The Storytelling Lab The Substances That Control Your Story (and Your Brain) with David JP Phillips
Feb 28, 2023
David JP Phillips, holder of the world's most-viewed TEDx Talks on storytelling, discusses the impact of stories on the brain, improving communication, and the importance of the story within oneself. Topics covered include neurochemicals, personal growth, overcoming obstacles, Death by PowerPoint, reframing perspective with meditation, stress management strategies, and podcast promotion.
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Storytelling's Impact
- David JP Phillips received an email from a man in the Philippines whose charity was struggling.
- After applying Phillips' storytelling techniques, the charity raised enough money to help numerous children off the streets.
The Neuroscience of Storytelling
- Stories tap into our brains because everything we perceive is translated into narratives.
- We constantly simulate our future and replay our past, forming a narrative framework for understanding our present.
Master Your Internal Story
- Master your internal story before focusing on external storytelling.
- Negative internal stories, or "devil's cocktail stories," lead to chronic stress and hinder success.