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Yaser Abbass
Co-founder at Depost AI → LinkedIn Growth Tool | Helping Businesses & Professionals Maximize LinkedIn Reach with AI | Expert in ML/AI & LLMs
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July 14, 2025
You Can't Lose If You Don't Give Up What if "failure" is just a detour on your way to legendary status? Seriously, think about it... Are you nursing an idea the world isn't ready for yet? Staring down a project that's not popping off yet? Dealing with rejection that stings RIGHT NOW? Let these stories marinate in your brain 🧠: Airbnb: → 7 investors said NO. → Buried under $40K in debt. → NOW: A $90B+ titan. Disney: → Walt got canned for "lacking imagination." → Built a $180B magic kingdom. J.K. Rowling: → Harry Potter got the cold shoulder from 12 publishers. → BOOM: A $25B franchise. KFC: → Colonel Sanders pitched his recipe 1,009 times before someone said, "YES!" → NOW: 25,000+ locations. Alibaba: → Jack Ma struck out from 30 jobs, even KFC. → NOW: Revolutionized e-commerce in China. Pinterest: → Stuck below 10K users for TWO YEARS. → NOW: 450M+ active users. Here's the real deal: Success ain't about dodging failure. It's about not letting failure dodge YOU. 📌 The second you wanna quit is the second the game flips. 📌 Every "no" is a step closer to a "YES" that changes EVERYTHING. 📌 Your biggest setback might just be the intro to your biggest WIN. Keep. Freaking. Going. The world's greatest stories weren't written by geniuses. They were written by people who out-stubborned their doubts. 🔥 Your turn: ➕ Tag someone who needs this smack of truth. 💬 Drop a "FUEL" in the comments if you've ever turned a "no" into rocket fuel. The only way to lose is to tap out. Don't you dare. ♻️ Definitely 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 if this hit you right. 🔔 Follow Yaser Abbass for more real talk. P.S. Depost AI is your ultimate tool to create, curate, and engage on LinkedIn effortlessly.
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Keith Leveson
Social Selling & AI Strategist @ Siemens DI SW
2 months ago
Setbacks aren’t roadblocks, they’re runway. CB Insights found serial founders score successful exits 30 % of the time, topping first-timers because every stumble sharpens the next swing. Keep turning lessons into lift; each step forward raises the odds your breakthrough lands right on schedule.
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Lisemanyane Mporoane
Helping ambitious entrepreneurs & businesses master LinkedIn, personal branding, and business branding to grow authority, attract clients, and scale revenue
2 months ago
Yaser Abbass what counts is the ability to show up even when things aren’t going your way
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Asad Nazir
I'll help you achieve 7X ROI through Meta and Google Ads | Certified Digital Marketer | Content Creator & Growth Strategist | eCommerce Growth Professional | Amazon & eBay Growth | Social Media
2 months ago
Fuel isn't found in success, it's forged in the 'no's, doubts, and dead ends. 
Stop writing boring hooks. Do this instead. (5 formulas to make your hooks irresistible) 90% of your post’s success is decided here. Hooks aren’t luck; they’re science. What if your hooks could stop the scroll every time? After studying top viral posts, Here’s the truth. I’ve tested every hook style: → Long hooks. → Short hooks. → Stats, stories, quotes. These 5 formulas always win: → How I… (“How I 10X’d my salary in 6 months.”) → How To… (“How to fix boring hooks in 30 seconds.”) → Start a Story (“I almost quit LinkedIn. Then THIS happened…”) → Quote (“Gary Vee said . Here’s why he’s right.”) → Statistic (“92% of posts fail here. Don’t be them.”) 20 Power Words to Borrow: → Fear/Urgency: “Warning,” “Do Not,” “Last Chance.” → Authority: “Proven,” “10X,” “Secrets.” → Curiosity: “Rare,” “Nobody Tells You,” “Behind the Scenes.” Formatting Hacks to Avoid the “See More” Cutoff: → Spacing: [Line-Gap-Line] > [Line-Line-Line]. → Length: Line 1 & 2: ≤62 characters (fits mobile!) → Line 3: ≤50 characters (no spillover!) → Keep It Simple: No emojis. No bold. Just curiosity. BONUS: → 10 Done-For-You Templates (e.g., “The #1 mistake [your industry] makes…”) → 7 Creators Who Nail Hooks (steal from Justin Welsh, Lara Acosta, etc.) 🚨 PS: Organic growth is still possible, but only if you stand out. Use these hooks now or get buried later. 👇 Comment “HOOKS” and I’ll send you the PDF version! (Or follow Yaser for more cheat sheets.) PPS: Hate writing hooks? I use Depost AI to generate 5 viral hooks in 1 click (link in comments). I use it daily to crush writer’s block. 👇 “HOOK ME” for the free cheat sheet. Save this post and tag a friend who needs it! ♻️ Repost to help your network!
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March 19, 2025
Want more engagement on LinkedIn? (Most people overcomplicate LinkedIn.) After analyzing 400+ viral posts, I found the winning formulas. Here they are - with examples: 1. The Awareness Post Goal: Stop scrollers with a thought-provoking hook ↳ Formula: "If you can work 8 hours for someone else's dream... you can spend 60 minutes on yours." ↳ Uses contrast + calls out a universal truth 2. The Personal Story Post Goal: Build connection through vulnerability My exact structure: ↳ Hook: "I almost quit my business last year..." ↳ Struggle: "80-hour weeks, zero freedom" ↳ Turning Point: "Then I tried..." ↳ Results: "Doubled revenue in 3 months" ↳ Lesson: "Burnout isn't required for success" 3. The Education Post ↳ Goal: Position yourself as an expert ↳ Pro Tip: Teach ONE actionable concept per post ↳ Example: "3 Hiring Mistakes That Cost Me $50K" 4. The Conversion Post ↳ Goal: Turn followers into clients ↳ Magic Ingredients: ↳ Customer success story ↳ Specific results ("Increased conversions by 200%") "This could be you" implication 5. The "How We Do It" Post ↳ Goal: Showcase your unique methodology ↳ Example Framework: ↳ Problem most miss ↳ Our unusual approach ↳ Why it works (data/story) Want the full breakdown? 🔗Swipe the carousel for templates, visuals, and my free Business Strategy Checklist 💬 Which format will you try first? Comment below! ♻️ Definitely 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 if you liked this post. 🔔 Follow me for more insights. 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩
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March 29, 2025