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Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Matthew Dicks (Author, Narrator), Dan Kennedy - foreword (Author), John Glouchevitch (Narrator),
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A five-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and bestselling novelist shows how to tell a great story - and why doing so matters.

Whether we realize it or not, we are always telling stories. On a first date or job interview, at a sales presentation or therapy appointment, with family or friends, we are constantly narrating events and interpreting emotions and actions. In this compelling book, storyteller extraordinaire Matthew Dicks presents wonderfully straightforward and engaging tips and techniques for constructing, telling, and polishing stories that will hold the attention of your audience (no matter how big or small). He shows that anyone can learn to be an appealing storyteller, that everyone has something “storyworthy” to express, and, perhaps most important, that the act of creating and telling a tale is a powerful way of understanding and enhancing your own life.

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    10 hours and 1 minute
  2. Author
    Matthew Dicks, see all
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    Matthew Dicks, see all
  4. Audible release date
    August 27, 2018
  5. Language
    English
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    Brilliance Audio
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    B07GT7BMJV
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Listening Length 10 hours and 1 minute
Author Matthew Dicks, Dan Kennedy - foreword
Narrator Matthew Dicks, John Glouchevitch
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Audible.com Release Date August 27, 2018
Publisher Brilliance Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B07GT7BMJV
Best Sellers Rank #2,894 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#11 in Entertainment & Performing Arts
#19 in Performing Arts (Books)
#24 in Communication Skills

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Shoppin dude
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Storytelling book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2024
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Can’t recommend this book enough! Very helpful with learning story structure, and great examples all throughout. Made the material very easy to understand and fun to resd
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Andrew
5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best books I’ve ever read
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2024
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Inspiring, tactical, and memorable. Loved learning about the art of storytelling and hitting a glimpse into Matthew’s world. Excited to start practicing my storytelling craft.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good strategies and tips
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2021
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Easy to read. Invites you to get better at something you even didn't realice you need. It's good for general knowledge on the subject, not specific to someone that wants to get better at storytelling in a particular situation, I guess the broad purpose was intentional.
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Elan
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books on storytelling!
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
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Highly recommend for writers, speakers or anyone who wants to learn to tell better stories.
Storyworthy book is worth the read.
If you apply his practical principles you will come out a much better storyteller.
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Joel
5.0 out of 5 stars thought provoking and entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2023
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Looking to be entertained? Looking to be a better story teller. The author has convinced me that good storytelling isn’t about crazy events retold but normal everyday experiences told in compelling fashion. Learn. Be entertained.
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Taylor Esco
5.0 out of 5 stars What an amazing book
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2019
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In my 34 years of life, I can count the number of books I have read on both my hands (audio books excluded). Whenever I start a book, life inevitably gets in the way and i just stop reading. As I get older, the amount of quiet time I have to myself continues to dwindle; its down to about one hour at the end of the night when the kids are asleep. In order for a book to catch my attention and successfully garner a portion of my precious hour, it has to be good. I am pleased to say that this book consumed all of my free time until I finished it a few weeks ago. Succinctly, it is a wonderful book. If you listen to Matthew's podcast "Speakup", and read this book, you become quickly aware that Matthew Dicks is the Ken Jennings of the story telling world. He may or may not have won the most Moth Story Slams, but in my opinion, he is the best. He seems to have figured out the recipe for telling a really good story. If that is something that interests you, you MUST buy this book. Not only does he explain how to tell a good story, in this book you get to read a few good ones too.

The title of this book is not just for show. You CAN change your life through the power of storytelling. I am proof. One of his techniques for generating stories is called "Homework for Life" and it truly life-changing. I will not go too deep into that one because it will mean different things to different people. Just know that you will not be disappointed and will want to share this with everyone you know.

A perfect companion to this book is Matt's podcast "Speakup". I highly recommend you go back to episode one and binge-listen. If a master class in story telling is what you seek, get this book and listen to the podcast.

