We live who we believe we are:
“We live who we believe we are”
– Tony Robbins
Other quotes with a similar message:
“We live our life based on what we believe.”
– Tony Robbins
“One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying.”
– Joan Arc
“Those who think they can and those who think they can’t are both usually right.”
– Confucius
Big idea or meaning of this quote:
Tony says, “Whatever people have their identity attached to, they live.
We live who we believe we are.
That’s just how it works. It’s just kind of an example I give. Look at your physical body. Your physical body today is an absolute reflection of only one thing, not your goals, not your desires, but your standards.
The identity you have for yourself.”
The wisdom behind this quote is similar to the story Tony gives of a smoker.
If you’re trying to quit and you say, “well, I’ve been smoking my whole life” then you’re going to find a very difficult time quitting. If the identity you’ve formed in your head is constantly saying your a smoker how likely would you be to stop? I’d wager not very long.
It all begins with a decision and a commitment to make a change in a positive direction.
In many habit books, they teach to start with small actions which could reaffirm the identity you want to form. Make it easy as you can to do.
For example, I wanted to prove to myself that I am disciplined person and so everyday after I woke up I made a promise to make my bed. After two days you get delirious, “see, I told you”. It then carries of to other areas of your life.
Want to be more healthy, eat an apple a day.
Go for a walk around the block.
It’s a simple, but powerful idea that we sometimes need a reminder:
Other Famous Tony Robbins Quotes:
“Leaders anticipate losers, react” – Tony Robbins
“The meeting of preparation with opportunity generates the offspring we call luck.”
– Tony Robbins
“In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It’s not what we do once…”
– Tony Robbins
“Leaders spend 5% of their time on the problem and 95% of their time on the solution. Get over it and crush it!”
– Tony Robbins
“If you want to take the island, then burn your boats. With absolute commitment come the insights that create real victory.”
– Tony Robbins
“Why live an ordinary life, when you can live an extraordinary one.”
– Tony Robbins
“Do what you did in the beginning of a relationship and there won’t be an end.”
– Tony Robbins
“If life’s a test, you tell me what’s life like? Well, I’d say it’s tough. You’ve got to prepare. You could pass or fail at life…”
– Tony Robbins
“Pain is inevitable, but suffering is a choice. Trade your expectation for appreciation. Suffering ends in that moment.”
– Tony Robbins
Success
Quotes
“In life you need either inspiration or desperation.”
Happiness
Quotes
“I can tell you the secret to happiness in one word: progress.”
Time Management quotes
“If you talk about it, it’s a dream. If you envision it, it’s possible. If you schedule it, it’s real.”
Self Discipline
Quotes
“Complexity is the enemy of execution.”
Questions
Quotes
“Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers.”
Change Your Life Quotes
“We can change our lives. We can do, have, and be exactly what we wish.”
Fear
Quotes
“It takes no courage to be a pessimist, to say it’s not going to work”
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Do you agree or disagree with Tony on this quote?
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