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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+

Smart Ass Success Teleseminar Week 3: Creating an Awesome Plan! with Robert Bradford

The third session of the Smart Ass Success Teleseminar Series is tonight! (7PM EST). Tonight’s expert is Robert Bradford.  Robert is the author of “Simplified Strategic Planning”, and CEO of the Center for Simplified Strategic Planning. Robert works with CEOs … Continue reading

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Guts Without Intelligence (Otherwise Known as “Stupidity in Action”)

Motivation. Guts. Chutzpah. Whatever you call it, when it comes to achieving goals, it all means the same thing: “The willingness to take action and try something, even if the chance of success is low.” Great sentiment, and a very … Continue reading

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7 Simple Ideas to Achieve Success the Lazy Person’s Way!

This past Tuesday was the second session in the Smart Ass Success Teleseminar Series. I had an awesome interview with Bill O’Hanlon, and he shared Below I have posted a six minute clip from the interview, as well as 7 … Continue reading

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Simple Communication Mastery: Listen, Respect, Consider, Respond

I firmly believe that all your interpersonal issues would go away if everyone in your life (yes, including you) was able to communicate masterfully. You may not always agree with everyone, but with some simple but powerful communication skills, you … Continue reading

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Smart Ass Success Teleseminar Week 2: The Lazy Person’s Guide to Success with Bill O’Hanlon

The second session of the Smart Ass Success Teleseminar Series is tonight! (7PM EST). Tonight’s expert is Bill O’Hanlon, professional speaker, author of thirty-three (yes, 33!) books, and licensed psycho-therapist with over 30 years experience. He’s even appeared on Oprah! … Continue reading

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Five Habits of Highly Horrible Bosses

I have a good friend who has a horrible boss. Horrible. Just…awful. Every time she tells me about something he does at work, I think to myself, “How do people like this exist in the world, much less rise to … Continue reading

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7 Simple Ideas to Kick-Start Your Creativity

This past Tuesday was the first session in the Smart Ass Success Teleseminar Series. I had an awesome interview with Scott Ginsberg, and he shared a ridiculous amount of information and a ton of ideas anyone can use to tap … Continue reading

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The “Magic Formula” of Awesomeness: Preparation + Volume + Adjustment

Want to be awesome? Super! You just need to make sure you have three important components in place. Miss one, and your likelihood of achieving awesomeness goes way down. Hit all three, and you shall soon find yourself rolling in … Continue reading

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Why Setting a Future “Start Date” for Your Goals is a Dumb Thing – and 6 Things to Do Instead

Have you ever set a goal or planned some kind of “life change,” and then looked at the calendar and decided that instead of starting right away, you would be much better off starting on a day that was a … Continue reading

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Smartass Success Teleseminar Starts Tomorrow!

I just wanted to give you a quick reminder that the Smart Ass Success Teleseminar starts tomorrow, Nov 1. The first call is with Scott Ginsberg – it’s an awesome, content filled session with a ton of great ideas you … Continue reading

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