Read by Bob Proctor, Jim Rohn, Tony Robbins and 2 others
What books does Tony Robbins recommend?
For a strategist who has coached millions on the psychology of achievement, the reading list of Tony Robbins is unsurprisingly practical — these 25 book recommendations, drawn from his official site, his podcast, and The Tim Ferriss Show, orbit self-improvement, psychology, and philosophy. Robbins calls James Allen's As a Man Thinketh a book he has "read more than a dozen times and often gives as a gift because it's concise, easy to read, and profound," built on the idea that "your thoughts really, truly shape everything in your life." Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, Ray Dalio's Principles, and Michael Singer's The Untethered Soul complete a shortlist that treats mindset, meaning, and inner peace as the raw materials of a well-lived, high-performing life.
Last updated February 2026 · Every recommendation cited to its original source.
byJames Allen
190280 Pages“It's the whole concept of understanding that your thoughts really, truly shape everything in your life that you feel and experience. I have read it more than a dozen times and often give the book as a gift because it's concise, easy to read, and profound.”
— Tony Robbins
Source: Tony Robbins Official Reading List
Read by Tim Ferriss, Charlie Munger, Sam Altman and 22 others
Man's Search for Meaning
An Introduction to Logotherapy
byViktor E. Frankl
2006165 Pages“I don't give a damn how rich you are financially or how abundant you are with your family or love. We all experience extreme stress in our life at some point. It's the ultimate equalizer... the ability to find meaning in the most difficult times, I think, is one of the most important skills of life, and there's probably not a greater example than that book.”
— Tony Robbins
Source: The Tim Ferriss Show
Read by Arianna Huffington, Marc Benioff, Michael Bloomberg and 6 others
byRay Dalio
2017592 Pages“I found it to be truly extraordinary. Every page is full of so many principles of distinction and insights—and I love how Ray incorporates his history and his life in such an elegant way.”
— Tony Robbins
Source: Official Endorsement
The Fourth Turning
What the Cycles of History Tell Us About America's Next Rendezvous with Destiny
byWilliam Strauss, Neil Howe
1997400 Pages“It is a book worth reading because what you'll see is... history doesn't repeat itself, but it rhymes.”
— Tony Robbins
Source: The Tony Robbins Podcast
Read by Tony Robbins
Generations
The History of America's Future, 1584 to 2069
byWilliam Strauss, Neil Howe
1991544 Pages“It shows there's a direct cycle between how you were raised and how you raise your kids... It allows us to plot a recurring cycle in American history.”
— Tony Robbins
Source: The Tim Ferriss Show
The Untethered Soul
The Journey Beyond Yourself
byMichael A. Singer
2007200 Pages“Michael Singer is an extraordinary soul... [This book] provides insight on how you can attain inner peace, discover a truer understanding of yourself and achieve happiness in any circumstance.”
— Tony Robbins
Source: The Tony Robbins Podcast
The Happiness Hypothesis
Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom
byJonathan Haidt
2006320 Pages“It's one of the best books I've read to show you the scientific understanding of how you really experience a life of fulfillment. It'll move you, and it will give you the pathway to see what are the real ways to have lasting happiness.”
— Tony Robbins
Source: Tony Robbins Official Site
Read by Tony Robbins
Lifespan
Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To
byDavid Sinclair, Matthew D. LaPlante
2019432 Pages“A must-read for anyone who desires to function optimally now and protect themselves from diseases in the future.”
— Tony Robbins
Source: Book Blurb
Tuesdays with Morrie
An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson
byMitch Albom
2002224 Pages(1,204,325)
Source: The Tim Ferriss Show
Read by Tony Robbins
The Mastery of Love
A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship
byDon Miguel Ruiz
1999224 Pages“Change your story. Master proven strategies to create endless momentum and change the trajectory of your life. Happiness can only come from inside of you and is the result of your love.”
— Tony Robbins
Source: Tony Robbins Official Site
Read by Richard Branson, Mark Manson, Steven Bartlett and 4 others
Start with Why
How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
bySimon Sinek
2009256 Pages“The basis of this book is so important to anyone looking to increase their influence, profits, or impact. People won't truly buy into a product, service, movement, or idea until they understand the WHY behind it.”
— Tony Robbins
Source: Tony Robbins Official Site
Read by Satya Nadella, Tobias Lütke, Chip Wilson and 5 others
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
How We Can Learn to Fulfill Our Potential
byCarol S. Dweck
2006320 PagesSource: Tony Robbins Official Reading List
Read by Tony Robbins
The Singularity Is Near
When Humans Transcend Biology
byRay Kurzweil
2005652 Pages“I believe anticipation is power, that if you are going to have a great life, you don't want to react to everything. Where the world is going and what technology is leading us to in terms of the evolution of humanity is an incredibly valuable thing to understand.”
— Tony Robbins
Source: Tony Robbins Official Site
Tools of Titans
The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
byTim Ferriss
2016736 Pages“Tools of Titans is like a backstage pass to the minds of incredibly successful people. Tim Ferriss gathered advice from billionaires, athletes, and artists and put it all in one book.”
