"Your identity story is your own epic saga. Quite literally the tale of who you are and where you are going. It’s the way you make meaning out of the ocean of chaos we call life. Stories are the subatomic particles of the self. They are the keys to changing everything.
How to instantly identify toxic narratives. Start getting very real with yourself, about the stories you’re telling yourself. Here’s a huge hint: They are also the stories you tell others to explain yourself."
Read the full article to find out how more about these tips to transform your identity narratives to revolutionize your life:
Pick out a goal you really desire but you’ve struggled to attainGet objective about your terrible storyPick a totally new story that presupposes you’ll soon achieve your goal
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Kim Zinke (aka Gimli Goose),
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This post for Entrepreneur Magazine by author Kimanzi Constable shares 4 very effective ways to focus your stories so you don't sound like a braggart, or arrogant.
Sounding arrogant or like you are bragging is the #1 concern of all storytellers -- even me after all these years.
All 4 ways Constable offers us are right on. This is a quick read that makes tons of sense, and will help you be more confident in your storytelling, no matter what.
This review was written by Karen Dietz for her curated content on business storytelling at www.scoop.it/t/just-story-it. Follow her on Twitter @kdietz