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About Avish

By Avish Parashar. As the world's only Motivational Improviser, Avish uses techniques from the world of improv comedy to engage, entertain, and educate audiences on ideas around change, creativity, and motivation. Connect with Avish on Google+

Do Something Great in November – Day 1

In this video, I share my experience and some advice after Day 1 of the “Do Something Great in November” Challenge. If you haven’t joined in the challenge (for free!) you can do so (or just learn more about it) … Continue reading

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Success Tip: Make the Most of Your “Negative Space”

Sometimes the greatest opportunities we have are in all the places we fail to look at. I learned this recently when I carved my first Halloween pumpkin! Yes, this was the first time ever that I engaged in that holiday … Continue reading

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Halloween Humor Roundup

It’s Halloween time! This is one of my favorite holidays, and as such, you know I’ve written blog posts about it. As you prepare to go “Trick or Treating,” “Costume Partying,” “Horror Movie Watching,” or just, “Avoiding the Whole Scene … Continue reading

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Tips to Making “Do Something Great In November” a Success

Last week I posted the “Do Something Great in November” Challenge! (If you haven’t signed up for it, you can still do so – there’s no charge or sign up, just surf over to that post and take a read!) … Continue reading

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The Vagueness Trap: How Imprecise Words Can Destroy You

I have an irresistable offer for you: If you do a bit of work for me, I will pay you a good sum of money! Are you on board? Most of you read that and said, “ummm, maybe. You’ll need … Continue reading

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The “Do Something Great in November” Challenge!

It’s ACHIEVEMENT TIME! Do you have a major goal you would like to achieve that you have been putting off? Would like to achieve that goal (or at least make massive progress towards it) in one month? If so, then … Continue reading

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Best Of the Motivational Smart Ass

Hard to believe, but this blog has been going for a year and a half! In that time we’ve picked up a bunch of new readers. If you are a new reader (or an old one who may have forgotten … Continue reading

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The Arrested Development Factor: When Being Great Isn’t Enough

Are you good at what you do? Are you great at what you do? If “no,” stop reading and go get better. If, “yes,” keep reading, because being great may not get you anywhere… I have recently been re-watching the … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Live a Drama Free Life

I have a guest post up at Pick The Brain. You can read it here: 5 Ways to Live a Drama Free Life If you want to live a “drama free life,” (and who doesn’t?) then this article is for … Continue reading

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R.I.P. Greg Giraldo

If you haven’t heard, Greg Giraldo, a 44 year old stand up comedian, died yesterday after a suspected overdose of prescription meds. As a comedian and humorist, I am often asked, “who is your favorite comedian?” The first answer that … Continue reading

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