{"id":4334,"date":"2023-06-30T13:23:47","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T13:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/?p=4334"},"modified":"2023-08-04T13:30:31","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T13:30:31","slug":"storytelling-improve-your-story-by-replacing-and-then-with-these-two-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/2023\/06\/30\/storytelling-improve-your-story-by-replacing-and-then-with-these-two-words\/","title":{"rendered":"Storytelling: Improve your story by replacing &#8216;and then&#8217; with these two words"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section alternate_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  intro  container_wrap sidebar_right' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4334'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='padding-bottom:0px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h1  blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-2  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Storytelling: Improve your story by replacing \u2018and then\u2019 with these two words <\/h1><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  style='font-size:17px; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><b>Looking to craft a compelling story? Avoid the words &#8216;and then&#8217;. These words turn your story into a summary of facts and incidents. Dull and uninspiring! You want the facts and event to interconnect harmoniously. In this persuasion tip, discover which words you can use to accomplish this.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-5  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-4390 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4390 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-13.png\" alt='' title='&#039;And then, ...&#039;' height=\"989\" width=\"1082\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-13.png 1082w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-13-300x274.png 300w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-13-1030x941.png 1030w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-13-768x702.png 768w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-13-705x644.png 705w, https:\/\/debatrix.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-13-500x457.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1082px) 100vw, 1082px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section   container_wrap sidebar_right' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4334'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_three_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-7  el_before_av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Untold Entrepreneurial Tales<\/h2>\n<p>Many years ago, we introduced the concept of &#8216;JM Untold&#8217; within entrepreneur&#8217;s assocation &#8216;Jong Management&#8217; . This remarkable initiative entailed evenings where two or three members divulged their captivating &#8216;untold entrepreneurial stories,&#8217; unveiling their triumphs, tribulations, challenges and decisive moments. In essence, these evenings unfolded as a vivid portrayal of their entrepreneurial journey.<\/p>\n<p>The risk is that such a life story turns into monotonous CV-like summary. Often, one prepares by writing down a succession of accomplishments, but caution must be exercised to avoid recounting them in a mundane chronological manner.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What does that sound like? Reminiscent of a child delivering a mundane account of their summer va<\/strong><strong>cation \ud83d\ude09<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, we did this<\/li>\n<li>And then, we went here.<\/li>\n<li>And then, we ate an ice cream.<\/li>\n<li>And then, I went down the slide.<\/li>\n<li>And then, I fell into a puddle.<\/li>\n<li>And then, &#8230;<\/li>\n<li>And then, &#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style='height:1px; margin-top:-30px'  class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_three_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-last  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>A Simple Solution for Better Storytelling<\/h2>\n<p>To truly improve your storytelling, it&#8217;s essential to delve beyond mere surface-level events. By seeking the underlying meaning and extracting valuable lessons from these experiences, you can elevate your stories to extraordinary heights. This very approach has played a pivotal role in the resounding success of &#8216;JM Untold&#8217;. Its captivating tales are not only exciting, but also very informative. However, let&#8217;s acknowledge that crafting such stories demands considerable effort. Thankfully, there is a fast method to add more punch to your stories.<\/p>\n<p>Refrain from using the phrase &#8216;and then&#8217; and start using &#8216;as a result&#8217; and &#8216;but&#8217; instead.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Coming back to the summer vacation:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Our day started with a relaxed breakfast at home.<\/li>\n<li>But without any delay, we hopped into the car and made our way to the playground.<\/li>\n<li>I wanted to start playing right away, but I insisted on an ice cream treat first!<\/li>\n<li>As a result, my joy knew no bounds as I swiftly glided down the slide.<\/li>\n<li>But, my lack of attention soon caught up with me.<\/li>\n<li>As a result, I found myself tumbling into an enormous puddle of mud.<\/li>\n<li>That left Mom visibly upset.<\/li>\n<li>But then she burst into laughter when I said &#8220;But Mom, don&#8217;t you pay a lot of money for a mud bath yourself?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8216;As a result&#8217; creates a common thread, seamlessly connecting events and fostering a natural flow.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;But&#8217; on the other hand, creates tension, introduces captivating twists, unexpected hurdles and breathes life and excitement into our story!<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style='height:1px; margin-top:-30px'  class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section   container_wrap sidebar_right' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4334'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_three_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-14  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Exclusively within the Debatrix Skillslab: 5-minute exercise<\/h2>\n<p>Personal development is a matter of targeted practice, feedback and being provided with the appropriate tools and techniques from an expert. 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