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How to use storytelling to influence and persuade
How to create a compelling narrative
How to structure your story for maximum impact
You will likely go through a lot of trial and error before you find a complete solution.
Do not strive for perfection. Learn from your mistakes and move on. Fully immerse yourself in the journey.
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Exposing yourself to too much information can actually work against you. Confusion can lead to indecision, which can easily prevent you from moving forward.
Nip it in the bud using stress-reduction techniques. Go for a walk, listen to music, cook, or write. The time away will allow you to s...
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Sometimes, life can get so challenging that we isolate ourselves. You should find a source of emotional support during those times.
Seek out people who lift you up, rather than pull you down.
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To become your own hero, go above and beyond surface level information.
Reading the right book or article can provide you with valuable guidance that you probably won’t find anywhere else.
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When you stop and think about everything you have to be thankful for, the situation seems a lot less bleak.
Every day, count on one hand five good things that are happening in your life. Jot them down in a journal, so you can revisit them anytime.
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Oysters form pearls as a way to protect themselves from foreign substances, such as sand.
Listen to your inner voice. Not only is it there to protect you, but it can guide you toward people, information and ideas that can transform your life.
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... not a wounded bird.
While a wounded bird usually can’t heal on its own, a sea star regenerates its own limbs. It doesn't have to wait for someone to come to the rescue.
While outside help can be beneficial, you don't always need someone to help you overcome an obstacle. You can...
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You will not live long enough to figure it all out for yourself.
You can learn from others who have gone before. Acquire as many of them as possible. Then use them to help you do the things you want to do. Learn from their mistakes and benefit from their systems.
Rather than seeing mistakes as the end of the world, see them as an opportunity to learn from.
What feels like a failure today could be teaching you a lesson that will help you avoid a much bigger problem in the future.
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