You Are Too Serious

Yeah, that’s true - I’m too damn serious. I’ve always been (and still am) a fan of humor, but lately, being funny has been tough for me. What happened? I have no idea. Or maybe… I know.

I don’t talk to people much. Most days, I just sit in silence. Only a tiny fraction of my time is spent hanging out with others. That ain’t good. People are everything - they make life brighter, minds healthier, and jobs easier. If I was asked to pick the most important skill to succeed today, I’d choose charisma. It’s simple: we live in a world built, managed, and run by people. The only way to thrive is to get on with them.

Charisma isn’t some mystical trait - it’s just a regular skill, like anything else. And like any skill, you have to practice in order to improve. Humor is a huge part of being charismatic. It doesn’t take much effort to recall how easy and comfortable you feel with a funny person around. Obviously, that’s not everything, but it’s a solid start.

Are there other ways to become that friend everyone laughs with? Probably, but they’re not as effective as spend more time among people. One thing’s for sure - watching funny videos won’t cut it. Observing others isn’t enough - you gotta do the thing or the habit won’t emerge. Try this: recall a moment that made you laugh. What made it work? Analyze those situations, then create new ones using what you learned.

Funny enough, I’ve written this whole rant about humor without cracking a single joke. Well, here it comes. Why eggs don’t tell jokes? They’d crack up! Not even my joke, but who cares? Practice and consistency - that’s what matters.