How to Giggle: A Guide to Taking Life Less Seriously

“This book is about how two lost souls have found some happiness and success in this harsh world by taking life less seriously. We want to share with you our friendship, stories, strong opinions, secrets, and, of course, lots of giggles.”

The authors invite their reader into the text by encouraging them to take life less seriously, introducing their advice to See the Humor in Life. The reader can do so by following the authors’ techniques for forming close friendships, talking openly, and laughing more often.

“I decided to message one of the founders, pitching myself to them, and to my surprise I was asked to come in for a meeting. I was so proud of myself for even messaging them and taking a chance. Sometimes you don’t notice how fearless you can be until it’s done.”

DeSorbo uses an example from her own career to encourage readers to face their fears. Being fearless is one way to Embrace Delusion to Pursue Your Dreams. DeSorbo took a chance in her work life and encountered a surprising opportunity as a result.

“After we were live for an hour, we couldn’t wait to do it again. We decided we wanted to go live every single night at ten. We felt a community like we had never felt before. Who were all these people joining these Lives to giggle with us about nothing? We knew what we had to call it. Giggly Squad. It felt so right.”

Berner and DeSorbo’s description of how Giggly Squad began underscores that life brings constant surprises. The authors didn’t have a specific plan when they started their online conversations, but sharing their talks online created community and encouraged laughter and joy. Readers looking to take risks to make connections and advance their work might similarly use social media as a tool to create positive change.