I write stories for two reasons: I enjoy it, and I honestly believe that a good story is often the best way (and sometimes the only way) to accurately communicate complicated life lessons.
We do not live in a neat little world where all our personal development philosophies can be connected with clean lines and wrapped up with a beautiful bow. We do not live in a world where all of our goals, ambitions, and motivations can be quantified in cute little bulleted lists. No, you and I, we live in the real world, where life gets messy and our attempts to improve our lives are often thwarted by very real obstacles. And sometimes, when a situation gets really messy, a good story is the only way to cut through the muck to what really matters.
Don’t get me wrong. Quick numbered lists (like the one in this post) still have their place, and I’ve written plenty of those too.
But if you’re looking for something that’s a little deeper and a little more entertaining, I offer you the 7 best story-format posts on this site. Each story comes with a series of take-away points and life lessons. I hope you find these stories entertaining, educational, and inspiring. гардеробикомпютри втора употребаMolti offrono il poker giocci ad una varieta’ di limiti, in modo da e’ piu’ facile che mai da ottenere in linea, trovare una sede e da giocare un certo blackjack.online casino
For the last couple of weeks, I’ve told sad stories. So today, I’m going to mix it up and tell a good old-fashioned Tale of the Strange and Bizarre, 100% true (like all the stories on this site) and chock full of valuable life lessons for your enjoyment and edification.
Proving once again that life’s most important lessons can arrive from its strangest experiences, I now present to you my trip into the Twilight Zone.
Of all the personal stories of tragedy waiting to be released from behind these eyes, Jason’s is perhaps the most tragic.
I’m sharing Jason’s story only because I believe the life lessons involved in this story are worth talking about.
Before you read any further, it’s only fair to warn you that this is a long post that contains some very sad subject matter. But as with my last post, there are lessons here for those brave enough for forge ahead. Click Here to Continue Reading >>
I want to tell you a story about my father. The story is sad, but hopeful. And if you can tolerate the sorrow, my hope is that you’ll come away from this article with a greater appreciation for all the wonderful things you can learn from your parents, no matter how you feel about the way they raised you.
But before you read any further, I want to warn you that this post contains descriptions of violence and trauma. But there is a lesson here for those willing to forge ahead. Click Here to Continue Reading >>
Why does this post seem like a confession? Maybe because it catalogs the major events of my life over the last 12 months in an effort to capture everything I learned during that time.
What follows are some of the most important life lessons I’ve ever learned, and if you want to learn them too, all you have to do is keep reading.
This is a long post, but I promise you that reading about the last year of my life is a much easier way to learn these lessons than living through it proved to be. Strap up, boys and girls. We’re going for a ride. Click Here to Continue Reading >>