life

10 Life Tips from Improv Class

January 31, 2010

“Life imitates art far more than art imitates Life” – Oscar Wilde Though the art/life debate is similar to that of the chicken/egg, I am a firm believer that much can be gained from taking a look at art to reflect on our life (take the “What I Learned From” series for example).  With that [...]

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If the World is Ending in 2012…

January 14, 2010

According to the Mayan calendar, the world is ending in 2012.  I don’t believe that it’s actually going to happen, but what if you knew for sure that it would?  What would you differently? Would you stay at your current job? Would you spend as much time watching TV?  Would you try to eat as [...]

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Stop and Smell the $%*&! Roses

November 12, 2009

Roses are red, Violets are blue, But you wouldn’t know, ‘Cuz you have too much to do. When you die, it’s not going to matter how much you were able to get done in a day–the 16-hours you spend working each day doesn’t get you any extra credit. What will matter? The relationships you developed, [...]

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12 Inspirational Lyrics from Hip-Hop

November 4, 2009

When it comes to music, hip-hop gets a bad rap (pun intended).  The stereotype is that all rap songs are about money, drugs, and/or women.  And while that’s true for a lot of the songs that make it to the radio and the clubs, there are a number songs that can be inspiring and motivating. [...]

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10 Great George Carlin Quotes

October 15, 2009

George Carlin was one of the best comedians of our time.  In between his bits that made some people cringe at his use of language, he educated a world of people with insight and wisdom in a colorful way.  His “Modern Man” routine is the greatest bit on wordplay I’ve ever seen: Here are 10 [...]

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101 Ways to Create Humor at Work

September 24, 2009

With all of the benefits to having humor in the workplace, every office could stand to have a little more fun.  But how do you incorporate humor into the corporate world?  It’s easier than you might think. From individual activities such as reading office jokes, to team-building games using improv, to community-wide fun at work [...]

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Talking Improv Wisdom, an Interview with Patricia Ryan Madson

September 21, 2009

Patricia Ryan Madson, author of one of my favorite books on improv, Improv Wisdom, has been teaching for more than four decades, with a quarter century of experience as a instructor in improvisation.  I talked with Patricia about her book and the value of improv in life and the workplace. To hear our discussion, check [...]

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What I Learned on the Internet, Inspiration Edition

September 4, 2009

Inspiration can come in many forms.  One man’s inspirational message is another man’s cheesy saying.  Either way, you’re sure to find some inspiration in the links below, so get to reading. Note: This is part of the What I Learned on the Internet Series. Build Strength, Tenacity, and Courage – Find out what other people [...]

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10 Great Bill Cosby Quotes

August 31, 2009

Bill Cosby is one of the great comedians of our time and has passed down some great wisdom over the years.  Any time I have to go to the dentist, I think of his legendary take on the experience: Here are 10 Great Bill Cosby Quotes, the sit-down comic himself: “A word to the wise [...]

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Life Lessons from Improv Wisdom

August 17, 2009

Improv Wisdom: Don’t Prepare, Just Show Up, by Patricia Ryan Madson, is a great read that translates the powerful concepts of improv into life lessons from which everyone can benefit. At only 159 pages, Patricia is able to concisely cover the 12 Maxims of Improv and how they can improve your life and career. Rather [...]

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