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Why Humor Is a Skill Worth Learning
And why learning it now matters more than ever (especially in the age of AI).
Oct 17 • 
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Haters Gonna Hate Hate Hate
Apr 5, 2024 • (an)drew tarvin
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How do I stop feeling guilty for not working?
Jul 17, 2024 • (an)drew tarvin
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Understanding the Decline in Global Happiness
Apr 19, 2024 • (an)drew tarvin
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Master Your Next Presentation
Jun 5, 2024 • (an)drew tarvin
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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.
Oct 10 • 
(an)drew tarvin
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The Story I Never Expected to Tell
How I ended up on the Influence mainstage with a story I wrote 16 hours earlier.
Oct 3 • 
(an)drew tarvin
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The Curse of Knowledge Is Killing Your Stories
It’s not your fault, you’re too close to it. Here’s what to do.
Sep 26 • 
(an)drew tarvin
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It’s Easy to Be Cynical. There’s a Better Option.
A practical way to soften setbacks, fuel momentum, and make the ride more fun
Sep 19 • 
(an)drew tarvin
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The Art of the Humorbrag
A research-backed way to brag without the cringe.
Sep 12 • 
(an)drew tarvin
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You Are What You Consume
Mental Residue and the Lingering Effects on What You Watch, Read, and Hear
Sep 5 • 
(an)drew tarvin
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Why I Haven't Hit Send
And the evolution of teaching the skill of humor.
Aug 29 • 
(an)drew tarvin
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The People Make the Place
How to make more friends at work
Jul 25 • 
(an)drew tarvin
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How to Write a Pun
A step-by-step guide to groan-worthy greatness
Jul 18 • 
(an)drew tarvin
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The Funny Thing About That
The Funny Thing About That
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