Jul 22, 2016

http://fortune.com/2016/07/18/tony-robbins-netflix-documentary-guru/

Finding Strength in the Fight Against Foreclosure

Homeowners facing foreclosure often endure years of harassment, injustice, and emotional assault. After being battered by banks, railroaded by courts, and stripped of their privacy, many lose hope. Depression and post-traumatic stress are common.

Most don’t give up because they lack evidence of fraud. They give up because their energy, optimism, and resilience are worn down. Banks win by outlasting them.

But there are ways to reignite that fire.


Rediscovering Hope

One unexpected resource is the Netflix documentary Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru. The film follows Robbins’ six-day “Date with Destiny” seminar — an intense, $4,995 program designed to trigger radical shifts in mindset.

I never thought I’d buy into Robbins’ methods. But within minutes of watching, I was pulled in. Robbins has evolved from a niche motivational speaker into a force of nature. He mixes humor, raw language, and a commanding stage presence to push people into breakthroughs.

What struck me most wasn’t the spectacle — the flashing lights, the Eurodance music, the dopamine-fueled audience — but the reminder that hardship doesn’t define us. Instead, we define what hardship means in our lives.


What Robbins Would Say to Homeowners

If Robbins were addressing victims of fraudulent foreclosures, he’d likely call the banks exactly what they are — parasites, vultures, even worse. But then he’d ask the real question:

Are you going to let this event define you, or are you going to define it?

That’s the crossroads every homeowner faces. Even if you lose the house, standing up and fighting back is an act of courage. It’s how systemic fraud gets exposed, and how change eventually comes.


Neil Garfield’s Perspective

I’ve long believed that homeowners who resist foreclosure are modern-day warriors. Win or lose, the simple act of refusing to lie down in the face of abuse matters. Those who fight set the stage for reform — for themselves, for others, and for the future.

Watching Robbins reminded me of that. His message isn’t about “Kumbaya” circles or empty cheerleading. It’s about harnessing pain and injustice as fuel — turning it into energy, determination, and even purpose.


Why It Matters

Foreclosure can drain every ounce of strength you have. But perspective matters. Compared to the tragedies others endure — violence, loss of loved ones, trauma — foreclosure is survivable. It can also be transformational.

Your fight may feel isolating, but you’re not alone. Many have faced the same struggle. Some lost their homes but found their voice. Others exposed fraud that would have otherwise remained hidden. All of them showed resilience.


The Takeaway

Even if you’re skeptical of Robbins’ style, there’s a lesson here:

  • Reframe the battle. It’s not only about saving your house — it’s about refusing to let fraud and abuse go unchallenged.

  • Draw energy from the fight. Hope and determination are weapons. Without them, the banks win by default.

  • Recognize your strength. If you fight back, you’ve already won in a deeper sense — you’ve refused to accept injustice lying down.

Foreclosure may be one of life’s hardest challenges. But with perspective, courage, and resilience, it can also be a catalyst for empowerment.


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