Archive - Origin Stories

Andre Agassi and the power of stories

Open by Andre Agassi is one of the best sports memoirs ever written and highlights the value of working with a ghostwriter to reflect on your journey.

Apr 19 •

March 2023

Story Shorts #1: Home is a story

Welcome to the first issue of Story Shorts, a random collection of ideas, inspiration and practical advice I’ve learned as a freelance writer…

Mar 5, 2023 •

February 2023

Feel the fear and share your story anyway

Darwin's Delay, flying with a baby, and overcoming your fears.

Feb 9, 2023 •

November 2022

Don't walk the line

What stories from your past explain your present?

Nov 9, 2022 •

October 2022

How words can change your life

Words are powerful things. It took just ten words to change how I feel about running.

Oct 25, 2022 •

Why should you subscribe?

You shouldn't...unless you're interested in the stories you tell yourself and the stories you tell others.

Oct 21, 2022 •

We all have an Origin Story

How reflecting on what you've done can help you figure out what you want to do.

Oct 20, 2022 •

What will you do with the rest of your life?

On trying and failing and trying to answer the Two Big Questions (TBQs).

Oct 13, 2022 •

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