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The contrarian take Template

A named belief plus a credible reason to doubt it. The disagreement in the comments is the distribution.

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Format: Opinion
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Everyone in [industry] says [common advice].

After [time period] of doing it, I think it is wrong.▲ Hook sits above the fold (~210 chars)▼ Below expands on “...see more”
Here is what the advice assumes:
[assumption most people never question]

Here is what actually happens:
[what you saw instead]

The first time I noticed, [short example with a number or a date].

So now I do this instead:
[your approach, in one sentence]

It is slower at the start. It compounds after [time].

Disagree? Tell me where I am wrong — I read every comment.

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How to write a killer The contrarian take post

Optimized for maximum viral distribution, shares, and algorithmic pickup across 2nd/3rd-degree networks.

✓ What works on LinkedIn

Back up your contrarian claim with a specific example, date, or metric
Concede the bit the other side gets right — it shows intellectual honesty
Write in plain, spoken English without hiding behind buzzwords
End with an open question that genuinely invites pushback

✕ Mistakes to avoid

Do not ragebait or post hot takes just for shock value without substance
Do not attack specific individuals or competitors by name
Do not hedge so much that your actual point disappears
Do not leave the comments unattended during the first 60 minutes

When to use this template

When industry consensus is giving bad, outdated, or lazy advice
When you have observed a clear pattern over years of client work
When you want to attract clients who think like you and repel bad-fit leads
When you want healthy, high-intent discussion in the comments

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