Episode 133

133 - Steps to Be Funny

133 - Steps to Be Funny
 
In this episode, I take a deep dive into the book Humor, Seriously, and share some amazing insights that will help you become funnier in your personal and professional life. We’ll explore the principles of humor, including the significance of heart and misdirection in-jokes. We’ll also cover the rule of three, analogies, and specifics, and discover the importance of practice and signature stories in developing humor. But we won’t stop there! The author also provides valuable advice on balancing gravity and levity and warns us against offensive humor. So, if you want to level up your humor game, then this is definitely an episode you don’t want to miss!

https://www.humorseriously.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJKDipbCzdc&t=7s

https://startwithsmallsteps.com/?p=3478

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Jill McKinley

I’m Jill from the Northwoods. Professionally, I work in Health IT, where I untangle complex systems and help people use technology more effectively. But at heart, I’m a curious lifelong learner—always exploring how things work, why people grow the way they do, and how even the smallest steps can spark real transformation. That curiosity fuels everything I do, from problem-solving at work to sharing insights through my creative projects.

My journey wasn’t always easy. Growing up, I faced a rough childhood, and books became my lifeline. They introduced me to voices of ancient wisdom, modern psychology, and the natural world around me. Those pages taught me resilience, gave me perspective, and helped me see that wisdom is everywhere—waiting to be noticed, gathered, and shared.