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Guest on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett, On Purpose with Jay Shetty, The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, The Dr. John Delony Show, Modern Wisdom, The Rubin Report and 3 more · 12 books · 10 episodes across 9 podcasts

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Anthony Jay Robbins is an American author, coach and motivational speaker. He is known for his seminars and self-help books, including the books Unlimited Power (1986) and Awaken the Giant Within (1991). During appearances on podcasts such as The Diary Of A CEO, The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast, Modern Wisdom, and On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Robbins recommended and discussed several influential works. He frequently recommended William Strauss and Neil Howe's The Fourth Turning and Generations to discuss generational cycles, history, and patterns. Robbins also strongly recommended Viktor E. Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, citing it as one of his favorite and most personally influential books regarding the ability to find meaning in extreme circumstances. Additionally, he mentioned interviewing Norman Vincent Peale about The Power of Positive Thinking, and discussed reading Claude M. Bristol's The Magic of Believing when he was young to help condition his mind during difficult periods.

Books recommended by Tony Robbins

Who said what is determined automatically. In hand-checked samples, at least 6% of mentions were credited to the wrong speaker — sometimes an interviewer’s line recorded as the guest’s, sometimes the reverse. Every entry below quotes the words and links to the episode, so you can check it.

  1. The fourth turning

    William Strauss, Neil Howe · Recommended · 3 episodes

    The Fourth Turning by William Strauss and Neil Howe presents a generational theory that views history through recurring cycles and seasons.

    Recommended
    “I don't know if you've read the fourth turning did you read that book by chance”
    Where to get it
  2. Magic of Believing

    Claude M. Bristol · Discussed · 2 episodes

    Magic of Believing by Claude M.

    Discussed
    “so I read these books like the magic of Believing by Claude M Bristol the power of your subconscious mind by you know Jose Dr Joseph”
    Where to get it
  3. Man's Search for Meaning

    Viktor E. Frankl · Recommended · 2 episodes

    Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E.

    Recommended
    “you look at people in Ashwitz, you know, um, Man's Search for Meaning is one of my favorite books. Have you read it?”
    Where to get it
  4. Generations

    William Strauss, Neil Howe · Recommended · 2 episodes

    Generations by William Strauss and Neil Howe is an influential historical analysis that explores recurring generational cycles in American history and famously coined the term for the millennial generation.

    Recommended
    “In fact, I'd recommend for everyone there's a book called Generations. Have you read it?”
    Where to get it
  5. Life Force

    Tony Robbins; Peter H. Diamandis; Robert Hariri · Discussed · 1 episode

    Life Force by Tony Robbins, Peter H.

    Discussed
    “He's probably the number one longevity expert in the world and I write about him in the book.”
    Where to get it
  6. One Answer to Cancer

    William Donald Kelley · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “And then I just read every book I could on cancer, and I came across this one book called um One Answer to Cancer.”
    Where to get it
  7. American notes

    Charles Dickens, Diana C. Archibald · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “They also wrote a book called 'Generations'; it's about 550 pages of Anglo-American history.”
    Where to get it
  8. Anatomy of an Illness As Perceived By the Patient

    Norman Cousins · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “most importantly he wrote a book called anatomy of an illness which kind of launched this form of study around the world”
    Where to get it
  9. As a Man Thinketh

    James Allen · Discussed · 1 episode

    As a Man Thinketh by James Allen is a classic self-development text focused on the power of thought in shaping personal reality and character.

    Discussed
    “And I gave her As a Man Thinketh to kind of work on her head a little bit.”
    Where to get it
  10. The Power of Positive Thinking

    Norman Vincent Peale · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale is a classic mid-century self-help book that promotes optimistic thinking, faith, and mental resilience as tools for personal achievement.

    Discussed
    “I remember I interviewed uh um what was the name? Norman Vincent Peele, Dr. Peele, who wrote the original power of positive thinking book when I was 32.”
    Where to get it
  11. The Power of Your Subconscious Mind

    Joseph Murphy · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy is a classic self-help and New Thought guide designed to help readers unlock mental potential and reshape their life outcomes by harnessing subconscious beliefs.

    Discussed
    “so I read these books like the magic of Believing by Claude M Bristol the power of your subconscious mind by you know Jose Dr Joseph”
    Where to get it
  12. Their Jihad... Not My Jihad!

    Raheel Raza · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “The young man who wrote about it called his book 'My Jihad,' describing how he realized his true struggle was with himself.”
    Where to get it

Questions about Tony Robbins’s book recommendations

What book does Tony Robbins recommend most?

The fourth turning by William Strauss, Neil Howe. Tony Robbins recommended it in 3 episodes, with 3 explicit recommendations.

How many books has Tony Robbins recommended on podcasts?

We have found 12 books Tony Robbins recommended or discussed, across 10 episodes of 9 podcasts. Ad reads and passing mentions are not counted.

What books are on Tony Robbins's reading list?

