This week’s article shares a fascinating story about two sailors who participated in a competition to circumnavigate the world in the 1960s… with one ending his life in tragic circumstances. But first up, the #SOTD Digest. The #SOTD Digest Here’s a quick summary of the five #SOTD emails from the past week – focused on storytelling examples from the non-profit sector: – #SOTD 91: A beneficiary story to start a non-profit pitch (Aavishkar): Aavishkar Foundation starts their pitch with an evocative story of a beneficiary (a smiling girl called Anjali). – #SOTD 92: Showing disparity with striking visuals (Bodhi Tree): The Bodhi Tree uses …

I thought I had read all the key books on the topic of storytelling. Then I came across ‘Storyworthy’ by Matthew Dicks. Blew my mind. But first up, the #SOTD Digest. The #SOTD Digest Here’s a quick summary of the five #SOTD emails from the past week: – #SOTD 86: Finding historical parallels (Marc Andreesen interview): Leaders should have a sense of the history of their industry/space. In this interview, Marc Andreesen of ‘Andreesen Horowitz’ provides historical perspective about the venture industry. – #SOTD 87: Hill climbing as an analogy (Marc Andreesen interview): Trying to explain complex concepts? Try using simple, relatable analogies like …