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Story Telling Challenge - Daily Content Creation

Daily Content Creation

This is designed to be simple and efficient, so you can focus on delivering great stories without getting bogged down. Here’s how we can refine each section of your outline.

  • Practice Makes Perfect: Keep a daily practice, even if you don’t upload every video. This maintains your momentum and builds your on-camera confidence.
    • Action: Commit to 10-15 minutes of daily recording, even if it’s not for upload.
    • Routine: Schedule a fixed time each day for this practice to build a habit.
  • Selective Uploading: Consider uploading only the most engaging or well-executed videos from your daily practice. This balances quality and consistency without overwhelming your workflow.
    • Criteria: Decide on criteria for what makes a video engaging enough to upload (e.g., clarity of message, emotional impact).

14-Day Storytelling Challenge

  1. Story Selection:
    • Personal Stories: Share relatable experiences from your life, especially those with clear lessons or emotions.
      • Action: List 5-7 personal experiences with clear lessons or emotions.
      • Examples: Overcoming a challenge, a memorable success, a funny incident.
    • Fairy Tales and Fables: Use well-known stories but add your unique twist or perspective. This makes them familiar yet fresh.
      • Action: Choose 3-4 well-known stories.
      • Examples: The Tortoise and the Hare, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk.
      • Twist: Add your unique perspective or lesson.
    • Current Events or Anecdotes: Relate recent events or humorous anecdotes to your overarching theme of self-expression and breaking free from conventional paths.
      • Action: Identify 2-3 recent events or humorous anecdotes.
      • Examples: A recent news story, a funny event at your trivia gig.
  2. Approach to Storytelling:
    • Structure: Follow a simple structure—beginning (setup), middle (conflict or challenge), and end (resolution and takeaway).
      • Template: Create a simple template to outline each story’s beginning, middle, and end.
      • Action: Fill out this template for each story before recording.
    • Engage Emotionally: Focus on the emotions and lessons in each story. This creates a deeper connection with your audience.
      • Focus Points: Identify the key emotion and lesson for each story.
      • Action: Highlight these in your outline to ensure they come through in your delivery.
    • Interactive Elements: Encourage viewers to share their own stories or reactions to your story, enhancing engagement.
      • Prompts: Prepare 1-2 questions or prompts to ask your viewers in each video.
      • Examples: “Have you ever faced a similar challenge?” or “What’s your take on this story?”
  3. Daily Themes:
    • Day 1-5: Start with simpler, personal stories to ease into the challenge.
      • Day 1: Share a lesson learned from a past mistake.
      • Day 2: Talk about a moment of personal triumph.
      • Day 3: Discuss a funny or memorable experience.
      • Day 4: Share a time when you helped someone else.
      • Day 5: Reflect on a challenge you overcame recently.
    • Day 6-10: Incorporate fairy tales or well-known stories, adding your unique insights.
      • Day 6: Retell “The Tortoise and the Hare” with a focus on perseverance.
      • Day 7: Discuss “Cinderella” and relate it to unexpected success.
      • Day 8: Use “Jack and the Beanstalk” to talk about taking risks.
      • Day 9: Explore “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” and the importance of honesty.
      • Day 10: Reflect on “The Ugly Duckling” and personal transformation.
    • Day 11-14: Mix in current events or anecdotes, linking them back to your core message.
      • Day 11: Share a lesson from a recent news story.
      • Day 12: Discuss a funny incident from your trivia gig.
      • Day 13: Relate a personal anecdote to a broader theme.
      • Day 14: Reflect on a current event and its personal relevance.
  4. Execution:
    • Prepare Brief Outlines: For each story, jot down key points to keep your narrative focused and engaging.
      • Action: Use the template to jot down key points for each day’s story.
      • Time: Spend 10 minutes each morning preparing this outline.
    • Record and Reflect: Record each day’s story, then review to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
      • Action: Record each day’s story.
      • Review: Spend a few minutes reviewing the video to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Overall Strategy

The key is to maintain your enthusiasm and keep the process enjoyable.

