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The Creator Accelerator by Chris Donnelly

The Creator Accelerator is a new 10-week transformational program by Chris Donnelly & team. 

Through a blend of curriculum, hands-on live coaching calls, coach-led clinics and community, we help others learn to scale their personal brand, build an audience and create outsized financial outcomes.``

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Personal Brand Manager 

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Building and implementing powerful personal brand strategies for leading CEO's and Founders.

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Co-Founder @ The Creator Accelerator. Head of Content @ Chris Donnelly LTD. I talk about AI, Marketing & The Creator Economy

Yo,

After 3+ years within the personal branding space. I've helped build and scale personal brands of all sizes from varying industries.

Currently, I'm helping Chris Donnelly become the most recognised entrepreneur on the planet.

6 months in we've:

- Grown on LinkedIn by 370,000 followers (180k - 550k)
- Have achieved 150m+ views on LinkedIn 
- Grown on Tiktok by 250,000 (200k - 450k) 
- Grown on Instagram by 300,000 (0-300k)

For more resources on how to become the ultimate creator, check out my newsletter! 

https://the-creators-code.kit.com/33d38f7ea6

Josh S.

9 Free University Courses From 3 Elite Universities.

To help you land higher-paying roles: 

Gain knowledge from some of the best institutions in the world:

👑 Harvard 
👑 Yale
👑 MIT

Your future success starts with what you learn today.
Invest in yourself and build the skills employers value most.

Explore these 9 free courses,
Covering key areas like:

- Personal growth and happiness
- Public speaking and communication
- Leadership and career development

Take control of your career progression.
Start learning today with these top courses:

1. Persuasive Writing and Public Speaking
https://lnkd.in/eFTHE9ZK

2. Leadership: Creating Public Value
https://lnkd.in/ePQng4Ce

3. Negotiating Salary
https://lnkd.in/epxtfiyJ

4. The Science of Well-Being
https://lnkd.in/e_2ZWMc6

5. Managing Emotions in Times of Stress
https://lnkd.in/eTRxw3R9

6. Financial Markets
https://lnkd.in/etDDa3Qj

7. Building and Leading Effective Teams
https://lnkd.in/dtQbTNqf

8. Introduction to CS and Programming Using Python
https://lnkd.in/drCr3tBG

9. Managing Innovation and Entrepreneurship
https://lnkd.in/d2xWziUq

The highest achievers never stop learning.
Your next opportunity starts with the skills you develop today.

Which course stands out to you? 
Let me know below!

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Don’t stay somewhere that drains your soul. 

It’s the slowest road to a life of regret:

Whether that’s staying in:

- A role you dread
- A draining relationship
- A group that holds you back

It’s never worth the cost to your well-being.

But why do we cling to places that harm us?
The main reasons often include:

↳ Feeling like we’ve invested too much
↳ Fear of what happens next
↳ Loyalty taken too far

Here’s what to try if you feel stuck in the wrong space:

1. Reflect and write it down
↳ Give yourself time to see the full picture
↳ List the ups and downs with total clarity

2. Lean on others
↳ Share your thoughts with people you trust
↳ Try online communities to see a different perspective

3. Start improving yourself
↳ Pinpoint what could help you grow from here
↳ Learn, study, or upskill for your next chapter

4. Set your timeline to leave
↳ Break down each step and set dates
↳ Track progress and adjust as needed

5. Make your exit
↳ Take action and commit to your decision
↳ Have support around you as you transition

Know that leaving won’t be simple.
It might be the toughest step you take.

But life’s too short to be stuck in resentment.

When you’re in the right space, you become:

- More energised
- More at peace
- A version of you that thrives

And who doesn’t want that?

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41% of people second guess their choices daily.

Here’s how to stop wasting time 👇

A great cheat sheet from the main man Chris Donnelly 
Super useful for me as an over thinker haha ! 

It's so easy to second guess yourself when you: 

- Are overwhelmed with work
- Are Listening to too many opinions
- Don't have a system for making decisions 

This can then often lead to: 

- Delayed and inaccurate decisions 
- Missed opportunities 
- Frustration

These 7 mental models can change that:

1. OODA Loop (John Boyd)
→ A loop to help you think fast and stay sharp.
Observe. Orient. Decide. Act. Repeat.

2. First Principles Thinking
→ Break things down to raw truths and rebuild from scratch.

3. Six Thinking Hats (Edward de Bono)
→ Switch between logic, emotion, and creativity instead of mixing them up.

4. 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle)
→ Focus on what really moves the needle. Drop what doesn’t.

5. Root Cause Analysis (Sakichi Toyoda)
→ Ask ‘why’ until you land on the real problem.

6. Occam’s Razor
→ The simplest answer is often the right one. Don’t overcomplicate it.

7. The 5x5 Rule
→ If it won’t matter in 5 years, don’t spend more than 5 minutes on it.

Now do not fear... you don't need to try all of these. 
The key part here is choosing the best one that works for you. 

