Here is an excellent article by Lizard Brain Learning on how the "Fear of Silly" is a barrier to people learning.

Not only have I gotten a ton of very positive feedback since I started being "silly" in my lessons, but I have a lot more fun making them.

When I first started, I tried to be all serious and professional.

Boooorrriiinnnnggg.....

Be silly! Enjoy! That not only goes for work, but for life too. Don't like my sense of humor? You can get on the train or get off the tracks!

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P.S. And for the very few of you who have told me not to quit my day job to become a stand-up comedian, well...