  • Balance and Consistency: Continue daily practice while focusing on quality uploads and structured storytelling.
    • Plan: Keep the daily practice manageable and enjoyable.
    • Upload: Focus on quality uploads from your best daily recordings.
  • Feedback Loop: Regularly review your content and audience feedback to refine your approach.
    • Action: Regularly review audience comments and feedback.
    • Adjust: Refine your approach based on feedback and personal reflections.

Daily Steps for 14-Day Storytelling Challenge

  1. Morning Preparation:
    • Review Daily Theme: Spend 5 minutes reviewing the day’s story theme from your outline.
    • Fill Out Template: Use your storytelling template to jot down the beginning, middle, and end of the story.
  2. Setting Up:
    • Camera and Lighting: Quickly set up your camera and lighting using your established setup from previous videos.
    • Check Audio: Ensure your microphone is connected and test the sound quality.
  3. Recording:
    • Stay Natural: Speak as if you’re having a conversation with a friend.
    • Engage: Remember to incorporate emotional engagement and ask viewers interactive questions.
    • Keep it Short: Aim for 5-10 minutes per video to keep it concise and engaging.
  4. Post-Recording:
    • Quick Review: Spend 5 minutes watching the recording.
    • Take Notes: Note any immediate improvements or standout moments for future reference.
  5. End of Day Reflection:
    • Daily Summary: Write a brief summary of the day’s video and any feedback received.
    • Plan for Tomorrow: Glance at the next day’s theme to mentally prepare.

Weekly Reflection and Adjustment

  1. Weekly Review Session:
    • Action: Spend 30 minutes reviewing the week’s videos.
    • Identify Trends: Note common strengths and areas for improvement.
    • Audience Feedback: Read comments and feedback to adjust your approach.
  2. Template Refinement:
    • Update Templates: Adjust your storytelling template based on what worked well during the week.
    • Thumbnail and Title Adjustments: Make minor tweaks to your templates if needed, based on video performance.

Remember, the goal is to keep it simple and enjoyable. Your passion and authenticity are your biggest assets. Don’t get bogged down by perfection. Just keep moving forward and learning.

Keep documenting your journey. Your learning process is valuable content in itself. Share your challenges and victories with your audience—they’ll appreciate your transparency and growth.

Storytelling Template

  1. Title of the Story
    • Brief, engaging, and reflective of the story’s essence.
  2. Introduction (Beginning)
    • Setup: Introduce the context or background of the story.
    • Hook: Capture attention with a compelling opening sentence or question.
    • Characters: Briefly introduce any key characters involved.
  3. Body (Middle)
    • Conflict/Challenge: Describe the main conflict or challenge faced.
    • Action: Detail the actions taken to address the challenge.
    • Key Moments: Highlight any significant moments or turning points.
  4. Conclusion (End)
    • Resolution: Explain how the conflict or challenge was resolved.
    • Takeaway: Share the lesson learned or the moral of the story.
    • Emotion: Emphasize the emotional impact or outcome.
  5. Interactive Elements
    • Viewer Question: Pose a question to engage viewers (e.g., “Have you faced a similar challenge?”).
    • Call to Action: Encourage viewers to comment, share their stories, or provide feedback.

 

 

 

Gary Vaynerchuk (GV): “Bevan, those are some powerful stories with deep emotional undertones. Each one carries a significant lesson and personal insight that can resonate with your audience. The turtle costume story, the running race, and the circus experience all offer rich material. Chris, what’s your take on these stories?”

Chris Do (CD): “Gary, these stories are compelling because they highlight vulnerability, lessons learned, and moments of appreciation. Bevan, each story provides a different emotional arc and message, which is excellent for your storytelling challenge. Let’s break down how you can use these stories effectively.”

