Posts Tagged ‘humor’

Darth Vader’s “Management” Secrets

Today we offer you a special treat by a very special guest contributor. Darth Vader is a modern-day success story, having risen from humble orphan roots to the second-highest position in the largest corporate body this galaxy has ever seen. Although better-known for his visionary work in the realm of law enforcement, he is also responsible for the day-to-day operation of many of his

January 2 2009 | By Art | Tagged: darth-vader, humor, Management, star-wars | 33 comments»

How to Tell a Joke

Many people shy away from telling jokes because they once told one that fell flat or they are afraid of appearing silly or of offending someone. Jokes are canned humorous stories which are subtly different from personal anecdotes. With personal anecdotes you have the authority to tell them because they happened to you. Jokes are independent and in a sense artificial so you take a little risk when you launch… Continue reading

December 5 2008 | By Paul | Tagged: amusement, comedian, comic, funny, humor, joke, raconteur, story | 13 comments»

Be a Comment Rockstar: 10 Terrific Tips!

by libertyandvigilance "Social media" has numerous definitions, and all of them share the principle that the Internet has given us a lot of cheap ways to communicate with each other. As computers have gotten cheaper and broadband pipes have become fatter, we've expanded the multimedia involved: text has been prominent since the BBS glory days, but pictures are up there too, and making your… Continue reading

October 20 2008 | By Torley | Tagged: argument, blog, comment, conversation, humor, idea, media, self-expression, social, social-media | 20 comments»

Why All the Best Marketers Know Each Other

Photo by docpi First, the title's meant a touch colloquially. Second, that doesn't budge the fact there's a lot of truth to it. Third, if you're into lifehacks (presumably that's why you're reading this blog), particularly marketing ones, I'll reveal why the best marketers knowing each other matters to you. There's no shortage of self-help books that claim to help you get what you want. Some… Continue reading

October 17 2008 | By Torley | Tagged: connected, connection, fame, followup, godin, humor, idea, kawasaki, marketer, marketing, media, meme, Money, social, success | 14 comments»

Life Lessons You Can Learn From The Joker

Batman’s most infamous nemesis, the Joker, has been a longstanding archetype for prankish mayhem, and the late Heath Ledger’s masterful performance in The Dark Knight has only elevated the character to new heights. Despite the Joker’s unforgettable acts as a sociopathic murderer, many people are intrigued by him, and even find this Clown Prince of Crime to be maddeningly charismatic. So what’s there to love?… Continue reading

July 31 2008 | By Torley | Tagged: batman, catchphrase, color, hero, humor, lesson, life, myth, story, villain | 15 comments»

10 Reasons Gift Certificates Make Horrible Gifts

I don’t know who came up with gift certificates, but they should receive an award for one of the best marketing jobs ever pulled on the unsuspecting public. How else can you explain how people are willing to trade money, for a less useful and more restrictive form of money at a one-to-one ratio? For those of you who can’t think of what to buy your miserly Aunt Josie… Continue reading

December 25 2007 | By Scott H | Tagged: christmas, consumerism, gifts, humor | 83 comments»

The Ten Videos to Change How You View the World

I believe that a sign of good information is that it makes you think. If reading a book, listening to a lecture or watching a video doesn’t change how you think, it probably isn’t that important. But if you encounter something that forces you to change your views, even if you don’t completely agree with it, you’ve found something valuable. The problem is where do you find these… Continue reading

October 16 2007 | By Scott H | Tagged: games, happiness, humor, inspiration, linguistics, marketing, poverty, reality, Technology, video | 110 comments»

Top 10 Telemarketer Repellant

First, I must confess this is not all my work. I have a friend who sends me little snippets of things like this on a regular basis. This one was so good I wanted to share it with all the Lifehack community. Second, I must also admit that in my youth I have worked in phone based sales. A simple "no thank you" always worked for me. But, some folks… Continue reading

November 9 2006 | By Reginald | Tagged: humor, telemarketing, tips | 32 comments»