by Rob Jolles | Aug 11, 2017 | Coaching and Mentoring, Motivation, Self Help
One of my friends is going through a hard time, and recently, he asked me this question: “Do you think now is a good time for a change?” The question made me smile because usually, if you’re asking yourself that question, you already know the answer. The answer is...
by Rob Jolles | Jun 15, 2017 | Coaching and Mentoring, Motivation, Self Help
Let’s get one thing out of the way; I’m no quitter. If you ask my family and friends, they will tell you that I’ll do just about anything before I ever quit. Several weeks ago, I came face to face with a situation that made the concept of quitting seem quite enticing....
by Rob Jolles | Jun 2, 2017 | Coaching and Mentoring, Motivation, Self Help
We all hear the voices in our minds, and we usually hear them when we’re alone. They wait until they sense a vulnerable opening, and then they become louder and louder. These voices can infect our ability to believe in ourselves. The voices creep from our subconscious...
by Rob Jolles | May 19, 2017 | Coaching and Mentoring, Corporate Communications, irony, Motivation, Self Help
You hear it in sports all the time, particularly after a team has won a big game: “We just wanted it more than they did!” The thought of wanting something more than others seems to answer many questions, but to me, it seems trite and extremely misleading. If only life...
by Rob Jolles | May 5, 2017 | Coaching and Mentoring, Motivation, Self Help, success
You can learn a lot from an artist. I should know; I happen to be married to one. For instance, have you ever watched an artist look at his or her own piece of art? Part of the evaluation of that piece of art takes place by just looking hard at it, or walking by it....
by Rob Jolles | Apr 21, 2017 | Motivation, Public Speaking
Sweat. Just the thought of it bothers some people. At my health club, the place is littered with towels – made available just to capture your sweat. Most of us want to challenge ourselves when we work out, so we try to consistently wipe away our own sweat so we won’t...
