RUTH SCHIMEL’S JUNE NEWSLETTER 2026

RUTH SCHIMEL’S JUNE NEWSLETTER 2026

CURATED IDEAS, INFORMATION, AND INSPIRATION TO SPARK YOUR CURIOSITY AND SERVE YOUR INTERESTS.

Think Like a Musician – Why your best ideas may start as bad ones.

5-minute TED talk video.

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Why searching for the best is the wrong goal: processes and assumptions for happiness.

3-minute read. 

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A third way for AI (neither doom nor hyperbole).

6-minute read.

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Belief that play and learning go together is a relatively new idea: TED talk of cartoon.

5-minute cartoon video.

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“What makes a good teacher? Ask a Republican and a Democrat, and they are likely to agree.”

3-minute read.

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How colors affect you.

2-minute slide show.

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“Dogs display many traits of great leaders − here are 5 breeds that can be your leadership role models.”

3-minute read.

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The best brain foods for better memory and function.

3-minute skim.

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Pollen allergies are brutal this year – a doctor explains why, and how to find relief.

3-minute read.

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5-minute read.

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AI and the promise of personalized medicine.

3-minute read.

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Here’s Ruth’s article of the month: Beyond Balance to Self-Care and Pleasure in Work and Life

Blog for appreciating art in fresh, accessible ways, enriching relationships and learning: ARTING: ART AS CONVERSATION (Updated with additions regularly.)

Ruth’s 7th book, Happiness and Joy in Work: Preparing for Your Future is designed for each reader’s unique interests, needs and choices. The approach shows you how to benefit from the continuous opportunities within yourself, situations and preferred work, now and in the future.

Click below for the first chapter and website page for the rest of her books on how individuals can realize their true capacities and access their courage. Her PhD research defined it as “a process of becoming that involves the willingness to realize your true capacities by going through discomfort, anxiety, fear or suffering and taking wholehearted responsible action.”

Get Ruth’s free guide related to a particular matter on your mind now by describing it in a few focused sentences to ruthschimel.com. Subject line: Free guide request.

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