Speak Up Storytelling

Matthew Dicks: "Noah Webster House Improv"

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Oct 26, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Child's Question Reveals Marital Calm

  • Matthew describes a raw moment when his son asked, "Do you still love mommy?" after Matthew complained about Alicia not texting back.
  • He frames the question as proof their children rarely hear anger, and plans to bookend the story to reveal that truth.
ADVICE

Use Bookending To Create Surprise

  • Matthew recommends bookending the story: open with the striking moment, tell the middle anecdotes, then return to the opening for payoff.
  • Use self-deprecating examples in the middle to prevent sounding smug at the end.
INSIGHT

Praise Risks Alienating An Audience

  • Matthew and Alicia note that stories praising a relationship risk sounding smug or self-congratulatory.
  • Vulnerability usually engages audiences more than success or perfection does.
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