Look at the world like a stand-up comedian

…to improve your observation skills.

I have been watching stand-up comedy shows while taking a shower (thank you, waterproof phone holder).

Although there are some on Disney+, I mostly use Netflix since they have a much wider selection.

While watching those shows, I am amazed at how those comedians see the world.

They catch really minor aspects of rather boring, ordinary daily incidents and make fun of them in a really effective way.

Maybe it’s because they are always alert to the surrounding world to find new material for comedy?

Without a keen sense of observation and a clever mind, it must be quite a challenge.

It might be a good idea to practice this way of seeing and thinking to improve observation skills and insight.

Why not start today?

2026-01-28 | Essay