The power of storytelling | Andrea Gibbs | TEDxPerth

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Tanya Cushman recounts her story of developing a crush on a delivery man at work, eventually quitting her job to confess her feelings through love notes, only to find out he had a girlfriend. She reflects on the experience positively, despite the initial embarrassment, seeing her gesture as bringing joy to the delivery man's life.

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  • Tanya Cushman quit her job to pursue a crush on a delivery man, showcasing boldness and determination in her pursuit of love.
  • Her decision to use Bob Dylan's style of love notes reflects creativity and a thoughtful approach to expressing her feelings, even in the face of rejection.

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  • What is Tanya Cushman's theory?

    Falling in love at work.

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Work crush leads to heartfelt gesture.

  • Tanya Cushman shares a theory about falling in love at work based on her experience.
  • She worked at a travel agency at Curtin University, expecting exciting adventures but ended up with mundane tasks.
  • Tanya developed a crush on the delivery man from the neighboring business who waved at her daily.
  • Her colleagues encouraged her to make a move on him, but she felt he was out of her league.
  • Tanya decided to quit her job to finally approach the delivery man after 18 months of waving.
  • She planned to use Bob Dylan's style of showing love notes on cards to communicate with him.
  • On her last day, Tanya prepared the cards and waited eagerly for the delivery man to pass by.
  • She displayed the cards with messages like asking if he had a girlfriend, only to find out he did.
  • Despite the embarrassment, Tanya reflected on bringing joy to the delivery man's life through her gesture.
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