— Tony Robbins
Source: Book Foreword
Tribe of Mentors
Short Life Advice from the Best in the World
byTim Ferriss
2017624 Pages“Tim is a brilliant thinker and someone who I respect immensely. He asked a series of targeted questions to some of the most brilliant people in the world and compiled their interviews into this book.”
— Tony Robbins
Source: Tony Robbins Official Site
The Little Book of Common Sense Investing
The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns
byJohn C. Bogle
2017304 PagesSource: Money: Master the Game (Book Reference)
The Body Keeps the Score
Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
byBessel van der Kolk
2014464 PagesSource: The Tim Ferriss Show
Read by Tony Robbins
Slow Sex
The Art and Craft of the Female Orgasm
byNicole Daedone
2012256 Pages“I just recommended Slow Sex to somebody yesterday who desperately needed it.”
— Tony Robbins
Source: The Tim Ferriss Show
Read by Tony Robbins
Pain Free
A Revolutionary Method for Stopping Chronic Pain
byPete Egoscue, Roger Gittines
2000320 Pages“A revolutionary method for stopping chronic pain.”
— Tony Robbins
Source: Tony Robbins Official Site
Read by Tony Robbins
The TB12 Method
How to Achieve a Lifetime of Sustained Peak Performance
byTom Brady
2017320 Pages“Tom Brady knows a thing or two about performing at an elite level. In this book, Tom Brady discusses his strategies for succeeding on and off the field.”
— Tony Robbins
Source: Tony Robbins Official Site
Read by Tony Robbins
Behind the Cloud
The Untold Story of How Salesforce.com Went from Idea to Billion-Dollar Company-and Revolutionized an Industry
byMarc Benioff, Carlye Adler
2009304 Pages“In Behind the Cloud, Marc Benioff takes us through the ups and downs of building one of the most extraordinary businesses of our time... This book will show you how to focus your vision, think differently, align your organization—and transform your business and your life.”
— Tony Robbins
Source: Tony Robbins Official Site
The Future Is Faster Than You Think
How Converging Technologies Are Transforming Business, Industries, and Our Lives
byPeter H. Diamandis, Steven Kotler
2020384 Pages“Diamandis and Kotler explore how rapidly advancing technologies are reshaping industries and society... a thrilling glimpse into what lies ahead.”
— Tony Robbins
Source: Tony Robbins Official Site
Read by Grant Cardone, Dave Ramsey, Steve Harvey and 10 others
Think and Grow Rich
The Landmark Bestseller Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century
byNapoleon Hill
2005320 PagesSource: Tony Robbins Official Site
Read by LeBron James, Daniel Ek, Pharrell Williams and 8 others
The Alchemist
A Fable About Following Your Dream
byPaulo Coelho
2014208 Pages(3,580,036)
“A remarkable tale about the most magical of all journeys: the quest to fulfill one's destiny.”
— Tony Robbins
Source: Tony Robbins Official Site
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Frequently asked questions
What books does Tony Robbins recommend?
His 25 recommendations include As a Man Thinketh by James Allen, Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio, The Fourth Turning by Strauss and Howe, and The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer.
What is Tony Robbins's most recommended book?
As a Man Thinketh by James Allen. Robbins says he has "read it more than a dozen times and often gives the book as a gift because it's concise, easy to read, and profound," prizing its idea that your thoughts shape everything you experience.
Where do Tony Robbins's book recommendations come from?
They come from his official reading list and website, The Tony Robbins Podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, and book blurbs and forewords he has written. Several also trace back to references in his own book Money: Master the Game.
Has Tony Robbins written any books?
Yes, seven, including Awaken the Giant Within (1992), Unlimited Power (1986), MONEY Master the Game (2014), Unshakeable (2017), and Life Force (2022). His work spans personal psychology, finance, and health optimization.
What finance books does Tony Robbins recommend?
He points to The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John Bogle and A Random Walk Down Wall Street by Burton Malkiel, the latter of which he describes as "the simplest way to build a making-money machine that works while you sleep."
All 25 Books Tony Robbins Has Recommended
- As a Man Thinketh · James Allen
- Man's Search for Meaning · Viktor E. Frankl
- Principles: Life and Work · Ray Dalio
- The Fourth Turning · William Strauss
- Generations · William Strauss
- The Untethered Soul · Michael A. Singer
- The Happiness Hypothesis · Jonathan Haidt
- Lifespan · David Sinclair
- Tuesdays with Morrie · Mitch Albom
- The Mastery of Love · Don Miguel Ruiz
- Start with Why · Simon Sinek
- Mindset: The New Psychology of Success · Carol S. Dweck
- The Singularity Is Near · Ray Kurzweil
- Tools of Titans · Tim Ferriss
- Tribe of Mentors · Tim Ferriss
- The Little Book of Common Sense Investing · John C. Bogle
- The Body Keeps the Score · Bessel van der Kolk
- Slow Sex · Nicole Daedone
- Pain Free · Pete Egoscue
- The TB12 Method · Tom Brady
- Behind the Cloud · Marc Benioff
- The Future Is Faster Than You Think · Peter H. Diamandis
- Think and Grow Rich · Napoleon Hill
- The Alchemist · Paulo Coelho
- A Random Walk Down Wall Street · Burton G. Malkiel