annguyen98789's review against another edition

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4.0

Man's fundamental need is for meaning, which is to say, his story. We watch tv movies read books daydream nightdream for stories, stories stories stories. Repeat after me. Stories.

Got it?

Stories. Stories have a hero (PS, it's not you. It's your customer) who have a problem with an enemy (ugly clothes, a dirty room, boredom), who meets a guide (**YOU**) that guides them towards success and away from failure.

I am not buying your nailclippers or your life insurance, don't be so crass, I want your vision, I want your energy, I need your message, I crave your story.

Stop being so selfish, don't give me the plain old facts, sell me an experience!

laura_may_b's review against another edition

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5.0

This is such a useful book on how to tap into humanity's universal bond with storytelling to tell the story of whatever you have on the market, from their perspective. A very good reminder, too, that your story as the producer of that product is only of limited interest/relevance to customers - you're not the hero, they are. A marketing essential.

readernic's review against another edition

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Easy book to read, concepts are clear however they are more effective when applied to existing businesses.

kaitvonderharris's review against another edition

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informative fast-paced

4.5

reganrai's review against another edition

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informative lighthearted fast-paced

4.25

kalart's review against another edition

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informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

lillava1121's review against another edition

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funny informative reflective medium-paced

3.5

rodneywilliam's review against another edition

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4.0

Even as a communist I'm surprised at how much i loved this bourgeoisie propaganda tutorial.

jimmyceroneii's review against another edition

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A fantastic book for business, but also for life. I think his framework can be used to clarify our own lives and stories.

jandrada's review against another edition

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5.0

Wow, this book has so many great tips and actionable steps. I am likely going to go over my notes in great detail to make sure I’m implementing all of the strategies laid out in this book.