Personal LinkedIn Templates

In this first sentence, share one specific moment of significance.

Next, put the reader in your shoes. Go back to that moment and show the reader what life looked like. What was going on in the time—outside in your physical world, and inside in your emotional world? What were some of your wants and needs at the time? What physical objects populated your experience? What was on your desk? What did your bedroom look like, your house, apartment, or dorm room? What was your biggest insecurity at the time, and what was the thing you appreciated most about yourself?

Now, tell the reader why you wanted to change.

In one bolded sentence, tell the reader what you hoped for yourself.

Back then, where did you want your life to go? Who did you want to become? What were your aspirations, and why was it so important for you to change? What did you hope would happen as a result? Most importantly, what were you searching for? What did changing represent, and what did you think (at the time) was going to happen once you achieved that change?

Now, fast-forward: in one sentence, tell the reader whether you were right or not.

In one bolded sentence, tell the reader what that change actually led to.

Were you let down? Or did things turn out better than you even imagined?

Explain to the reader what caused the change, how you changed, and how things were different after the fact. What were the unintended consequences? How did it impact other aspects of your life: your friendships, relationships, sense of self, finances, spirituality, etc.?

What was the result?

Finally, in one bolded sentence, tell the reader the morale of the story.

Why are you sharing this with the reader?

More importantly, what can they learn about themselves, through you?

Mastering X unlocks Y.

Unfortunately, we don’t get taught how to do this.

For the past X years, I have been [explain what makes you a credible source of information on this topic].

Here are X pieces of advice that will help you [restate Y + 2-3 more benefits].

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Advice #1: One sentence.

When we’re first starting out, we think X matters.

It’s not until we fail multiple times that we start to think, “What, specifically?”

It took me X amount of time to realize X wasn’t what was impacting my growth.

Y was.

Focus on Y.

Advice #2: One sentence.

We are taught there are only 2 ways to solve X problem.

• Do this

• Do that

But as you continue on your journey, you’ll learn that neither of these accomplishes your goal.

What you need to do is [3rd road].

Advice #3: One sentence

How do you overcome X if you’ve never done Y?

A few things that helped me:

• Action step

• Action step

• Action step

Advice #4: One sentence.

A quick story:

The hardest part of my journey was when X happened. I was experiencing [list 3 pain points].

Then, I met [credible person/].

They taught me X isn’t what matters. Y is.

As soon as I started focusing on Y, everything changed.

Advice #5: One sentence.

Change happens slow, and then all at once.

In the beginning, don’t be surprised if you experience [list 3 pain points].

This is part of the process.

The people who [list 3 benefits/rewards] had to go through that too.

And they have scars & war stories to prove it.

TL;DR - Advice for changing from X to Y

• Advice #1

• Advice #2

• Advice #3

• Advice #4

• Advice #5

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When I {OldLifeCompleted}, I {NewLifeBeginning}.

It was {NegativeDetail}.

{NegativeDetail}. {NegativeDetail}.

{X} years later, I just {LifeAchievement}.

Here’s what those difficult years taught me about {Topic}:

Lesson 1: {Lesson1}

Back then, I used to {PositiveHabit}.

Despite {NegativeObstacle}.

The only difference between then and now is {UnexpectedSmallDetail}.

Lesson 2: {Lesson2}

For the first few years, all I had was a {HumbleBeginning} and a {HumbleBeginning}.

Since then, I’ve {PositiveOutcome}.

But can I tell you something?

Those two {HumbleBeginnings} still mean more to me than anything.

All you need.

Lesson 3: {Lesson3}

When I was first starting out, I was so determined to achieve {X} that I deprived myself of {ShortTermOutcome}.

Everyone thought I was crazy.

But, {X} years later, I had successfully become {Outcome}.

Meanwhile, a lot of people around me hadn’t moved at all.

Lesson 4: {Lesson4}

I used to be very insecure about {Weakness}.

I was ashamed that I didn’t have {Outcome}.

And I didn’t {PositiveAction} because of it.

It took me a long time to realize those insecurities were holding me back.

And no amount of success would fix them for me.

Lesson 5: {Lesson5}

After college, a lot of people around me said:

{WrongAdvice}

But then I’d watch them struggle to make progress in their own lives.

A big part of success is going in a different direction.

And remember: if it was easy, everyone would do it.

I have been {Topic} since {Date}.

And I have been {RelatedTopic} since {Date}.

Most people start {Topic} because they want to {ConventionalOutcome}, or achieve {X}.

