You already have the power to succeed. It lies in one the easiest of techniques to learn and it reaps rewards that help you throughout your lifetime. It is also one of the skills that never become outdated or even useless but one that only becomes better the more you practice. What is this power? Storytelling.
Storytelling has an effect of everyday life that is amazing. People have discovered it to get what they want in life and here are just four examples of actual conversations (with a few modifications as to names Dan Hamhuis Womens Jersey , places and so on) that show that when a story was told, there were positive repercussions: 1. A sale was made 2. A lecture was successfully delivered 3. A job was secured 4. Friendships were made
Conversation #1 - a sale is made
Sales person A said, "The crystal you are holding in your hand is good for bringing wealth."
Then, before Jane could ask anything, sales person A said, "the colour in this crystal is yellow. Make a wish Ryan Johansen Womens Jersey , buy this and I guarantee that your wish will come true."
Jane nodded politely, said, "Just looking ..." and walked away.
Sales person B said, "I see you are interested in the yellow crystal."
After Jane nodded and said, "You know, that has been my best selling item. Actually it has helped me personally too. Can I tell you the story?"
Jane agreed and sales person B said Pekka Rinne Womens Jersey , "Well, about a year ago, I lost my job. The bank was after me. I chanced upon these crystals. They come from the caves of this mountain where there is a story that the Goddess of wealth from the ancient Indian epics info is supposed to appear from time to time. I don't know what the powers are in these crystals but I tell you, that day, when I went to the bank, the officer was so patient. He listened to me and instead of seizing my property Filip Forsberg Womens Jersey , we re-negotiated. I was given time and since then I have started this business and am slowly succeeding."
Jane nodded and said, "Tell me more about this crystal..." and in no time at all, Jane bought the crystal.
Conversation #2 - a brilliant lecture is delivered
Jack, an average lecturer at the university, began speaking to his class about the rather obscure topic of 'History and the art of story telling with an emphasis on examples of satire'
He began in a tedious, monotone: “There are many cultures in this world … blah P.K Subban Womens Jersey , blah, blah...” and he never bothered to look up and see who was paying attention to what he was saying
About a minute later, when he did look up he saw some of his students beginning to yawn and some others preparing to leave. Even though he felt dejected, Jack decided to plod along and finish his lecture. When the class ended, there were almost no students and Jack's energy was completely drained.
At 11 o'clock in the morning, Jack was to deliver the same lecture but to a different group of students. But this time he decided to try something a bit different...
He started by looking at his audience for a moment Authentic Juuse Saros Jersey , and then said, "This topic reminds me of a story..." and then he began using one of the simple techniques in our program.
The response was phenomenal and immediate. All his students stayed until the end of the class (a first); the discussion had been lively, entertaining and many thought-provoking issues were raised.
Conversation # 3 - a job is secured
There was a job available at a law firm and there were many candidates.
Although lawyer A is qualified, she did not say very much except answer the normal questions about her qualifications and so on. No impression was made whatsoever on her potential employers.
The potential employers then told her, regretfully that she was over qualified the company could not afford to pay her high salary.
She leaves the room dejected.
The next candidate, Lawyer B was as qualified as Lawyer A. However Authentic Roman Josi Jersey , she had a different approach all together. When she was given the same reply, by the potential employers, as Lawyer B, she did this:
Instead of walking out of the room, she asked for permission to stay a little longer. She said that since it was time for a coffee break, would it be permissible to ask for a cup of coffee. "I would like to tell you a story Authentic Ryan Hartman Jersey ," is what she said. Stunned, her potential employers agreed and coffee was brought. She began her story, "A long time ago, in an ancient Indian epic when a group of people were looking for shelter in a Kingdom, the King said nothing. What he did was to pour the milk into a cup until it overflowed ... this is what you are telling me," and pours the coffee until it overflows.
"What I am saying to you now is what the head of the people seeking shelter said to the King Authentic Viktor Arvidsson Jersey ," and what she does is to take a spoonful of sugar and mixes it into the coffee.
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