Show Up, Tell the Damn Story: Why Effort Beats Talent Every Time

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Show Up. Tell the Damn Story.

I’m going to say this loud for the people in the back—

Talent isn’t the problem. Effort is.

I’ve seen people with half the talent make 100x the impact just because they showed up.

They didn’t wait until they felt ready.
They didn’t overthink every detail.
They didn’t let imposter syndrome take the wheel.

They just did the damn thing.

And that? That’s storytelling in its rawest form.

Every time you show up—every messy post, every real conversation, every vulnerable share—you’re writing another chapter in the story of your brand, your business, your legacy.

💡 The storyteller who posts imperfectly will outshine the one who sits on a “perfect” caption draft for weeks.
💡 The entrepreneur who shares their journey will outsell the one waiting until they feel “qualified.”
💡 The creator who takes messy action will build a brand while the overthinker is still deciding which font to use.

LESSON

People don’t need perfect. They need real.

🚀 Your story is a money-maker.
The more you share, the more trust you build.
The more trust you build, the more impact (and income) you create.

If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for the “right moment” to put yourself out there—THIS is your sign.

Messy action beats perfect hesitation every damn time.

Need help crafting a story that sells, connects, and captivates?
That’s exactly why I created The Inked Vault.
It’s storytelling made simple, powerful, and effective.

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Grit + Gumption.
ALG

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