Stories make up so much of the world around us. Everyone has their own unique story and perspective.
Humans love stories. I don’t know why, but we do. We use them for everything. Entertainment, parables, math problems, you name it. It seems to make the message stick, make the situation more understandable, more memorable.
A lot of the stories I just mentioned have obvious value. In fact, they were created specifically to deliver value. But what about the everyday stories? The funny ones we tell our friends, the intense verbal fight between a couple in a restaurant, the story of the last bagel or slice of cake someone in your family snatched up even though you laid claim to it already.
Oddly enough, there is a ton of value here if you know where to look.
We learn what stories get us social points with our friends. Oh, that story made them laugh? Was it the delivery? The punchline? Did that story make them feel something for me? Maybe my boss did something crappy and I managed to vent it in a way that made them on my side. Stories make us relatable to
You can make a business from storytelling. There are hundreds of YouTubers who make their living telling some kind of story. Maybe it’s a “come with me and let’s experience this story together” vlog. Maybe it’s a “This thing happened to me you won’t believe it let me tell you” storytime video. Maybe it’s a “This is scripted, we both know it, I’m honing my craft and you’re enjoying my content” skit. Then there are the obvious books, movies, magazines, etc.
Stories are a chance for self-reflection, and reflection on others. Why did that thing make me mad when it happened to me? Why did I suddenly like my
Stories will never go away, and there’s a reason for that. People adore them. We can’t get enough. But next time you hear a story, really think about how it affects you, and why it affects you in that way.
When was the last time you heard a story that meant something? When was the last time you told a story that meant something?