Why it worked
The post likely resonated with viewers by combining relatable personal struggles (fears of being alone/forgotten) with the common theme of overcoming challenges through hard work and determination, particularly within an athletic context.
Summary
This is a slideshow post featuring a young woman. The first slide shows her taking a selfie, with text overlay "all i have to do is". The second slide shows her in athletic gear, likely playing volleyball, with text "play harder than". The third slide shows a close-up of her face with definitions of "Autophobia" and "athazagoraphobia" overlaid, relating to fears of being alone or forgotten.
Structure
- 1Introduction of a personal mantra
- 2Connecting the mantra to athletic performance
- 3Defining personal fears
On-screen text
all i have to do is
play harder than
my fears
Autophobia.
The fear of being alone
(n.) the fear of forgetting, being
forgotten or ignored, or being replaced