Borrowed Words To Start the Year

Here are some ideas from John Kinde's wonderful free Humor Power Tips newsletter aimed at stand-up comedians and wannabes. It helps my Toastmaster presentations and often I get a good belly laugh, too. John writes about the mechanics of humor and includes some pithies you might find useful in your daily life.

Stretch yourself in 2011 and tell better stories! Here's an example from today's inbox.
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C. Strength is Weakness

Your strength is your weakness. And the opposite is true. Your
weakness is your strength.

Your strength is your weakness because you come to depend on it and possibly fail to use and develop other important tools. If your strength as a presenter is a high-energy style, you may have a tendency to never use an under-stated style.

On the other hand, your weakness is your strength. It may well be
your secret weapon. Because of the contrast of your weaker skill
compared to your strength, it may have a magical power that may
surprise you. Just a touch of contrast may add power to your talk.