Why people are not their behaviour
A fundamental understanding behind why we do what we do based on a framework by Tony Robbins
Why do people crave attention, or seek excessive love? Why do people resort to violence, or overeat? Why do people consume drugs, or choose to take their own lives?
Why do you behave the way you do behave in different situations, around different people? The truth is, there is a reason behind every action you take. Whether you’re consciously aware of the fact or not is really a conversation you need to have with your therapist. After all —
“People act and behave in ways that may seem irrational and inexplicable, even to themselves.” — Tony Robbins
There are millions of stories that uncover the reasons behind why people do what they do — from documentaries that outline the childhood traumas of some of the most notorious serial killers history has known, the stories of politicians laundering millions of dollars of tax payer money, or even finding out your child has been excessively loud in the classroom for the past few weeks.
Tony Robbins was able to create a framework and define these behaviours around fulfilling 6 fundamental human needs — applicable to everyone. Regardless of your socioeconomic status, race, religion, geographical identity and any other factor sociologists have built to…
