Life Unscripted: Using Improv Principles to Get Unstuck, Boost Confidence, and Transform Your Life

by Jeff Katzman, Dan O'Connor

Learn to collaborate with others, think on your feet, and celebrate mistakes using the skills of improv theater.

So many of us go through life following scripts we didn’t write for ourselves—scripts designed by our family, shaped by our friends, and influenced by the expectations of the people we meet. Using practical self-help skills rooted in improv principles and depth psychology, we can live more authentic, fulfilled, and empowered lives.

Genres: Self Help

256 pages, Paperback

Published September 11, 2018

Reviews

[Curtis Li · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've never taken an improv class before but now I see how the basis of improve could be useful in other aspects of our lives too. Most of the ideas written in this book involves letting go. Letting go of judgement of our selves, of others, and of our circumstances. It will be scary, it will be hard, and it will also be freeing. Don't be afraid of making mistakes or facing setbacks, because as long as you accept them, you will make a great story.

[S · Rating 4 out of 5]

improv saves!! good introduction to the benefits of improv, the play that enables waking up to the aliveness of our lives. If you are interested in taking an improv class and need a nudge, or a little reassurance, this book is it.

[Lynn Wyvill · Rating 4 out of 5]

I took improv classes years ago so I was familiar with the games mentioned in the book. It was a good reminder, though, of how to apply those principles in everyday living.

[Maelstrom_xo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a damn good book. Extremely underrated! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[Sara Goldenberg · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read both his books and did not enjoy them.

[Jess Dollar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Surprisingly deep and emotionally challenging. I took lots of notes!