Why Proximity Is Power

In 1960, Anthony J. Mahavoric was born in North Hollywood, California. Not sure who that is? Let me give you a hint: his mom remarried a man named Jim Robbins, who adopted young Tony as a 12-year-old. That’s right, today’s episode is all about Tony Robbins. This man has had the most profound influence on the coaching and consulting business, and has changed personal development as we know it. I believe that Tony has had three major inflection points over the course of his career. The first came when he was 17 years old and began working for Jim Rohn. The second came in the early 1980s, when he met John Grinder and started teaching NLP and Ericksonian Hypnosis. Tony’s third inflection point occurred in the early 1990s, when he met Bill Guthy and Greg Renker. My favorite quote of his is just three words long, but carries so much wisdom and insight: “Proximity is power.” If you want to turn your dreams into reality faster, you need to get yourself in physical proximity with people who are playing the game at a higher level than you are. These are people with higher status and more success than you, who make more money than you do. Surrounding yourself with these people allows you to model what is proven to work. Don’t miss today’s episode to hear more about the power of proximity, which is the common thread that runs through today’s key insights! In this episode, you’ll learn why... ...being the proximity of other leaders can change your life. ...who you spend time with is ultimately who you become in your life. ...your environments will influence your future more than your personal willpower. In This Episode: [03:47] - Alex introduces today’s episode and mentions the three key insights that you’ll learn as you listen. [05:21] - We hear the story of Anthony J. Mahavoric, better known as Tony Robbins. [07:34] - Alex explains when Tony Robbins’ first inflection point in his career occurred. [11:53] - We learn about Tony’s early infomercials, which featured celebrities, and how successful Tony became as a result of this exposure. [13:26] - Alex’s favorite saying by Tony Robbins is just three words: “Proximity is power.” He then talks about the importance of modeling. [16:22] - We hear about how spending physical time with specific people has changed Alex’s life and career. [20:45] - Proximity people can turn the dial and move the needle for your business, Alex points out. [21:44] - Alex shares an example of the power of proximity from his own business. [23:25] - We learn that Alex is an introvert (except when he’s on stage), and find out how proximity started for im. [25:21] - Who you spend your time with is ultimately who you become, Alex explains. [27:26] - What about proximity with groups? [29:33] - We hear a quick review of the insights about proximity that Alex has covered over the course of today’s episode. [30:52] - Speaking of reviews, if you haven’t already reviewed the podcast, please take a moment to visit this link and write down your biggest takeaway from this particular episode as a review of the show. [32:26] - Alex gives away free access to his four-part video e-course series in honor of this 41st episode of the show! You can find it here. Links and Resources: Alex Mandossian MarketingOnline.com Marketing Online 4-Part Video Training Series Alex Mandossian on YouTube Alexisms by Alex Mandossian All Selling Aside on iTunes Tony Robbins Jim Rohn John Grinder NLP Ericksonian Hypnosis Bill Guthy Greg Renker All Selling Aside Episode 1: Confessions of a Serial Entrepreneur Harvey Mackay Jack Canfield Roy H. Williams Wizard Academy The Monday Morning Memo Harv Eker Joe Polish Dan Sullivan Strategic Coach Patrick Gentempo Roland Frasier