39. Develop Your Sense of Humor

100 Action Principles To Get Success

39. Develop Your Sense of Humor

In all areas of life, a quick wit, a hearty laugh, a smile and a warm sense of humor are appreciated. To be a good joke teller, tell jokes often. Practice, Model your delivery after comedians you admire and funny friends. Start a joke file.
Always be absolutely sure that your material is clean and non-offensive. Stick to a universally funny subject—you. Most of the best humor is self-deprecating. That is, you have to learn to laugh at yourself.
On your road to success, there will be many stumbles and fumbles, providing many opportunities for you to turn the unexpected into stress-reducing laughter. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Laugh about it. Be affable, humor will add to your attractiveness.

---

Read Previous Tip: 38. Appreciate your appeal.
Or
Continue Reading Next Tip: 40. Become Grateful.