Today’s post builds on my blog post The Difference between a “Story worth telling” and a“TED worthy story”
In it, I shared my “5 Layers of a Signature Story Framework,” which are
External events
Internal turning point
Insight
Transformation
Universal truth
TEDx Talks traditionally follow 7 classic story arcs. Each one taps into something universal.
1/ Arc is “Overcoming the Monster.”
In other words, what is a major external or internal challenge you faced?
2/ Arc is “Rags to Riches”
What is a hardship or failure you successfully overcame? What did it teach you?
3/ Arc is “The Quest”
A great TEDTalk that explores a QUEST is
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