The Funny Way To Be Stronger
✍🏻 By Herb Silverman |
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Communication,
Connecting,
Inspiration,
Learning,
Mindset,
Progress,
Reflection

Let us get a little silly…
Sometimes a small twist in perspective can change everything —
discover how outliers reveal hidden opportunities
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Pop Quiz
Who is your favorite comedian?
- Groucho Marx
- Milton Berle
- Rodney Dangerfield
- Lucille Ball
- Robin Williams
- Billy Crystal
- Joan Rivers
- Eddie Murphy
- Jerry Seinfeld
Why do these people make us laugh? Because they savor life to the fullest. They shift perspective—and spark creativity along the way.
Simple as that.
State of Mind
Being positively persistent means laughing, giggling, and chuckling your way into a better state of mind. If we stay glum and upset in any situation—especially in business—then glum and upset is all we will be.
Instead, choose positivity. Choose to be upbeat and willing to change your fortune with laughter. A fresh perspective makes it easier to unravel the knot.
Alter Your Approach
Take action with these simple ways to reset your perspective:
- Stay adaptable.
- Be animated.
- Stand tall and be proud.
- Show your strengths.
- Practice, practice, practice.
- Lighten up—humor is powerful.
- Minimize distractions.
- Remember: If you make a mistake, you make a mistake.
Small tweaks. Big results.
Capeesh?
What small shift could you make today to use humor as a strength instead of a distraction?
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