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5 Hooks You Can Steal: Vol 4
The best hooks from this week

Friday, November 8
Today’s Personal Branding Insight
Hey guys, Ephraim again from TLGhost. Every Friday, I’m going to give you guys 5 hooks you can add to your swipe file.
Here’s this weeks:
Hook 1: The Simple System
Hook structure:

After [timeframe] of struggling with [challenge/problem], I finally [discovered/cracked/unlocked] the [solution/answer/code].
Over [impressive metric 1], [impressive metric 2], and [timeframe] later, here are the [number] [systems/strategies/methods] that transformed my [area] (and will do the same for you):
Hook 2: The Transformational Journey
Hook structure:

In [year/time period], [person/subject] came to [place/situation] in search of [desired outcome].
[timeframe] later, they returned with [discovery] that would later [major achievement that is a contrast].
Here's the [discovery type]:
Hook 3: The Warning & Solution
Hook structure:

Your [current situation/comfort] isn't as [positive attribute] as you think.
In fact, [authority figure/expert] predicts [alarming prediction] by [timeframe].
But you can [escape/avoid/overcome] the [problem/challenge] altogether.
Here's the [positive attribute], [positive attribute] path to [desired outcome]:
Hook 4: The Insider Movement
Hook structure:

The [elite group] are moving their [valuable asset], and all you have to do is follow it.
[number] places the [admired subset 1] & [admired subset 2] are turning to:
(Hint: It's not [obvious choice 1], [obvious choice 2], or [obvious choice 3])
Hook 5: Contrast and Flip
Hook structure:

[historical figure] is known as [elite status] in [field].
What people don't know:
[modern examples] use their framework to [impressive outcome]:
"[branded framework name]"
Here's what it is and how to use it:
How I can help:
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