Overview
Not only are stories important, they can be literally lifesaving. I was born and raised in a cult that splintered off Scientology in the 60s. I was raised by the cult, not my parents. I didn’t have anyone I could trust and was being constantly emotionally and physically abused and never had anything stable.
Until I found stories. Worlds I could go into and leave any time. Full of people I could see myself in as they overcame impossible odds.
Stories like Rocky, Bridge to Terabithia, Lord of the Rings, and many more.
Here’s how they saved my life and how I think stories can help save yours too.
Why you should Attend
Tired of the humdrum? Wanting to hear an inspiring story of overcoming against all odds?
Do you love the Rocky franchise and have a feeling that if more people loved it, the world would be better off?
This presentation is all about that. And it’s all a true story.
Areas Covered in the Session
- Origin of the infamous cult and life in it
- Discovering stories and using them as an escape
- Learning to use the stories as aspirational
- Becoming a writer and understanding the power of narrative
- Identifying your key plot points and motivations to move forward with
Who Will Benefit
- Entrepreneurs are trying to take the next personal step forward
- Entrepreneur-minded professionals who feel like their career is not in their control
- C-Suite executives seeking personal growth that they can apply to their leadership teams
- Professionals and students seeking to level up their personal progress
- Teachers and professors who feel their purpose is muddied
Speaker Profile
Jared Garrett is a bestselling writer, end-times cult escapee, gameshow winner, and teacher. More importantly, he’s a husband of 26 years and father of seven.
Using lessons learned from his colorful life, he tells stories, inspires, and coaches on emotional grit, productivity, the saving power of stories, and self-stewardship.
He started teaching at age 23 and hasn’t stopped for more than 25 years. He’s taught in high schools around the world, as adjunct faculty at two universities, and for corporations including Amazon and American Express. His learning content has been used all over the world, including by Disney, Cengage, and financial institutions. With an MA in Learning Psychology, the learning brain is of particular focus to him and he’s spent years studying what makes people tick – on the inside.
Instructor
Jared Garrett