Want to do a great thing?
Say YES to a good thing!
Or be stuck with no-thing.
Planning, brainstorming, and collaborating are HARD. So many times, we find it easy to say what we don't want or to point out the flaws in other people's ideas. It happens to the best of us. In improv we call this the "Yes, But" approach or "blocking".
We can even confuse pointing out risks and gaps as the way we bring value in collaboration. I find that "bad" ideas usually fall away naturally when I support "good" ideas. Bad ideas don't need to be assassinated.... that gives them more focus.
Try to focus on what you want instead of what you don't want.
Try saying what you love about someone's idea before saying what you hate about it.
Chances are, it will lead to a good thing that will eventually lead to a great thing.
For me, this is the heart of the "Yes, And" approach to life.
I hope we can all build toward great things!
For me, this is the heart of the "Yes, And" approach to life.
I hope we can all build toward great things!
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| Speaking of saying YES, Join us at STAGE TIME Open Improv Jam and try improv with me and the cast of our Tuesday shows! Tuesday January 16th, 8pm at XYYVR (Bute and Davie Street) No Cover, pay what you can |
