Tank Sinatra - Meme King on how How Comedy Helps You Live

Nov 7, 2020

Tank Sinatra, also known as George Resch, is an Instagram star and author of "Happy Is the New Rich." He discusses how humor can enrich Stoicism and serves as a powerful tool for emotional expression. Tank emphasizes the importance of empathy in understanding behavior, navigating negativity, and personal growth. He reframes anger as a signal for self-reflection and highlights the role of memes in driving social change, illustrating how laughter can coexist with life's serious challenges and promote kindness.

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INSIGHT

Humor and Self-Awareness

People who take their mental and emotional health seriously often have a better sense of humor.
They are free to enjoy life rather than being consumed by discomfort.

ANECDOTE

Humor as a Coping Mechanism

Tank Sinatra uses humor to cope with pain and finds it a healthy way to process difficult emotions.
He made his friends laugh at a funeral, demonstrating emotional freedom and allowing others to be themselves.

ADVICE

Dealing with Anger

Use anger as a signal for self-reflection.
Address the underlying reasons for anger, such as stress or unmet needs.

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Ryan talks with Instagram star Tank Sinatra about his unique approach to comedy, the best way to use or deal with anger, what philosophy tells us about how to handle our emotions, and more.

Tank Sinatra, aka George Resch, is a Long Island dad who runs one of the biggest meme accounts on Instagram. Since launching the original account @tank.sinatra in 2015, Resch’s Instagram accounts (which also include @influencersinthewild and @tanksgoodnews) have over 8 million followers, with even more on Twitter and Facebook. He is currently the director of influence marketing at Brandfire and has written a book, Happy Is the New Rich.

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