Stories, Strategies and Surprises

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Parking with Dan

July 13, 2026

About twenty-five years ago, I was driving with a colleague to a local conference. As we approached the hotel entrance, I noticed an open parking spot near the front door. “There’s a spot,” I said, pointing to the right. He drove past it. A few seconds later, another one appeared. He drove past that one, too. Then I pointed to a third. “There’s a spot.” Without the slightest hesitation, Dan replied, “I’ll leave that for someone else.” And he calmly parked much farther away. As we walked to the entrance, I asked about that statement.

Stories

are like Magic Carpets.

They transport you to worlds filled with new perspectives, powerful insights, and heartwarming connection. Stories are unpredictable modes of transport, thank goodness, as they open doors to the hidden places within and around you. The wisest ones approach storytelling with a child’s delight and curiosity. Eager to discover the treasure within that is ready to emerge.

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