Paul Norg

     I often think about how different frameworks of thinking and approaches would apply to other subjects like communication and connection. One of the frameworks of thinking that has been interesting to me is the "Art of War" (The Art of War by Sun Tzu - Chapter 1: Laying Plans, n.d.) The "Ts`ao Kung" was translated as deliberations or preparations for the use by the general for his temple (para. 1.) I've been thinking this was relatable to the mindset of someone who is attentive and who seeks to be effective in all aspects of life.       In summary, while the "Art of War" was not written as a guide to effective communication, many of its principles can be adapted for this purpose. The wisdom in the text lies in its emphasis on adaptability, understanding, and strategic planning—all essential elements in any form of effective communication.      The "Art of War" is an ancient Chinese military treatise attributed to Sun Tzu. While the p...

Hello everyone, This will not be my usual posts, but I am curious if anyone has questions, they need help finding the answers to. If this fits something you're trying to figure out, comment here, and I will do some research for you or with you. My background is 20 years in IT and 10 years in restaurant management. This combination allowed me to see a wide range of social interactions, solve problems in the IT world, and how to manage fluctuating availabilities with teenage through elder adults and all ages of people. I believe this uniquely qualifies me to tackle just about any subject. I am a master of none, except for maybe IT. But a Jack of all trades. Which is better than a master of one. At least the saying goes. It fits I believe. I've been called a generalist.  In about a month, I am going to the commencement of my bachelor's degree in IT. Sort of odd that the commencement happens before I actually graduate. But I'm not afraid of being anywhere close to failing a...