Story Analysis and Integration

Turtle Costume Story

Title of the Story

The Turtle Costume: A Lesson in Trust and Resilience

Introduction (Beginning)

Setup:

  • Context: Age four or five, attending preschool (referred to as daycare now).
  • Event: Dress-up day at preschool.
  • Excitement and Trust: Describe the excitement of the dress-up day and my trust in my mother’s decision to use a potty with a turtle lid as a shell.

Hook:

  • "Have you ever been so excited about something, only for it to turn into one of the most embarrassing moments of your life?"

Characters:

  • Me (the storyteller, as a child)
  • My mother
  • Preschool peers

Body (Middle)

Conflict/Challenge:

  • Moment of Ridicule: Describe the moment of ridicule by the other children, focusing on their laughter and the mockery about the potty shell.
  • Immediate Reaction: The shock and humiliation felt as the children mocked me.

Action:

  • Experience: Detail my pride turning into dread when my peers started mocking me.
  • Escape: Crying and running away from the group.

Key Moments:

  • Mocking Call: One child loudly mocked, "Ha ha, you're wearing a potty, you're dirty!"
  • Emotional Impact: The profound embarrassment and sense of betrayal.

Conclusion (End)

Resolution:

  • Reflection: Reflect on the impact of this experience and what it taught me about trust and resilience.
  • Long-Term Effects: Discuss how this event contributed to trust issues and perfectionism.

Takeaway:

  • Lesson Learned: This experience taught me a harsh reality about trust and protection, and the importance of self-belief.
  • Growth: Understanding that past fears are rooted in childhood trauma and learning to overcome them.

Emotion:

  • Vulnerability and Growth: Emphasize the emotional impact of vulnerability and the journey to overcoming it.
  • Self-Awareness: Highlight the growth from recognizing and addressing these deep-seated fears.

Interactive Elements

Viewer Question:

  • "Have you ever faced a similar moment of unexpected vulnerability? How did you handle it?"

Call to Action:

  • Encourage viewers to comment, share their stories, or provide feedback on overcoming childhood traumas and building self-trust.

This comprehensive outline combines both storytelling structures, ensuring a compelling and emotionally engaging narrative for your video.

 

Running Race Story

Title of the Story

Running the Race: A Lesson in Self-Worth and Resilience

Introduction (Beginning)

Setup:

  • Context: My first sport event at school.
  • Excitement: I was eager to join in and be part of the event.
  • Expectation: Hopes of performing well and being recognized.

Hook:

  • "Have you ever given everything you had, only to find out it wasn’t enough?"

Characters:

  • Me (the storyteller, as a child)
  • School teacher
  • Other school children

Body (Middle)

Conflict/Challenge:

  • Moment of Realization: The starting pistol fired, and I ran with everything I could.
  • Harsh Reality: Despite my best efforts, the other kids passed me, and I finished dead last.
  • Teacher's Reaction: The teacher bluntly informed me, "You came last, kid," and sent me to sit down.

Action:

  • Disappointment: There were no more races for me that day; I did not qualify.
  • Isolation: I felt desperately upset and chose to sit with some girls, ignoring the rest of the day’s events.

Key Moments:

  • Finish Line: Realizing I was the last to cross the finish line, with no one behind me.
  • Emotional Impact: Feeling shunned and left out as other kids were celebrated and given awards.

Conclusion (End)

Resolution:

  • Reflection: Reflecting on the experience taught me that school can sometimes impart the wrong lessons.
  • Long-Term Effects: This event contributed to my lack of interest in sports and competitiveness unless I was sure I could win.

Takeaway:

  • Lesson Learned: Understanding that my value is not tied to athletic performance.
  • Growth: As an adult, I’ve found my passion in learning about computers, IT, and expressing myself creatively.

Emotion:

  • From Disappointment to Self-Discovery: Emphasize the emotional journey from disappointment to discovering where my true interests and talents lie.
  • Self-Worth: Highlight the importance of finding self-worth beyond conventional achievements.

