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Jim Brosseau

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Jim Brosseau's career and life have meandered in many interesting ways. He grew up wanting to be a surgeon, but changed his mind just before entering university. He ended up with a degree in physics, but never used that knowledge in the real world.

His work has varied from involvement in a monumental air traffic control system to many simpler projects with small teams. He has worked with and taught topics from high technology to personal relationships, engaging with high school students and CEOs alike, and has learned from everyone he's come in contact with along the way. For the most part, he's never stayed with any one organization for more than a few years; the call to do something different has always been too strong.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Jim Brosseau Be accountable to someone else in the writing process. Whether it's a big publisher with a hard deadline for the manuscript, a book coach that holds y…moreBe accountable to someone else in the writing process. Whether it's a big publisher with a hard deadline for the manuscript, a book coach that holds you to a new draft chapter every few days, it doesn't matter. Tell someone you are going to get 'x' done in 'y' days, and have them hold you to it.

Writing every day helps, too, even if it's not on topic for your current book.(less)

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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

Jim Brosseau The ideas behind Jounce came from a perfect storm of struggles about 6 years ago: pneumonia and laryngitis aren't a good mix for someone who speaks fo…moreThe ideas behind Jounce came from a perfect storm of struggles about 6 years ago: pneumonia and laryngitis aren't a good mix for someone who speaks for a living, and in the midst of that I lost an older sister. The book's about what I learned about myself and how to deal with whatever life throws at you.

I'm not done that journey, but at least I now know I'm on one.(less)

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	Jounce: Crafting a resilient life in an increasingly chaotic world 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Software Teamwork: Taking Ownership for Success really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2007 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars