The Storytellers Edge

Why Repetition Is the Secret to Being Remembered


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We all resist repeating ourselves. It feels boring. Stale. Maybe even inauthentic.

But here’s the truth: repetition breeds familiarity, and familiarity breeds belief and trust.

Our brains run on patterns. Sirens mean pull over. Smoke means fire. A swoosh means Nike. None of those are accidents, they’re associations deliberately built through repetition.

In this episode of The Storyteller’s Edge, Ginger Zumaeta reframes repetition as pattern ownership, and shows how leaders can use it to make their message unforgettable.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

→ Why repetition and the mere exposure effect make messages stick

→ How to decide what you want to be known for (and stick to it)

→ A 3-tier system to repeat your message without sounding stale

Framework Highlight:

Think of your message as a pyramid:

    • Core Line (the non-negotiable pattern you want remembered)
    • Variant Language (different ways to say it for different audiences)
    • Proof & Stories (rotating examples that reinforce the same point)

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    The Storytellers EdgeBy Ginger Zumaeta