Listen "#033 - Andrew Tarvin - Humor Engineer - Structure Supports Creativity"
Episode Synopsis
Today we get a virtually interview between NY and Struer DK. My guest for this show is Andrew Tarvin the humour engineer. A real Nerd, Yes a nerd in all, math, computer, SW, Star Wars & Star Treck and a stand-up comedian. He describes himself this way: Humor Engineer. The combinations of Stand-up Comedy for 15+ Years and EngineeringComputer Scientist, Creating Programms and PMUses Humor to solve problems at the work spaceNerd. Yes all of it. Computer, Math, Dr. Who, Star Was & Star Treck Color: An Orange-peel Orange colour. His favourite color since his childhood. A colour research shows that blue is the favourite color (33%) and orange is on the other side. That might be why he likes orange, not being like everyone else. Secret: Plays Spider Solitaire to the extreme. He enjoys the logic problem solving and uses it as a distraction from all the planing and thinking, like a meditation to help him refilling his energy. Creativity: Solving problemsBuilding unique connections from two or more ideasMostly to express feelings and emotions Some people are great in just starting to draw, write or similar where other need to have a goal. For For Andrew the first sketch, stand up draft, draft of a book is rarely the thing. He knows from the start that he’ll iterate from the first idea to the final product. Creativity and Humour: Andrew is using structure to create unique connections and ways to create humour. Through his different improv experiences he learned that “Structure makes it easier to be creative” You could use: The 10 by 10 List, orComic Triple Other topics we touched: How Dyson found his solution for the vacuum cleanerParadox of choiceIntrovert vs. Extrovert (How they think and recharge)Mind-fullness and rechargingBeing without a Smartphone for 15min and waiting in a lineWhat he has in common with Frank SinatraThe 2 ways to be a Stand-Up comedianHow he tests his jokes on different audienceHis preparation for the Ted Talk, andHow using humour at work, life makes you seem more confident Advice: 1. Better beg for forgiveness than ask for permission. This means take ownership. Don’t sit around and wait for something to happen. If you want to be funny be it. 2. If someone read a book about your life. Would anyone read it? Would you read it? What makes it a cooler story? This perspective helps to take better decisions. Imagine you tried many things and failed then you have stories to share. Sitting in front of the TV does not make a great story. Reach out: www.humorthatworks.com/ Send him a short message on social media under @DrewTarvin. If you enjoyed this show subscribe to my Show on iTunes, Spotify, Anchor, Podbean and more and leave a review that helps me to be more visible
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