by Rob Jolles | Jun 19, 2020 | Self Help
I come from the business world, and I happen to be married to an artist. Opposites do attract, but you would be surprised at the number of things we share. There are quite a number of unexpected similarities that exist between the two of us. One such similarity is...
by Rob Jolles | Jun 5, 2020 | Motivation, Self Help
If you’ve read my BLArticles® or books, you know I’ve never liked the word “nervous.” It’s a useless word to me because I’ve never known anyone who performed better when nervous. I’m actually a fan of the word, “anxious.” Now, there’s a word I can get behind. When...
by Rob Jolles | May 1, 2020 | Self Help
For those who read my BLArticles® you probably know that I have a passion for helping those in career transition. I try to help them find work. It can be one of the most lifechanging gifts you can offer another human being. Being on the frontline of providing this...
by Rob Jolles | Dec 27, 2019 | Motivation, Sales Training, Self Help
We’re coming up on New Years Eve, and with it, comes a whole lot of New Year’s Resolutions. I call them promises. I promise to be a better person. I promise to be a better father or mother. I promise to be a better friend. I promise to work harder. I...
by Rob Jolles | Sep 20, 2019 | Self Help
The other day, I spoke with a friend who had good news. In a battered industry, and for this person, a battered profession, he had good news. After some hard work, a break had come his way, and my immediate reaction was to tell him how happy I was for him. That...
by Rob Jolles | Jul 12, 2019 | Self Help
It’s rather amazing how our reaction to little, somewhat harmless events can provide insight into how we react to bigger events. Here’s a quick test for you: Take a moment and consider what your gut reaction would be to the following situations: When you misplace...
