Today, Jay sits down with Tony Robbins, world-renowned life and business strategist, bestselling author, and one of the most influential voices in personal development, for a conversation that goes far beyond motivation and into the mechanics of real change. Together, they explore why so many people feel stuck in their lives, emotionally, professionally, and spiritually and how that feeling is often rooted not in lack of ability, but in delayed or avoided decisions.

Jay and Tony challenge modern ideas around comfort, self-care, and success. Tony shares why growth, not ease, is the true source of confidence and fulfillment, and why discipline and commitment build self-trust in ways comfort never can. Jay guides the discussion toward the balance between the science of achievement and the art of fulfillment, showing how success without meaning can feel empty, while meaning without action can leave people frustrated and stuck. Through practical frameworks, real-life stories, and honest reflection, the episode reframes discomfort as a necessary part of becoming who you’re meant to be.

Together they explore how purpose evolves over time, why contribution gives life its deepest meaning, and how fulfillment comes from growing and giving, not just achieving.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Stop Feeling Stuck by Making One Clear Decision

How to Build Confidence Through Difficult Choices

How to Create Clarity Without Waiting for Certainty

How to Grow Instead of Chasing Comfort

How to Strengthen Self-Trust Through Discipline

How to Design a Life That Keeps You Growing

If you’re feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or stuck right now, let this be a reminder that nothing has gone wrong. You don’t need to have everything figured out to move forward. You only need the courage to take the next step, even if it feels uncomfortable.

Learn more and get your ticket at timetorisesummit.com 

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

02:10 Make Decisions To Feel Unstuck

04'47 The Ability To See Beyond Your Present Moment

08:00 The Trial & Error Method Of Decision Making

10:50 Start With Small Decisions To Gain Momentum

11:50 Decision Making Isn't A One-step Process

13:33 Decision Vs Commitment

17:31 Decision Making Is A Continual Process

21:10 6 Steps To Help You Make Important Decisions

25:57 Tony Robbins On Spirituality & Manifestation

29:45 Philosophy Vs Strategy

31:31 The Science Of Achievement

33:13 The Art Of Fulfillment

36:47 Success Without Fulfillment

38:38 The Statistics On Mental Health For Gen Z

40:40 Fulfillment Looks Different For Everyone

43:13 Comfort Comes From Fulfillment

46:02 Self Esteem Development Depends On You

47:55 Differences Between Growth & Hustle

49:30 You Can Have Multiple Purposes In Life

51:08 Tony Robbins On Being A Dad In His 20s & 60s

01:03:06 Would Life Matter If We Had Everything?

01:05:07 Time To Rise Summit

01:07:51 Tony Robbins On God & Relationship

Episode Resources:

Tony Robbins | Website

Tony Robbins | Instagram

Tony Robbins | Facebook

Tony Robbins | YouTube

Tony Robbins | TikTok

Tony Robbins | LinkedIn

Tony Robbins | X

Today, Jay sits down with Tony Robbins, world-renowned life and business strategist, bestselling author, and one of the most influential voices in personal development, for a conversation that goes far beyond motivation and into the mechanics of real change. Together, they explore why so many people feel stuck in their lives, emotionally, professionally, and spiritually and how that feeling is often rooted not in lack of ability, but in delayed or avoided decisions.
Jay and Tony challenge modern ideas around comfort, self-care, and success. Tony shares why growth, not ease, is the true source of confidence and fulfillment, and why discipline and commitment build self-trust in ways comfort never can. Jay guides the discussion toward the balance between the science of achievement and the art of fulfillment, showing how success without meaning can feel empty, while meaning without action can leave people frustrated and stuck. Through practical frameworks, real-life stories, and honest reflection, the episode reframes discomfort as a necessary part of becoming who you&rsquo;re meant to be.
Together they explore how purpose evolves over time, why contribution gives life its deepest meaning, and how fulfillment comes from growing and giving, not just achieving.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Stop Feeling Stuck by Making One Clear Decision
How to Build Confidence Through Difficult Choices
How to Create Clarity Without Waiting for Certainty
How to Grow Instead of Chasing Comfort
How to Strengthen Self-Trust Through Discipline
How to Design a Life That Keeps You Growing
If you&rsquo;re feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or stuck right now, let this be a reminder that nothing has gone wrong. You don&rsquo;t need to have everything figured out to move forward. You only need the courage to take the next step, even if it feels uncomfortable.
Learn more and get your ticket at <a href="http://timetorisesummit.com">timetorisesummit.com</a>&nbsp;
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe <a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe">here</a>.&nbsp;
Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! <a href="https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast">https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast</a>&nbsp;
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:10 Make Decisions To Feel Unstuck
04'47 The Ability To See Beyond Your Present Moment
08:00 The Trial &amp; Error Method Of Decision Making
10:50 Start With Small Decisions To Gain Momentum
11:50 Decision Making Isn't A One-step Process
13:33 Decision Vs Commitment
17:31 Decision Making Is A Continual Process
21:10 6 Steps To Help You Make Important Decisions
25:57 Tony Robbins On Spirituality &amp; Manifestation
29:45 Philosophy Vs Strategy
31:31 The Science Of Achievement
33:13 The Art Of Fulfillment
36:47 Success Without Fulfillment
38:38 The Statistics On Mental Health For Gen Z
40:40 Fulfillment Looks Different For Everyone
43:13 Comfort Comes From Fulfillment
46:02 Self Esteem Development Depends On You
47:55 Differences Between Growth &amp; Hustle
49:30 You Can Have Multiple Purposes In Life
51:08 Tony Robbins On Being A Dad In His 20s &amp; 60s
01:03:06 Would Life Matter If We Had Everything?
01:05:07 Time To Rise Summit
01:07:51 Tony Robbins On God &amp; Relationship
Episode Resources:
Tony Robbins | <a href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/">Website</a>
Tony Robbins | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tonyrobbins/">Instagram</a>
Tony Robbins | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TonyRobbins/">Facebook</a>
Tony Robbins | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TonyRobbinsLive">YouTube</a>
Tony Robbins | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@tonyrobbins">TikTok</a>
Tony Robbins | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/officialtonyrobbins/">LinkedIn</a>
Tony Robbins |&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/tonyrobbins">X</a>

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.

I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.
I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

Tony Robbins: The Fastest Way Out of Feeling Stuck! Use THIS 6-Part Decision Making Framework to Take the First Step and Start 2026 With Clarity

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