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6 – Build a backstory.

6 – Build a backstory.

The most successful people on the planet had a story even before they became who they are today. And they used that story to build relationships, attract people, and leverage those connections for their goals.

There’s nothing more engaging than a good backstory.

I failed many times in my short life. I was alone. I was abandoned and betrayed. I even risked my life once. And I use all those stories to connect with people and build deep relationships.

Storytelling is one of the essential skills to master to enter the top 1% of people in the world.

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