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Embrace the Awkwardness

Feeling awkward? It's a good sign.

Fr. Michael Rossmann, SJ
Mar 28, 2022
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I speak in front of groups of people all the time, but just thinking about trying to do stand-up comedy makes me uncomfortable. Hearing *crickets* in front of a live audience would make me curl up in a ball and hide.

Comedians go through the uncomfortable process of putting themselves out there. They develop thick skin in the process.

I wonder whether the courage demonstrated by President Volodymyr Zelensky might have something to do with his comedic background.

I recently listened to a podcast with Ayelet Fishbach, the author of the book Get It Done. She and a colleague conducted a study with students of improv comedy. Those who embraced awkwardness benefited more than those who didn’t. 

Even if we do not have a funny bone in our bodies, we can find our own ways to get comfortable with discomfort.

Just don’t expect to see me anywhere near a comedy stage.

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