Because once you can start to systemise your decisions. 
It is so much easier to make harder decisions much faster.

What's your go to framework for decison making?
Let me know below ! 

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9 Everyday Phrases

That quietly ruin your reputation.

The worst part?
They seem harmless at first glance.

Protect how you're perceived.
By avoiding these 9 damaging phrases:

1. "Trust me..."
↳ Comes across as defensive and makes you seem less credible.
↳ Try instead: "Here’s why I believe this to be true."

2. "I hate to bother you, but..."
↳ Makes you sound like an inconvenience.
↳ Instead, say: "Is now a good time?"

3. "You wouldn’t understand"
↳ Feels dismissive and can alienate others.
↳ Instead, say: "Let me explain it another way."

4. "It’s out of my hands"
↳ Signals a lack of responsibility.
↳ Instead, say: "Here’s what I can do to help."

5. "You always..." or "You never..."
↳ Feels like an attack and shuts down conversation.
↳ Instead, say: "I’ve noticed this happening recently."

6. "Calm down"
↳ Can escalate frustration rather than ease it.
↳ Instead, say: "I get why this is upsetting."

7. "If I were you..."
↳ Can sound condescending or dismissive.
↳ Instead, say: "From my experience, this worked well."

8. "I thought you knew"
↳ Feels like shifting blame onto someone else.
↳ Instead, say: "Let me fill you in on the details."

9. "Sorry, but that’s just how I am"
↳ Comes across as stubborn and unwilling to adapt.
↳ Instead, say: "I’ll make an effort to improve."

Your words shape how people see you…
Make sure they’re working for you, not against you.

What’s one phrase you're trying to use less? 
Drop it below.

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9 Common Sayings

LinkedIn is dead....

According to everyone on LinkedIn. 

Every year, people will become motivated to post on here. 
Often they'll see momentum fast. 

But then change happens...

A new format or algorithm change arrives
And often people aren't fast enough. 

They will continue to use the same techniques as before. 
And their results and motivation will start to diminish. 

But here's the brutal reality...

LinkedIn (like most social platforms) change ALL the time. 
To keep up you need to adapt fast and be very resilient.

So here's 6 tips for staying on top of the changes 
And how to adapt fast. 

1. Kill the ego 

- Understand that the algorithm doesn't care about you 
- The more sharable the content, the likely it is to perform

2. Always keep audience at the top of mind 

- Your content should always serve your audience 
- Think about the psychology of how your content stops the scroll

3. Study the best people in your industry 

- Great creators adapt fast. So follow those who adjust at speed 
- If someone changes up, check it out and break down why

4. Experiment all the time

- Do not continue to use the same format if it doesn't work 
- Treat each post like an experiment and test different variables

5. Accept things with a pinch of salt 

- There is a lot of misinformation spread on here 
- What will work for others may not work for you

6. Play the long game 

- Remember 0.1% growth compounds daily 
- Those who quit, never see the benefits

LinkedIn is not dead. 
It's dead for those who are unwilling to change. 

What's 1 thing your working on changing in your content? 
Let me know below ! 

Ps Chris and I built a new epic resource for LinkedIn 
Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eEbAgsaW

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I’ve written 1000s of LinkedIn posts in the last 2 years. 

Each post has its own objective. Let me explain: 

The key to building a large profitable personal brand 
That brings leverage to everything you do: 

Creating content across the funnel. 

- Top of funnel - High growth content
- Middle of funnel - High trust-building content
- Bottom of funnel - High conversion-based content.

Here are 15 formats of content 
To grow and monetise your personal brand on LinkedIn:

Growth: 

- In-depth broad topic carousel
- Broad topic cheat sheet
- Resources/tools post
- Reactive trend post
- Viral billboard
- Viral video

Trust building: 

- Lead magnets
- Personal stories
- Your personal tools/systems
- Reactive content with your expertise

Conversion: 

- Testimonials
- Case studies
- Milestone posts
- Niche “how to” video
- Sharing your processes

This will allow you to build an audience that is:

↳ Large 
↳ Engaged in you 
↳ Future customers

Your content strategy should directly reflect your goals. 

Want more customers quickly? 
Focus hard on MOF/BOF content.

Want to reach more people?
Focus on TOF content. 

Which part of your matrix is your favourite? 
Let me know below ! 

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7 Crucial Productivity Mistakes 

And How to Avoid Them. 

Ever felt like you're always busy but never getting ahead?

Sometimes, it's less about how much you work.
And more about working smart instead of hard.

Those who fall into these habits
Will often feel like:

- They're always busy
- They're consistently overwhelmed
- Results seem far and few between

Break this cycle today.
Be aware of the mistakes… and how to avoid them:

1. Thinking “Busy” is Productive
↳ Just because your calendar is full doesn’t mean you’re productive.
↳ Focus on the 20% driving 80% of your results. Double down on that.

