It’s a common question with a difficult answer.
I have met those that tell their story in under a minute and I have met those that tell their story in 10 minutes.
The former is never enough. The former is a copout – “I grew up in Rockford, went to UW Madison, got cheated on, and travelled around America. Now, here I am working for the State.”
People will tell me something similar and they honestly believe that is their story.
The 10 minute stories are the passionate ones, the ones you learn about the person’s character rather than where they were or where they are at now. Their story consists of multiple short stories. Most importantly, their story encompasses you the moment they start sharing it.
The good stories are the ones that connect you with the person you’re telling it to.
Stay Positive & Work On Your Story*
Garth E. Beyer
*Really, if there is one thing you want to be able to conjure without moments notice, to completely tell, it’s your story. Forget the one minute elevator speech and forget about analyzing your major decisions that changed the course of your life. Your story that you share with people is invaluable. So valuable that I will be posting mine within the next few days, opening it up to criticism. I encourage you to share yours in the comments section. I will choose one person to debut in a new interview series I will be doing. The beauty about a story is that there is always more to tell.
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I think that our stories are so important because there is a sense of trust that is formed between two people when one is open enough to share in their heartache and their struggles, to not let pride get in the way (or fear) of telling the tale of true humanity. We all struggle, we all have a story that has heartache and sadness–some more than others. It’s important to share to let others know we aren’t alone in this world, that we matter, and that they matter is well. I have found so much comfort in my life the moment I stopped hiding my story and sharing it. Took it out from under the bowl and let my life shine. Because as painful and raw as my story is, I have risen from it, and I hope others are made aware that they can, too.
I love reading your stuff. Thanks for sharing.
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