https://www.instagram.com/reel/DecWfGWvvuu/?srtk=cWt3cWxsdWluczJv This video is a barber explaining the steps to do a mid fade, I think the hook did well because instead of starting off by saying “let’s do a mid fade” or something he just starts with the first step 0:01 so you’re already in it and if you’re a barber this grabs your attention because you wanna know if he does a good job or if you can learn something from this https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXPlUuDDNTk/?obrf=OXlzb3UzNDAweXk= 0:01-0:02 This one is solid because growing your social media can be tricky and it’s such a pain point that everyone wants to grow one. He feels like he’s talking to me so it feels personal and there’s texts and images on screen with little taps and the text isn’t 1 font it switches up. The font changing is a little detail but definitely keeps your attention. 0:03 the timer on his phone adds more pressure or something where it’s timed and you wanna see if it’s true https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbwGLJopyHp/?vrfl=YThhYmt3Z3I5dnUz 0:01-0:03 This one’s another barber tutorial but she’s creating a little bit of shock value to it instead of starting it off like a boring tutorial, maybe the accent too and shes also saying what you should NEVER do instead of saying “do this” https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXsJznEEsHp/?dlrf=N2pvMGJzajRwdWY4 0:00-0:02 This one’s solid as well, starts with “if I take off all my clothes” kinda throws you off, you don’t know where it’s going and with every “if I” the action he’s saying happens. It’s like every sentence is a hook because you want to see how it changes or what happens after every sentence https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQrbyYRDZGh/?rpxt=MTNob3BhcnVzN3d5eg==

I just uploaded this feel that I recorded on my morning walk. I applied what has stuck to me so far, I would LOVE some feedback from everyone https://www.instagram.com/reel/DfPvUe6OK2n/?obrf=OHg2NmJhcGE2OXp3

Center: ZAHID 1. Barber : It’s what I do, it’s my life, it’s what provides and what motivates me and makes me happy 2. Father : it keeps me on my toes and brings out the best in me that my sons watching 3. Husband : showing my wife the best time and making her laugh is what makes it worth it 4. Wanna be content creator : just dropping content to me is like an art form; gives people a snippet of how you see the world 5. Used to be fat, now I wanna be sexy : Yeah I was fat af and now I’m not as fat and it’s dope, whenever I can help someone do the same I always try to help 6. Semi media guy for the homies : I do a little bit of marketing for my homies and their businesses, it’s fun but also makes me feel like I’m a part of something 7. Shoes and clothes : I love shoes and clothes; love to shop especially now that I’m a little slimmer 8. Traveling : love getting the fuck out of Tucson Arizona 9. Heavily in debt : yeah I got crazy debt but I know imma pay it off and then imma ball outta control 10. Sex — I love fucking my wife 11. Drake — I love Drake's music, shit is like the soundtrack to my life 12. Kinda turned my life around, I study self help stuff a good amount and then I interpret it and help whoever needs it around me using what I’ve learned 1. Reels primarily speak to → C. Strangers who don't know you yet 2. Main purpose of a Post → A. Build trust and provide value to current followers 3. Stories tone → B. Casual, personal, and unfiltered 4. NOT on the Think Critically checklist → C. What trending sound should I use? 5. Correct relationship → B. Reels build reach → Posts build trust → Stories build relationships

In my barbering niche there’s a wave of barber who become “barber coaches” and help other barbers get to $20k months from cutting hair. All of them joined DLUCS course and pretty much stole the course and rebranded it. But barber coaching is the money move rn, $5k per barber for a limited time. Some only offer inside the community for 9 months and others as little as 3 months. The moneys pretty sweet right, but idk if coaching someone is for me. It sounds like a lot of managing people. And yesterday’s call opened my eyes to how big UGC can be.

EDITED* 5 STRUGGLES 1. I have insane debt, like embarrassing debt. 2. I struggle with my body and fashion. I feel like idk how to dress so im constantly switching it up and it bugs me big time. With my body I feel like it's hard to dress it how I want, so I just settle. 3. Sometimes I feel guilt that I don't spend quality time with my son and wife. I use the spare time I have to learn and ask and research. 4. I cant be consistent, I always fall off on something. 5. I have all these great ideas but I never pull the trigger because of the money I'm trying to save. Im scared Ill fail and put my family through it. 5 CONTRASTING WINS 1. Yeah it's crazy, but maybe learning this debt the hard way is what's helping me be more financially stable and smarter, so when I do get crazy rich ill actually know how to manage it. 2. The body perception sucks, but it keeps me working and never being satisfied. Thats why I never have a finish line and I keep going. 3. The time I spend with Nasim is so cherished. I just watch him in amazement, seeing him grow and see his personality show. That's the biggest motivating factor — to show him the best and have all the time to help him reach his goals. 4. What I learned is that I'm consistent to what's fun, so learning the fun way to do things is a challenge but its worth it. 5. Yeah being safe with money sucks, but it makes me triple think my decisions for my family instead of being a dumbass. (Emotion Attempting to Evoke) Relief (Hook) Everybody thinks debt makes you bad with money. Once I clear my embarrassing debt I know I'll be ready to be insanely rich. (Visual Concept) Money laid out in the shop, and someone takes all of it away from me. I'm left with nothing, and you can see it on my face — damn, now I have no money. (Voiceover) Let's say I got blessed with a million dollars right now. If I didn't know how to manage it, it'd be gone in a month. That's what this debt is teaching me. Paying it off is prepping me to keep my money when I'm rich. And I know I'm gonna be insanely rich, so I'm not even stressing about it.