Focus on what you want: If you want to be confident, think about times when you felt strong.
Use good words: The words we say to ourselves matter. Replace “I can’t” with “I can.”

Chapter 3: Change Your Emotions

Emotions guide our actions. If we feel good, we take positive steps. If we feel bad, we may do nothing. Tony teaches us to change how we feel.

Ways to Feel Better:

Change your body: Stand tall, smile, and breathe deeply. These actions make you feel strong.
Focus on good things: Think about things you are thankful for, like friends or family.
Use happy words: Say, “I feel great!” even if you don’t. It can improve your mood.

Chapter 4: Break Bad Habits

Bad habits, like eating junk food or being lazy, can stop us from reaching our goals. Tony says we must replace bad habits with good ones.

Steps to Break Habits:

Notice the habit: What bad habit do you want to stop?
Feel the cost: Think about how this habit hurts you. For example, junk food may make you tired.
Find a good habit: Replace the bad habit with something better, like eating fruit instead of candy.

Chapter 5: Set Big Goals

Tony believes in dreaming big. He says we should set goals that excite us. Goals give us direction and purpose.

How to Set Goals:

Be specific: Don’t just say, “I want to be healthy.” Say, “I will walk 30 minutes every day.”
Set a deadline: Decide when you want to reach your goal. For example, “I will save $500 by June.”
Take action now: Start working on your goal today, even if it’s a small step.

Chapter 6: Use Pain and Pleasure

Tony says pain and pleasure control us. We avoid pain and go toward pleasure. To make changes, we need to link pain to bad habits and pleasure to good habits.

Example:

If you want to quit smoking, think about the pain: bad health, high costs, or smelling bad.
Think about the pleasure of quitting: saving money, feeling strong, or breathing easier.

Chapter 7: Change Your Beliefs

Beliefs are ideas we think are true. Sometimes, our beliefs hold us back. For example, if you believe, “I’m not smart,” you may not try to learn new things.

How to Change Beliefs:

Question the belief: Ask, “Is this true?”
Find proof against it: If you think, “I’m not smart,” remember times when you solved problems or learned quickly.
Create a new belief: Say, “I can learn anything if I try.”

Chapter 8: Stay Motivated

Staying motivated is important. Sometimes, we feel tired or want to quit. Tony says we need to remind ourselves why we started.

Tips to Stay Motivated:

Visualize success: Close your eyes and imagine your goal. See yourself happy and successful.
Celebrate small wins: Every step you take is progress. Reward yourself for it.
Learn from others: Read stories of people who reached their goals.

Conclusion: Take Control of Your Life

Tony ends the book by reminding us that we have the power to change. Life is full of choices. When we decide to think positively, feel strong, and take action, we awaken the giant within us.

Glossary

Action: Doing something, not just thinking about it.
Belief: An idea you think is true.
Decision: Choosing something.
Emotion: A feeling, like happiness or sadness.
Goal: Something you want to reach or do.
Habit: Something you do often, like brushing your teeth.
Motivated: Wanting to do something.
Positive: Good, happy, or hopeful.
Visualize: Imagine something in your mind.