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E12 Matthew Dicks: Why And How To Find, Develop, And Tell Stories

Feb 1, 2023

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Stories help us connect with ourselves and others on a deeper level.

Homework for Life practice captures significant daily experiences for storytelling material.

Being present in real-life interactions enhances value and happiness, surpassing digital distractions.

Deep dives

Recognizing the Depth in Everyday Moments

Acknowledging the significance of seemingly mundane experiences, the speaker recounts a moment playing golf with a friend. Initially declining a Gatorade, a simple question to himself leads to a profound realization rooted in childhood hunger. This introspection reveals a lifelong pattern of refusing offers out of shame, highlighting the importance of exploring personal behaviors.

Three Books That Have Resonated With You Most

03:06

How Do You Write Letters to Your Students?

02:08

How Do You Find Great Stories?

04:40

Is There a Better Life for You?

03:55

Introduction

2min

How to Find and Tell Stories

2min

How Do You Find the Stories You Find?

6min

Homework for Life - How Do You Know When It's the Right Time to Go Back to Sheet 51?

4min

Is There a Story in a Day?

3min

How Do You Craft a Story?

2min

I Don't Memorize Anything, I Can Improvise

3min

How Do You Find Great Stories?

5min

Your Life Is Already Story Worthy

3min

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Saying Out Loud in Storytelling

3min

11.

When You're Telling a Story, You Have to Say It Out Loud

4min

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How Do I Tell a Story?

2min

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Is There a Difference Between Learning and Being a Teenager?

4min

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Do You Have a Story to Tell?

2min

15.

How Do You Get People to Talk About Your First Pet?

3min

16.

You Know, I'm a 19 Year Old and I've Been a Teenager for a Few Years Now.

2min

17.

Is There a Better Life for You?

4min

18.

Is There a Drama in My Life? I Don't Know, I'm Glad.

3min

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Is There a Difference Between Intention and Consciousness?

3min

20.

How Do You Write Letters to Your Students?

2min

21.

The Power of Storytelling

4min

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Are You a Good Storyteller?

4min

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Three Books That Have Resonated With You Most

3min

Matthew Dicks is an internationally bestselling author, columnist, blogger, podcaster, playwright, and teacher. A 53-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 7-time Moth GrandSLAM champion, Matthew teaches storytelling and public speaking to individuals, corporations, universities, entrepreneurs, religious institutions, and school districts worldwide.

We talked about why to tell stories, how to find stories, how to organize and develop stories in your Personal Knowledge Management system, how to make time for stories, and finally, how to tell better stories.

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