I'm American.

I just revisited my home country after moving abroad 2 years ago.

What I saw shocked me.

13 American oddities I still can't believe: 1. The prescription drug advertisement paradox

Every other TV commercial promotes prescription medications.

Which all have cheerful people frolicking in fields while a rapid-fire voiceover lists all lethal side effects.

Almost nowhere else in the world allows direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising.

Wtf?

I'm American.

Last year I moved to Brazil.

What I’ve seen shocked me.

10 crazy Brazilian experiences I still can’t wrap my head around: I love coffee.

So that means I’m a slave to the coffee machine.

Most Brazilians don’t use coffee machines.

They keep it old school and pour hot water into a filter with the coffee grounds.

This used to drive me crazy because I wanted coffee ASAP.

But now I enjoy the smell and process.

Slowing down makes you grateful for the little things.

I'm 31.

13 years ago I was a janitor.

Now, I'm a high 6-figure entrepreneur.

Here are the 10 books that changed my life, (and will change yours too): Why you need to read:

•It boosts your vocabulary
•It lifts your comprehension
•It improves brain connectivity
•It empowers you to empathize with other people

Reading is the building block of an open mind.

I'm American.

I just revisited my home country after moving abroad 2 years ago.

What I saw shocked me.

13 American oddities I still can't believe: 1. The prescription drug advertisement paradox

Every other TV commercial promotes prescription medications.

Which all have cheerful people frolicking in fields while a rapid-fire voiceover lists all lethal side effects.

Almost nowhere else in the world allows direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising.

Wtf?

Comedians are the best storytellers.

But few people know this…

Here are 5 easy tricks comedians use to make your stories funny (with examples): The easiest way to get attention:

Relatable setups.

Comedians start with common experiences.

• Find humor in struggles
• Use everyday moments
• Use relatable feelings from experiences.

Here are some examples:

I'm American.

Last year I moved to Brazil.

What I’ve seen shocked me.

10 crazy Brazilian experiences I still can’t wrap my head around: I love coffee.

So that means I’m a slave to the coffee machine.

Most Brazilians don’t use coffee machines.

They keep it old school and pour hot water into a filter with the coffee grounds.

This used to drive me crazy because I wanted coffee ASAP.

But now I enjoy the smell and process.

Slowing down makes you grateful for the little things.

The best storytellers in the world:

Comedians.

But few people know this…

Here are 5 easy tricks comedians use to make your stories funny (with examples): The easiest way to get attention:

Relatable setups.

Comedians start with common experiences.

• Find humor in struggles
• Use everyday moments
• Use relatable feelings from experiences.

Here are some examples:

I'm American.

Last year I moved to Brazil.

What I’ve seen shocked me.

10 crazy Brazilian experiences I still can’t wrap my head around: I love coffee.

So that means I’m a slave to the coffee machine.

Most Brazilians don’t use coffee machines.

They keep it old school and pour hot water into a filter with the coffee grounds.

This used to drive me crazy because I wanted coffee ASAP.

But now I enjoy the smell and process.

Slowing down makes you grateful for the little things.

I used to suck at storytelling.

But then I discovered an incredible tactic:

Future pacing.

Here’s how you can use it to tell masterful stories: What is future pacing?

Future pacing makes your reader imagine an outcome.

It paints a picture in their head,

They get what they want.

Here’s why you need to use it:

I used to suck at storytelling.

But then I discovered an incredible tactic:

Future pacing.

Here’s how you can use it to tell masterful stories: What is future pacing?

Future pacing makes your reader imagine an outcome.

It paints a picture in their head,

They get what they want.

Here’s why you need to use it:

The most profitable skill in 2024:

Storytelling.

But most people don't know how to start.

Steal these 10 lessons to make your stories sell (bookmark this): Before we start:

You have to know WHY storytelling is so important.

The benefits of storytelling:

•It Creates curiosity
•It Attracts attention
•Have your products sell themselves
• It connects people on a deeper level

+ many more reasons

Let's dive in:

The best storytellers in the world:

Comedians.

But few people know this…

Here are 5 easy tricks comedians use to make your stories funny (with examples): The easiest way to get attention:

Relatable setups.

Comedians start with common experiences.

• Find humor in struggles
• Use everyday moments
• Use relatable feelings from experiences.

Here are some examples:

Most people suck at storytelling

But if you avoid these 7 common mistakes, I promise you won’t: 1.) Not making the reader the hero

The story needs to hook the reader's imagination.

Talking about yourself sucks.

Put the reader in your shoes, and guide them through a problem they're facing.

You are the guide.

The reader is the hero.

The story carries you along.

I spent 3 hours interviewing a billionaire.

What surprised me is before he got rich, he had the SAME problem as everyone else:

Fear of leaving your job to work for yourself.

Here are 9 tips he gave me to become your own boss: 1.) Leverage

You can get large loans to give you years of runway.

But you have to create a solid business plan:

•Research
•Outline goals
•Perform analysis
•Know your clients
•Outline sales plan
•Describe your products

But you're going to need one of these...

1,000s of people have asked me how to be a better storytellers.

I’ve spent hundreds of hours studying the skill.

And there’re 7 powerful frameworks that will help you tell better stories.

Here’s a breakdown: The 3 act structure

•Set up
•Conflict
•Resolution.

The setup creates the stage

The conflict hooks the attention

The resolution solves it.

Remember:

The longer the setup,

The more boring your story is.

In 2022, Hollywood made $7,320,000,000 through storytelling.

99% of the movies used the same story framework.

Here’s a breakdown (including clips from your favorites): Introduction:

Show the character & their world:

Open loops to capture and maintain attention.

Without loops, your story will fall flat. The Intro in the make-or-break moment.

(From Up)

I grew my audience by 40,000+ followers in 2023.

It allowed me to quit my job and travel the world.

If I had to start again, here’s the strategy I’d use (steal this to grow fast): Use social media the wrong way & you'll waste a ton of time.

The key:

Build a community of friends and like-minded people.

Once you start connecting and helping others, growth will follow.

This post will help you overcome the growing pains.

Let's dive in:

How to use storytelling to stand out in a crowded niche (as a complete beginner).

7 quick tips: Most people forget this. . .

The mission of storytelling is to:

•Relate
•Inspire
•Motivate
•Entertain

Stories can make you rich and famous.

But most people don't know where to begin.

The 7 tips will make your stories fun & persuasive:

7 months ago I spoke to Hollywood’s Storytelling King.

Will Smith once said, “No one is better than this guy at finding what is most authentic in every moment of a story.”

Here’re the 5 storytelling secrets he gave me (and how to apply them to your business): Hollywood's storytelling king:

Michael Hauge.

His accomplishments:

"Writing Screenplays That Sell" &

"Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds"

Script consultant on projects for Will Smith, Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, and Morgan Freeman.

Need I say more?

Let's dive in:

Most people suck at storytelling

But if you avoid these 7 common mistakes, I promise you won’t: 1.) Not making the reader the hero

The story needs to hook the reader's imagination.

Talking about yourself sucks.

Put the reader in your shoes, and guide them through a problem they're facing.

You are the guide.

The reader is the hero.

The story carries you along.

15 months ago I started sharing stories on X.

I had no idea what I was doing.

But 30,000+ followers later my life has completely changed.

Here are the 10 podcasts taught me to be a better storyteller (and build your audience): The Power of Storytelling - The Art of Communication Podcast

You'll learn how to:

•Create Anchors that make stories memorable.

•The importance of storytelling in conversation.

•Reverse engineer stories to get your point across.