All good stories have the same elements: (1) a hero (2) the hero's driving desire (3) a big obstacle or opponent and (4) resolution (either happy or tragic). That's it. That's all. If the resolution is happy, it's considered a comedy. If the resolution is sad, it's considered a drama.
You will be more effective as you get better an better at telling stories and incorporating them into your work and speech.
"Facts are forgotten, but stories are...