http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Robin+Jones Self Help Robin Jones Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=199066&ca=Self+Help This last one is, without a doubt, the most important element in creating the kind of life and business you want. In fact, in the end, nothing else really matters, including the six ingredients I’ve already laid out. So what’s the one thing that trumps all others? Not positive thinking, not knowing... Advice Robin Jones Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=192200&ca=Advice Entrepreneurs consistently cite their values of independence, autonomy, flexibility, and freedom as the top reasons they choose that career path. Are you self-employed or working on becoming self-employed? You’re probably no different. However, the ability to call all your own shots may bring a grea... Self Help Robin Jones Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=157310&ca=Self+Help It may seem obvious and silly even to bring up knowing what success means to you, but think about choices you’ve made in the past that had you scratching your head later on, wondering why on Earth you chose that. This is the difference between acting on impulse and acting on self-knowledge and a dee... Business Robin Jones Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=164027&ca=Business I read yesterday that Kobe Bryant asked to be traded from the Lakers (that’s pro basketball for you non-sports fans). Faulting the team management, the star player indicated that nothing could make him change his mind. It occurred to me immediately that he had lost all of his trust in the Lakers’ he... Self Help Robin Jones Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=120652&ca=Self+Help Boy, that’s a hot topic, isn’t it. We’ve been hearing for the last couple of decades about the consequences of stress. I’m sure you feel them yourself. Ever wake up in the middle of the night with your mind on overdrive? Do you get to the end of the work day exhausted and tense, wondering where the... Self Help Robin Jones Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=120656&ca=Self+Help "I pretended to be somebody I wanted to be until finally I became that person. Or he became me." --Cary Grant Recently a prospective client told me a little story. He had attended a party in his industry, that is, the industry, he wants to be successful in. As he drove there, he began feeling jitter... Self Help Robin Jones Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=140011&ca=Self+Help I’ve noticed an interesting trend with some of my clients’ mindsets lately – see if you can pick it out from these examples. 1.“Should I leave my safe, boring corporate job and follow my dream of starting my own business?” 2.“It’s my dream in life to be an “A-list actor in Hollywood. What should I d... Self Help Robin Jones Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=146686&ca=Self+Help I was talking to a very nice young man last week, a self-employed graphic designer, married with two kids. As he talked about his work, there was a glimmer in his eyes and real excitement in his voice. It was clear that he’s passionate about what he does. Then out of the blue, he said sadly, "I'm... Self Help Robin Jones Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=120653&ca=Self+Help It's an important question, as practically every philosopher in history has pointed out, because change is the only constant in life; it's the one thing we can really count on. And as there are so many circumstances out there in the world we can't control, it's worth taking a good hard look at how y... Self Help Robin Jones Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=131617&ca=Self+Help Just about every business has policies: those rules and guidelines that clear up the grey areas between the business and its clients and customers, clarifying expectations, keeping integrity intact, helping the business process run smoothly. But what about your personal policies? If you feel that yo...