TEMPLATE #80 OF 111EngagementListicle

The swipe file Template

Curation plus extraction. The pattern at the end is the bit only you could write.

Goal: Engagement
Format: Listicle
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Founder & Consultant • LinkedIn GrowthJust now • Edited •

[Number][things] I have saved this month, and what I took from each.▲ Hook sits above the fold (~210 chars)▼ Below expands on “...see more”
1. [thing] — took: [the lesson]
2. [thing] — took: [the lesson]
3. [thing] — took: [the lesson]
4. [thing] — took: [the lesson]

The theme across all four: [pattern].

I keep a folder called [name]. It is the cheapest R&D there is.

What is in your swipe file this month?

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Template Playbook

How to write a killer The swipe file 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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