Category Archives: Motivation & Success

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How to Make Sure People “Get” What You Are Saying

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Avish

Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and gotten so frustrated because they just kept missing your point? Did you want to smack them in the head, grab their shoulders, and scream, “what’s wrong with you??” Sure, that’s … Continue reading →

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How to Avoid Making Stupid Mistakes Out of Stupid Anger

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Avish

Have you ever done something really stupid when you were angry? If so, don’t worry; now you can feel better about yourself, because I doubt you have ever done something this stupid. I came across this story that a) strongly … Continue reading →

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Are You an Encouraging Inspiration or a Discouraging Dumbass?

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Avish

Have you ever had someone tell you that you weren’t good enough to do something you wanted to do or have something you wanted to have? If so, first, visualize kicking them in the groin. Second, keep reading… With the … Continue reading →

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Three Lessons From the Last Day of School

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Avish

“School’s Out For Summer! School’s Out Forever!” -Alice Cooper Here in Philadelphia, and many other places I would guess, today is the last day of school. Wahoo! Kids are very, very excited. If my teacher friend is any indication, the … Continue reading →

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Personal Responsibility and Dog Poo

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Avish

It is the middle of June, and while I generally love the sun, I have to say that right now I am really hoping for rain? Why? Because some dingus left their dog poop in front of my garage and … Continue reading →

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How to Accidentally Get Elected to Public Office

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Avish

Want to get involved in local politics? It may be easier than you think… I received the email below yesterday from a friend of mine. It turns out he accidentally got himself elected to public office. I know what you’re … Continue reading →

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Motivational Humorist Advice: Don’t Succumb to Stupid, Stupid Anger…

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Avish

Have you ever taken delight in watching someone else get angry? So much so that when they screw themselves over you laugh and cheer? As a motivational humorist, I suppose I shouldn’t admit it, but for better or worse, I … Continue reading →

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I Am Very Important!

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Avish

“Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.” – Abraham Lincoln A friend relayed a story to me about a time she was picking up some medicine at the pharmacy. While … Continue reading →

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A Word On Context (Don’t Believe Everything You Read!)

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Avish

I read a post on Gizmodo.com today titled, “Maybe This Is Why Blockbuster Is Dying”. The post uses the following quote to point out how Blockbuster’s CEO is out of touch with current trends: “I don’t have to figure out … Continue reading →

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Dying a Little Bit on the Inside

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Avish

Yesterday, as a favor to a friend, I taught a 75 minute workshop on improvisational comedy to a group of fifth graders. If you know me at all, you know that I would rather pound my head into the side … Continue reading →

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