2. Neglecting Your Health to Get Work Done
↳ Sacrificing health for work reduces efficiency.
↳ Make health non-negotiable. Move daily and eat nutritious foods.

3. Avoiding Breaks to “Power Through”
↳ Powering through without breaks slows your brain down.
↳ Take regular short breaks. 5 minutes can make a big difference.

4. Trying to Multi-Task
↳ Multitasking scatters focus and overloads the brain.
↳ Focus on one task at a time for better results.

5. Trying to Achieve Perfection
↳ Perfectionism can be paralysing and stop progress.
↳ Focus on progress over perfection. Start and iterate fast.

6. Failing to Prioritise Tasks
↳ An overloaded to-do list causes important tasks to be missed.
↳ Use the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritise urgent and important tasks.

7. Having Unclear Goals
↳ Unclear goals lead to a lack of focus and drive.
↳ Ensure your goals are clear, purposeful, and urgent.

The key here:

Recognising these productivity mistakes for yourself.
As no one will fix them for you.

Remember…

Smart work will always beat hard work.

What’s your top productivity tip? 

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7 Crucial Productivity Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

In 2025 organic reach is down 65%. 

But the top 1% are growing 157x faster...

Find out how in our new free masterclass: https://lnkd.in/ehRvX9d9

Both Chris and Will analysed 318,842 LinkedIn™ posts from Q3 2025... 

And the results were shocking. 

The change this previous quarter has been huge. 
And you should be prepared to adapt. 

Organic reach is unfortunately down 65% 
(the lowest dip we've seen !) 

But fear not, there is still time to catch up. 

Don't guess your way to growth. 
Here's what's working in Q3 of 2025: 

The platform is changing: 

1. Median impressions are down 18% year over year
2. Normal creators are growing 20% slower since Q2
3. Suggested content is creating more space
4. Virality caps are creating space for niche content

What the top 1% do differently: 

1. Embrace different formats
2. Comment thoughtfully - 150+ meaningful conversations weekly
3. Stay consistent with quality (9/10 of views come from top 20% of posts)

THE Winning post formats (by reach multiple): 

1. Carousels (4.0x): Best results from story-driven education
2. Infographics (3.0x): Great for driving newsletter subs 
3. Motivational quotes (2.5x): Visuals need to be branded 
4. Personal Stories (2.3x): BTS pictures beat selfies 
5. Video (1.9x): great for building trust 
6. Text Only (1.0x): Must have 14+ paragraphs

Tactics to boost performance: 

1. Write conversationally: Shorter words perform 35% better
2. Structure matters: Less then 7 paragraphs = 74% performance drop
3. Length is your friend: 1.3k-3k character posts get 38% more reach. 
4. Post on the Weekend: Sunday posts see highest reach
5. Reach isn't killed by externa links: 3+ useful links get 236% more reach 

And the crazy part is...
This is just a sneak peek of what's happened.

If you'd like more insights, register to Chris' new free masterclass. 
He will be sharing how you can get your first 10k followers. 

Seats are capped so get in quick 👇
https://lnkd.in/ehRvX9d9

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Most people will never reach 10,000 followers.

Here’s why that happens:

They don’t realise LinkedIn mirrors real life.
It’s all about persistence and adaptability.

People watch creators skyrocket in growth...
And assume they blew up overnight.

The truth is completely different.

This is how the journey really unfolds:

1. You define your core topics and have buckets of ambition.
2. You then start posting and put yourself out there.
3. You engage daily in comments and start to build a community.
4. You follow LinkedIn advice from gurus who can't back it up. 
5. And finally you give up when it doesn’t click instantly.

It can be an insanely brutal process. 
But if you stick at it...

This happens too:

✅ You analyse what actually gets results and learn.
✅ You restart and apply the lessons to go again.
✅ You then double down on what works for you. 
✅ Then the growth starts happening.

🏆 And you become a recognised name in your space. 

It’s a wild ride.

And the algorithm is always evolving.
So you’re constantly forced to adjust.

But that’s why LinkedIn rewards those who stick it out.

How’s LinkedIn going for you right now? 
Drop your thoughts below.

Ps if you are looking to reach your first 10k 
Chris Donnelly is going live on Tues to show you exactly how

Save your spot here: https://lnkd.in/ehRvX9d9

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LinkedIn is full of job updates and education. 

So, today I'm a do it differently... 

I've grown from 5,000 to 153,371 followers in 2 years. 

And I've not really shared much about who I actually am. 

