LinkedIn and personal branding

Stage 1 · Lesson 6 of 7

Your story

Your niche and story

People remember stories far better than lists of skills. Your is the short, true arc behind your . It covers where you started, a turning point or hard moment, what you learned and what you work on now.

Here is an example: "I failed my first two , rebuilt my approach around one project a month, and now I build internal tools at a ." It gives people something to connect with. You will reuse pieces of your story in your , in posts and in conversations.

Keep it honest and specific. The turning points that feel ordinary to you are often the most relatable parts, such as switching from mechanical engineering or teaching yourself at night.

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Resources for this stage

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  • GuideFree
    Learn In Public

    Shawn Wang (swyx)

    The short essay behind sharing what you learn as you learn it, the core of a credible brand

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