The One Simple Idea Story
A LinkedIn post template
Explain a simple idea that changed the way you approach your business and industry (and exactly how your audience should use it).
- Format
- LinkedIn post
- Made by
- Typeshare
The template
In [X] years, my [small/simple] [Type Of Business] has [Outcome]
And I used one simple idea to get here:
But first, some context:
Back in [Year], I was stuck [Negative State].
I had no:
• [Desirable Trait 1]
• [Desirable Trait 2]
• Or [Desirable Trait 3]
I took a chance and built a [Type Of Business] to [Milestone].
And there’s one powerful tool I used to get here:
(It’s an idea that will change how you approach every area of life you want to improve.)
[Name of Framework or Big Idea]
Here’s how it works:
Most people are stuck because they try [Bad Idea]:
• [Negative Consequence 1]
• [Negative Consequence 2]
• [Negative Consequence 3]
Stop.
Instead, focus on [Idea Related To Your Framework Or Big Idea].
This is the [#-step Name of Framework] I used to [Major Results]:
Step 1: [Step Name]
Most people get this wrong:
• [Generic version] creates [negative outcome]
• [Specific version] creates [positive outcome]
Step 2: [Step Name]
[1-3 Sentences Explaining What This Step Is And Why It Matters].
Step 3: [Step Name]
To complete this step, solve each of these problems:
• [Missing Element 1]
• [Missing Element 2]
• [Missing Element 3]
• [Missing Element 4]
Boom!
That’s how you [Achieve Big Outcome]—without stress or overwhelm.
How to use this LinkedIn post template
01Open it in Typeshare
It opens in the LinkedIn post editor, ready to write.
02Fill the blanks
Replace each highlighted word with your own idea, story or example. Keep the shape.
03Publish or schedule it
Post it now, or schedule it to X, LinkedIn, Threads, Substack or Bluesky.
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