That’s fine.

I started {Topic} because I love it.

Which is why I’m still doing it today.

When I {OldLifeCompleted}, I was struggling with {NegativeDetail}.

{X} years later, I just {LifeAchievement}.

Here’s what those difficult years taught me about {Topic}:

-

Lesson 1: {Lesson1}

Back then, I used to {PositiveHabit}.

Despite {NegativeObstacle}.

The only difference between then and now is {UnexpectedSmallDetail}.

-

Lesson 2: {Lesson2}

For the first few years, all I had was a {HumbleBeginning} and a {HumbleBeginning}.

Since then, I’ve {PositiveOutcome}.

But can I tell you something?

Those two {HumbleBeginnings} still mean more to me than anything.

All you need.

-

Lesson 3: {Lesson3}

When I was first starting out, I was so determined to achieve {X} that I deprived myself of {ShortTermOutcome}.

Everyone thought I was crazy.

But, {X} years later, I had successfully become {Outcome}.

Meanwhile, a lot of people around me hadn’t moved at all.

-

Lesson 4: {Lesson4}

I used to be very insecure about {Weakness}.

I was ashamed that I didn’t have {Outcome}.

And I didn’t {PositiveAction} because of it.

It took me a long time to realize those insecurities were holding me back.

And no amount of success would fix them for me.

-

Lesson 5: {Lesson5}

After college, a lot of people around me said:

{WrongAdvice}

But then I’d watch them struggle to make progress in their own lives.

A big part of success is going in a different direction.

And remember: if it was easy, everyone would do it.

When I {OldLifeCompleted}, I {NewLifeBeginning}.

It was {NegativeDetail}. {NegativeDetail}. {NegativeDetail}. Honestly, the whole thing was really challenging—mentally and emotionally.

{X} years later, I just {LifeAchievement}. One of the best days of my life. But the journey was tough.

Here’s what those difficult years taught me about {Topic}:

Lesson 1: {Lesson1}

Back then, I used to {PositiveHabit}.

Despite {NegativeObstacle}.

The only difference between then and now is {UnexpectedSmallDetail}.

Lesson 2: {Lesson2}

For the first few years, all I had was a {HumbleBeginning} and a {HumbleBeginning}.

Since then, I’ve {PositiveOutcome}. But can I tell you something? Those two {HumbleBeginnings} still mean more to me than anything.

I learned early on that’s really all you need.

Lesson 3: {Lesson3}

When I was first starting out, I was so determined to achieve {X} that I deprived myself of {ShortTermOutcome}.

Everyone thought I was crazy. They used to say {NegativeComment}. But, {X} years later, I had successfully become {Outcome}.

Meanwhile, a lot of people around me hadn’t moved at all.

Lesson 4: {Lesson4}

I used to be very insecure about {Weakness}.

I was ashamed that I didn’t have {Outcome}. And I didn’t {PositiveAction} because of it. It took me a long time to realize those insecurities were holding me back.

And no amount of success would fix them for me.

Lesson 5: {Lesson5}

After college, a lot of people around me said:

{WrongAdvice}

But then I’d watch them struggle to make progress in their own lives. For years, they insisted I was should be more like them. (A lot of people told me I was “missing out.”)

But a big part of success is going in a different direction.

And remember: if it was easy, everyone would do it.

I remember {insert personal story}.

I was so {insert emotion} and thought to myself {insert what you thought}.

But {insert what happened next}.

And that's when I realized: {1st realization}, {2nd realization}, {3rd realization}, {4th realization}.

Powerful lessons that have helped me {insert how it's helped you}.

If you're ever feeling {insert emotion} or facing {insert challenge}, just remember {insert moral of the story}.

It might not be easy, but I promise you, it's worth it.

{Insert question}

Last {Year/Month/Week} I did {NoteworthyAchievement}

Here are the {X} steps of my journey:

1. {Step 1 in 8 words}

2. {Step 2 in 8 words}

3. {Step 3 in 8 words}

X. {Step X in 8 words}

Hope it's helpful to someone.

{TakeawayMessage}

"If I can do it, you can do it too"

I remember [insert personal story].

I was so [insert emotion] and thought to myself [insert what you thought].

But [insert what happened next].

And that's when I realized [insert what you realized].

It was a powerful lesson that I learned and has helped me [insert how it's helped you].

If you're ever feeling [insert emotion] or you're facing [insert challenge], just remember [insert moral of the story].

It might not be easy, but I promise you, it's worth it.

[Insert question]