(15/30) Share Your Accomplishments in 2024
15/30 of the 30-day writing challenge.
Share.
Please share your win.
Because:
It helps you reflect on your achievements.
It affirms that you can do it.
It shows your readers that you’re a winner.
I’ve spent more than 100 hours studying content that gets a lot of reads—both from old-school books and digital content.
The pattern is always the same: it comes from thought leaders, not just writers.
So, today’s theme is “Sharing Your 2024 Achievements.”
Here is my example
The flow of storytelling? It follows the 5C principles:
Here are the 5Cs:
Character
Conflict
Context
Climax
Closure
But if I had to choose only one, I’d pick conflict.
Because: no tension, no attention.
So, the C I’m focusing on today is conflict—and here’s the flow for today’s story:
Share your win, then introduce the conflict.
Set the scene.
Tell the story of redemption.
Analyze why you won.
I call this pattern “The Path to Redemption.”
Here is my example
Big Wins This Year
Lost 20 lbs.
Got a six-pack.
Started dating a blonde.
Now, I feel healthier, fitter, and more energized.
The Best Part?
My friends laughed when I told them I was going to lose 10 lbs—and now they’re asking me for weight loss advice.
A few months ago, I made a surprise move:
I've committed to exercising 4 days a week.
People around me thought I was crazy and would give up after a week.
Before I decided to change, I was stuck:
I weighed 250 pounds, mostly fat.
I hated looking at my reflection in the mirror.
I didn’t have the energy for simple tasks.
I felt bad for myself.
Then, I decided to make a change:
I had to say no to comfort foods that had been part of my routine.
I faced late-night cravings, which were hard to resist.
The temptation to skip workouts on busy days made it even harder to stay consistent.
It felt like a constant battle, but I realized that the pain of change was temporary, while the results would last a lifetime.
Then, I
started walking 10,000 steps a day.
replaced sugary snacks with healthier options.
set a bedtime to ensure I got enough sleep for recovery.
I lost 20 lbs in 3 months.
Now, this is the time for redemption.
I snapped a picture of myself in the mirror, shirt off, flexing the little muscles I had, and sent it to our WhatsApp chat with the message:
"Look at this—you doubted me. 20 lbs down."
He didn’t respond at first. But when he did, he said, "Okay, I see you. I was wrong."
It was like all the laughs turned into respect in that one moment.
Now, if people around you keep doubting you, shut them up with your transformation.
Here is the template
Big wins this year
[Your win #1]
[Your win #2]
[Your win #3]
[Your win #4]
…
[Your win #n]
The best part?
[You redeem someone]
[Timeline] ago, I made a [surprise move].
[You start an unbelievable move.]
[The negative things people around you thought of your decision]
What you did before you decided to change:
[What you did #1]
[What you did #2]
[What you did #3]
What was the mediocre result of what you were doing?
Then I [made the change].
[The conflict of what you were doing (between yourself or others)]
[Elaborate on the conflict 1]
[Elaborate on the conflict 2]
[Elaborate on the conflict 3]
[Your thoughts on the conflict]
Then, I:
[Your action to transformation #1]
[Your action to transformation #2]
[Your action to transformation #3]
[Your result]
Now, this is the time for redemption.
[Your redemption]
[Your redemption moment]
[Elaborate your redemption]
[The result of the redemption]
[Your cool ending]
Your headline (for Medium writers):
Headline: [Your conflict].
Subheadline: Here’s how I [action to prove them wrong]
Example:
Headline: My friends laughed when I told them I was going to lose 10 lbs.
Subheadline: Here’s how I slapped them in the face.
Leaderboard
We're halfway there.
I'm happy you're here.
I bet 2025 will be your best year because you started in 2024.
Here are yesterday’s achievers:
Big applause to:
Lee (+1 point)
Laura Kennedy (+1 point)
Mandy (+1 point)
Friendly reminder: The ultimate goal of this challenge isn't to beat others, but to beat yourself.
Here’s the current leaderboard:
Larry C. Brown (+13 points)
Mandy (+13 points)
parkesrobbie (+12 points)
Lee (+8 points)
April D (+6 points)
Laura Kennedy (+6 points)
Anna (+3 points)
Sia Vidal (+2 points)
Mayurakshi Sharma (+1 point)
How to let me know you’ve shared your work
Now, let’s talk about how to share your work.
If you have a Substack account, leave a link to your story in the comments below.
If you don’t have a Substack account, feel free to reply to me via email.
Also, you can share your work wherever you like—it’s entirely yours!
My suggestion: Publish it on any platform you use to see how people respond.
I published both of my stories on:
Substack Notes
Medium account
Why?
Because I don’t know where my story will perform the best, and the best way to answer this question is to experiment.
I’m a bit busy right now, but if I have time, I’ll check it out.
Happy writing, Achievers!