Telling a story needs to be practiced. Shorter is better than long.

When the story is from your life or family it will be more effective.

Wait for an opportunity, respond to conversation, instead of saying, “Hey, wait till you hear this.” Be patient.

I often drive at least 30 minutes one way to my office. Often I turn off my music or podcast to practice a story out loud. The people in other cars think I am on the phone, but really, I am practicing the timing of saying, “Papa, I’m brave now.”

Tell a story today.