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Comments: This is a really fast paced, fun book with many simple but actionable insights on how to live a happier life. Improv acting sounds very fun and Patricia Ryan Madson distils 12 principles for us to follow and incorporate into our lives.
I enjoyed the book and interviewed Patricia too – she was everything I’d imagined her to be after reading her book.
Top 3 Learnings
1. Life is no different from an improv act. You can make all the plans you want.. but you just have to learn to improvise to be happy.
2. Patricia cautions us against over preparation. Often, we overdo the amount of preparation and forget to be human and fallible.
3. Notice your gifts. Every day, we use and consume things that have been made with a lot of effort by others. It is only when we learn to notice these gifts and become more aware of our blessings do we get better at improv and thus, life.
Book notes here
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