The Art of Manliness

#462: How to Tell Better Stories

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Nov 28, 2018
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INSIGHT

Stories Are Moments Of Change

  • A true story centers on a five-second moment of transformation or realization.
  • Small moments that change your thinking create the most resonant stories.
ADVICE

Do 'Homework For Life' Daily

  • Do Homework For Life: each night note the most storyworthy moment from that day in two sentences.
  • Build a habit and you'll collect more usable stories and feel time slow down.
ADVICE

Mine Stories With First/Last/Best/Worst

  • Play "First, Last, Best, Worst" with ordinary topics to mine story moments.
  • Use simple prompts (e.g., first kiss, worst vacation) to reveal relatable change.
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