The Humor Habit by Paul Osincup Summary
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In "The Humor Habit," Paul Osincup reveals how humor isn't innate but learnable. Using his LAFTER model, executives and teams transform workplace culture while reducing stress. What if the secret to productivity isn't grinding harder - but laughing more? Your resilience revolution starts with a smile.
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Introduction: The Power of Humor
Let's face it - life can be pretty serious sometimes. Between work stress, personal challenges, and the general chaos of the world, it's easy to get bogged down. But what if I told you there was a simple habit that could help you navigate life's ups and downs with more resilience, creativity, and joy? That's right, I'm talking about humor. Now, I know what you might be thinking. "Paul, I'm just not a funny person." Or maybe, "Humor doesn't belong in the workplace." Well, I'm here to challenge those notions. As a recovering student affairs professional turned comedian and keynote speaker, I've seen firsthand how humor can transform both our personal and professional lives. In this book, we'll explore how to develop what I call "The Humor Habit" - a set of practices that can rewire your brain to find more laughter and levity in everyday life. This isn't about becoming a stand-up comic or the office clown. It's about harnessing the scientifically-proven benefits of humor to reduce stress, boost creativity, strengthen relationships, and yes, even achieve more.
The Science of Laughter: Why Humor Matters
Developing Your Humor Mindset
Humor in the Workplace: Laughing All the Way to Success
Humor as a Coping Mechanism: Finding Light in Dark Times
Conclusion: Embracing the Humor Habit
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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