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Alex Bancu

1y ago

How to tell stories when you feel like you don't have any stories to tell:

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Alex Bancu

1y ago

Recognise the value in everyday moments.

Ordinary can be extraordinary.

• Reflect on daily interactions

• Consider lessons learned from routine tasks

• Recall changes in your usual day

Everyday life is rich with stories waiting to be told.

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Alex Bancu

1y ago

Find the relatable in your experiences.

Connect with universal themes.

• Identify emotions or challenges you've faced

• Relate these to broader, common experiences

• Frame your story around these connections

Focusing on relatable aspects that resonate with others.

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Alex Bancu

1y ago

Listen to others’ stories.

Inspiration through exchange.

• Engage in conversations

• Ask about experiences and perspectives

• Notice storytelling styles

Listening not only sparks ideas but also improves your storytelling skills.

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Alex Bancu

1y ago

Use hypotheticals or metaphors.

Enhance with creativity.

• Imagine "what if" scenarios

• Use metaphors to explain feelings or situations

• Build a narrative around these elements

Creative storytelling can captivate, even without direct personal experience.

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Alex Bancu

1y ago

Practice with small anecdotes.

Start simple.

• Share a recent learning experience

• Describe a moment of realization

• Tell about a decision and its impact

Small stories can be practiced easily and often, building your confidence.

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Alex Bancu

1y ago

Every person’s life is a collection of stories.

By exploring your daily experiences and expressing them creatively, you’ll find you have more stories to tell than you realised.

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