Yolofsky Law - July 2020

Yolofsky Law - July 2020

Insider MARCH 2020 If 2020 teaches us anything, it’s that we must constantly reevaluate not only our thought processes but also our interactions. Empathy also seems to be in short supply. Fortunately, we can always improve these skills during our everyday interactions. From the Yolofsky Office THE HERO www. yo l of sky l aw. com (305) 702-8250

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To start, there must be dialogue and discussion. Even the most hardened, jaded person will open up if given the opportunity to speak their mind and their emotions. Validating the existence of an emotion is different than agreeing with it. From there, we are on our way to a successful discussion. Even the most difficult of issues can be solved with open dialogue. Yes, those discussions can be painful and challenging, but they are ultimately incredibly beneficial. To begin, engage the people with whom you most often come in contact — your family, friends, and colleagues. When you ask, “How are you?” and mean it. Make it more than an empty greeting. Encourage follow up. Wash. Rinse. Repeat. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by how much better your interactions will be.

Kids are about halfway through summer vacation, which means their brains are probably on summer vacation, too. Seasonal boredom often stems from a lack of creativity, so if your child is feeling that slump, then it’s important to boost their brain. Creativity is a necessity in everyone’s lives — it’s a key component of health and happiness, and there are no limitations to its applications. You can practice this core skill with your kids in a variety of ways. PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR EXPRESSION The most important creative resource is time. Children need plenty of time for unstructured, self-directed, imaginative play. They don’t need to be encumbered by adult direction or commercial objects. Space is also an important resource. Designate a place where it’s okay for your kids to make a mess, like the garage for painting or the family room for dress-up. And when buying gifts, choose items that foster creativity — like art supplies, building materials, or costume components — and always make them accessible for your kids. GET THEM THINKING Give your children a variety of ideas to run away with, but fight the urge to evaluate what they come up with. For example, during dinnertime, brainstorm activities to do over the weekend and encourage your kids to come up with things they haven’t done before. You don’t need to point out ideas that aren’t feasible or don’t make sense. The focus of the activity is to generate GIVE YOUR KIDS THE FREEDOM TO IMAGINE 4 Keys for Boosting Creativity

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will stifle the very thing you’re trying to grow. External constraints, like curfews for safety, are necessary to a point, but beyond that, try not to worry about your kids. If they don’t want to build the LEGO set according to the instructions, then they don’t have to. If they want to color outside the lines, then let them go for it. If they want to play with the neighbor kid down the street, then give them that freedom. Kids can make a lot more healthy decisions for themselves than some might think. DON’T REWARD CREATIVITY This seems to go against everything else on the list, but it’s important to remember. Incentives interfere with the creative process and reduce the quality of responses to creative stimuli. The flexibility of thought processes is stifled when the focus is on the reward at the end rather than the activity at hand. Allow your child to develop a mastery of the creative activities that they’re most naturally drawn to rather than try to motivate them to be creative doing things you’d like them to do. For example, instead of rewarding your child for playing the piano, even though they don’t enjoy it, ask them what they’d enjoy doing more. It’s often something like drawing, playing sports, or attending a summer camp. As long as they want to take part in something creative, there’s no need to force them into activities they don’t enjoy. When it comes to creativity, the possibilities really are endless. Even though no two children are the same, the healthy ways we can encourage kids to discover themselves and the world around them are universal. It’s all about having an open mind, enthusiasm, and a lot of love.

new ideas. In general, it’s okay to encourage kids to try things that they’ll make mistakes doing or fail at all together. Celebrate the process of trying and trying again until success and innovation are reached. DON’T BE BOSSY It’s true that you’re the parent and you’re in charge of your children until they turn 18. That’s how you protect them and guide them. But when it comes to fostering creativity, exerting your authority in abundance

SELLING REMOTELY? DON’T LOSE YOUR PERSONALITY! 5 Tricks to Enhance Your Charisma on Video

Odds are if you’re a successful salesperson, you’ve cultivated a “sales personality” crucial to closing your deals. However, if you’re used to working face to face, it can be a challenge to translate your charismatic persona to the screen when you need to sell remotely. Video calls are a step in the right direction because they reveal body language and facial expressions, but they’re still not ideal. To make sure your charisma pops, try these handy tricks: 1. SECURE A TOP-QUALITY CONNECTION. Nothing kills the mood on a video call faster than a disintegrating picture or crackling audio. That’s why it’s crucial to test your mic, speakers, camera, and platform thoroughly before you use them with clients. If they can’t hear or see you, your personality doesn’t stand a chance.

calming backdrop behind you? Are you the right distance from the audience (the camera)? Does your costume fit the part? When all of these things are done right, your personality will take center stage without unnecessary or annoying distractions. According to Psychology Today, posture, gestures, and facial expressions are key to communicating well over video. That means you need to be focused and constantly aware of them. Amp up your positive reactions, like eye contact with the camera, affirmative nods, and leaning in to listen, and tone down your gestures to avoid smacking a crucial piece of tech.

you can’t read the mood of a room, asking questions and listening closely will help you gauge the temperature. A subtle head tilt and hum of acknowledgment will help you come across as more empathetic and inquisitive. 5. MASTER THE MUTE BUTTON. If your neighbor starts the lawn mower or your dog starts barking, it pays to be quick on the mute button. Having fewer distractions means your charisma is more likely to shine. With these strategies in your back pocket, your sales mojo will continue flowing, even from a distance. Good luck, and happy videoconferencing!

