Three Success Lessons from the Worst Song Ever
It’s Friday, Friday…Gotta get down on Friday… If you pay any attention at all to pop culture, top 40 music, viral videos, or horrible songs, then you have probably heard of Rebecca Black. If you haven’t heard of her, let me educate you. Rebecca Black is a thirteen year old girl who recorded a song […]
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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+
The Mighty Mighty Decision Matrix
Pop quiz hotshot: What is the single most important thing you could be doing right now for your business, job, or personal life? Not sure? Well then, try a (potentially) easier one: Pop quiz hotshot: what’s the most difficult sport in the world? If you said, “Boxing,” congratulations! If you said anything else, then you […]
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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+
5 Ways to Make Your Product or Service Stand Out More than a Human Wizard at a Vampire Ball
Do you ever wish you had a magic wand that you could wave to make customers notice you? Sadly, no such magic wand exists. BUT, if you pay attention to 5 lessons from a best-selling author of fantasy fiction, you may get all the tools you need to stand out in the marketplace. One of […]
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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+
The “Goldilocks Test” for Effective Goal Setting
What can you learn about goal setting from a juvenile delinquent who commits breaking and entering, vandalism, and theft? Quite a bit, actually. The felon in question is of course, Goldilocks, of “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” fame. For those of you unfamiliar with the story, here’s a recap: Once upon a time, three bears, […]
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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+
Communication Lessons from MTV’s “Jersey Shore”
Yes, you read that title right: Communication Lessons from MTV’s “Jersey Shore.” I’m a bit embarrassed to admit this, but I am kinda addicted to the show (and yes, I have blogged about it before). It’s my chance to observe a unique subculture from the safety of my own home. I feel like Jane Goodall […]
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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+
The *Real* Lessons From “The Karate Kid”
Next Friday, June 11th, a remake of the Karate Kid comes out. I don’t know how to feel about this. The previews look ok, but come on, does the Karate Kid need to be remade? No way! the original was and still is awesome! Since the remake is coming out soon, I thought this would […]
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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+
Motivational Humor: Stupid Things People Do In Horror Movies
You know who’s stupid? People in horror movies. In fact, as I watched Paranormal Activity this past weekend, it struck me how so many horror movies rely on characters doing stupid things to get going or keep going…. But their stupidity is our gain, as we can learn a lot about how to make our […]
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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+
What Can You “Not Imagine Not Doing”?
Did you ever get into trouble as a kid because you just kept doing something you weren’t supposed to, but you couldn’t stop yourself? Did your teachers, parents, and advisors keep punishing you until you stopped doing it? It’s quite possible that they did you a huge disservice… I as watching The Cartoonist: Jeff Smith, […]
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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+
5 Great 80’s Motivational Songs
It’s time again to get motivated, 80’s style! That’s right, it’s another list of great motivational 80’s songs! If you need a little “motivational pick me up,” find these songs in your old CD (or tape!) collection, buy them off of iTunes, or just keep watching the YouTube clips I’ve embedded below! They are sure […]
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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+
What Question Are You the Answer To?
What question are people out there asking that you, or your business, are the answer to? Do you know? If so, is it the question you want to be the answer to? I am a huge fan of Fox’s 24. I tore through season one on DVD eight years ago and have been addicted ever […]
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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+
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