Wow! I am surprised at the amount of judgmentalism, egotism, and "holier than thou" attitude on a buddhist site.
To call somebody's teachings, "crap" because they are passionate about helping others improve their lives is quite a statement. How is "improving the quality of your life" in a stark contrast to buddhism? Wouldn't studying buddhism be a means to improve the quality of your life, and/or those around you?
There are many paths to the same mountain top. Others may choose a different path, but that does not make the path wrong. Would you be better off if you had not gone to school, learned to read, eat healthy foods? You would have difficulty meditating if you did not have a teacher to instruct you on how to do that. Your study of language (bettering yourself) is what gave you the opportunity to learn how to meditate.
To Matthew:
On a side note, I am familiar with the work of Anthony Robbins. He is a very genuine person and has great empathy for those he serves and human kind in general. In contrast to your portrayal of him, one of his primary teaching points is to practice the art of fufilment... being happy with what you currently have. He points out many "successful" people who suffered from depression, and many who took their own lives out of fear and unhappiness, despite having fame, money, power, etc. His teachings are not about driving around in a Ferrarri, but achiving your own dreams... whatever those dreams may be. Your judgmental, ignorant, portrayal of him, and those who have benefitted from his teachings is very immature and childish. You postings clearly show that you have failed to grasp the teachings of buddhism and have a poor understanding of meditation. The fact that I am replying to you shows that I have not succeeded in that as well. Letting people like you offend me with your ignorance is one of the many burdens I have yet to learn to shed. I am a very peaceful and loving person, but I find myself getting easily frustrated by religious zealots, and other closed minded individuals who are more focused on displaying their superior beliefs and putting down others, than spreading peace and love.
Yes, I am aware that I am doing the exact same thing by posting this, but like I said... I have a lot yet to learn, and I have much room to grow. I am not however claiming to be a true follower of vipassana meditation or buddhism.