The Funny Thing About That

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A Ski Lesson, a Dad Lesson, and a Couple of Dad Jokes
Skiing with my daughter, remembering my dad, and the strange mix of joy and grief that sometimes show up together.
 • (an)drew tarvin
What Abraham Lincoln Taught Me About Taking Work Seriously
Even in the darkest moments, Lincoln knew laughter was not optional.
 • (an)drew tarvin
The joke everyone laughed at except me
What a Spanish stand-up show taught me about inclusion.
 • (an)drew tarvin
The Workshop Went Great. So Why Do I Feel Disappointed?
Tips for overcoming disappointment
 • (an)drew tarvin
How to Use Humor Intentionally for Yourself and Others
The most important part of your skill of humor.
 • (an)drew tarvin
No One is Born Funny
4 Simple Steps to Be Funny on Purpose
 • (an)drew tarvin
The First Step to Developing a Sense of Humor
Your skill of humor starts with something you already have: your sense of humor.
 • (an)drew tarvin
Why Humor Is a Skill Worth Learning
And why learning it now matters more than ever (especially in the age of AI).
 • (an)drew tarvin
A Proper Welcome to this Community of Funny Humans
I finally wrote the welcome email for new readers... but realized it’s something I should’ve sent to all of you.
 • (an)drew tarvin
The Funny Thing About That
The Funny Thing About That
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