Author Archives: Avish

I have a confession: I skipped going to the gym yesterday. Shame, shame, shame… My friend once told me, “You never regret going to the gym.” I have say, he was right. I am definitely not one of those “addicted … Continue reading →

Here’s an unfortunate truth you need to face: Your brilliant plan will fall apart at some point. You may think you have every angle covered, but you will have missed something. Or something will happen that no one could ever … Continue reading →

If I were to say to you, “the idea from improv comedy can save a marriage,” you would probably tell me I was nuts and that improv isn’t all that powerful. Well, it turns out that it hust might be… … Continue reading →

Have you ever had an idea to do something, to take some action, to jump on an opportunity, only to find yourself hesitating, not stepping up, and watching the opportunity pass you by? We all do it, and it’s one … Continue reading →

Are you a “yes” person, or a “no” person? Or, in improv parlance, are you a “yes, and” person or a “yes, but” person? That little switch from “no” to “yes” can make a huge difference. I was reminded of … Continue reading →

(Note: this post first appeared on Avish’s humorous personal development blog) Grodining Definition: To flat out deny someone by saying “no,” offering little or no explanation or alternative Etymology: I don’t know what etymology exactly means, only that it has … Continue reading →