Submitted by Fred on

Your Life Story

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One of my favorite “getting to know you” conversational tools is to ask a person to tell me their life story in 5 minutes or less and then listen intently for reusable nuggets.  

An ancillary benefit is, if the person is worthy, he or she would then ask me to tell mine.  

Try it.  You’ll like it :)

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Submitted by Judy_Mauer on Thu, 11/25/2021 - 19:42

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Judy Mauer

I’d always rather hear someone else’s. And what I know of yours….. I could hear more ;-)
Judy Mauer

Almost as long as yours - ha ha ha
Shelley Simpson

One of the valuable lessons I learned the first time we spent time together!
Paul Napolitano

Victoria was just saying this the other day about a new friend. She said “I can’t wait to ask her to tell me her life story”. It’s a very un-self-centered thing to ask a question like that. I will have to work on it.
Fred Klein

Better mood this morning after last night’s beat down :)
Victoria Drogin

Happy TG all. One of my favorite questions. The other side of the equation is interesting also. How would you answer that question?

Submitted by Greg on Thu, 11/25/2021 - 23:07

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Gregory Rose

Even if they're an introvert, It's always more interesting to get to know other people than re-telling your story.
Fred Klein

I always start with “My life is a miracle…
Paula Oleska

That's what I'm usually curious about: how did you get to do what you do? What did you do before? Answers are fascinating. And, Fred, I'd love to know your life's story!
Ray Walcott

One of the things I like about Gotham is seeing the cofounder(s) riding the circuit. I now use the “tell me your life story in 5 minutes or less” open ended statement. Thank you Fred!
Carly Bentley

Fred, you always have good material. This is a great way to peel back the onion, in 5 mins or less.
Rona Gura

Love that. Going to have to steal it. be ready for it when we see each other next!!!

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