The Self-Authored Life: Writing Your Way to Growth and Success

Your personal story is waiting to be written. Start today!

C. L. Nichols, Author
StoryAngles
Published in
8 min readSep 16, 2024

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We all have a story. It’s the narrative we tell ourselves about who we are, where we’ve been, and where we’re going.

Many of us don’t realize we have the power to change that story. We can edit, rewrite, and even start fresh chapters whenever we want.

How often do you catch yourself thinking, “That’s just the way I am” or “I can’t do that”? These thoughts aren’t facts. They’re just part of the story you tell yourself.

The good news? You can change the script.

This is where the self-authored life comes in. Take an active role in shaping your personal narrative. Become the director of your own life movie.

How do we start writing this blockbuster?

Goal-setting. This is like plotting out the major scenes in your life movie. Where do you want to be in five years? What do you want to achieve?

These aren’t just daydreams. They’re the building blocks of your new narrative.

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