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Tony Robbins' Method and the Value of Getting Screamed At

from Tough Love · #3

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1 min

Tim argues Robbins' aggressive, in-your-face style genuinely helps people because modern relationships (Facebook, Twitter) are shallow, and that being forced to confront your issues in a room full of strangers has real value.

In this bit4 moments
  • 11:10Tim argues that comedians being constantly judged is what he values about the art form.
  • 11:22In the arts especially, Tim believes in earning your keep rather than coasting on family connections.
  • 11:38Tim acknowledges rich kids do comedy too, but argues against getting unearned stage time just for touring with your dad.
  • 11:50Tim prefaces a self-deprecating admission: his father sold office equipment, and he did the same work later in life.
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