Another neat thing about the author is that he is accessible for questions. I have emailed him a few times and he always responds, adding to the already long lists of why Matthew is one of my favorite authors/storytellers/podcasters.

Long story short, buy this book. Best quantity to buy is by the dozen, don't just buy one because you will want to gift it to your friends.

Cheers,

Taylor From Texas.
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vlad
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
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Loved it! Made me laugh and cry. Packed with great advices.
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Daron Larson
5.0 out of 5 stars Who wouldn’t benefit from this book about becoming a better storyteller?
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2022
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I’ve been a fan of Matthew Dicks since hearing him tell Mike Pesca about Homework for Life on The Gist podcast. It sounded like a great idea, but I didn’t take the advice at the time.

Reading Storyworthy makes it seem inconceivable not to at least try to mine my daily life for Storyworthy moments.

The storytelling guidelines and tips in this generous book are better than any I’ve come across in the endless books about writing and creativity. They’re specific and immediately doable.

They are applicable not only to writers and speakers, but to anyone who wants to get better at telling stories and connecting with audiences in any context.

Reading this book has already changed the way I design webinars and workshops. It has even changed the way I connect with the people I’m closest to.

I’m looking forward to see where paying attention to a few basic but critically important storytelling principles will lead.

Next up: His new book Someday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life.
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Adrenth
5.0 out of 5 stars Almost returned it!
Reviewed in Canada on March 16, 2024
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This book sat on my desk for 3 days while I pondered if I should even give it the time of day. I bought it on a whim after reading Ali Abdaal's recommendation in Feel Good Productivity. When it arrived I thought I didn't have time for this. I am in the middle of writing a memoir, I have a business to run. Before I sent it back I thought it wouldn't hurt to read the first few pages, just in case. I haven't been able to put it down since. This book has been a game changer on what I can write. So glad I listened to my intuition and gave it the time and space to digest it.
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Rosy52
5.0 out of 5 stars Libro
Reviewed in Italy on August 9, 2023
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Libro acquistato da mio figlio per approfondire tattiche comportamentali nel mondo del lavoro. Deve essere molto importante perché lo attendeva con ansia.
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Ricardo Fernández Silva
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in Spain on September 3, 2022
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Clear, step by step. SuperWorthy.
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Alexandra Graßler
5.0 out of 5 stars Storytelling on Steroides
Reviewed in Germany on October 30, 2021
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Das, meine Lieben, ist das beste Buch das ich in Jahren zu Storytelling gelesen habe.

Doch es ist nicht nur ein Buch über Storytelling, sondern ein Buch für dich, wenn du dich und dein Leben besser verstehen möchtest.

Wenn du besser von anderen verstanden werden möchtest und Verbundenheit erleben willst.

Matthew Dicks ist ein brillianter Geschichten Erzähler, der dir beibringt, wie du die “erzähl-würdigen” = story worthy-Momente in deinem Leben erkennst und sie in eine Form bringst, dass du das Herz deiner Zuhörer:innen erreichst.

Er schafft das in dem er eigene Geschichten erzählt (und davon gibt es viele und sehr ungewöhnliche) und diese mit dir gemeinsam in ihre Bestandteile zerlegt. Dadurch erkennst du genau, was die Zutaten sind, in welcher Form sie am besten zusammen gemixt werden und welche Geschichten lohnenswert sind auf diese Weise zuzubereiten.

Unser eigenes Leben durch diese Brille des Story-Wertes zu betrachten ist absolut faszinierend und schon allein deshalb, ist das Buch mehr als 5 Sterne wert.

In dem du beginnst dein Leben zu erzählen, machst du es für dich in tiefster Weise erfassbar.
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George William
5.0 out of 5 stars Laisse ce livre t’expliquer en quoi ta vie est digne d’être racontée en histoire.
Reviewed in France on October 23, 2021
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Créer du lien avec les autres, c’est compliqué. Tu vois un gars avec qui tu veux devenir pote, une fille dans la rue que tu veux apprendre à connaître.