So here's my introduction. 
(without info about my job hehehe) 

I'm Josh. 
I live in London. 
I like silly lil tattoos.
I constsantly question myself.
I have a black cat called Lausse. 
I'm am 25 years young (26 soon oop).
I got a black belt in taekwondo at 14.  
I prefer 1 deep convo over 10 small talks. 
I love hearing and telling terrible dad jokes. 
I'm currently in my mid twenties running crisis. 
I did a degree in entrepreneurship and innovation. 
I have a mild obsession with Chess (yet I kinda suck) 
I was ranked 3rd in the UK at football freestyle at 17.
It's taken 2 years, but I feel surrounded by the best people. 

I would now love to get to know you guys more :) 

Drop 1 random fact about you in the comments ! 

Have a great Friday legendsss

So I think I'm about to do the most stupid thing I've done. 

And I'm really not ready for it... 

Running 10k every single day for 30 days.

Here's the story: 

A few days ago I was chatting to my good friend Angus Parker about my total running KM for the year. 
I had done just under 700km. 

(Not bad for something I've been doing just for my silly lil brain health) 

But something annoyed me... 

I was 300km off of a wonderfully round 1000km. 

I then thought "how hard could that be in one month?" 
After few quite delusional afterthoughts, I thought why not go for it. 

And so... December300 is born. 

10k a day, every single day, until the end of the month. 

Now I don't just want this to be a personal challenge for me. 

I want to invite anyone else who wants to do it with me! 

If you're game, feel free to comment "Join" on this post. 
And I'll pop you a DM with the link :) 

I also want to make this super fun, so...

If you're:

- London based
- Don't want to do the full challenge 
- But would like to join me on one 10k run

Feel free to drop me a DM ! 

If running isn't your jam, but you'd still like to support. 
I'm also raising money for Shelter UK.

Super nice cause and so important, especially around these cold winter months. 
Feel free to donate here: https://lnkd.in/eSWvNyiU

Anything is genuinely deeply appreciated <3 

I have no idea how this will be for me tbh. 
But MAN I am excited for the challenge. 

Because for me, December is usually a slow month. 

So I'm ready to fully send it 

Am I gunna snap my hamstring within the first few days? 
What do you think? XD

Let's get it people ! 

♻️ Any repost to spread the message would be amazinggg

Ps recognise anyone from my current running squad?? 🔥

Stop wasting hours building presentations manually.

(There's an AI that does it in minutes)

If you're still wrestling with PowerPoint and GPT...
You're making it harder than it needs to be.

There's a smarter way that you may not have discovered:

Gamma

Think: AI presentation wizard that actually gets it right.

Here's what makes it different:

✅ Describe your idea → Complete deck appears
✅ Professional design without the design skills
✅ Smart content suggestions based on your topic
✅ Export ready for any platform

And has a brand new agent called Gamma Agent 
Which genuinely speeds up time so much!  

Here's how to build your next presentation with Gamma
And take advantage of the new Gamma agent: 

1. Head to gamma.app and create your free account
2. Hit "Generate" and describe your presentation
3. Add context → "Sales pitch for new consulting service"
4. Set your preferences (slide count, tone, length)
5. Pick from their curated theme library
6. Choose visual style that matches your brand
7. Review the AI-generated structure
8. Make quick edits using the Gamma agent
(I will legit just use the agent to sharpen a lot of the slides). 
9. Export and you're ready to rock and roll. 

In 10 minutes, you've got something that would've taken hours in PowerPoint.

Pro tip:

The more specific your initial prompt, the better Gamma performs.

Instead of "marketing presentation"...
Try "Q4 marketing strategy review for executive team focusing on social media ROI"

This is how I handle my presentations now.
No more fighting with templates or spending ages on slide layouts.

Have you used Gamma? If so, what do you use it for? 
Let me know below! 

If you want to give this a go for yourself 👇  
Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eQh3n3n4

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Brand partnership • Co-Founder @ The Creator Accelerator. Head of Content @ Chris Donnelly LTD. I talk about AI, Marketing & The Creator Economy

2 years working with Chris Donnelly, 3M+ followers gained, and $10M revenue later

And we're giving away the profile playbook... for FREE. 

TLDR: Comment PROFILE, and I will personally ping it to you.

There is a science to a LinkedIn profile page. 
It's something we've tested 100s of times. 

So many people leave money on the table here. 

We've used Chris' to gain: 

- Over 210,000+ subscribers on his email list
- 5000+ people on his new Searchable waitlist 
- 5 fully sold out Creator Accelerator cohorts (with another incoming...)

And now, we're sharing it... free of charge. 

Be sure to implement it as soon as possible. 

Here's how to turn 1000s of profile views into leads. 
In the playbook, you'll learn how to: 

✅ Build a strategic funnel flow that takes people from awareness to action
✅ Follow the full 30-day implementation roadmap with weekly milestones
✅ Create trust instantly with your profile picture and brand consistency
✅ Use our positioning formula that turns headlines into small pitches
✅ Turn your experience into results-based credibility
✅ Implement the monthly optimisation system 
✅ Drive traffic with your banner 

Your LinkedIn profile will either make or lose you money. 
There's no middle ground. 

