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Kinesiology Alumnus Robert Gilbert ’69, ’79PhD Profiled in UMass Magazine

The story highlights the "Success Hotline" he has recorded messages for daily for the past 30 years.

April 24, 2023 Community

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Robert Gilbert ’69, ’79PhD. Photo: Mike Peters, Montclair State University

Kinesiology alumnus Robert Gilbert ’69, ’79PhD is profiled in the Spring 2023 issue of UMass Magazine in a story titled "12,000 Pep Talks."

Gilbert—a public speaker, author, and associate professor of sport psychology at New Jersey’s Montclair State University—has recorded a three-minute phone message meant to inspire listeners to his Success Hotline every day for the past 30 years. Established in 1992, he records daily “you’ve got this!” messages to inspire his graduate students between class sessions. He hasn’t missed a day since.

The hotline reaches millions today, including celebrities and high achievers. New Jersey Senator Cory Booker recently gave it a shout-out on TikTok, sending the phone lines into overdrive.

Listeners can still call the hotline at (973) 743-4690. Or they can subscribe to the podcast, Success Hotline With Dr. Rob Gilbert, and listen to the nearly 12,000 messages he’s recorded so far.

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