You see, in life, lots of people know what to do… but that’s the whole problem, isn’t it? We’re drowning in information but starved for execution. Let’s break down why Tony Robbins hit such a nerve with this one.
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Meaning
The brutal, simple truth that knowledge is useless without the courage and discipline to act on it.
Explanation
Look, I’ve seen this play out a thousand times. In business, in marketing, in life. We all know the fundamentals. We know we should be consistent, we know we should provide value, we know we should focus on our health. But knowing? That’s the easy part. The gap—that massive, yawning gap between knowing and doing—is where success is actually built. Or where dreams go to die. It’s the ultimate differentiator. It’s not about what you know; it’s about what you *do* consistently.
Quote Summary
| Context | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Original Language | English (3668) |
| Category | Personal Development (697) |
| Topics | action (112), discipline (252), knowledge (25) |
| Literary Style | direct (414) |
| Emotion / Mood | realistic (354) |
| Overall Quote Score | 82 (297) |
Origin & Factcheck
This is straight from Tony Robbins’ 1991 classic, “Awaken the Giant Within,” published in the US. You sometimes see this sentiment floating around attributed to other self-help gurus, but the specific phrasing is pure Robbins from that era.
Attribution Summary
| Context | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Author | Tony Robbins (102) |
| Source Type | Book (4032) |
| Source/Book Name | Awaken the Giant Within: How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny! (44) |
| Origin Timeperiod | Contemporary (1615) |
| Original Language | English (3668) |
| Authenticity | Verified (4032) |
Author Bio
Born Anthony J. Mahavoric in 1960, Tony Robbins rose from a challenging childhood to become a leading voice in personal development. He started as Jim Rohn’s assistant, then built Robbins Research International and created globally attended seminars such as Unleash the Power Within and Date With Destiny. The Tony Robbins book list spans self-help, business, finance, and health, with several No. 1 bestsellers. He co-authored finance works with Peter Mallouk and a longevity guide with Peter H. Diamandis and Robert Hariri. Robbins’ foundation supports youth, prison, and hunger-relief programs.
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Where is this quotation located?
| Quotation | You see, in life, lots of people know what to do, but few people actually do what they know |
| Book Details | Publication Year: 1991; ISBN: 978-0-671-79154-8; Last edition: Simon & Schuster, 2013; Number of pages: 544. |
| Where is it? | Chapter: The Power of Action, Approximate page from 2013 edition: 331 |