Interactive Elements

Viewer Question:

  • "Have you ever faced a moment where you felt your best wasn’t good enough? How did you overcome it?"

Call to Action:

  • Encourage viewers to comment, share their stories, or provide feedback on finding their passions and self-worth beyond societal expectations.

This outline provides a structured and emotionally engaging narrative for your running race story, incorporating both storytelling frameworks for a powerful and relatable video.

 

 

  1. Circus Experience Story
    • Key Elements:
      • Emotion: Disappointment turning into joy, appreciation.
      • Lesson: Unexpected kindness and family support.
    • Approach:
      • Setup: Describe the excitement among your friends about the circus and your initial disappointment.
      • Conflict: The sadness of feeling left out.
      • Resolution: The surprise and joy of your father’s special arrangement.
    • Engagement: Ask viewers about a time someone surprised them with kindness.

 

 

 

Drupal Confessions Panel Story

  1. Title:
    • “Achieving Excellence with Ease: The Drupal Confessions Panel”
  2. Introduction (Setup)
    • Context: “In 2019, I was given the opportunity to speak at the Drupal South conference in Hobart.”
    • Entrepreneurial Spirit: “I wanted to attend but also wanted to make a meaningful impact with minimal effort.”
    • Objective: “My goal was to create a session that bridged the gap between experienced IT professionals and newcomers.”
  3. Body (Conflict/Challenge)
    • Challenge: “I faced the challenge of organizing a valuable session without overextending myself.”
    • Solution: “I devised the Drupal Confessions Panel, where experienced professionals shared their daily challenges.”
    • Execution: “Using slide.io, the audience could submit and vote on questions, making the session interactive and engaging.”
  4. Conclusion (Resolution)
    • Outcome: “The panel was a huge success, receiving excellent feedback for its honesty and engagement.”
    • Lesson: “This experience taught me that excellence doesn’t always require hard work; it’s about smart, effective planning.”
    • Impact: “It also reinforced the importance of transparency and community support in the IT world.”
  5. Interactive Elements
    • Viewer Question: “Have you ever found a way to achieve great results with minimal effort? Share your story!”
    • Call to Action: “Comment below with your thoughts on balancing effort and excellence.”

GV: “Bevan, this structure not only tells your story effectively but also engages your audience by inviting them to share similar experiences. Chris, any final thoughts?”

CD: “Bevan, focus on the emotional journey and the practical takeaways. This story highlights your creativity and problem-solving skills, making it highly relatable and inspirational for your audience.”

Refined Story: First Significant International Travel and Training Journey

Gary Vaynerchuk (GV): “Bevan, your story is powerful because it highlights significant personal growth and the breaking of old barriers. The journey from feeling like a ‘low status’ individual due to lack of travel experience to confidently sharing your international learning experiences is inspiring. Chris, how can Bevan structure this story to maximize its impact?”

Chris Do (CD): “Gary, Bevan’s journey is rich with themes of transformation, overcoming fears, and expanding horizons. Bevan, let’s structure this story to emphasize the milestones and emotional journey.”

Story Structure: International Travel for Training

  1. Title:
    • “From Local to Global: My Journey to Mastery and International Travel”
  2. Introduction (Setup)
    • Context: “Years ago, I discovered ‘The Magician’s Way’ and was instantly captivated, though I struggled to grasp its full essence.”
    • Initial Steps: “I sought a life coach who taught these principles, leading me to Ian McIntyre and the Natural Success curriculum.”
  3. Body (Conflict/Challenge)
    • First Major Decision: “Deciding to attend the Alchemy for Success training in L.A. was daunting. I faced extreme anxiety, torn between the fear of the unknown and the desire for growth.”
    • Experience in L.A.: “Despite the challenges, I made the leap, attending the training and even traveling to Mexico City, stepping far outside my comfort zone.”
    • Ongoing Journey: “About a year later, I faced another decision—to attend the Creative Warrior training in London. This was another step in expanding my horizons.”
  4. Conclusion (Resolution)
    • Outcome: “These experiences transformed me from someone who felt low status due to lack of travel to someone who proudly shares their international learning journey.”
    • Final Training: “I completed the Mastery training in Sydney, my home city, which was the culmination of this incredible journey.”
    • Lesson: “This journey taught me the importance of pushing boundaries and embracing new experiences, leading to personal and professional growth.”
  5. Interactive Elements
    • Viewer Question: “Have you ever faced a similar fear of stepping out of your comfort zone? Share your story!”
    • Call to Action: “Comment below with your experiences and let’s inspire each other to embrace new challenges.”

