Storytelling is much more than having a good idea. Yet many people don’t think of themselves as storytellers because they lack confidence in their creativity. They think that their story ideas aren’t good enough. And that is where they are mistaken.

We are all storytellers. Everyday we tell stories. Much of the time we think in story as well, the stories we tell ourselves.

I’ve been thinking about the movie. ‘Groundhog Day’ of late. It’s based on the concept of a character who has to repeat the same experience every day over and over. There’s still currency in that idea today. Things keep getting worse for Phil Connors. He feels himself a victim of circumstance. His life continues to deteriorate until finally he lets go of the chip on his shoulder and begins the long journey of becoming the best person he can be.

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