A good story has the power to engage, persuade, and even improve your life. Michael Lewis, New York Times bestselling author of “Moneyball,” “The Big Short,” and “Going Infinite,” shows you how. Using his books, and workshopping a real-life example, he teaches how to create structure, connect with audiences, simplify complex topics, and make anything—from a book to a speech to cocktail party conversation—interesting.
Overview
Syllabus
- Stocks, Stats, and Finding Your Story
- What makes a good story? Whether it’s for a book, a speech or dinner party conversation, bestselling author of “Moneyball,” Michael Lewis, breaks it down. Learn how to find your voice, hone an idea, and make anything interesting.
- Tackles, Subprimes, Crypto, and Premonitions
- Storytelling isn’t just a skill, it can improve your whole life. Michael Lewis, the bestselling author of 20 books, teaches the building blocks of stories referencing his own work, and shares strategies that can lead you to gold.
- Start to Finish
- All good stories must end—and how they end is just as important as how they begin. Bestselling author Michael Lewis shares personal strategies for creating a routine, setting yourself up for success and crafting the perfect ending.
- Bonus Episode
- What are the real-life applications and benefits of great storytelling? In this bonus episode, Michael Lewis talks to the executive director of a nonprofit about how to create a concrete and compelling narrative that connects at an emotional level and persuades others to create a better world.
Taught by
Michael Lewis
