Instead of giving direct advice, tell a brief story about what happened to you or someone else that could shed light on your friend’s situation.
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Emotions are the result of both what happens, and of the story you tell yourself about what happened.
When someone tells a story, the brain of the other person may be in sync with the storyteller. If you can stimulate the other person’s brain with a story, you can, in effect, get that person on your side.
Dry information and stats don’t inspire people to make a change or listen to you.
We don't usually remember facts, figures or statistics. Storytelling is how you make your advice human, relatable and real.
Keep your story short and concise.
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