What’s YOUR Story? The World Needs YOU!

Today I had the honor and pleasure of speaking and training for a specific group of leaders in my business, none of which are in my personal organization. And I wasn’t paid to do it. That’s just how we do here. Helping others without return – because we have already been helped in the same way. I sure have been. It’s quite something to have your perspective so valued and lauded though – it lifted ME up today – which is more than any ‘payment’ could ever do.

My topic centered around the value in sharing our own stories and life journeys – particularly in social media – which is changing the way we connect with each other at warp speed – both personally and professionally. We live in a day and age where almost anyone, from anywhere, can rise up and make a difference. It’s quite a responsibility if you truly consider it. And I’m not saying that it’s gotta be DEEP all the time lol. People who consistently bring humor to their profiles and posts are some of my favorites to keep up with! But it begs the question as to whether or not we’re providing VALUE. Might just be one single person who finds the value, but that doesn’t lessen how impactful that can be. For when we impact one person, we inevitably impact others. 

I guess what I’m saying is that our story and our authenticity in sharing it – is so incredibly important. And we shouldn’t worry about it resonating with every single person – too big a task – and ultimately takes you down the path of  ‘generic’. But I think a great question to ask yourself before you hit ‘post’ is – is this potentially helpful to others? Or – am I just venting? Just looking for validation? And I mean hey – we all need validation – nothing wrong with that – it’s human nature. And if your current story is one of struggle and hardship (which I can very much relate to), it’s easy to get caught up in posting those things to get ‘likes’ and ‘loves’ and comments of support. Because struggle and hardship can be a very lonely place to live. But – and I’m gonna ask you to trust me on this one – if you’re able to weave those struggles into a story that engages with your efforts to overcome them – perhaps even to rise above them – well then it’s not just ‘likes’ and cheers of support that you’ll receive – it’ll be others sharing THEIR relatable stories in response to yours – and then conversation and communication ensues. And THAT – is valuable. To all parties involved. Perhaps even the world.

There are potentially countless people out there that need YOU to share YOUR story of value!! Your beautifully unique, ever-evolving story – which then begs of you a commitment and consistency in sharing it. It’s a pretty awesome and beautiful opportunity for each and every one of us – to be able to provide value in our own unique way.

So what’s YOUR story? Are you sharing it?

If not – what’s the story you’d like to share, but haven’t? And to that point -what are the obstacles you face that have prevented you from sharing it so far?

Please comment! I’d love to cheer you on in your bravery! Because the world needs YOU!