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Bad Advice on Writing

Too many people get this wrong about writing.

“If you write fast, it must be sloppy.”
“If you write slow, it must be thoughtful.”

Both are false.

The truth is:

Writers write. Period.

They write because they love the process.
Not because of some imaginary timeline.

But here’s the conundrum:

Without writing a lot, you never discover your voice.
You don’t know what you’re great at.
You don’t know what still needs work.

It took me 5 novels to realize…

• I was strong with plot
• But weak with character and description

So I kept writing.
And I worked on both—at the same time.

Because in writing (and in life):

Quantity comes before quality.

You can spend 50 years writing one perfect book—and die with regrets.

Or write 10 messy books…
and find the one people actually read.

I know which one I’m betting on.

P.S. How many “bad” pieces did you write before you found your voice?

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Being authentic takes courage.

(And most people won’t talk about this part)

You’ll need to tune out the noise.
You’ll need to ignore unsolicited opinions.
You’ll need to stand tall when you’re misunderstood.

That’s the real price of being authentic.

It’s not easy.
But it’s worth it.

Because once you stop doubting yourself…
Everything starts to change.

• Your voice gets clearer
• Your path gets simpler
• Your energy goes further

So if you’re on that journey → keep going.

The real you is your biggest advantage.

P.S. What’s been the hardest part of staying authentic for you?

Repost this if you know someone who needs the reminder.

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Do you care?

The problem with online classes?

I can’t fully show that I care.

They learn the lessons.
They pass the quizzes.
They finish the course.

But will they feel the teacher cares?

This is why AI won’t ever completely replace teachers.

Because it won’t care.
Not truly.

A great teacher?
Always does.

P.S. If you’re a teacher who still shows up with heart → thank you.

Repost this if you agree that care still matters.

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Make progress

If you’re feeling like your progress is slow right now…

That’s okay.
(It really is.)

Because a little progress creates momentum.
Momentum creates change.
And change opens doors.

But no movement?

No movement is the worst place to be.
Nothing grows there.
No opportunities. No breakthroughs.
Just stuck.

So even if it’s one small step today—take it.

Your future self will thank you.

P.S. What’s one “small” move that helped you make big progress?

Repost this for someone who needs the reminder.

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If you’re in college, try this experiment in 2025:

If you’re in college, try this experiment in 2025:

(You might learn more than the next 3 years combined)

Pick 10 self-help books

↳ Read one chapter per day

↳ Highlight what speaks to you

Pick 10 mentors

↳ Follow their content religiously

↳ Study how they think, speak, and move

Build a product or service

↳ Doesn’t have to be perfect

↳ Just solve one small problem you care about

Share online daily

↳ Post what you’re learning

↳ Post what you’re struggling with

Meet people in your network

↳ Ask about their routines

↳ Steal their mindset hacks

Try to sell what you built

↳ Doesn’t matter if you make money

↳ But try like your life depends on it

Why?

Because this combo will teach you more than any lecture hall ever could.

You’ll build clarity.

You’ll build character.

You’ll build momentum.

And maybe even… something real.

Would you try this for 30 days?

P.S. Repost this

if you wish someone told you this sooner.

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Be Specific

There’s something underrated about being specific.

(And it’s more powerful than you think)

No one likes seeing:

“Your parcel will arrive in 12 days.”

But this?

“Your parcel will arrive on June 30th by 10 a.m.”

Much better.

Same goes for writing.

Don’t write:
→ “A boy walked away.”
Write:
→ “Sam walked away.”

Don’t write:
→ “A bird flew.”
Write:
→ “A sparrow flew.”

Why?

The more specific your words, the easier it is for the brain to picture it.

Which means…

More clarity.
More resonance.
More impact.

Clarity wins.

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Doubts

Sometimes I doubt myself.

Why am I posting on LinkedIn?

Why am I writing?

Does any of this even matter?

(The answer often feels like: probably not)

But here’s what I’ve learned:

If you create art—even if no one sees it at first—somebody will care.

That silent, invisible audience?
They’re watching. They’re reading. They’re getting value.

And that is enough to keep going.

Keep creating. Keep sharing. Keep showing up.

Because you never know who needs your words today.

P.S. Ever had a moment where you doubted hitting “post”? Share below

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How things go viral (on LinkedIn and in life)

This is exactly how the LinkedIn algorithm works

You share a post.

Your first circle (friends, followers, like Sid) likes and comments.

This tells the algorithm:
“People are finding this valuable.”

If no one engages?
The post quietly dies.

If there is activity?
The algorithm pushes it to your 2nd circle.

If your 2nd circle engages?
It expands to the 3rd circle.

Now distribution starts growing exponentially.

Eventually → the post goes viral.

But here’s the part most people miss:

This is exactly how it works in real life too.

First, focus on the product.Then focus on the post.Then focus on the book.If they’re good — the audience follows.If the thoughts are good — people buy.

Start small.
Build quality.
Let the ripple effect take over.

Virality isn’t magic. It’s layers of trust stacking up.

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How do companies make you trust them…without saying a word? “Do you trust me?”

How do companies make you trust them…without saying a word? “Do you trust me?”

Asked no company ever.

But they do build trust in a different way.

→ They deliver on time.
→They keep the customer updated.
→ They go the extra mile to give world-class service.

These actions build trust.
That’s why you keep coming back — even when there are other choices.

The same rule works for writers too.

A writer who shows up every day becomes more trustable.

You don’t need to ask your reader, Do you trust me?
They’ll know.

If you post on time, readers will keep looking forward to your work.

Consistency is quiet trust.

#ConsistencyWins #ContentWriting #PersonalBranding

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Ever bored your audience to sleep? Here’s a simple truth.

When I learned about communication, one thing was very clear.

It’s never the audience’s fault.

It’s always the speaker’s fault.

Yes, the topic might be boring.

Your audience might not be Nobel Prize winners.

But those are just excuses.

Good speakers make their message easy to understand.

Great speakers make their topic fun.

Use simple words.
Include fun activities.
Make learning joyful.

We’re not discussing sacred scriptures here, are we?

So why not have fun with your topic?

#PublicSpeaking #CommunicationSkills #MakeLearningFun

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