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Dec 2022
32m 11s

The reason why stories stick in your min...

Phill Agnew
About this episode

Stories stick in your mind. In this episode, you’ll learn why, and how you can tell a better story. Joining me today is storytelling expert Dr J.J. Peterson. We discuss the great stories behind Apple, how to make someone remember an event for 7 years, and why Tidal failed. You’ll learn how images boost memory, the best-selling book titles, and the two rules behind every good story.

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