How to share your special story with your followers

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A content writer posted on social media:

When working to improve yourself: Is it better to do it in a public forum and post about progress along the way, or to internalize it, hunker down, and sort of *sit down, shut up, and DO THE WORK* on your own?

This is a great question It really boils down to, “How will I tell my story?”

NOTE: My podcast on this topic offers a more complete discussion, with more examples. Click here to listen on your favorite platform.

Let’s take an example.

You decide you want to improve your health and fitness. You embark on a combination diet-and-exercise program.

Option 1: You invite your followers to follow along as you investigate options: Mediterranean diet? Keto? Intermittent fasting? You share your ups and downs: the time you resisted nibbling the snacks at a networking event, and the time you were feeling frustrated and ate a whole pint of ice cream.

You post weekly for 8 weeks (or more). Depending on your starting point and your goals, you may or may not show significant progress right away..

Option 2: You start your journey and keep a journal. You record — honestly -your feelings each day. At the end of a certain time, you post your journey…