Why it worked
The creator's vulnerability in sharing a personal setback, contrasting with the usual curated "wins" on social media, likely resonated with viewers, fostering a sense of relatability and authenticity.
Summary
The creator shares two personal slides. The first slide states that they always post their wins and want to share a loss for once. The second slide reveals that the creator was rejected from a PhD program they applied to.
Structure
- 1Introduction of sharing a loss
- 2Revelation of PhD program rejection
On-screen text
We always post the wins, so let me post a loss for once:
I got rejected from a PhD program I applied to