Tu retrousses tes manches, rabats tes deux sourcils avec tes petits doigts, et avant d’avoir pu respirer, tu te retrouves devant la personne en question.

Et tu n’as rien à dire. Tu parles du temps, tu essuies ta sueur, puis la personne s’en va parce qu’elle n’a aucune raison de rester. C’est frustrant.

Tu as fait le plus dur en l’abordant mais tu n’avais rien à dire. Tu n’as pas su comment créer du lien avec cette personne.

« Storyworthy » est là pour pulvériser ce genre de moment. Pour t’assurer qu’à chaque rencontre, chaque discussion — que ça soit en rendez-vous, avec ta famille, en entretien d’embauche ou pour écrire des articles sur un blog (georgewilliam.fr) que pour l’instant personne ne lit — que tu sois intéressant. Mieux. Captivant.

« Storyworthy » c’est la promesse qu’en suivant une poignée de conseils et en osant t’ouvrir aux autres en leur racontant tes histoires, que tu arriveras à créer du lien avec eux.

C’est quelque chose qui m’a étonnamment pris du temps à réaliser : le seul moyen de créer du lien avec les autres est de leur raconter une histoire. De leur raconter ton histoire.

Et même si tu ne penses pas avoir une vie « Storyworthy (digne d’être racontée) », tu vas très vite te rendre compte qu’une bonne histoire ne repose pas sur ton combat contre un tigre au Bengale ou ton crash d’avion.

Les bonnes histoires reposent sur les moments d’émerveillement et les réalisations quotidiennes qui sont présents chaque jour, mais auxquels nous oublions de porter attention.

Je n’ai qu’un conseil à te donner. Laisse ce livre t’expliquer en quoi ta vie est digne d’être racontée en histoire.
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George William
5.0 out of 5 stars Laisse ce livre t’expliquer en quoi ta vie est digne d’être racontée en histoire.
Reviewed in France on October 23, 2021
Créer du lien avec les autres, c’est compliqué. Tu vois un gars avec qui tu veux devenir pote, une fille dans la rue que tu veux apprendre à connaître.

Tu retrousses tes manches, rabats tes deux sourcils avec tes petits doigts, et avant d’avoir pu respirer, tu te retrouves devant la personne en question.

Et tu n’as rien à dire. Tu parles du temps, tu essuies ta sueur, puis la personne s’en va parce qu’elle n’a aucune raison de rester. C’est frustrant.

Tu as fait le plus dur en l’abordant mais tu n’avais rien à dire. Tu n’as pas su comment créer du lien avec cette personne.

« Storyworthy » est là pour pulvériser ce genre de moment. Pour t’assurer qu’à chaque rencontre, chaque discussion — que ça soit en rendez-vous, avec ta famille, en entretien d’embauche ou pour écrire des articles sur un blog (georgewilliam.fr) que pour l’instant personne ne lit — que tu sois intéressant. Mieux. Captivant.

« Storyworthy » c’est la promesse qu’en suivant une poignée de conseils et en osant t’ouvrir aux autres en leur racontant tes histoires, que tu arriveras à créer du lien avec eux.

C’est quelque chose qui m’a étonnamment pris du temps à réaliser : le seul moyen de créer du lien avec les autres est de leur raconter une histoire. De leur raconter ton histoire.

Et même si tu ne penses pas avoir une vie « Storyworthy (digne d’être racontée) », tu vas très vite te rendre compte qu’une bonne histoire ne repose pas sur ton combat contre un tigre au Bengale ou ton crash d’avion.

Les bonnes histoires reposent sur les moments d’émerveillement et les réalisations quotidiennes qui sont présents chaque jour, mais auxquels nous oublions de porter attention.

Je n’ai qu’un conseil à te donner. Laisse ce livre t’expliquer en quoi ta vie est digne d’être racontée en histoire.
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