Grasshopper Notes Podcast

The Power Of A Great Story

John Morgan Season 6 Episode 62

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Great stories open up places in you that advice can never reach.

 Grasshopper Notes are the writings from America's Best Known Hypnotherapist John Morgan. His podcasts contain his most responded to essays and blog posts from the past two decades. 

Find the written versions of these podcasts on John's podcasting site: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1628038

"The Grasshopper" is the part of you that whispers pearls of wisdom that  seem to pop into your mind from out of the blue. John's essays and blog posts are his interpretations of these "Nips of Nectar." Others have labeled his writings as timeless wisdom. 

Most of the John's writings revolve around self improvement and self help. They address topics like:

• Mindfulness
• Peace of mind
• Creativity
• How to stay in the present moment
• Spirituality
• Behavior improvement

And stories that transform you to a wider sense of awareness that presents more options. And isn't that what we all want, more options? 

John uploads these podcasts on a regular basis. So check back often to hear these podcasts heard around the world. Who wants to be the next person to change? 

Make sure to order a copy of John's new book: WISDOM OF THE GRASSHOPPER – 21 Days to Creativity. These mini-meditations take you inside where all your creative resources live. And you'll come out not only refreshed but recommitted to creating your future. 

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Also, download John's FREE book INTER RUPTION: The Magic Key To Lasting Change. It's available at John's website  https://GrasshopperNotes.com

The Power Of A Great Story

We’ve all given advice. Some of it was requested . . . most of it wasn’t.

And after many years of offering plenty of unsolicited counsel, I’ve learned something:

It’s usually better to be asked.

And when someone does ask for your advice, I’ve found it helps to come from a place of experience . . . rather than a place of superior knowledge.

Because when you speak from knowledge, (translation . . . you know better) you unintentionally put the other person a rung or two lower on the ladder.

And that distance? It makes your message harder to hear.

But when you speak from experience, you’re not lecturing.

You’re just telling a story.

A story about something that happened to you . . . and letting the other person take from it whatever insight they find useful.

It feels less like being talked at . . . and more like being invited to think.

That’s why stories work so well.

From the ancient Chinese . . . to the Buddha . . . to Jesus . . .

George Lucas for God sake.

Stories stick.

And your stories come from your experience.

They’re authentic – home grown. And they teach . . . without preach.

So the next time someone asks for your advice, instead of telling them what you know . . . Share the fertilizer of a story . . . and watch them grow.

All the best,

John