Storyworthy by Matthew Dicks Summary
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In "Storyworthy," champion storyteller Matthew Dicks reveals how everyday moments become powerful narratives. Endorsed by Yale educators and dubbed "life-changing" by novelists, his "Homework for Life" technique has transformed courtroom presentations and public speaking. Ever wonder why some stories captivate while others fall flat?
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When a McDonald's Manager Faced Death and Found His Story
A man stands behind a fast-food counter at 2 AM when armed robbers burst through the door. They press guns to his head. They pull triggers - empty chambers clicking against his skull - trying to force him to open a safe he can't access. They'd killed someone the week before. He's certain he's about to die. This isn't the opening of a thriller; it's the true story of Matthew Dicks, who survived that night but spent years trapped in untreated PTSD, mapping exits in every room, cataloging threats, hearing phantom gun clicks while awake. What saved him wasn't just therapy - it was discovering that his most terrifying moment contained his most powerful story. Dicks went on to win 34 Moth StorySLAMs and 5 GrandSLAM championships, transforming personal trauma into profound connection. His approach reveals something radical: we all possess stories worth telling, and learning to share them authentically might be the most important skill we never learned in school.
Mining Your Life for Stories That Matter
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Your Life Is a Movie-Make Sure the Camera Never Stops
Reclaiming Connection in a Disconnected World
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
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"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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