3. EXAGGERATE LIKE AN ACTOR.

4. ASK QUESTIONS AND LISTEN

ACTIVELY. A key part of a great sales persona is showing genuine interest in others according to Inc. magazine. When

2. SET YOUR STAGE. Every sale is a

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THE KEY TO BOOSTING YOUR PERFORMANCE IN THE GYM 3 Devices to Improve Your Breathing

Journal of the American Dental Association even found that wearing an Under Armour mouthguard boosted college athletes’ endurance, exercise intensity, and recovery. PUTTING YOUR BEST NOSE FORWARD Since the 1996 Olympics, athletes all over the world have been using nasal dilators to improve their breathing. These devices make it easier to breathe through your nose, either by pulling open your nostrils from the outside (like the Breathe Right Nasal Strips you see on football players) or pushing them open from the inside (like Nas-Air that clips into the nose, a bit like a bull’s ring). These devices aren’t exactly fashion statements, but they work, particularly the internal ones! According to an Italian study published by Acta Biomedica, athletes using an internal dilator made by Nas-Air felt less fatigued after working out than athletes using Breathe Right strips or no device.

When you’re running or lifting weights, oxygen is the fuel that keeps you moving. It rushes into your lungs and blood with every breath you take, and your heart pumps it out to your muscles, where it becomes vital energy. Ensuring your airway is open is the key to making this process run smoothly. If you’re a regular in the gym, you probably know how important proper breathing is. You might even be employing breathing techniques already. But did you know you can also buy your way to better breathing? CREATING AN OXYGEN SUPERHIGHWAY Mouthguards aren’t just to protect our teeth during sports anymore. According to specialists, wearing a mouthguard can help open up your airway by moving your jaw forward and keeping your tongue stable. This lets more oxygen in and lets more carbon dioxide out! One study published in The

Mouthguards and nasal dilators are just the tip of the breath-enhancing iceberg, but they’re the most accessible options for athletes just starting to dabble in the practice. To find out more about the products above, visit UnderArmour.com for mouthguards, BreatheRight.com for external nasal dilators, or RhinoMed.global for internal dilator options.

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• 7 oz frozen, fully cooked breakfast sausage links, thawed • 20 oz pineapple chunks, drained • 10 medium-sized, fresh mushrooms • 2 tbsp butter, melted • Maple syrup, to taste Equipment • 5 metal or soaked wooden kebab skewers Directions 1. Cut sausages in half. Thread alternating sausages halves, pineapple chunks, and mushrooms onto kebab skewers. Brush with butter and syrup. 2. Grill over medium heat, regularly turning and basting with syrup, until sausages are lightly browned, about 8 minutes.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Yolofsky Office PAGE 1 4 Ways to Boost Your Child’s Creativity PAGE 1 5 Secrets to Selling on Video PAGE 2 The Key to Boosting Your Performance in the Gym PAGE 3 Take a Break! PAGE 3 Good Morning Breakfast Kebabs PAGE 3 The Wacky Evolution of the Knock-Knock Joke PAGE 4

Knock Knock! Who’s There? The Wacky Evolution of the Knock-Knock Joke

Knock knock! Who’s there? Theresa. Theresa who? Theresa crowd!

Frank Knox, whose name made “knock knock” irresistible wordplay for the radio.

Well, according to NPR, knock-knock jokes have had a roller coaster of a history. Near as we can tell, they actually evolved from another kind of joke: the “Do You Know” joke. This style of joke was popular in the early 1900s, and according to an Oakland Tribune article NPR dug up, this was a typical one:

Whatever the reason, knock knocks were all the rage in the 1930s, to the extent that people formed knock-knock clubs, businesses held knock-knock contests, and orchestras set them to music. However, the heyday was short-lived. In the following years, people started getting sick of knock knocks, and even psychologists turned against them. According to NPR, “people who loved knock-knock jokes were said to have social problems.” Today, knock-knock jokes are still around, but they’re mostly considered a game for kids or demoted to the realm of “bad dad jokes.”Maybe you think that’s warranted, maybe you think it’s tragic — either way, odds are the format will continue to evolve and probably outlive us all!

Unless you’re living under a rock, odds are you’ve laughed, grumbled, or groaned in response to a knock-knock joke. You may have even told a few yourself before you realized knock-knock jokes had gone out of style in favor of sarcasm and memes. That’s because at their core, knock-knock jokes are a quintessential American experience — and the perfect homegrown fodder for International Joke Day, which falls on July 1. But where did they come from, and why do so many people knock the knock-knock joke today?

Do you know Arthur? Arthur who? Arthurmometer!

Not very funny, is it? Well, over the years this style of back-and-forth jesting evolved into knock-knock jokes. The popularity of the “knock knock” bit of the joke could harken back to Shakespeare, who BestLife credits with “the first-known occurrence of a knock knock, who’s- there dialogue” in Act 2 of “Macbeth” (though it likely wasn’t intended to be funny), or it could be a reference to 1936 vice presidential hopeful

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