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Is storytelling just a buzzword? We are all storytellers #startup #pitching #founders

11 Jun 2024 · 1 min

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In this short monologue, the speaker argues that storytelling is a fundamental, everyday communication skill that everyone uses—whether in a coffee shop or in daily conversation—but it has been reduced to a vague buzzword. The speaker points out that many people, especially introverts, may feel they are not good storytellers, leading to over‑cautious or boring communication. The core claim is that storytelling should be recognized as a skill that requires deliberate practice, not just a trendy term. The speaker promises that this skill can be improved and that doing so will enhance how we convey information without overwhelming our audience.

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There's always a good story. Now, we're all storytellers. The problem is, if you're not a good storyteller, that's what you might refer to as an introvert. I don't want to sound boring. I don't want to overcrowd information on the audience. I don't want to do this or that. Well, guess what? We can fix that. And storytelling is the way we communicate, and that's what we do all day long. When you see people in a coffee shop, guess what? They storytell. Thing is, we forgot that it's a skill. Thus, we forgot that it's a skill we need to practice. And storytelling today became a great buzzword that doesn't mean anything, but in reality, it is the skill we exercise the most yet practice the least.