This playbook helps you turn it into a powerful landing page.

If you're ready to start making revenue to your profile
Comment PROFILE, and I'll send across the link to the playbook.

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I've helped Chris Donnelly grow from 180k to 3 million+ 

All whilst running a 7 figure cohort business... 

Let's be real: 

Building a business and posting every day is f*cking hard. 

It's exhausting and for most founders is the first thing to drop. 

Yes, the benefits of a personal brand are incredible. 
But you also have to be consistent for a very long time. 

Which sucks.

But there is a way to do it. 
And it all comes down to one skillset...

Strategically using AI. 

And no, I don't mean using ChatGPT to write your whole post
(Claude is way better for that... kidding :p)

But learning the processes and strategies for using AI tools, 
To save you buckets of time in the long run. 

Whilst keeping your authentic voice and style. 

And me and Chris Donnelly will be sharing how to do that at 4.30 pm (GMT) today! 

So if you're looking to: 

- Increase your content output 
- Use the right tools for high quality
- Decrease time spent looking at a blank screen

I recommend grabbing your spot. 
Secure it here: https://lnkd.in/eMnBqpbR

Excited to see you there !

Create Authentic Content With AI (👇) | Helped >600 Entrepreneurs Build Personal Brands

Struggling to turn LinkedIn into real business growth? You’re not alone - most entrepreneurs are. 

In 18 months, I went from 3k to 395k followers, generated 320M+ views, and built a mid-6-figures bootstrapped business with zero CAC.

Now I help committed entrepreneurs & CXOs grow their businesses on LinkedIn.

Before posting on LinkedIn, I thought social media was a total waste of time. 

My journey: 

- 2015–2020: Investment Banking & Private Equity (Goldman Sachs, Vitruvian Partners) 
- 2020–2022: Business school - still convinced social media was all fluff 
- 2023: Built a VC-backed crypto startup and watched competitors skyrocket using social media 
- 2024: Started posting myself → grew from 3k to 395k followers (fastest-growing new LinkedIn account in the world), generated 300M+ views, built a 7-figure bootstrapped business with zero CAC (Saywhat[dot]ai) 

Since then, I’ve worked with 600+ entrepreneurs to grow their brands and businesses on LinkedIn. 

How I can help you: 

1️⃣ For solopreneurs, coaches, and consultants 

Check out Saywhat[dot]ai - our software platform & community helping 600+ entrepreneurs. 

Median user posting 5x/week sees +130% views in 90 days. 
Average user sees 800% more views in 90 days. 

For more case studies, check out the website.

2️⃣ For Founders/CXOs 

I’ll run and grow your LinkedIn end-to-end: strategy, content creation, and audience building to grow your business. 

I work exclusively with Series A+ startups or $10M+ ARR who are: 
- Committed to LinkedIn as a serious, long-term growth channel 
- Willing to invest significantly in brand building (not “testing the waters”) 

If that’s you, send me a DM to learn more.

3️⃣ For free weekly tips Subscribe to my Level Up Newsletter for LinkedIn growth tactics.

And get 120 free LinkedIn post ideas + my AI writing prompts here: https://levelupnewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe

4️⃣ For a bit of motivation and some tactical business building advice - just give me a follow!

Excited to support you on your journey however I can!

Will McTighe

Messy Career? Read this: 👇


When we look at our LinkedIn feed, 
Everyone's career looks perfect. 
A straight line to success.

But there is so much that we're all hiding:
• The failed projects. 
• The career U-turns. 
• The "what was I thinking?" moments.

Truth is, we're all figuring it out. 
And in 2025, that's just normal. 
Embracing it is even an advantage.

Why? 
Because the most interesting opportunities come from unexpected places. 
The skills you think are "irrelevant" today might be your edge tomorrow.

But we still: 
• Hide our failures 
• Delete old job titles 
• Pretend each move was "strategic"

Stop.

And remember: 
• Every pivot adds to your toolkit. 
• Every failure makes you stronger. 
• Every "mess" teaches you resilience.

The people winning right now aren't doing everything perfectly.

They're learning from every turn. 

They're building while others doubt. 

They're connecting the dots others miss.

Your messy career isn't a bug. 
It's a feature.

Own it.

One of my craziest career decisions? 
Posting on LinkedIn.

Want to do the same? 
Here are 120 post ideas to get started: https://lnkd.in/gKzZUq-b

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P.S. What did your messiest career moment teach you? 
Share below 👇

LinkedIn & B2B Marketing Whisperer | Helped 600+ Founders & Execs Build Influence

Feeling stuck? 
Read this:

We've all had those moments.

When we hesitate and doubt.

It's the fear creeping in:
→ Fear of being judged
→ Fear of missing out
→ Fear of failing

And what makes it harder is that the fears are completely valid.

