Why Good Stories Have Bad Examples
In the hands of a good storyteller, negative examples don’t pull us toward them—they repel us as we see some semblance of ourselves in the mirror.
Author: Reid Echelmeier
Reid Echelmeier grew up in the American Midwest, where fields and forests shaped his imagination and wonder at the created world. He studied English education and taught literature, philosophy, and mythology at the high school level, exploring meaning through stories. He now lives abroad with his wife and three children. Visit reidechelmeier.com for more of his nonfiction and fiction, or connect with him on Instagram.