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21 Takeaways from 7 Years as a Full-Time Entrepreneur
Seven years ago, I woke up, sent some emails, and went bowling for a friend’s birthday. And I did it all as a full-time entrepreneur. As of July 1, 2012 I was no longer a Procter & Gamble employee, I had officially started working on Humor That Works full-time. And 2,556 days later, I’m still […]
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My Nomad Packing List
I recently wrapped up 18 months of being a nomad. During that time, I lived primarily out of two carry-on bags. Here’s what was in them. My fully packed Red Oxx Airboss ($275.00) bag weighed in at 22 pounds. It included the following (pictured in the featured image): Homage Zip Hoodie. One of the softest hoodies I’ve […]
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Making Decisions Using the Prioritization Matrix
As an entrepreneur, one of the hardest things to figure out is “What should I work on?” This is also true while working for someone else, but for those of us on our own, it can seem even more daunting. Here’s a quick strategy I use when trying to figure out what to work on; I call […]
Read MoreSo You Finished Your First Improv Class…
Congratulations! You’ve finished your first level of improv classes. You have 8 weeks of training under your belt, a new group of improv companions, and a rocking show that you did for friends, family, and strangers. So, now what? Here are 5 things you can do after you’ve finished your first improv class: 1. Take […]
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10 Tips for Surviving Your First Improv Class
So you finally decided to sign up for your first improv class? That’s awesome, congratulations. Over the years I’ve taken a number of classes; some of have been incredible, others not so much. Here are a 10 tips I’ve learned on how to make the most out of your maiden voyage into classes on improvisation. […]
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50 Improv Tips from Billy Merritt’s Improv Party
Starting in 2002, Billy Merritt (of Ninja, Robot, Pirate fame) started writing what he called “Billy Merrit’s Improv Party.†It started as a story to share his thoughts on improv and turned into a full-blown thread of awesome improv tips. I definitely recommend reading the entire thing (though it is a bit lengthy at 50 posts). It was originally […]
Read MoreAmateur Filmmaking Tips from Shoot from the Hip
I just got back from the Shoot from the Hip project and had an amazing time. Not only did I meet some great people and make a pretty solid movie, I learned a ton. I learned more about filming in 10 days than I could have by reading 100 books. Here are some of the […]
Read More21 Tips for Performing
21 tips I picked up from watching a variety of performances this week: Monday – Acting Class Graduation Show 1. Commitment is key. If you don’t believe it, the audience won’t believe it. 2. Always think about stage picture, always. 3. Acting is reacting–to your scene partner, environment, and circumstance. Tuesday – Upper Level Improv […]
Read MoreLessons from 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey has become one of the best selling books in the realm of Personal Development. With over 15 million copies sold, the seven habits (be proactive; begin with the end in mind; put first things first; think win/win; seek first to understand, then to be […]
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15 Tips for Saving Money
The single most important thing you can do to take care of your finances is to create a budget. Sure it’s an ugly word, and not a fun process, but if you don’t track where your money is going, and try to make a plan for future revenues and expenses, you aren’t going to achieve […]
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