# Narratives

**Your active talking points and key messages.**

These are the stories and perspectives you share with others - your public voice and positions.

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## Core Narratives

### N0: [Elevator Pitch]
*One sentence about what you do.*

[Your one-line description of your work/mission]

### N1: [Primary Narrative]
*Why your work matters.*

[Your main message about the importance of what you do]

### N2: [Perspective on Key Topic]
*A viewpoint you frequently share.*

[A perspective you often discuss with others]

### N3: [Another Key Message]
*Something you believe strongly and communicate.*

[Another important narrative you share]

### N4: [Contrarian Take]
*Something you believe that others may disagree with.*

[A perspective that challenges conventional thinking]

### N5: [Explanation Narrative]
*How you explain a complex concept simply.*

[A narrative that helps people understand something important]

### N6: [Vision Narrative]
*Your vision for the future.*

[What you see happening and why it matters]

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## Narrative → Mission Mapping

| Narrative | Supports Mission | Context |
|-----------|------------------|---------|
| N0 | M0 | Quick introduction |
| N1 | M1, M2 | In-depth discussions |
| N2 | M0 | Topic-specific |
| N3 | M1 | Professional contexts |

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## Narrative Evolution

Track how your messaging changes over time:

| Narrative | Previous Version | Updated Version | Why Changed | Date |
|-----------|-----------------|-----------------|-------------|------|
| N# | [Old version] | [New version] | [Reason] | [Date] |

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## Audience-Specific Narratives

| Audience | Primary Narratives | Adjust For |
|----------|-------------------|------------|
| General public | N0, N1 | Simplicity |
| Industry peers | N1, N2, N3 | Depth |
| Technical audience | N4, N5 | Specificity |

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*Review when preparing talks or content. Update as your thinking evolves.*
