you don’t have to figure out the whole plan today.
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If you had an unlimited budget for 24 hours, what would you do?
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We cannot heal what we refuse to acknowledge. Yet many of us minimize our pain: “It’s not that bad,” we say to ourselves. “Other people have it worse.” In minimizing our pain, we deny ourselves the opportunity to process what we’ve lost.
To face these types of loss where we lose our communities, relationships or dreams, we must name our losses out loud so we can heal from them.
We have rituals for death, like funerals, that give grief a place to be processed. But we lack rituals for the many other losses we experience. Naming those losses — in conversation, in writing or in community — is where healing begins. Megan Shen
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Living Proof (286, 2015) John Capecci and Timothy Cage,is an essential resource for anyone looking to master the art of personal storytelling across written, interview, and public speaking formats. Authors Cage and Capecci provide a guide that offers a clear and practical roadmap for moving audiences from apathy to empathy and, ultimately, to action.
I completed the book’s numerous exercises throughout this past spring and summer. The structure resembles a workbook, packed with constructive advice, checklists, and innovative frameworks such as “making the cut,” “key words,” and the “6-word reason”. One of the most helpful tools is the visual “story map”—which I recommend completing with high-quality colored pencils—to help document experiences and determine which details to share or omit for maximum impact.
What sets this book apart is its dual focus: it teaches you how to hone your message by asking thoughtful questions—such as “What is the goal of your storytelling?” and “What is the core narrative?”—while simultaneously coaching you on presentation skills, ranging from media dress codes to public speaking tips. By asking “Who is your audience?” and “What do you want your story to provoke?”, the book guides you through the entire process. Whether you are a mission-driven individual building an advocacy platform, a professor teaching communication, or someone simply looking to communicate more effectively, and write your story. Living Proof is a must-read. It remains the most comprehensive guide I have found for transforming lived experience into a powerful tool for change.
Monday’s will always be my favorite day. As an entrepreneur, sometimes it can feel like I’m always falling behind. However, Mondays are always a fresh start that I’m grateful for in between the hustle. The energy of a new week is contagious and I always try to capture that and really be as productive as possible 💕 – Alitzah Stinson
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