Saying you don’t like “talking about yourself” is misplaced modesty—it’s actually being stingy with yourself. Be generous. Tell us your stories. This is a way of talking about things that are bigger than words.
Storytelling is a basic tool of human creativity and communication. If we hear about the obstacles you’ve overcome, your story resonates with [...]
Archive for August, 2008
Be Generous, Tell Us Your Stories
August 20, 2008Beginner
August 11, 2008
The diving board thumped as divers hit the water. The place was bee hive of kids and towels. I stood in line with my mother to register for swimming lessons at Andrews Force Base. Realizing I was about to be in a class with strangers I began to panic. I wound up sitting poolside.
I [...]
Silence: Part of Authentic Speaking
August 5, 2008
It’s easy to forget how powerful silence can be.
We are all so busy we can hardly stand in line for a latte without talking. And then we talk on cell phones as we walk to and from the car. It is so noisy all of the time, and there’s something being said all of the [...]
