Thank You, Tony Robbins: How Tony's Success Programs Helped Me Design My Life So I Can Do What I Want, When I Want

Twice I have read this book from cover to cover, its very inspiring. I have been a tony robbins fan for a number of years and this book gives you a detailed account how Manny Ibay used tony's materials to bring a dramatic change in life. This book is must read if you are struggling and want to change for the better.

Having been a fan of Tony Robbins' work for the past seven years, I believe he offers some amazingly effective strategies and a winning philosophy for overcoming challenges and getting more out of life. It all comes from within the individual, but as I've seen in his live seminars, Robbins really knows how to get individuals of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities to "get off their butts," tap into the inner strength and resources we all have, and bring their lives to a new level.There's no substitution for Tony's various audio programs (like "The Time of Your Life" and "Get The Edge") or his live seminars -- some of which are astoundingly expensive. That being said, Manny Ibay's book plays a very important role -- showing the reader (in great detail) exactly how one individual (the author) assessed what he didn't like about "the status quo," and how Robbins' audio programs "lit a fire" and triggered his desire to start making some big changes -- going for a better job, more control over his life, etc. Not only do we see how Manny evolved over ten years of using Robbins' programs, but he also does a very nice job of giving the reader a synopsis of the Robbins' strategies.I know that not everyone is "open" to Tony Robbins, and many are turned off by this "Infomercial King." (Robbins has certainly made a nice living from his work, but that takes nothing away from the effectiveness of what he teaches.) Also, I've seen enough of his work to know -- and learned through conversation with Robbins himself -- that he has a very sincere desire to help others, and that his work really has had enormous value to a incredibly wide range of people around the world -- from those striving to be "the ultimate student," to those confronting terminal illness, to others who find themselves deserted by a spouse after decades of marriage.Ibay may not win any National Book Awards for glittering prose, but in terms of an inspiring message and real value in terms of offering a concrete example for transforming one's life, I can't say enough about this book!

I just finished reading the book a second time.. This book was so incredibly good that I had to re-read it a second time - never before in my life have I re-read a book without waiting at least a minimum of one year, but this time I re-read it within a month! And I completely enjoyed reading it this second time!Despite the title, this book isn't just a book thanking Tony Robbins, but also a guide on how to use Tony's tools to change your life with many inspiring examples from Manny's life. It's quite refreshing to read a book from a user of someone else personal achievement product. There are so many interesting perspectives on Tony's tools that during my second read of the book, I made even more distinctions about important facets of personal achievements. Also, this past 3 weeks, I've started using a number of the suggestions Manny made in his books which have impacted him, and those suggestions have really benefited me a great deal too. (Thanks Manny!)Having said all that, this book is not for everyone. It is not for those people who:1) Are completely closed minded about Tony Robbins and his tools and not willing to try anything new 2) Are not willing to look at other people's examples and learn from them in order to improve their own lifeHowever, this book is a great book for everyone else! I look forward to reading another book from Manny in 10 years!All in all as you can tell, I highly recommend this book.

Even though Tony Robbins markets his products to the average person, there may still be a part of you that says, "His techniques are for successful people like Pamela Anderson or Andre Agassi. Tony can't change my miserable life!"That's where Manny's book comes into play. He really is an average guy who's used Robbins' techniques to create MASSIVE change in his life! This book is NOT endorsed by Tony, so you know it's an unbiased, independent perspective on what products like Personal Power II can do for you!Even for those already familiar with Tony's material, this book is still worth the price for two reasons. Number one, Manny explains many of Robbins' most useful techniques. Remember, repetition is the mother of all skill!And number two, Manny includes a number of incredible personal stories that really underline the effectiveness of Tony's products.I highly recommend "Thank You, Tony Robbins" for those who are unfamiliar with Tony, and as a supplement for those already using Tony's products.