Hey there, storytelling is one of the most powerful tools to inspire others, but most of the advice that is out there makes it sound way too complicated. But the truth is storytelling is actually pretty easy if you know what really matters. In this article, I’m going to share the three steps to structure unforgettable stories.
To show you how these steps are applied, let me first share a short story from Ryan Reynolds. See if you can spot the structure that he’s using.
In our rebellious moments, I wanted to get an earring. As a kid, I thought that would be a good idea. My brother said, “You’re going to die. You’re going to show up at dinner tonight and Dad—there will be a messy stabbing death because Dad will take one of the utensils and stab you.”
I went off with one of my friends and his mom, and we went to Sears or wherever the hell you go, and she signed the consent form. I got an earring. I came home and I remember my face being so flush with blood and heat, thinking about this impending disaster that was about to happen.
I get to the dinner table. He mutters some swear word under his breath or something like “You f—ing…” something like that. And I kind of look up, and I look around, and I see that all three of my brothers had gotten an earring too, to sort of save me.