Feels like bragging? Try this instead…


Howdy Reader!

I’ve gotta say… I did NOT expect the responses I got from that last email.

Seriously.

I asked about your “wait… what?!” story, and you delivered.

I heard from:

  • Someone in a Blues Brothers cover band
  • A lawyer/magician who opened for some pretty incredible acts
  • And a bunch more that made me stop and go, “Okay, that’s awesome…”

And that was just scratching the surface of what people wanted to share.

There are a LOT of interesting people on this list. (Yes… that includes you.)

Which makes me think…

There are probably even better stories sitting in your head right now that never got sent.

But here’s the part I keep coming back to:

If you do have stories like that…

Why aren’t more people hearing them?

Not in a “you should post more” way.

I mean…

What’s the real reason you haven’t shared those stories more publicly?

Is it because:

  • It feels like bragging
  • You’re not sure how to tell it
  • You don’t think it’s actually that interesting
  • Or you just haven’t thought about it like that before

So I want to ask you one simple thing:

What’s the real reason you haven’t shared your story?

And hey… if you saw my last email and thought,

“I’ve got something… but I don’t know if I should send it…”

Consider this your second shot.

Hit reply. I’m reading every one of these, and honestly, this has been one of my favorite conversations in a while.

See ya around the interwebs,

-Jeff

P.S. The difference between interesting people and known people?
Usually just who’s willing to tell their story.

Jeff Sieh

Jeff is an international speaker and visual marketing consultant. He hosts the Social Media News Live show and podcast and is also the editor for Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People Podcast. He is also "Head Beard" at Manly Pinterest Tips.

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