We will be judged.
We will fail at times.
We will miss out on things.

And you're going to realize that it doesn't matter.
It's just part of the journey.

Every great person has felt those, 
"am I crazy to start over" feelings:

✅ Ray Croc bought McDonald's at 56
✅ Martha Stewart wrote her first book at 41
✅ Charles Flint co-founded IBM at 61

But they did it anyway. 
And you can too.

Here are three ways to start over,
with an unfair advantage:

1/ Start building an audience online.
↳ Share what you've learned.
↳ Create content that helps your ideal customers avoid your mistakes.

2/ Learn from those 2 steps ahead.
↳ Find mentors who've made the leap
↳ Study their frameworks and systems

3/ Build up a financial safety net.
↳ Test your new thing while employed
↳ Cut unnecessary expenses now

Remember: Your experience isn't a weakness, it's your edge.

One thing I wish I started earlier was my personal brand.

📌 Here is your playbook
(With 120 post ideas + my AI writing prompts): https://lnkd.in/gKzZUq-b

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Henry Ford's first company failed by Will McTighe

Spend 60 minutes to fix your LinkedIn today.

10x your results all year.

Most people overcomplicate LinkedIn:

• Starting from scratch every single time
• Publishing content without a clear strategy
• Creating content that speaks to everyone and no-one

No wonder it feels exhausting.

That's why they quit after 3 months - it's not sustainable.

I get it.

I used to think doing everything manually made me a hard worker.
I still struggle with that sometimes.

But in reality, not everything is a good use of your time.

LinkedIn isn't hard because the work is impossible.
It's hard because most people are doing it without leverage.

Here's how this 11 step workflow will help you build leverage:

• Spot the gaps that costs you opportunities
• Create reusable visual templates that look great
• Have 30 days of content ideas ready in minutes
• Mix awareness, trust, and sales posts

Build systems that become your foundation and go from there.

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Find it here: https://saywhat.ai/course/

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How to fix your linkedin with AI by Will McTighe

Stop doubting yourself. 
Growth happens when you do things you're not 'qualified' for.

The excuses all sound reasonable:
• "I don't have enough time right now." 
• "I'll wait until I have more experience." 
• "What if I look stupid? It could ruin my reputation"

We wait to feel confident before we take action.

But this misses the point:
You don't have confidence at the start! 
It's the result of doing so much work it would be unreasonable to not believe in yourself.

So next time doubt shows up, instead of letting it take control, do the opposite of what it wants.

Here are 3 things I do when self-doubt takes over:

1/ Start before you're ready

When I first started posting online, I had no idea what I was doing. I was laughed at and now nearly 2 years later, those haters ask me for help.

Action builds confidence, not the other way around.

2/ Lower the stakes

I've posted >500 LinkedIn posts - I've had more flops than most but I just try to make the next better than the last.

Stop treating every next step like it's the performance of your life - treat it like practice instead.

3/ Surround yourself with doers

I've built a small circle of entrepreneurs I talk to regularly - Nader Alnajjar, Chris Donnelly, Peter Shallard. 

Confidence really is contagious, so make it a point to be around people who are actually doing the work.

Confidence doesn't show up first. 
It follows the work you put in.

Take the risk. 
Apply for the job. 
Start your side hustle - now is the time.

Want to surround yourself with doers?
Find your own tribe by posting online: 
📌 Here's my playbook: https://lnkd.in/ga7QpS8v

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What if I Fail Vs. What If I Don't by Will McTighe

7 Bitter Pills to Swallow:
(10 years of painful career lessons in 60 seconds)

In 10 years, I've pivoted across 3 industries.
Only 14 months ago, I was coldcalling chemical distributors.

Each pivot forced me to confront hard truths.
They started with the person in the mirror -

The one making excuses.
The one avoiding conversations I needed to have with myself.

Here are 7 truths I had to confront along the way:

1/ Your identity is built on outdated stories.
↳ "I'm an angry guy" because you lost your temper as teenager.
↳ Childhood labels aren't our adult identity. Outgrow them.

2/ Nobody cares about your potential.
↳ The world only cares about what you actually do.
↳ “I could have” is worthless until we turn it into results.

3/ Rock bottom isn't the enemy. The comfortable middle is.
↳ Comfort is more dangerous than crisis - it kills our hunger and leaves us with regret.
↳ One day, you'll reminisce about your hard, tough moments.

4/ 'Someday' actually means 'never'.
↳ We all have a graveyard of dreams we'll "get to later”.
↳ Stop waiting for the perfect moment, it is not coming.

5/ Your excuses sound ridiculous to everyone but you.
↳ Behind every excuse is a fear we haven’t acknowledged.
↳ Every "I'm not ready" is really "I'm too scared".

6/ If no one knows you, you don't exist. Build your brand.
↳ Talent means nothing if you're invisible.
↳ Your voice is powerful - use it until they can't ignore you.

