Don't Be A Clown

If you want to help the world, don't be a clown. If you want to make a difference, don't be a comedian. If you want to be taken seriously in your efforts, don't be funny.

Humor has its place. It can cheer us up. It makes us laugh which burn calories, reduces stress, and relaxes the body. Humor makes people happy and more friendly. It can break the ice and start long friendships.

But humor is a Band-Aid. Its aspirin.

If you want to really help people in this world, don't use humor as your primary tool of communication. Don't constantly joke and cajole and then expect people to know when you're serious. Don't be a clown. No one listens to a clown.

- BuddhaDave