Part 2: Journalist Cal Fussman on Questions, Storytelling, Adventure
Feb 24, 2017
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Journalist Cal Fussman takes us for a ride, sharing wonderful stories and showcasing the art of storytelling. From his journey to the Golden Gloves boxing competition to the qualities of a master and the benefits of red light therapy, he captivates with his craft. We explore transitioning to sharing experiences, engaging with the audience, and promoting meaningful support.
Resilience can be shaped by facing and overcoming physical and mental challenges.
Determination and fearless approach can help erase past failures and pursue dreams.
The power of storytelling can deeply connect with audiences and evoke emotional reactions.
Deep dives
The Golden Gloves Boxing Experience
Cal Fussman recounts his experience as a young boxer competing in the New York Golden Gloves tournament. Despite lacking boxing skills, he was determined to fulfill his childhood dreams inspired by Muhammad Ali. Fussman trained rigorously with a skeptical trainer, facing physical and mental challenges. Though he ultimately lost the fight, the experience shaped his resilience and desire to overcome his past athletic failures.
Taking on Julio Cesar Chavez
Years later, Fussman embarks on a daring quest to challenge boxing legend Julio Cesar Chavez to a single round bout. With his determination and journalist connections, Fussman arranges the opportunity to fight Chavez for a story in GQ magazine. He undergoes intense training, but his trainer warns him of the immense skill and power of Chavez. Despite the odds being against him, Fussman enters the ring with a fearless approach, aiming to erase the memories of his past failures.
Discovering the Power of Storytelling
Fussman reflects on his current stage in life, where he has transitioned from the role of an interviewer to a speaker who shares stories and insights. He describes the profound impact his storytelling has had on audiences, receiving emotional reactions and connecting with people on a deeper level. Fussman's ongoing exploration of this new path fills him with excitement and a sense of purpose as he continues to captivate audiences with his narratives.
The Power of a Question
Cal Fussman shares his childhood experience of writing a letter to President Roosevelt and receiving a personal response, which taught him the power of a question and shaped his perspective on life.
Mastery in the Negro Leagues
Cal Fussman narrates the story of Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson, two masters in the Negro Leagues, discussing their rivalry and the momentous game where Satchel intentionally walks batters to pitch to Josh, showcasing the mindset and skill of true mastery.
In part one, Cal took us deep and he took us into many different parts of his life that were wonderful and surprising. We also had a banter back and forth about questions and responses to questions and the art of storytelling.
In part two, he just takes us for a ride. There are so many wonderful stories that he shares with us and what I want to challenge us to do when we're listening is to listen to the art of storytelling.
The nuances and the nuts and bolts of the story are important because they're fun, but see if you can go down just a level deeper or two levels deeper to listen how he's constructing and what he's really articulating through the storytelling craft that he's mastered.
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