First, Last, Best, Worst, Weirdest
You can apply the questions above to any topic and you have a framework to come up with stories on any topic:
ex: Take the topic of "Jobs": What was my first job and what did I learned from it? What about the one I am doing now? How about the best job I've ever had? You are not gonna believe the worst job in my life. Let me tell you about my weirdest job ...
Apply these to any topic and you will come up with a pipeline of personal stories.
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Learn From the Past
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- What led to the mistake? Explore triggers that prompted your action and any feelings that tipped you over the edge.
- What would you do differently now?
The ABC Technique
Albert Ellis’ ABC technique refers to: Adversity, Beliefs and Consequences.
- _Adversity is the problem in hand, and your Belief is how you explain that problem to yourself.
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How to ask
- Set up a meeting — in person. Approach the subject diplomatically, with an upbeat, positive demeanor.
- Practice beforehand. Practice the discussion until it's free of emotion and nerves.
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