Jonathan Robinson

“Don’t spend so much time finding peace outside of you becuase peace is within you.” Buddha

Jonathan Robinson understands that life is stressful however believes that love shouldn’t be. The pace of modern life leaves so little time to truly connect with our partners, yet the need for good communication has never been greater. Most of us have had little to no training in how best to communicate in ways that foster deep trust and intimacy. 

In this interview, I discuss Jonathan’s newest book, More Love, Less Conflict. Jonathan shares his personal journey as it relates to this field of work and what lead him to write this book. Relationships are a fundamental human need and love is the glue enhances them and effective communication is the solution. 

Guest Bio

Jonathan Robinson is a psychotherapist, bestselling author of 12 books, and has been a frequent guest on Oprah and CNN.  Articles about him have appeared in Newsweek and USA Today, and his work has been translated into 47 languages.   He specializes in providing people with practical and powerful methods that can change their lives.  His latest book is “More Love, Less Conflict.”

Topics of discussion 

• What is love and what role does it play? Love defined!
• Relationships are a fundamental human need – communication strengthens them.
• Why this is an increasingly important topic.
• The role communication play in our education and all aspects of our lives.
• Methods shared to enhance communication in your relationship.
• What men want. What women want.

Quick round questions

Do you have any routines and rituals that you believe contribute to your success?

Meditation and telling my wife what I love about her.

What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?

Keep meditating. Don’t sweat the small stuff.

How would you define success? What does success look like to you? 

The amount of joy and happiness in your own life and living in a way that brings joy and happiness to others you care about.

What is one tool, skill, resource, or technique that has helped improve your effectiveness and/or productivity? 

How can I be of service now?

What advice would you give someone that needing/wanting to make a change in their life?

Find a tool/practice that works and keep using it.

If I would serve you your last meal what would you request?

Pizza.

What activity gives you the greatest sense of joy? 

Patting my dog.

If you could pick one book to pass down to your children or future generations what book would it be? 

Find Happiness Now: 50 Shortcuts for Bringing More Love, Balance, and Joy Into Your Life by Jonathan Robinson

More Love Less Conflict: A Communication Playbook for Couples by Jonathan Robinson

Communication Miracles for Couples: Easy and Effective Tools to Create More Love and Less Conflict by Jonathan Robinson

What quote, phrase or message would you text or tweet to everyone in the world?

“Don’t spend so much time finding peace outside of your becuase peace is within you.” Buddha

Do we all have a Hidden Why, a purpose?

The purpose of human life is twofold. Find peace and lvoe within yoruself and to the extect that you’ve found that try to be of help to the people around you.

What does living with passion and purpose mean?

Listening to what im supposed to be doing and taking those inner message and being active in the world.

What do you believe is the underlying motivation behind everything you do? 

Happiness.

How to connect with Jonathan 

Further Reading and Resources 

TED Talks: Ideas worth spreading

Psychology Today: Psychology Today is devoted exclusively to everybody’s favourite subject – Ourselves

Life Hack: Tips for Life

Elite Daily: The Voice of Generation Y

Four Hour Work Week: How to escape the 9-5, live anywhere and join the new rich.

The Minimalists: How to pursue a minimalist lifestyle and be happier.

Mind Hacks: Tips and Tricks for Using Your Brain

Rich Roll: Plantpowered Wellness Advocate

The Art of Charm: Build confidence, feel comfortable and networking differently.

American Psychological Association: The largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United State

The Art of Manliness: Encouraging men to be better husbands, fathers, brothers, citizens.

Tiny Buddha: Simple wisdom for complex lives.

Brain Pickings: An inventory of cross-disciplinary interestingness, spanning art, science, design, history, philosophy, and more.

Mind Body Green: Lifestyle media brand dedicated to inspiring you to live your best life.

Zen Habits: Find simplicity and mindfulness in life.

Creative NonFiction: “true stories well told.” 

Addicted 2 Success: Motivation & Inspiration Website full of quotes and inspiring articles for entrepreneurs.

Barking Up the Wrong Tree: science-based answers and expert insight on how to be awesome at life.

The Positivity Blog: Practical articles on happiness, self-esteem, productivity and social skills.