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Oct 21 • 12 tweets • 3 min read
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:
Oct 15 • 12 tweets • 4 min read
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.
Aug 16 • 13 tweets • 3 min read
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:
Jul 29 • 12 tweets • 4 min read
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.
May 14 • 11 tweets • 2 min read
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:
Mar 26 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
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:
Mar 19 • 16 tweets • 3 min read
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:
Mar 17 • 13 tweets • 3 min read
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:
Feb 11 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
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.
Jan 28 • 11 tweets • 2 min read
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...
Jan 11 • 11 tweets • 2 min read
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.
Jan 7 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
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)
Dec 28, 2023 • 20 tweets • 6 min read
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:
Dec 22, 2023 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
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:
Dec 14, 2023 • 10 tweets • 4 min read
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:
Dec 12, 2023 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
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.
Dec 7, 2023 • 13 tweets • 4 min read
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.
Dec 5, 2023 • 13 tweets • 3 min read
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:
Nov 17, 2023 • 10 tweets • 4 min read
Pixar has made $14+ billion by sharing stories.
And each movie uses the same 22 rules.
7 of them are incredible for building your personal brand.
Discover them here:
1.) Use one core message
Most people forget that less is more.
Cut the fluff because too many messages makes confusion.
Example:
Inside Out - Joy realizes the importance of Sadness
That's it.
The narrative creates easy meaning.
And a memorable bond.
Nov 12, 2023 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
A lot of people have asked me how to be a better storyteller.
I’ve spent hundreds of hours studying the skill recently.
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.
Nov 6, 2023 • 13 tweets • 4 min read
The system that helped me get 30,000 followers in 13 months:
Justin Welsh’s Content Operation System.
Here’s how to combine Justin’s OS with storytelling to build an audience and authority (fast):
I made a HUGE mistake.
And it cost me 100s of hours
And sent my threads into the void.
Know the feeling?
June/July/August 2022:
I gained less than 100 followers in 3 months.
Why?
Justin’s COS cleared the fog then my following grew.