Turns out you *should* be taking work less seriously #TEDTalks

As far as our brains are concerned, laughing is like exercising, meditating, and having sex at the same time, but logistically easier, also efficient. It's efficient. — Yes. The two of us are on a mission to bring humor back. Over the last decade, we've gathered data, partnered with comedians, and talked to leaders about humor. Here's the problem, though. We've all fallen off a humor cliff. In a global study, over a million people were asked a simple question. Did you smile or laugh a lot yesterday? When we are kids, the answer is yes. Then right when we enter the workforce, the answer becomes no. The good news is things look up again around 80. The bad news is the average life expectancy is 78. So this is not about becoming a comedian. This is about looking at the world in a different way. It's easy to believe that if we take our lives or our mission seriously, the presence of humor betrays that mission. that gravity and levity are somehow at odds. But our research tells a different story. Leaders with a good sense of humor are seen as 27% more motivating. Their teams are more bonded and creative. Laughter shortens the path to connection as well. So when strangers share a laugh before a conversation, they end up disclosing more personal information so they feel closer. Laughing together makes us feel more connected. It floods our brains with the same hormones associated with love. And who doesn't want to feel more joy and love in our lives?