7/ Your habits got you here. Change them to change your life.
↳ Your habits are either building your future or repeating your past.
↳ Small choices compound into life sentences - or legacies. You decide.

Start confronting reality and turn it into your dreams.

Agree? Disagree?
Let me know in the comments. ⬇️

📌 The biggest risk I've taken in the past year?
Building my personal brand.

Want to do it too? 
Here's my free playbook: https://saywhat.ai/course/

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7 bitter pills to swallow by Will McTighe

60 mins a day to optimize your LinkedIn content strategy.

10x growth all year:

Most people log into LinkedIn and get sucked into the vortex.
It's so easy to let hours go by!

The best people I've coached do things a bit differently...

• They create a system that make showing up easier.
• They use checklists to write, edit and proofread content (especially at the start)

Stop missing opportunities and turning off leads.

Here’s the playbook I used,
To go from 3k followers to >388k followers in 17 months:

1/ Write Your Post (15 mins)
• Define a problem, create urgency, offer a solution.
• Keep it real and actionable. No fluff.

2/ Pre-Post Engagement (15 mins)
• Engage thoughtfully with peers, big accounts, and dream clients.
• Ask questions. Build relationships before you need them.

3/ Reply Window (10 mins)
• Respond to every comment in the first hour.
• Don’t just say “thanks”- keep the dialog going. Ask a follow up.

4/ Strategic Outreach (20 mins)
• Connect with 10 ideal clients a day. Keep it personal, under 50 words.
• Follow up with profile viewers (Premium) within 2 hours.
• This part is so important and often forgotten.

Most people think they need to be experts,
To start writing online.
They're wrong.

📌 Want a high res pdf of this sheet?
Get it here: https://lnkd.in/gKzZUq-b

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Organic reach is down 65% on LinkedIn.

And the feed gets more crowded every day.

More people posting, more ads and a new algorithm.

Despite the headwinds, some creators are still crushing it... because the fundamentals of good writing haven't changed.

Here’s how they’re making it work:

1/ Create an “Aha” Moment
An insight that makes the reader go, “I hadn’t thought of that.”

2/ Make People Feel Seen
Make the readers think, “that’s so true”, or “I can’t believe she said that out loud!”

3/ Lead with Personal Experience
Real experience and authority hooks earn trust right off the bat.

4/ Begin with a Negative
People care more about avoiding pain than improving.

5/ Make Your Reposters Look Good
People share content that makes them look smart, kind, or virtuous.

6/ Show Before–After Transformation
Show where you started AND where you are now.

7/ Use More White Space
Keep 2–3 lines per paragraph - and let your ideas breathe.

The algorithm keeps changing but principles like being clear, speaking with authority and talking to emotions always work.

Learn why your content works because when you do, you never run out of ideas.

📌 Start posting. Here is your free playbook: https://saywhat.ai/course/

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7 laws of addictive content by Will McTighe

RIP PowerPoint.
It's nearly 2026. Use this instead:

Most people waste hours every week doing things that look productive.
I am sometimes at fault for doing this, too.

Think about it, we’ve all:
• Taken notes that no one read
• Made decks no one cared about
• Copy and pasted data between tools because “it’s faster”

Busy work feels safe - it gives the illusion of progress.

You think automating these tasks takes hours - “It’s just quicker if I do it myself.”

That used to be me.

Then, last week, I built an AI workflow that turns meeting notes into ready-to-share slides in under 10 minutes.

Here’s the step-by-step playbook:

Step 1: Open zapier(.)com(/)apps → Search for Gamma
• This is where you’ll set up the automation.

Step 2: Tell Gamma where to pull content from.
• Pick from the 8,000 tools like Notion, Fireflies, and Google Sheets here: https://lnkd.in/gYjv_Gnx

Example: Fireflies(.).ai → Gamma (to turn meeting notes into decks).

Step 3: Choose when it runs.
• Set it up like: “New meeting summary → Create presentation.”

Step 4: Connect both apps and test.
• Link both tools up to Zapier.

Step 5: Decide what goes into your slides
• Decide whether you want timestamps, speaker names, or summaries.

Step 6: Turn On the Workflow
• This links your workspace, no manual upload or copy-pasting needed.

Step 7: Go Live
• Now every time a new meeting ends → Gamma auto-generates your slides.
• Pick one task you can automate this week.

That’s how you buy back your time - for the work that actually matters.

📌 Want to create an AI Agents that automates decks after every meeting?

Try Gamma x Zapier yourself - no coding needed.

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How to create presentations on autopilot by Will McTighe

Everyone wants success.

Few want to pay the price.

I see it everywhere.

The creator who stops posting after 6 months of slow growth.
The entrepreneur who shuts down after 11 months.
The job seeker who gives up after 50 rejections.

They were so close.
But they never knew it.

