Why I Started Talking to Myself on LinkedIn
"Your voice matters, even if it shakes."
What would your 15-year-old self need to hear today?
The Backstory
For 2 years, I drafted posts that never went live.
Imposter syndrome hissed:
- "Who cares what you think?"
- "Wait until you're more qualified."
- "Someone will figure out you're faking it."
The Breaking Point
That time I:
→ Ugly-cried in a bathroom stall after a presentation
→ Blanked on my own name during a client pitch
→ Nearly declined a promotion because "someone better deserved it"
The Shift
I started writing to my 32-year-old self instead of "LinkedIn."
Posts became letters.
Ideas became heartbeats on a screen.
What Happened Next
✓ DMs increased 10x ("This felt like you were in my head")
✓ Comments became real conversations
✓ Connections started sharing THEIR hidden stories
The Reframe That Changed Everything
When self-doubt strikes, ask:
→ "Is this helpful or just impressive?"
→ "What would my teenage self need to hear?"
→ "Can this become someone else's flashlight?"
Your Turn
What's ONE TRUTH your younger self needed?
(I'll start: "You don't need permission to take up space.")
PS - That shaky voice? It's not a liability.
It's how we find our people.
Yaser Abbass, your journey of transforming self-doubt into connection is truly inspiring. It's a powerful reminder that our authentic voices can resonate deeply with others.
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6 months ago
Absolutely, i always hesitate with my english speaking witj Arabic accent.
But after some consultation s and meetiback in 2023when i started, o realized it's just my my head. No one bother it Yaser Abbass
Jist your message should convey without complexity
Excelent point you raised