Centre National d’Art et de Culture George Pompidou

When we are asked what we did during the weekend we tend to share impressive actions.  When we are asked what we did by a member of our tribe we tend to share our inspirational actions.  Impressive stories are easy.  They include buying a must have gadget at an amazing discount, skiing a double black diamond, traveling long distances, finishing a puzzle.  Inspiring stories take more effort but their impact is far greater.  To inspire your actions must benefit someone other than yourself.  The impact of an impressive story is that the listener may go repeat your action. The impact of an inspiring story is that the listener may take action that benefits others.  The results in exponentially greater.

Which stories do you tell?