It was with great pleasure that Joumana returned to Wayne State University School of Law on October 16, 2018 to address law students, faculty, and administration at the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights.
On doubt, referencing motivational speaker Jim Rohn, she told the future lawyers: “Doubt, insecurities. That is like the plague. The worst is self-doubt. We all have self-doubt. Here is the key: visualize, dream, become a believer in what your Maker created you fully equipped to be.”
On success: “Some people thrive in the worst of times and some fail in the best of times. Why? Because success does not depend on outside circumstances. It does not depend on grades, on what your family name is, nor on your family fortune. It depends solely on your self-image and work ethic.”
On working: “Give way more than you expect to receive. Learn to put everything you have got into everything you do. Do not be busy being busy. Be busy being productive.”
On thinking: “Think. Reflect. Not thinking is what is ailing society today. Poor thinking habits keep most people poor, not poor working habits. Even the Bible says, as you think, so you become.”
On indecision: “If you make wrong decisions, you will find out quicker.” And on trying: “So what if it is risky? If you think trying is risky, wait to get the bill for not trying.”