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The art of practical storytelling: Quest, Rebirth and Metaphors
Final two story plots. And the two mountain metaphor to organise stories
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The art of practical storytelling: tragedy
This story plot is commonly used to elicit guilt and shame or put fear of tragic outcomes to get people to donate to charities or perform tasks at work
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The art of practical storytelling: comedy
But what about the hero's journey?
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The art of practical storytelling: voyage and return
This plot is about a literal and metaphorical journey that gives us new insight and knowledge. Apply this structure to brands, career stories and…
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The art of practical storytelling: rags to riches
Second story plot. Can be applied to build a personal brand or a startup. Three lessons I took from this plot.
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The art of practical storytelling: overcoming the monster
Once you know its ingredients - an underdog, an insurmountable villain and a win against all odds - you will see this story plot everywhere
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The art of practical storytelling: learning storytelling is like learning how to paint
Like painting, storytelling mastery demands structure, taste and practice
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The art of practical storytelling: Emotion changes minds
Good stories activate the cocktail of Dopamine, Cortisol and Oxytocin to change people's mind
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The art of practical storytelling: prioritize stories over facts
Our brains remember and process stories better than facts
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Stories are our water
Four lesser-known stories about stories and what they taught me about storytelling
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Stories are self-fulfilling prophesies (Part II)
If we keep our personal story 'uncontaminated'', we can change the arc of our life
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Stories are self-fulfilling prophesies (Part I)
If we change our personal story, we can change the arc of our life
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