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Author Archives: Avish
Why Use a Professional Humorist?
Here’s a little bit of self-promotional propaganda for ya’: Sometimes people wonder what benefit there is to using a motivational humorist (or “Motivational Smart Ass”) as a conference speaker. Perhaps you are unsure whether to book a humorist or an … Continue reading
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The Titanic Tale of Avish vs. the Kitchen Sink Clog!
Have you ever just been so sure you knew what the solution to a problem was that you fixated on that solution, only to discover that you would have been better off being a little more open minded? I have… … Continue reading
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What You Can Learn from Woody, Boo, and Mr. Incredible
Pixar movies are awesome. The Pixar library includes such amazing movies as Toy Story and Toy Story 2, The Incredibles, Monsters Inc., Ratatouille, and Wall-E. On Rotten Tomatoes their worst reviewed movie is at 75%. 75% is their worst reviewed … Continue reading
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Don’t Be an Idiot
Michael Scott and Dwight Schrute from NBC’s The Office: Michael: What’s the most inspiring thing I ever said to you? Dwight: “Don’t be an idiot.” Changed my life. Dwight: Whenever I’m about to do something, I think, “Would an idiot … Continue reading
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5 Things You Can Learn From a Comedian About Business
I have a guest post on Businessweek.com! Check it out here: 5 Things You Can Learn From a Comedian About Business If you like it (and why wouldn’t you?) pass it around !
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Huge 50% Discount off the Speaking School!
Big news: My partner and I are dropping the price of this November’s Speaking School by 50%! That’s right, it was $4,997, but now you can attend for just $2,497! http://www.TheSpeakingSchool.com I just spoke with my partner, Fred Gleeck, and … Continue reading
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The “Duct Tape” Lifestyle
Ever heard the phrase “analysis paralysis?” It means exactly what it sounds like: over analyzing something to a point where you take no action. I recently came across on article on this idea from the world of computer programming of … Continue reading
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I’m WAAAAAY More Important Than You…
Ok, it’s not that I believe I’m more important than you. This just seems to be the attitude so many people take when it comes to matters of common courtesy. Yesterday, I was driving in the city of Philadelphia down … Continue reading
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Market Research, Generosity, and the Curse of Bad Wine
Sometimes you can display a little selfishness and come out ahead. Usually though, the universe smacks you in the head when you forget to be generous. I sadly learned this lesson this past weekend… I was at my parent’s place, … Continue reading
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What Are You an Example Of?
Late one night (yes, after a couple drinks) I got into a discussion with some friends about rock music. The question of the hour was, “if you met someone that had never heard ‘rock music’ and had no idea what … Continue reading
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