#237 3 Storytelling Strategies to Power Up your MBA Application (from Storytelling Champion & Author Matthew Dicks)

Almost two years ago, I heard 10-time Moth GrandSLAM winner and novelist Matthew Dicks share his storytelling secrets on the Knowledge Project Podcast with Shane Parrish. Then, I listened to entire the 2-hour podcast again, it was that good! I've now listened to this interview three times! I wanted to share 3 storytelling tips from the episode to help you craft compelling stories for your MBA applications. Topics Introduction (0:00) Story is Change over Time (3:00) The Architecture of Story: How to Structure your Stories (12:45) Beginnings: Give Them a Reason to Listen (15:10) How to Maintain Interest: Stakes, Suspense, Surprise (17:00) Summarizing Key Takeaways (22:30) Show Notes The Knowledge Project Podcast: How to Become a Master Storyteller (and IMPOSSIBLE to Ignore) Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling by Matthew Dicks Stories Sell: Storyworthy Strategies to Grow Your Business and Brand by Matthew Dicks #113 Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t Resources for MBA Applicants ⁠Get free school selection help at Touch MBA⁠ ⁠Get pre-assessed by top international MBA programs⁠ Join our Admissions Edge Course & Community ⁠Our favorite MBA application tools (after advising 4,000 applicants)