Tell Your Life Story in 6 Words
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I recently read a post on Tomato Baby. She challenged everyone to write their story in six words. It reminded me of the first time I posted on twitter. Now I am challenged to sum up my life in six words! We definitely have entered the world of brevity and short attention spans. I love Little Books, but a six word memoir would fit on a post-it-note! I love a challenge and was intrigued with the idea so I decided to do it.
I first did some research on the origin of the six word story. Hemingway may have written the first six word story. He said it was his best work. "For sale: baby shoes, never worn." There is actually a website, Smith, that collects six word memoirs. The stories are inspiring and beautiful. The stories are on a variety of topics, but all only have six words. The challenge here is to write a life story in six words.
My life story:
Questioning, experiencing, struggling, overcoming, enjoying, living.
Please share your story in 6 words.
olbooks
Tell Us Your Story In 6 Words--Follow Up Post
There was such an overwhelming response to Tell Your Life Story in 6 Word post that I decided to write a follow-up. The stories were so powerful that I wanted to share them with our readers.
We received stories on LinkedIn, our facebook page, by e-mail and in the comment section of the post. I have compiled all of the stories and included them here. I apologize if I missed your story. I would be happy to add to the list. We had some 3 and 4 word stories that I decided not to include. The stories are not in any particular order.
If you like these stories please visit Larry Smith of Smith Magazine and read many more.
Lost in grief, finding out hope. Y.N. George Wang
I came, I saw, I conquered Tom Crosthwaite
Fun, Funds, Fitness, Passionate about People Roberta Budvietas---Get out of Stuck
blessed, lucky, open, amazing, always positive Sheila Kurtz--Handwriting Detective
happiness, love, pain, sadness, hope, peace Sian MacGowan---sureteam
Accomplished the Lord's great commission, Love Rich Ortiz---NVisionSystems
born dead, epilepsy, abused, survived, independent Jennifer Strigle---Champion The health Challenged
Took the road less traveled by Giulietta "Julie" Nardone ---Giulietta The Muse
Snapshots of Everyday Life David Anthold---Davidanthoid.com
Inspiring Harmony between Image and Identity Renee Dittrich---Simpley Your Best
young girl, big world, independent woman Melissa L. Maskulka, M.A.
Daughter, teacher, wife, mother, farmer, writer Linda Watson---Authors Den
Solitary traveller, passionate observer learning languages Carla Bonollo
striding in streams, splashing in seas Helen Zhang
It took me a whole book.
And that's just a psychological autobiography Jim Blaha
Always in the minority. Daniel Nanavati
Today I am grateful the sun shines
Never gives up. Never stops believing. Debi Moore
Once tempted death. Now embraces life. Keith Seay
Long battle uphill leads to victory. Theresa M. Moore
Charles died. Lives in my heart. Jeannette Paladino---Write Speak Sell
love, be loved, never stop learning Adryenn Ashley---Wow Is Me
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My life's purpose? Evolve my character! Keyuri Joshi---On The Ball Parent
Older. Connecting with raptors. Passion. Content. Candace C. Davenport---Our Little Books
Being: Daughter, Wife, Mother, Friend, Mentor. Sherryl Perry---Keep Up With The Web
Loving, learning, traveling, overcoming, crying, laughing, Louise Edington
Courageous, creative, loyal, loving, interesting, eclectic. Andrea---A Multitude of Things
Tell your story, that's my story. Larry Smith---Smith Magazine
Enjoys each day, thankful, has fun Susan Oakes---m4b Marketing
Courageous international businesswoman writer enjoying life Catarina Alexon---Catarina’s World
My life is a dented can Michael Mendoza
Reciprocate. Share what you know. Online Karen Emanualson---Reciprocate LLC
Of use and inspiration to others Carolyn Jones---The Gate Lady
Getting Through To The Good Stuff Paula McInaney---Turning Inside Out
Little Things Help Facilitate Big Changes Kathy Condon
Reader Comments (16)
Charles died. Lives in my heart.
My life's purpose? Evolve my character!
Older. Connecting with raptors. Passion. Content.
Being: Daughter, Wife, Mother, Friend, Mentor.
Loving, learning, traveling, overcoming, crying, laughing,
Courageous, creative, loyal, loving, interesting, eclectic.
Tell your story, that's my story.
Larry Smith, SMITH Magazine
love, be loved, never stop learning.
Thanks for all of your stories.
I am going to do a follow up post and list all of the results along with your names and links.
This was a fascinating idea.....look forward to reading your blog on it.
http://www.kathycondons.blogspot.com
Tough one Julia, but here goes:
Enjoys each day, thankful, has fun
courageous international businesswoman writer enjoying life
My life is a dented can.
Reciprocate. Share what you know. Online
Six words, huh? Okay...
Becoming me: Wounded healer, writer, mother
Jeanine
In wonder at beauty all around.
Love this exercise...it is a great way to focus on what defines you. Thanks for the chance to play.
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