The books Tony Robbins has recommended most on podcasts are The fourth turning by William Strauss, Neil Howe, Magic of Believing by Claude M. Bristol, Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl, Generations by William Strauss, Neil Howe and One Answer to Cancer by William Donald Kelley. The full book list below has all 12.

What books has Tony Robbins written?

Unlimited Power (1986), Awaken The Giant Within (1991), Powertalk (1992), Giant steps (1994), Inner Strength (1998), Lessons in Mastery (1998), Live with Passion! (2002), Notes from a Friend (2011), Money (2014) and Unshakeable (2016), among 13 in all.

What did Tony Robbins recommend on On Purpose with Jay Shetty?

The fourth turning, Generations and Life Force, among 7 books in all.

What is the latest book Tony Robbins recommended?

Generations, recommended on The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett (2026-01-15).

People who recommend the same books

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Tony Robbins: No One Is Ready For What's Coming! Why The Next Decade Will Break People!The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett2026-01-152
TONY ROBBINS: If You Want to CHANGE Your Life This Year, Do THIS 3 Step Process…On Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-01-051
Peterson x Tony Robbins | EP 517The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast2025-01-231
How to Change Your Life in 2025 (With Tony Robbins)The Dr. John Delony Show2025-01-202
How To Replace Self-Doubt With Unshakeable Confidence – Tony RobbinsModern Wisdom2025-01-131
This One Change Will Make This Year a Game-Changer for You | Tony RobbinsThe Rubin Report2024-12-282
Tony Robbins | This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von #477This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von2024-01-091
Tony Robbins on the Future of Health & LongevityThe Ben & Marc Show2023-12-201
Tony Robbins ON: How To BRAINWASH Yourself For Success & Destroy NEGATIVE THOUGHTS! | Jay ShettyOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2022-04-1811
Secrets to Living Longer and Better, with Tony Robbins, and Hollywood Captured by China, with Erich Schwartzel | Ep. 259The Megyn Kelly Show2022-02-101
Other mentions (22: passing, ad reads, own books)
Plugged MONEY Master the Game
“And so I wrote this book, Money Master the Game. I wanted to write a book that my billionaire clients would be blown away by but I could also someone just starting the journey would do it and we were successful number one New York Times bestseller really great”
Plugged MONEY Master the Game
“And then when I was writing Money Master the Game, I wrote interviewed Ray Dalia, Carl and Warren Buffett, all the best in the business.”
Plugged Life Force
“I've known him 44 years and person's reading my book. Uh this is my book I did interviewed 150 people who are the top regenerative scientists in the world, right? So it's a big book 700 page”
Plugged Life Force
“I've seen everything. I wrote Life Force 150 of the best regenerative doctors in the world know about I know of them all.”
Plugged Life Force
“well a friend of mine the other day was on an airplane and somebody was reading I just had my book you had triggered me was life force”
Plugged MONEY Master the Game
“and then I was writing this book money Master the game”
Plugged Life Force
“I wrote a whole book called life force all about every form of regenerative medicine I I brought up wovi and all these other ones that are there”
Plugged The Holy Grail of Investing
“he goes I call it the Holy Grail of investing which is why that that's the title of this book it's really Rey it's not me right”
Plugged MONEY Master the Game
“and so I got chance to have access to those people and one led to another and wow it was a four and a half year journey and I wrote money Master the game”
Plugged The Holy Grail of Investing
“I wrote this book called The Holy Grail investing because as I'm sitting down with Ray doio one of the greatest investors in history he has $195 billion dollar that he manages for even countries and Pension funds”
Plugged MONEY Master the Game
“the first one was money Master the game it's most uh most read most successful Financial book of the last 23 years”
Passing My Jihad
“and the young man wrote a book called my Jihad where he talked about he was trained in a camp”
Plugged Life Force
“so I think that's why I wrote the book life force I wanted to give them the best experts on the face of the earth in every area that matters and then they can dive in as much or as little as they want do the natural things they can naturally do or take on some of the newest breakthroughs”
Plugged MONEY Master the Game
“then I was writing money Master the game you know interviewing 50 of the smartest Financial people in the world”
Plugged MONEY Master the Game
“Then I was writing 'Money: Master the Game,' you know, interviewing 50 of the smartest financial people in the world.”
Plugged The Holy Grail of Investing
“and then I have a new book coming out it's my third in the financial area one that I think you guys would appreciate this one is called the Holy Grail of investing”
Plugged The Holy Grail of Investing
“It's my third in the financial area, one that I think you guys would appreciate; this one is called 'The Holy Grail of Investing.'”
Plugged MONEY Master the Game
“You know, I did one book, 'Money, Master the Game,' it was kind of like this.”
Passing MONEY Master the Game
“Then when I was doing Money Master the Game, I mean, they're being these billionaires, Jay...”
Plugged Life Force
“dr bob harari who's now a partner and a co-author in this book”