Comments on: The Art of Being Ridiculous; or Why Being Serious is a Waste of Time

By: Doug

Doug — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:14:03 +0000

Jonathan,

I absolutely LOVE this post! There have been times recently when I’ve noticed that subtle little smirk playing with my own face, and getting back to that today is such a refreshing change of energy! Love the irreverence.

Cheers -
Doug

By: Boris

Boris — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:15:32 +0000

Amen.

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By: Arsene Hodali

Arsene Hodali — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 02:04:46 +0000

I personally agree with this post because I went through the whole stage of being “serious” to “ridiculous” all too aware.

Danielle LaPorte and Jonathan Fields are quit “ridiculous” indeed. Same goes for the other Jonathan… last name Mead.

By: Jarrod@ Optimistic Journey

Jarrod@ Optimistic Journey — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 01:53:27 +0000

Interesting angle Jonathan!

This is so true though. Sometimes we take ourselves too seriously, and not enough balance between seriousness and ridiculousness isn’t healthy. We can’t have all work with no play, and we can’t have all play with no work.

But I think the take home point that you’re making clear is that, whether we’re working or playing not to take ourselves too seriously.

Great post!

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By: mowky

mowky — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:18:14 +0000

A recent trip to vietnam opened my eyes up to a differet lifestyle. This post confirmed my ridiculous way of thinking and chages everthing.
Thanks

By: Sonicsuns

Sonicsuns — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:00:01 +0000

congrats, JD. =)

By: Marly

Marly — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:05:00 +0000

What a ridiculous post. I loved it! I also love not dreading Mondays. I aspire to be a highly ridiculous person and your post has helped me in that path. Seriously, I do like to be a part of work that has important benefits, but if I can’t have fun with that (and be a little ridiculous in the process), then it’s probably being taken a little too seriously.