Recently I received an e-newsletter from Chris Clarke-Epstein. She speaks/teaches on change and always has some good words of wisdom. In this particular issue it wasn't so much the change point that caught my eye but the opening sentences. Chris says that she always liked reading booklets from Dr. Norman Vincet Peale because they started with a story that she enjoyed "never realizing that I was learning a lesson."
That is the beauty of stories, they teach without preaching. We enjoy and learn at the same time. Stories tend to relax us and entertain us which puts us in a great mind for learning.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Stories for Web sites
Recently I reconnected with a high school friend. We chatted briefly about what he is doing now. He mentioned that he does some consulting and was just doing some work on his website when he got hung up on the story he wanted to tell. That's as far as he got, he couldn't think of the story.
Sometimes that happens, talking to someone else can help. They might be able to tell you the story they have heard you tell that made an impression. Or you might find yourself telling the same story over and over again. That's the story I would start to develop for the website. Obviously it means something to you and if it does the passion will come through. Passion on your website is good.
If you need help with your story just start talking to friends and listen to the stories and reactions, you'll find the right one
Sometimes that happens, talking to someone else can help. They might be able to tell you the story they have heard you tell that made an impression. Or you might find yourself telling the same story over and over again. That's the story I would start to develop for the website. Obviously it means something to you and if it does the passion will come through. Passion on your website is good.
If you need help with your story just start talking to friends and listen to the stories and reactions, you'll find the right one
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Gray's Anatomy
Once you start looking for stories they pop up everywhere. This past week on Gray's Anatomy a homeless man was brought in with serious injuries. He was refusing surgery and frustrating the surgeons. Finally one of the doctors asked what his story was. He answered pretty mcuh the same way most people do when asked that question, he said he had no story. The doctor followed it up with that of course he had a story, we all have a story. How true. All of our stories are different but they are important.
Remember we all have stories and they are important to know and share.
Remember we all have stories and they are important to know and share.
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