July 17, 2025
If you just give me 59 seconds, I’ll improve your storytelling skills by 128%.
Now, most stories suck because people summarize:
“I had this problem, it was tough, and then I solved it.”
But great stories — they don’t do this. They zoom into one specific moment.
This is how Tom Cruise does it:
“Girl was there, and everyone was looking at their phones. And she just… I just saw her. I looked over, my head’s kind of down, I got my baseball cap, and she’s just staring at me like this. And she looked at me, and she just looked around the subway like this, and then looked back to me like… and I was like… and I went…”
There are three simple tools you can use to zoom into the moment: ATD — Actions, Thoughts, and Dialogue.
Actions — What were you doing?
“I stood in front of the bedroom, taking a deep breath.”
Thoughts — What were you thinking?
“I thought, no one’s going to want to work with me now.”
Dialogue — What were the exact words?
“He looked at me and said, ‘Philip, I’m done.'”
Hey, today we talked about those three simple tools you can use to become this magnetic storyteller. But here’s the thing—practicing daily is one part of it. The other part is actually knowing what really matters in storytelling.
So if you want to learn more on how to tell powerful and unforgettable stories, check out this article where I share an approach to help you kickstart your storytelling journey.
Enjoy.
P.S. Want to become a stronger communicator?
Here are two ways I can support you:
👉 Want to tell more engaging stories? Join our next Storytelling Workshop.
👉 Want to speak with confidence and clarity? Check out our Communication Skills Training.
Both are fun, practical, and designed to help you grow fast.
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