What inspired you as a kid? How the stock market performed in the newspaper? Or was it Batman and Robin? We need better storytellers! I see all my storytelling friends saying it. As someone who's a professional storyteller myself, today after the election is no surprise. We need better stories in our society. Take time today to think about the stories that have value to you. What stories are you helping promote? What are the guiding principles of those stories? Will you tell your kids these stories?
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