GV: “Bevan, this structure captures the essence of your transformation beautifully. It’s relatable and shows a clear progression from fear to confidence. Chris, any final touches?”

CD: “Bevan, highlight the emotional journey and the lessons learned at each milestone. This will make your story not only engaging but also deeply inspirational. Your audience will see that it’s never too late to expand your horizons and grow.”

 

Detailed Breakdown: Stand-Up Comedy and Open Mic Night Stories

Gary Vaynerchuk (GV): “Bevan, both your stand-up comedy and open mic night stories are great examples of stepping out of your comfort zone and trying something new. Let’s break down these stories to highlight your journey and the lessons learned. Chris, let’s structure this for maximum impact.”

Chris Do (CD): “Gary, these stories show Bevan’s willingness to explore new experiences and find personal growth through performance. Bevan, let’s structure each story to emphasize the key elements and emotional journey.”

Stand-Up Comedy Story

  1. Title:
    • “Stepping into the Spotlight: My Stand-Up Comedy Experience”
  2. Introduction (Setup)
    • Context: “During a group session with my life coach, an intuitive reading suggested I try stand-up comedy.”
    • Background: “Comedy had always been a defense mechanism for me as a child, and I’d wondered if I could be a comedian.”
  3. Body (Conflict/Challenge)
    • Decision to Act: “I found a stand-up comedy course starting soon, conveniently located and within my budget.”
    • Learning Process: “The course was structured and formulaic, but I learned a lot about comedy writing and performance.”
    • Performance: “I wrote my own stand-up routine and performed it at the end of the course.”
  4. Conclusion (Resolution)
    • Outcome: “I received a standing ovation, which was incredibly rewarding.”
    • Reflection: “I didn’t pursue stand-up comedy further, feeling a sense of completion and satisfaction from the experience.”
    • Lesson: “This experience showed me that I could take on new challenges and succeed, setting the stage for future endeavors.”
  5. Interactive Elements
    • Viewer Question: “Have you ever tried something new that pushed you out of your comfort zone? Share your experience!”
    • Call to Action: “Comment below with your stories of trying something new and the lessons you learned.”

 

Complete Story Outline: Open Mic Night

  1. Title:
    • “Embracing Imperfection: My First Open Mic Night Performance”
  2. Introduction (Setup)
    • Context: “After moving to my parents’ place and regrouping, I decided to break out of my comfort zone by performing at an open mic night.”
    • Preparation: “I did minimal preparation, focusing more on just showing up with my guitar and a positive attitude.”
  3. Body (Conflict/Challenge)
    • Nervousness: “I was extremely nervous; my leg was shaking, and the unfamiliar stool height made it hard to get comfortable.”
    • Performance: “I experienced a brain blank but managed to regroup, chose a different song, and continued.”
  4. Conclusion (Resolution)
    • Outcome: “Despite the nerves and mistakes, I received applause and positive feedback.”
    • Lesson: “This taught me that imperfection is part of my talent. My authenticity and enthusiasm make my performances engaging.”
    • Theme: “Embracing imperfection aligns with my YouTube channel’s focus on intuition, growth, and self-expression.”
  5. Interactive Elements
    • Viewer Question: “How have you embraced imperfection in your pursuits? Share your experiences!”
    • Call to Action: “Comment below with your stories of stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing imperfection.”

 

 

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