23 Great storytelling, your cards, and failures

No. 23 – 12 May 2023

Welcome to the 23rd edition of 4-TP, a weekly newsletter with the actionable insights you need.

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Article

Sharing stories of painful experiences and challenges reminds us of how we overcame adversity. It creates a strong bond with the listener, inspiring them to navigate their own challenges and develop the resilience to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Here’s how to become a better storyteller.

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Quote

Steven Pressfield, on effort and seeking praise for it:

"We must do our work for its own sake, not for fortune or attention or applause."

Insight

When we compare ourselves to others, we unconsciously focus on what we don't have. To this, Alfred Adler says, “The important thing is not what one is born with, but what use one makes of that equipment.”

The cards we were dealt in life don’t matter as much as what we do with them going forward. People who keep going despite repeated setbacks and disadvantages tend to be the most successful. Be proud of your cards and use them to push forward.

Question

When things don't go our way, it's easy to fall into the trap of blaming ourselves and focus on our failures.

How can you find a perspective that turns your failures into learning opportunities to do great things?

Till next week,
— Carlos & Stef