07 Aug RUTH SCHIMEL’S AUGUST NEWSLETTER 2026
CURATED IDEAS, INFORMATION, AND INSPIRATION TO SPARK YOUR CURIOSITY AND SERVE YOUR INTERESTS

“Is there really a global loneliness epidemic? Research reveals a more complex picture.
3-minute read.

“Why employers still place a premium on people skills, not AI, when they make hiring decisions.”
3-minute read.
Here’s Ruth’s article of the month: Beyond Networking To Valuable Relationships
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.”
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