Raise Your Standards - Tony Robbins

Introduction

• Key Question: What are the fruits of your labor?
• Consider impact, social change, economic returns.
• Human connection vs. technology's potential to separate us.
• Using technology to create deeper connections.

Importance of Raising Standards

• Key to Long-Lasting Change: Raising standards is crucial for lasting transformation in personal life and business.
• Leaders: Those with the highest standards; having higher expectations of oneself, not others.
• Install strategies, skills, and tactics as a standard for continuous growth.

Shoulds vs. Musts

• Difference in People: Turning 'shoulds' into 'musts'.
• Physical Standards: Reflect body's standards, not desires.
• Rituals: Habits and routines shape who you are.

Influences and Environment

• Social Influence: Who you spend time with affects your standards.
• Game Raising: Being around people who play at a higher level raises your own game.
• Example: Michael Jordan and his commitment to improvement.

Examples of High Standards

• Michael Jordan: Didn't make the varsity team; used rejection to fuel a higher standard and work ethic.
• Wayne Gretzky: Skates to where the puck is going; anticipatory skills.
• Personal Example: Transition from $38,000 to $1 million income due to raising standards.

The Success Cycle

• Cycle Components: Potential -> Action -> Results -> Belief -> Potential (cycling)
• Limiting Beliefs: Identifying and destroying limiting beliefs to unlock potential

Implementation Steps

1. Raise Your Standards: Convert shoulds into musts.
2. Change Limiting Beliefs: Destroy limiting beliefs to free potential.
3. Model the Best: Follow proven models and strategies.
4. Constant Learning and Innovation: Intensify efforts and innovate.
5. Give More: Focus on giving more than expected for ultimate transformation.

Final Thoughts

• Secret to Living: Focus on what you can give, not what you can get.
• Surround Yourself: Continuous improvement by surrounding yourself with people playing at a higher level.
• Personal Stories: Achievements and failures fueled by raised standards and surrounding influences.