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From your worst mistake to a LinkedIn post readers trust.

Turn a costly mistake into a post readers trust — scars, not sermons.

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What this prompt does

  • Leads with the mistake, not the lesson
  • Shows the real cost in concrete terms
  • Turns the lesson into copyable steps
  • Ends with a screenshot-ready one-liner
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Why it works

Ordering the mistake first — then the lesson — earns trust, because readers believe scars over sermons.

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Tips for this prompt

  • Name the exact cost — dollars, hours, or lost deals
  • Paste voice rules so it doesn't sound generic
  • Run it twice — keep the draft with the sharper scar
  • Test the one-liner — would you screenshot it?
  • Cut any line that preaches instead of shows
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How to use the prompt

  1. 1Write down the lesson in one sentence
  2. 2Add the moment that taught you it
  3. 3Paste your voice rules
  4. 4Run the prompt in your AI assistant
  5. 5Check the cost reads honest and concrete
  6. 6Test the one-liner — screenshot-worthy?

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If you don't have your 'Voice Rules,' run this prompt: https://mauricegreenland.com/prompt/voice-profile-from-past-posts

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