Ep. 012 - Eriksen Dickens - Unlock the Art of Storytelling

Redefining Wisdom

Eriksen Dickens is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, actor, podcaster, and entrepreneur.
Storytelling is an art. We have the propensity to be persuaded by a good story. Not the right answer, the best story always wins. The person who tells the story you want to hear will always get the attention.
Eriksen shares his story of how going through traumatic events growing up like the loss of a parent, inspired him and his brother to tell the story of their late father Mark, and the impact he had on the community of Oakdale, California. This would propel them to follow a passion for storytelling and share people's stories.
From overcoming painful obstacles that life throws at you to seeing good in people, and bringing hope to society, this episode encapsulates all you need to know about how powerful stories can be and the art of using your pain and suffering from past experiences to connect and empathize with people.
In this episode, you will learn:

• The importance of controlling the narrative
• How to use pain to connect with people
• The art behind a compelling story
• The foundations a good storyteller needs
• The impact of having friends as your support system
• How to overcome adversities
• Plus much more...

00:00 Intro
02:00 Filmmaking beginnings
03:50 Idea behind legacy documentaries
05:50 Creating 'His Legacy: The Rise, Ride and Last Stand of the Oakdale Colts'
10:20 Overcoming the loss of a parent
18:20 Helping clients when reliving painful moments
22:30 How to help people open up
25:10 Master in Clinical Psychology
28:00 The art behind storytelling
33:00 How to create a compelling story
36:45 Finding a balance between suffering and success
39:05 How powerful stories can be
41:50 Negative news vs positive news nowadays
45:35 Balance between relatability and hope
46:55 Stories affecting on an emotional level
51:20 Experience as a therapist
52:50 Closing question
57:10 Where to find Eriksen
Watch on YouTube:
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