When it comes to such narratives, one of the worst offenders is what I call a résumé story.
Detail comes from recounting moments rather than describing broad, sweeping narratives. When it comes to such narratives, one of the worst offenders is what I call a résumé story. That’s the one where you recount the jobs you’ve done in your career at such a high level of detail that it’s very hard for a listener to develop any interest in what you’re saying.