Author Archives: Avish

People Say the Dumbest Things – Ding!

Sometimes people say things that make you pause, look, and say, “what were you thinking?” Then you realize they weren’t thinking at all… I was at a good friend’s wedding this past weekend. The photographer is running around taking pictures … Continue reading

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In Honor of President’t Day: I Hate This Commercial!

TD Bank has this commercial where Regis and Kelly interview Abraham Lincoln: The premise of this ad is that Lincoln is peeved because the penny, which features his face, is not worth anything anymore. Fair enough premise. TD Bank has … Continue reading

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Chowder – Mine Mortal Enemy

I recently found myself on the losing end of a battle of balance involving me, gravity, and a bowl of clam chowder (New England style, of course). I may have lost that battle, but I did win the war. Or … Continue reading

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What One American Idol Contestant Could Have Learned From My Ding Happens! Speech

(This is from my Improvised Musings E-Zine. Sign up for it now!) Have you ever performed poorly and then thought to yourself, “It’s not my fault! There was this jerk who threw me off and stressed me out, and blah … Continue reading

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Pay Attention and Go First Class All the Way!

I was on the USAirways website booking myself a ticket to California and back. The way the flight selection screen is set-up, they show you the prices of each potential leg, and also show you the prices for coach and … Continue reading

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A Close Shave

On Friday, I bought a new electric shaver. I decided to splurge and go for a high-end Norelco that cost over $150. I was excited about the new shaver, because let’s face it, I am a hairy man. With my … Continue reading

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Video interview!

I was interviewed by Dr. Sally Witt on Monday night. This short interview focuses mostly on the January 10th Internet Marketing Intensive my chapter of the National Speakers Association is putting on (I am president of the chapter this year). … Continue reading

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Getting Caught in the Rain

This past weekend, I found myself in the midst of an unfortunate “Ding!” which involved getting caught in a monsoon in Philadelphia (if you don’t know what a “Ding!” is, go here: http://www.AvishParashar.com). I got drenched, but I also learned … Continue reading

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Stupidly Simple “Systems”

In a previous blog post, I said that “systems are better than discipline.” I noticed this in two ways recently: 1) Yesterday I had to be out all day. Feeling very motivated, I went to the gym first thing and … Continue reading

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The Power of Hypocrisy

I have a confession to make: I am a “sports hypocrite.” Keep reading, and you’ll see why you may want to be a hypocrite too… What’s a “sports hypocrite,” you ask? It means that long ago I decided that it … Continue reading

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