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LinkedIn storytelling post templates
Stories get more attention than advice. Use these structures to turn what happened to you into a post.
The failure and the lesson
I [failed at something specific] in [year]. [What happened in two or three short lines.] It hurt because [honest reason]. Here is what I would do differently: 1. [Lesson 1] 2. [Lesson 2] 3. [Lesson 3] The biggest takeaway: [one sentence]. Have you been here? What did you learn?
The before and after
[Time] ago: [where you were, with one concrete detail]. Today: [where you are, with one concrete detail]. The change was not one big thing. It was this: • [Habit or decision 1] • [Habit or decision 2] • [Habit or decision 3] If you are where I was, start with [first step].
The turning point
The moment everything changed for me: [Describe the scene in three or four short lines.] Before that, I believed [old belief]. After that, I understood [new belief]. Since then, [result]. What was your turning point?
Tips for this kind of post
- Start in the middle of the moment, not with background.
- Use short lines. One idea per line.
- End with the lesson, then one question to invite replies.
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