Open Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni

In this episode, I tell a true story about doing something that scared me. I was solo travelling from Romania to Bulgaria and found myself in a situation where the only option I had was to do something I was afraid of. This is a story that might remind you of a time you did something you were scared of, but it could also be a story that will inspire you to get out of your comfort zone and take more risks in your life. Comfort is very addictive and doesn't help you grow. Doing something that scares you is one way to step out of it and discover your true potential.  The story was inspired by a selfie I took as I was doing this scary thing. You can see this on my website (link below). In the story I also mention a book by Derek Sivers, one of my favourite writers (link below). Episode links The photos that inspired 'If It Scares You, Go Do It' (stolaroid.com/if-it-scares-you-go-do-it)  My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) The book I mention in the story (sive.rs/n) The page I was reading on the train (https://sive.rs/scares) How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid). Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide)

In this episode, I tell a very short story about a time I went for a slow mindful walk in my neighbourhood and noticed little things around me that made me feel grateful. One of the reasons I sometimes feel sad and frustrated is because I focus on what I don't have rather than appreciating what I already have. Appreciation, this is what this story is all about. It's a simple story that might inspire you to have a walk in your neighbourhood and pay attention to what's around you, so you feel happier. Being grateful is one way to feel happy.  I took a photo while I was walking. It's not the greatest photo you'll ever see, but it very much reminds me of that day. You can see it on my website (link below). Episode links The photos that inspired 'Neighbourhood' (stolaroid.com/neighbourhood) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) How to get in touch with me Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid). Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide)

In Episode 1 of Stolaroid Stories, I tell a personal story about travel, love and separation. It's a true story from 2013. I was 25 back then and I was moving from Italy to Adelaide, Australia. The story was inspired by a photo that my mother took while I was getting ready to go to the airport and I think it's one that might make you think about a time you left someone you really loved. At the end of the story, I refer to another photo that I took in 2021. You can see these photos on my website (link below).  Episode links  The photos that inspired 'Leaving for Australia' (stolaroid.com/leaving-for-australia) My podcast page on my website (stolaroid.com/stories) How to get in touch with me  Email me at fabio@stolaroid.com  I'm also on Instagram (fabio_stolaroid) and Facebook (Fabio Stolaroid).  Join my private email list by downloading my free guide on how to use your own photos and stories to improve your English (stolaroid.com/get-your-guide)