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  • Half Serious Half Not!

  • How and Why Humor Brings Successful Business and Life
  • By: Jean-Marc Toledano
  • Narrated by: Bobby Oller
  • Length: 3 hrs and 52 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)

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Half Serious Half Not!

By: Jean-Marc Toledano
Narrated by: Bobby Oller
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You don't have to be funny to be funny. It's true! While the general idea is that humor is inherent, Jean-Marc Toledano would beg to differ. Explore the science of laughter and the reason behind it with Half Serious Half Not, in which Jean-Marc discusses the topic in great detail and brings you the secret to being funny. The theme of the book is humor: what it is, the techniques, and how you too can be funny!

If you are looking to lighten the mood in your daily life with humor, Half Serious Half Not will lead you in the right direction. In Jean-Marc's audiobook, he provides you with the knowledge and tools necessary to structure your own jokes. Jean-Marc believes in the power of humor and that anything can be achieved with a little joke, whether it is a personal or professional relationship or to make a presentation more engaging. Humor is the trick to putting anyone at ease. As Jean-Marc Toledano once said, "The possibility of humor is endless. Again, we don't need to be as good as Seinfeld, but a simple smile or a laugh will open a door."

Jean-Marc also suggests that people stop criticizing each other and instead use humor as a tool to provide their message without hurting the other person's ego. Our world would be a better place if we made space for more humor. In a world where people tell you to take things seriously, he suggests you take it lightly. When you have a tedious obligation, you can either take the hard stressful way, or you can add some humor to make the process more enjoyable for you and everyone around you. So if you want to make your life a little easier, learn the art of being humorous with Jean-Marc as he takes you on a step-by-step journey to being funny.

©2023 Jean-Marc Toledano (P)2023 Jean-Marc Toledano
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Excellent content, great narrator, perfect length

Jean-Marc Toledano the author succeeds in walking-the-walk by delivering a book that is funny, engaging, and thought provoking.

Complete this book and you'll come away with a deep appreciation for why we all need and crave humor, what the building blocks of humor are and how we can each use them like Legos to build something of self-expression that is valued and welcomed by others, and finally how and when to use humor to help elevate the feelings for ourselves and for others that our experiences are positive and meaningful.

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Inspiring, funny and well researched

I was not sure what to expect... and loved it! It is a thoroughly researched essay about the impact of humor on people and in business environments. How to diffuse tension, build rapport, raise confidence and inspire others. It applies to the personal and business environment, and made me laugh quite a few times. Highly recommended if you want tips to make your professional life a little bit lighter, and increase impact.

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Amazing

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Life changing book
If you want to be serious about being humor to life that is the book for you.

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