
Improv Wisdom
Don't Prepare, Just Show Up
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Patricia Ryan Madson
In an irresistible invitation to lighten up, look around, and live an unscripted life, a Stanford University professor and master of the art of improvisation explains how to adopt the attitudes and techniques used by generations of musicians and actors. These secrets are currently being taught to entrepreneurs, engineers, and first responders in a crisis as well as housewives and Alzheimer caregivers.
Let's face it: Life is something we all make up as we go along. No matter how carefully we formulate a "script", it is bound to change when we interact with people with scripts of their own. Improv Wisdom shows how to apply the maxims of improvisational theater to real-life challenges - whether it's dealing with a demanding boss, a tired child, or one of life's never-ending surprises. Patricia Ryan Madson distills 30 years of experience into thirteen simple strategies, including "Say Yes", "Start Anywhere", "Face the Facts", and "Make Mistakes, Please", helping readers to loosen up, think on their feet, and take on everything life has to offer with skill, chutzpah, and a sense of humor.
©2005 Bell Tower, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House (P)2007 Patricia Ryan MadsonListeners also enjoyed...




















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This will give us a strength and it is entertaining.
Simple, solid solutions.
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In the language of Strengths Finder, this book is perfect to develop your ‘Adaptability’ talent theme.
Being more of a spontaneous kind of guy, I wished I could’ve gotten just a summary of this in Blinkist or Instaread. Still, I finished the entire book and found a few nuggets of wisdom I can keep and use in the future.
Recommended for listeners who want to inject more ‘Positivity and Adaptability’ in their lives.
This book is for Martha!
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not as expected, & great
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Loved this book!
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What made the experience of listening to Improv Wisdom the most enjoyable?
Being able to visualize each situation.What does Patricia Ryan Madson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
ExperienceWhat insight do you think you’ll apply from Improv Wisdom?
That making mistakes is normal.Any additional comments?
Love the hard copy as well.Clearly words to live by.
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I highly recommend this powerful little book
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not what I was expecting
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Inspiring and enjoyable
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the secret code and blueprint for navigating it all
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Phenomenal book and you can apply it to business
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