How to Make Your Story Sparkle on Video

by Steven Washer on December 17, 2013

how to be your best self on videoMany people use video the way they use text. They see it as just another form of information. Maybe just to re-purpose an article that was better as an article in the first place.

But this leaves far too much on the table. A video, especially with you in it, is one of the most powerful forms of transformative communication you could ever make.

It goes beyond making a connection with your potential client. It goes far beyond establishing trust with a publishing schedule. And it jolly well goes beyond selling widgets.

It’s about changing someone’s state from “pre-you” to “post-you”. Pre-You was a time when your value proposition didn’t occupy any of their mind space. Post-You is about a world that cannot comprehend you and your company not being in it.

Does that seem like an overwhelming task? Fortunately it doesn’t have to be.

This video is about transforming your big box of ingredients into a small savory dish.

Bon Appetit!

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Being comfortably charismatic on camera is a skill, not a talent. To master this one, start here.

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Sheryl Kurland December 17, 2013 at 11:31 am

You advice on ISP is well taken. Another great video added to your treasure chest. Thank you.

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Steven Washer December 17, 2013 at 12:15 pm

Thank you, Sheryl! Sometimes the oldies are the goodies…

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Marlies Cohen December 17, 2013 at 9:48 pm

Another great video, just what I needed to hear. Thanks Steven. Keep them coming

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Steven Washer December 17, 2013 at 10:21 pm

Of that you can be sure. 🙂

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Ioannis December 18, 2013 at 6:25 pm

Thanks Steve. Wishing everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Athens!

Ioannis,

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Paul December 19, 2013 at 11:39 pm

Soft, logical, persuasive, to the point, love-based delivery.

You have shown them all through your ISP, I tell you, Steve.

Paul from Seoul, Korea, the author of Living like God

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Paul December 19, 2013 at 11:40 pm

Soft, logical, persuasive, to the point, love-based delivery.

You have shown them all through your ISP, I tell you, Steve.

Paul from Seoul, Korea

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Steve December 20, 2013 at 7:25 am

Aw…Youre very kind, Paul. I hope you’ll try this in your videos. You clearly get the concept:)

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Lucas Selbach April 21, 2014 at 8:58 pm

Dear Steve,
Again I´ve saved emails to read later (from some months, I can say).

And your video reached me in the perfect moment.

I don´t have words to thank you on how inspiring are this 3 incredible tools you mentioned.

Me and my family thank this gift to reach my dream.

Best Regards
Lucas Selbach
Brasil

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Steve April 21, 2014 at 10:21 pm

You’re welcome, Lucas. And thank you for your kind words!

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