This is a conversation with Matt Shamloo, a black belt out of Long Island, New York, USA. Matt is a wedding photographer and videographer, BJJ and MMA coach, and avid Tony Robbins supporter.

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* Tony Robbins: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/

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Outline:

00:00 Intro

00:17 Journey to Black Belt

05:41 What is the Tony Robbins Experience

09:51 Self-Discipline and Personal Growth

16:19 Finding Gratitude and Perspective in Martial Arts

19:16 Confronting Weaknesses

24:56 Misconceptions about Tony Robbins

28:39 Changes in Outlook and Training

32:01 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth

38:45 Teaching and Guiding Students

41:53 Overcoming Physical Limitations in Martial Arts

49:01 Lessons from Jiujitsu

53:52 Getting Into Wedding Videography

01:01:17 Wedding Stories

01:04:37 Capturing Sentiment in Photography

01:07:48 Life Lessons from Weddings

01:10:06 Connecting with Shy Couples

01:13:05 Handling Difficult Situations at Weddings

01:19:07 Lots of Life Advice

01:27:16 Future Aspirations and Personal Growth

01:32:36 Outro

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