Back in the days when stories were being told by elders, they ask us the lessons we learned after listening to them.
This emphasizes the importance of storytelling. You share to teach. You share to inspire. You share to lead.
MANY PEOPLE ARE AFRAID TO SHARE WHAT THEY'VE BEEN THROUGH BECAUSE OF A FEW REASONS.
1. My story will not inspire because it doesn't look interesting. I have a bad story.
2. I am afraid of being judged by others.
3. I don't have a success story to share yet.
4. I feel ashamed to share.
5. People will not listen to me.
6. If I tell it, it will hurt others.
7. I don't want to appear to be too proud of myself.
There a lot of reasons. And these are just a few.
NOW LISTEN!
It doesn't matter what people will say about you. Leave the judgment for them. But make sure you are not judging yourself negatively for any reason.
Everyone who shares a story has their reasons for sharing.
It's always important for you to know why you want to share yours.
WHY DO PEOPLE SHARE THEIR STORIES?
1. To help people believe there is always a way out.
2. To help express their feelings and feel stronger while they share.
3. To help others build the courage to persevere.
4. To create a brand for themselves and their business.
5. To find a tribe.
6. To teach and inspire actions for global change.
7. To sell.
IF YOU ARE STILL SCARED OR CONFUSED ABOUT SHARING YOUR STORY AND YOU WANT TO SHARE. HERE ARE A FEW TIPS FOR YOU.
- Identify what exactly you want to share and have clarity about it.
- Show the lessons you learned why you go through the hustles.
- Identify what could be limiting you to share your story. It could be #insecurity, peoples' #judgment, name it.
- Then, SHARE it.
#Fact:
1. People will judge you, but don't judge yourself badly.
2. Accept what has happened and bring out the lessons.
3. No one will tell your story better than you.
4. Sharing your story will give you the credibility you need.
5. Be proud of your pain.
6. Be confident to show the result.
7. Showing up is different from showing up. Show up.
Afeez Olalekan SAKA ©2021
#SakaSpeaks
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