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Storytelling Tip #7: Tell the stories that you have a passion for
I have a lot of stories on my imaginary shelf. Some have been there for a very long time. I’m sure a new one or two will pop in today. And, some disappear and then are those that pop in and out. I learn something from all of them … What about that passion we have for a tale that has nothing to do with love, the ones that provoke a passionate revulsion – a strong feeling of wanting to turn away – shut the door. The stories that produce those kind of – what some call – negative feelings can be treasures in disguise.
Storytelling Tip #6: Consider the listener within
When we tell stories we are listening too. I remember telling a personal story where every time I shared it I referenced coffee and how much I loved it. I was giving it up and had been for a while …
Storytelling Tip#5: consider the personal story
Are the stories you’re sharing and listening to personal stories? What stories do we share that are not personal?
Storytelling Tip #4: Words and fences
What words do you choose to use when sharing your story? Both tellers and listeners may have fences around the words they share and/or are will to listen to.
Storytelling Tip #3 – What is a story?
Do stories have a beginning, a middle and an end? Can a story be told without words? Or in one word? Seriously, what makes something a story?
Storytelling Tip #2: Listen
Listen to the stories around you. That is listen to the stories your friends, co-workers, acquaintances and others are sharing. You might even find it interesting to more consciously listen to your own stories – you may be in for some surprises.
Storytelling Tip #1: Share your stories
For the next thirty-one days I’m going to be sharing tips for those of you who desire to hone up your storytelling skills.
How about feeding ourselves a little good news …
What we feed ourselves is important and I am not just talking about the food we eat. For example, what about the news? I want balanced news that in at least a small part feeds a joyful heart. Today I offer three resources for a little respite from all the “breaking” news …
Joy and self-accountability
I am building a business, part of it online, and there are no shortage of businesses that are happy to tell me how to do it. Many have great ideas, concepts, skills, etc. to share – that’s cool! They promise me all kinds of things including accountability. That is they will help hold their clients or customers accountable for getting their work, a task, or goal accomplished. I don’t do that, and it is a huge turn-off …
Gone fishing?
Fishing for answers that is. Probably all of us have wondered why and sought out answers. When we succeed it can be awesome. We might even have an “aha” moment. However, there are times when the answer doesn’t appear. And we are left to decide what we will do. Should we …
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