Fueling success with frustration

Have you ever wondered how Tony built a $6 billion business empire? Or how his biggest frustrations, and even failures, fueled his success?

For this far-reaching, revealing interview that originally ran on the “Success! How I Did It” podcast, Business Insider’s Richard Feloni flew to Tony’s Fiji resort Namale – among the world’s best, and just one example of his successful business ventures. He talked to Tony about how his tumultuous childhood led to his life’s calling, and how he developed the notion of a “performance coach.”

Listen as Tony details what it was like going from a broke teenager to a millionaire with a bestselling book in several short years, and how he dealt with fame and increasing responsibilities – and gain valuable insight into what makes a successful entrepreneur.

Turning obstacles into opportunity

Tony grew up poor, with a revolving door of father figures who didn’t expect much – from Tony or from others. But as he looked around him, he began to ask an important question: “Why are these people having such a beautiful life and we’re not?” He took a speed-reading class and started reading all sorts of books, from psychology to finance. He understood the power of feeding your mind.

He also began creating relationships. He surrounded himself with greatness and soaked it in. He built a network of successful people in business, Hollywood, sports, finance and more. And as he took on his first coaching clients, he only charged when he got results – and he was willing to learn from his clients. That’s why Robbins has quietly built a $6 billion business empire, and why he’s constantly pushing himself into new opportunities.

The power of communication

How do you build these deep relationships and networks? Communication is the key. You must understand how others see the world and adapt to it. You must unlock the keys to negotiating, one of the most essential skills to master in life if you want to get bigger, better deals in your favor. And you must learn to control your emotions – especially fear.