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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+

Funny Motivation: Buffy the Vampire Slayer

For you non-viewers, let’s clear this up right now: Buffy The Vampire Slayer is awesome!! It is one of the best TV shows ever, and I am not ashamed to admit that I love it. This new year’s day, I … Continue reading

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Awesome Customer Service at Jury Duty?!

Sometimes you find great service in the most unexpected of places. This week I had to report for jury duty. I had done this once before, so I knew to be prepared for a long, boring day… I arrived at … Continue reading

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6 Tips to Dealing With Change Like a Brilliant Smartass

Here is my “way out on a limb” prediction for 2010: Things will change, surprises will occur and a few things (if not many things) will not go as planned. Basically, Ding will happen. Change is inevitable, and yet, even … Continue reading

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7 Motivational Smart Ass Tips to Have a Great 2010

The new year (and new decade) is upon us! Are you ready to make it the best year (and decade) ever? If not, here are seven things you can do to rock out next year (and decade). 1) Develop an … Continue reading

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Motivational Lessons from Classic Holiday Characters

I know, this is the time of year you want to relax, turn your mind off for a few days, and enjoy some holiday classics from your youth, not get all motivated and think about how to achieve more. Well … Continue reading

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It Wouldn’t Be the Holidays Without Some Stupid Violence

‘Tis the season…to be stabbing?!? Just heard about this story, in which “A Missouri teenager is accused of stabbing a man with an ice pick in a dispute over a parking spot”. Wow. Ok, I know the holidays can be … Continue reading

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Business and Life Lessons from MTV’s “Jersey Shore”

If there has been a sign in recent years of the upcoming end of the world, it would have to be the popularity of Reality TV. And with MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” it appears that the final seal has been broken. … Continue reading

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Dedication Without Talent, Talent Without Dedication

What does it take to succeed? Two things, primarily: dedication and talent. I was watching the Monday Night Football pre-game show, and the sportscasters were talking about a “problem” player. Mike Ditka then said an interesting quote (I don’t know … Continue reading

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A Complete and Utter Lack of Logic

“Stupid is as stupid does.” – Forrest Gump Ah, stupidity and illogic. Two things that can drive sane people crazy; two things that there is no shortage of in the world. One needs simply hop a flight to anywhere to … Continue reading

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Repost: Result Goals vs. Activity Goals

As the year (and decade!) wind down, you may find yourself reflecting on the past and planning for the future. That, of course, means goal setting. You probably don’t need me explaining the basics of goal setting to you, so … Continue reading

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