Success has a price.
Everyone wants it. Few will pay it.

They want 100K followers.
Not 1,000 days of consistent posting.

They want the 6-figure business.
Not 5,000 hours of building it.

They want the dream job.
Not 500 applications and 20 interviews.

What does the price look like?
Showing up when:
→ Your content gets 3 likes (again)
→ Your inbox stays empty for weeks
→ Your friends question your choices
→ Motivation is nowhere to be found

The real problem comes from people relying on motivation instead of systems.

They create when inspired.
Not because it's 6am and that's their time.

They network when they need something.
Not because Tuesday is coffee chat day.

They practice their skills when they feel like it.
Not because consistent effort beats perfect timing.

None of this is glamorous. It's not easy. But it is necessary.

The price never goes down.
But the results compound over time.

Most people won't pay it.
Will you? 

Want my system for building your personal brand? 
Get the free playbook: https://lnkd.in/gKzZUq-b

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The Price Of What You Want By Will McTighe

How to create beautiful infographics in under 5 minutes:

No design skills required.

Infographics are incredibly powerful - 
They've helped me gain hundreds of thousands of followers but dear lord they are painful to make.

And I've heard the same pains over and over again from other creators:
• Spending 3 hours wrestling with Canva templates that still look "off"
• Ending up with something that looks nothing like what you imagined
• Paying a designer $200+ and wait days for revisions
• Watching your brand colors get butchered

The worst part is that you repeat this painful process EVERY time you need an infographic.

But as of yesterday, here's the better way:

1. Open Saywhat(.)ai → head to infographics

2. Save your brand colors
• Go to "Themes" → Create a "New Palette" 

3. Add templates you like
• Select "Upload Templates"
• Add your old infographics or pick from other top-performing content

4. Add a simple prompt:
• Select "New Infographic." → Give it a simple prompt like:
"Create an infographic on [Topic] using [Color Theme] in [Template]."

OR 

Give it a more detailed infographic outline from ChatGPT

5. Let Your Inner Designer Out
• Once the first draft is ready, edit using the "Edit" button and adding a new prompt. Change titles. Swap icons. Adjust layout

That's it.

No fiddling with tools and moving boxes around. 
What used to take 2 hours can now take under 5 minutes.

Yesterday we opened 100 early-access spots this week.
Today we have 68 left. 
After that, access closes until the next cohort.

Start your free trial and see for yourself. 
I promise you, you will be blown away by it.

Select the Exec plan to get started: https://lnkd.in/gbe7PQqF

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How to create beautiful infographics by Will McTighe

The biggest risk isn't failure.
It's looking back in 10 years and realizing you never tried.

That idea you keep pushing off?
That change you're waiting to make?
That leap you know you need to take?

Your mind fills with excuses:
"What if it fails?"
"What if people judge?"
"What if I'm not ready?"

The funny thing?
Before you're successful, literally no one is paying attention.

Everyone is too consumed in their own lives.
You have all the time in the world to experiment before anyone pays attention

It's only once you've made it that people get curious.
Think about it:

→ YouTube started as a dating site
→ Twitter began as a podcast platform
→ Instagram was originally a check-in app called Burbn

But most people don’t know that because they see their success today.

The reality?
These weren't failures - they were necessary experiments.
Those things you're afraid of?

• The "amateur" early attempts
• The "embarrassing" first posts
• The "mistakes" that keep you stuck

They're all just experiments on your path.
No one gets what they want out of life,
Without going through the messy phase first.

So next time you're hesitating:
Start the business
Share the idea
Take the leap

Because the difference between you right now and where you want to be?
It isn't talent.
It's the willingness to look foolish in public.

Want to know the craziest part?
16 months ago, I was terrified to post online.
But it completely changed my life.

Here's your playbook: https://saywhat.ai/course/

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Be brave enough to be bad at something new

"You'll look stupid."
"No one cares what you think."
"What do you have to teach anyone?"

We've all heard this.

Maybe you heard those exact words.
Maybe you heard subtle digs.
Either way, you talk yourself out of it.

The fear takes over. 
Of looking foolish.
Of being rejected.

The wildest part of this?

Most critics haven't lived a single day of the life you're trying to build.
They're hiding behind their computers and their snide remarks.

When I started building my business, I heard it all.

Some genuinely thought I was losing it.
Some even hinted at doing an "intervention."
My dad even asked me "what do you have to teach anyone?"

And for a moment, I almost let them stop me.

Because I wasn't proven yet.
But guess what, you're not proven until you are.

You don't have a track record, until you do.
And no one, I mean no one, got there by letting doubt take over.

So next time you hesitate, remember:

Critics talk.
Talkers hesitate.
Doers do.

But only one of them builds the life they're proud of.
Make sure that is you.

📌 Want to take control of your life? 
Start posting online. 
Here's my playbook: https://lnkd.in/ga7QpS8v

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