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The Moment It Finally Clicked - Clarity Through Story - The Art of Connection ~ This week's Self Made Success
The story that changed how I create content (and why it’ll help you too).

Self Made Success

Nov 17, 2025

V#45 EDITION ~ November 17th, 2025 

The Moment It Finally Clicked

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When I first started this newsletter, I was so passionate about learning everything I could to share with you. But there was a problem…

 

Every Sunday night, I’d sit at my desk staring at a blank screen thinking,
β€œWhat the heck am I going to write about this week?”

 

I’d scroll through emails, peek at social posts, even go down the rabbit hole of articles - all trying to find one spark of clarity to just get the next issue out.

 

And for months… that was my routine.


It felt like every edition took more energy than it gave.

Then one night, it finally clicked.

 

I realized I didn’t need more ideas ... I needed a framework and direction.


Something that helped me pull my thoughts together and actually connect with the people reading on the other side of the screen.

 

So, I asked myself one simple question:
πŸ‘‰ β€œWho am I actually talking to?”

 

That one question changed everything.

 

Because when you know who you’re speaking to and what they need to hear then the words flow naturally.


The content stops feeling forced… and starts creating real connection.

🧩 Riddle Me This

I live in every great brand.
I bridge logic and emotion.
I turn strangers into supporters.
What am I? 

Answer at the bottom of newsletter

The Simple Content Shift

Here’s what I’ve learned (and what I wish I knew from day one):

 

βœ… Write to one person, not everyone.
If you try to speak to everyone, no one truly hears you. Write like you’re talking to a friend who needs your help.

 

βœ… Tell a story that connects emotion to value.
People remember stories - not stats. When you connect what you felt to what you learned, your audience leans in.

 

βœ… Show how your product (or message) solves one real problem.


Clarity beats clever every time. Show the transformation, not just the tool.

 

It’s not about being a perfect writer - it’s about being a real communicator.


That’s what turns a post into a connection… and a connection into a customer.

What Else ......

Getting Ready to Pick the 3 VIP Winners!

 

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Final Thoughts

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been quietly working on something new - a content clarity framework designed to help you build your community, grow your social presence, and tie everything you write back to your products and voice.

 

I’ve tested it, refined it, and let’s just say… I finally cracked the code. πŸ”₯

 

Now, I’m opening it up to just 11 beta testers who want to be the first to use it.

 

If you’ve been stuck trying to figure out what to say, how to say it, or how to connect your message to what you offer then this is for you.

 

πŸ’š Click here to apply or join the waitlist β†’ Content Method Framework

 

The magic isn’t in saying more - it’s in saying what matters most. Your story is the bridge between your message and your market. Use it well, and your audience won’t just listen ... they’ll lean in.

 

Until Next week...

 

xo,
Lane

 

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WEEKLY DIGEST
LAST WEEK IN THE SELF MADE SUCCESS COMMUNITY 

Happy Monday Everyone! Here’s The Self Made Success weekly digest for the week of Nov 17th.  [Join the conversation here.]

 
 
 
 

 

Quick ChatGPT Tip for Anyone Who Can’t Stand the Em-Dash

 

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General Discussion

So… I just found out something cool and had to share. If you’re like me and get annoyed when ChatGPT throws in those long em-dashes (instead of a simple comma or ellipsis), good news - you can tell it to stop doing that!

Here’s how:

Continue Reading ...

 
 
 
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Celebrate the Small Stuff

Big wins don’t happen overnight - they happen because you kept showing up when it didn’t look like it was working.

Continue Reading ...

 
 
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General Discussion

 

⚑ Thursday Thrive Hacks ⚑

You’ve got 2 minutes. Use it.

Stop scrolling.
Breathe.
Continue Reading ...

 
 
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General Discussion

 

Thank you Veterans

Honoring all who have served.
Grateful for your courage, your strength, and your sacrifice. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ’š

Continue Reading ...

 
 
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General Discussion

 

Gratitude = Grounded

Gratitude isn’t a feeling. It’s a focus.
When you start your week noticing what’s working instead of what’s missing Continue Reading ...

 
 
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General Discussion

 

Stop overthinking. Start moving.

You don’t need perfect timing - you just need one step.
Clarity doesn’t come before you start… it comes because you do. πŸ’š

Continue Reading ...

β€œClarity doesn’t come from thinking harder - it comes from telling your story with heart.β€πŸ˜Š

πŸ‘‰ Reply in the community and let me know how your doing! β€” I read every message!

If you know someone who could use a little extra motivation, please feel free to share because friends don’t let friends miss out on greatness! πŸ˜‰

Answer to Riddle: 

Answer: A Story

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