Happy Accidents
Stop saying “no” to opportunity, and start saying “yes” to possibility.
It’s not about doing more or doing less. It’s about making what you do worthy of the effort.
Happy Accidents is your personal guide to transforming your life. As we take on task after task, we lose sight of who we are and why we’re doing what we do. What goals do you have for your life? What steps have you taken toward them today?
To preserve our precious time and energy, we often default to “no,” yet that only closes the door to growth, while a “yes” opens up a world of possibilities. The secret is adding “yes, and” to our lives. This seductively simple turn of phrase opens the doors to better collaboration and positive relationships, and invites self-sustaining opportunities into our world.
No person or organization is an island. This book shows you how to build on the power of open-mindedness, cultivate supportive relationships, and adopt a win-win mindset to reignite your purpose and unleash your best. Co-written by David Ahearn, David Wilk, and Frank Ford, the founders of the improv comedy show Four Day Weekend.
What You’ll Learn
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Don’t spend your life adrift in a sea of could’ve, would’ve, should’ve.
About the Book
What is Happy Accidents about?
It applies the improv principle of “Yes, And” to work and life: building on ideas instead of shutting them down, to improve collaboration, relationships, and opportunity.
Who wrote Happy Accidents?
David Ahearn, David Wilk, and Frank Ford, the co-founders of the improv comedy show Four Day Weekend.
Is it a business book?
Yes, and a life book. It is written for individuals and organizations who want better collaboration and a more positive, purposeful way of working.
Does David speak on these ideas?
Yes. David’s keynotes and workshops on “Yes, And,” storytelling, and connection are at davidahearn.com.
Who is David Ahearn?
David Ahearn is a comedian, speaker, and the author of twelve books, including Quietude: The Wisdom of Rumi, 12 Universal Laws, and the novel I’Eternal, arriving November 25, 2026. He co-founded the improv comedy show Four Day Weekend and hosted it for 23 years. More about David.
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