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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+

6 Traits that Separate Winners from Whiners

I wrote a guest post for Pick The Brain. You can read it here: 6 Traits that Separate Winners from Whiners

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Funny Motivation: It Takes A Village To Raise A Village Idiot…

It’s easy to look at a bad performance and assume a person is just stupid or has no skill. Usually though, there’s a lot more going on behind the scenes. I recently posted on how Nicolas Cage’s awful “not the … Continue reading

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Bad Communication: A Tale of Two Stupidities

Sometimes I get concerned that maybe people don’t need to hear what I write or talk about because after all, it’s not rocket science, right? I mean, this is basic stuff that everyone probably already knows, like how to avoid … Continue reading

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Get Out of Your “Groundhog Day” Rut!

“The difference between a rut and a grave is the depth.” – Gerald Burrill Have you ever gotten stuck in a rut? No shame there, we all do. The problem is when we a) don’t realize we are in one … Continue reading

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Interview on Radiospectives

I was recently interviewed for the internet radio show, “Radiospectives.” In the interview I talk about how to use humor and improv comedy ideas in business and life. Check it out: Avish interviewed in Radiospectives

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5 Conference Speakers That Can Kill a Conference

Planning a conference? Be wary of using of these types of conference speakers! Planning to speak at an event? Make sure you’re not one of these presenters! In the audience at a big event? See how many of these you … Continue reading

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Society: Creativity Assassin?

Sometimes I think it’s a wonder that people are able to grow up and have any creativity at all. Why? Because the world is filled with “creativity assassins.” They may not even know they are one, but nonetheless, they are … Continue reading

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Focus on Your Strengths, But Don’t Completely Ignore Your Weaknesses!

Do you have a weakness in some area of your life that you are avoiding dealing with? Are you hoping that by ignoring it and focusing on your strengths that you might never have to deal with it? As you’ll … Continue reading

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Lessons From Choosing an Online Dating Site: Beware of Generalizations!

Being a single guy, I get a lot of advice and opinions on how and where to meet women. Being a human being, I get lots of advice and opinions from a lot of well meaning people on a lot … Continue reading

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Funny Motivation: Not the Bees!

Have you ever majorly mis-stepped? You know, you mess something up in a way that makes you question your self-worth, your career choice, and whether you have any business doing what you do? If not, you are very fortunate. For … Continue reading

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