How Storyworthy Transformed the Way I See My Life
Finding Meaning in Everyday Moments: What Storyworthy Taught Me About Life
Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks is a practical guide to becoming a compelling storyteller. The book provides techniques and exercises to help anyone craft engaging personal narratives. The key takeaway is that great stories don’t come from dramatic life events but from everyday moments infused with meaning.
Key Lessons from Storyworthy
Homework for Life – Every day, write down the most storyworthy moment of your day. Over time, this helps uncover patterns and hidden stories in your life.
First, Last, Best, Worst – Use these prompts to identify meaningful moments worth telling. (e.g., “What was the first time I felt truly independent?”)
Five Second Moments – The best stories capture a small but significant emotional shift, not just a big event.
The Dinner Test – If you wouldn’t tell the story at dinner with friends, it probably isn’t a great one for a larger audience.
Don’t Tell the Whole Story – Start in the action, cut unnecessary details, and focus on transformation.
Story Structure – Use a clear framework:
Set the Scene (Where are you? Who are you?)
The Problem (What challenge or realization are you facing?)
The Moment of Change (What shifts?)
The Resolution (How did it impact you?)
How to Find the Stories in Your Everyday Life
You Have Stories Worth Telling—Here's How to Find Them
I used to think my life wasn’t "storyworthy." Then I realized I was looking in the wrong places.
Most of us believe that great stories come from big, dramatic events. But the truth? The most powerful stories come from small, everyday moments—the ones we often overlook.
Introducing Homework for Life
This simple practice changed the way I see my own life. Every night, I ask myself one question:
❓ What was the most storyworthy moment of my day?
Not the most exciting, just the most meaningful. Something small that made me pause, feel, or think differently.
Examples of "Storyworthy" Moments:
✅ Your child saying something unexpectedly wise.
✅ A kind stranger who changed your day.
✅ A sudden realization while doing something mundane.
Action Step:
Tonight, write down one small moment from your day. Keep it short—just one or two sentences.
💡 Want more tips? I’ll be sharing daily prompts and breakdowns over on Instagram. Follow me here
📩 Friday, I’ll show you how to turn these small moments into actual stories people love to hear.
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