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: Stop writing "straight-up career advice"—it's often boring. Instead, tell a story about your life—your kids, your relationship, or a specific failure—and weave the lesson into that narrative.

: Start with something that makes your stomach hurt to type. Genuine connection comes from being nervous to reveal too much or admitting to something embarrassing. penelope heart

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: Mention specific, "un-pretty" details—like taking a Xanax before a family event or arguing with a partner about your interfaith relationship. penelope heart