Sep 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
A glass containing half its size in water can be perceived as “still a lot left,” “half empty,” or, as the joke about the engineer or project manager goes, twice as large as it needs to be. It’s all about perspective. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma were devastating....
Sep 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
Harvey, Irma, Jose, Mexico City, Nepal…as hurricanes and earthquakes continue to devastate, we would be remiss if we didn’t take at least one lesson and make some change. Joumor Principles (JP): Preparation Prevents Panicking Prepare for Famine During Feast Backup,...
Sep 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
This is the perfect weekend to get organized. Last week we talked about Knowing Yourself- that self-awareness is an integral part of achieving optimal productivity. There’s a simple aspect that you might find helpful to get you started once you articulate it to...
Aug 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
Most people balk when they hear “self-awareness.” Why? Although we generally find ourselves to be the most fascinating topic, self-awareness can imply a certain responsibility. If we know we’re being irrational and unfair, doesn’t that make it worse than if we...
Aug 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
One of my Joumor assistants was planning to move into her boyfriend’s apartment next week while he’d be out of town. When I gave her some advice about it during our session, she suggested making it this week’s newsletter, so here goes! Last week we talked about...
Aug 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
Mastery: 1. Comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or accomplishment. 2. Control or superiority over someone or something Mastery has been a popular term, especially in the last 10 years. Personal development programs have proliferated, promising to offer this...
