Becoming a good story teller

I came across this great article on How to tell great stories by https://x.com/julian. I encourage you to read it. The following are the main take aways (#cliffsnotes):

• Be prepared, writing it out if necessary

• Don’t memorize which makes you talk at people rather than to them

• Add hooks to make people question, drawing them in

• Dilate time dragging out answers using vocal rhythm (speed; volume; enthusiasm; staccato & rhyme)

• Genuinely “blow your own mind” telling it enthusiastically with confidence and joy

• Stretch the narrative about meaningful stories which you relive it as you tell ittically