Tips to Stand Out: Tell Compelling Stories

Hey Friends,

Most people share information.

The ones who stand out? They tell stories.

Think about it:
❌ You don’t remember most of the facts from school.
✅ But you remember stories that made you feel something.

Why?

Because stories create emotion.
Emotion makes people care.

And when people care about what you say, they remember you.

Core Lesson:

Your ability to tell a compelling story is what separates you from everyone else.

Stories make you:
✔ Memorable – People forget facts, but they remember feelings.
✔ Relatable – A good story connects instantly.
✔ Persuasive – The best salespeople and leaders use stories, not just logic.

If you can make people feel something, you become impossible to ignore.

Actionable Steps to Tell Better Stories:

1️⃣ Use the “Hook, Conflict, Resolution” Formula

• Hook – Start with something that grabs attention.

• Conflict – Share a struggle or challenge.

• Resolution – Show how it was solved.

2️⃣ Make It Personal and Relatable

• Share your own experiences. People connect with real stories, not theories.

• Show vulnerability—it makes you human.

3️⃣ Show, Don’t Just Tell

• Instead of saying, “I was nervous,” say, “My hands were shaking, and my heart was racing.”

• Details create immersion.

4️⃣ Keep It Simple

• The best stories are easy to follow.

• Cut the fluff—keep the emotion.

Real-World Example:

Think of Steve Jobs.

When he introduced the first iPhone, he didn’t list specs.

He told a story about how people:
✔ Carry multiple devices (phone, MP3 player, camera).
✔ Hate the frustration of switching between them.
✔ Needed one simple device to do it all.

And with that, the iPhone became legendary.

Call to Action:

Think about a moment in your life that taught you something valuable.

How can you turn it into a simple, compelling story?

Reply to this email and tell me: What’s one story you could share today?

Closing Motivation:

Information informs.

Stories inspire.

If you want to be remembered, stop listing facts.
Start telling stories.

That’s how you stand out.