Researchers call it a “commitment script.” It’s part of a person’s life narrative that is particularly meaningful and personal. From my own experience and from numerous studies, I can attest to the fact that when you tap into it with another person, when you take the time to explore it and remember it, you will make an extremely valuable connection.
To apply John’s teaching to your own life . . .
Forget about:
Telling your own story and listen to the story of others.
Ask:
What’s your story?
Do it:
Bring up some aspect of a person’s story the next
time you see him or her.
Remember:
Everyone loves to tell his story.