TEMPLATE #99 OF 111EngagementListicle

How to fail at it Template

Inversion is funnier and more memorable than the straight version of the same advice.

Goal: Engagement
Format: Listicle
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Bad outcomeFieldNumberDo the wrong thingYours

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Founder & Consultant • LinkedIn GrowthJust now • Edited •

How to guarantee [bad outcome] in [field].

Follow these [number] steps precisely.▲ Hook sits above the fold (~210 chars)▼ Below expands on “...see more”
1. [Do the wrong thing] — works every time.
2. [Do the wrong thing].
3. [Do the wrong thing].
4. [Do the wrong thing] — the professional-grade mistake.

Do the opposite of all four and you are ahead of most.

I have personally done [number] of them.

Which one have you done? I will go first: [yours].

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Template Playbook

How to write a killer How to fail at it post

Engineered to prompt thoughtful comments, peer debates, and community discussions that keep your post active for 48+ hours.

✓ What works on LinkedIn

Give each bullet point a clear, punchy label before the explanation
Make item #1 or #2 counter-intuitive so readers keep scrolling
Format with clean bullet characters (• or numbers) for effortless scanning
Include at least one item that most creators are afraid to talk about

✕ Mistakes to avoid

Do not pad the list with obvious filler just to hit a round number
Do not make every item an abstract concept — give concrete tools or actions
Do not write huge blocks of text under each bullet point
Do not forget to ask readers which item resonated most with them

When to use this template

When breaking down a multi-step framework or curate resource stacks
When sharing common mistakes you diagnose every single week
To create high-save and high-repost content that compounds over time
When scanning convenience is key for busy founders and executives

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