The most compelling story you can tell

Here’s why your origin story matters so much.

Humans love stories.

From before we were hunter-gatherers we’ve been telling stories around campfires. The elders with the best stories — and the best way of telling stories — were revered, and children gathered around them to listen in awe to stories of bravery, heroism and tragedy.

An origin story is — quite simply — the story of how you started.

It tells the story of the pivotal moments that started you out on the journey you’re on now.

Origin stories are vitally important.

Origin stories are important — vitally important — for storytellers and for the people that hear them.

Telling a great origin story starts with authenticity

Authenticity is a highly overused word. Everything has to be authentic — from breakfast cereals to CEO speeches.

You can choose when to tell your origin story

Origin stories are not meant for every occasion. Some origin stories never get told beyond a close circle of family and friends.

Dragons are optional

Not everyone has an origin story with dragons in it. We’re not all heroes that ride up on a trusted steed to slay the dragon and rescue the fair maiden (or hunk, as the case may be). Very few origin stories do.

Some origins are really difficult to talk about

I mentioned Cindy McCaffery above — her husband was diagnosed with Early Onset Dementia at the age of 48. When you read her story of grace you will understand what a special person she is — and how much courage it took to write that story.

The most compelling story you can tell

Your origin story is the story of how you started on the journey you’re on now. It can be very personal — but it can also be just a story of how you got frustrated with something and set out to solve the problem.

Anyone for a campfire?

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of sitting round a campfire and listen to a really great story, you will know the power of a good story told well. I’ve had that privilege and I will always treasure the memories.

So what now?

If you’ve never written your origin story down somewhere, go and do it now. It will inspire you and get you back to why you’re doing what you’re doing.

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Neville Chamberlain

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