Forget Counting Likes - Measure Your True Growth

Let's cut to the chase. 

If you're starting out building an online presence, you've probably been staring at numbers that barely move - an increase so slight it barely registers. But here's the secret: real progress isn't about hitting those high numbers overnight; it's about understanding and leveraging the growth you can't always see at first glance.

Let's break it down, one step at a time.

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The Misleading Nature of Small Numbers

It's easy to get discouraged when you start out. 

One like, two comments, maybe a handful of followers - it feels like shouting into a void. But what if I told you that each of those interactions is a victory? That's right. When you're building from the ground up, doubling your interactions from one to two is a 100% increase, even though it might not feel like it.

For example, when I first started, my initial video got one like - my mom's. A week later, my videos started getting two likes. It sounds tiny, but that was double the engagement in just a week. 

Seeing it that way kept me posting, even when it felt pointless.

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Math as a Motivational Tool

To keep your spirits up, start thinking in percentages rather than absolute numbers. 

Say you start with 10 followers. Gaining 10 more is a 100% increase, even though it's just 10 people.

Feel me? It's a simple, yet powerful lens to peep through.

Here's what to do next: set realistic goals. Instead of aiming for 1,000 followers right away, aim for 10% growth weekly. This method turns seemingly small milestones into motivational victories, pushing you to keep going.

Get it?

Got it?

Good!

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Establishing Achievable Milestones

The key is to break down your growth into chunks that feel manageable. 

For instance, if you're looking to grow your following, focus on increasing it by small, consistent percentages. This approach is less daunting and makes the goal feel more attainable. Every little win builds your confidence and proves to you that yes, you can do this.

Yeah...EVERY...Little...WIN!

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Persistence and The Tipping Point

You might not see it now, but there's a tipping point on the horizon. 

It's that sweet spot where your consistent efforts start paying off at an exponential rate. I've seen it time and again: creators who stick with it start to see their numbers not just climb, but soar. Remember, the growth of your online presence is often slow at first, then all at once. Keep pushing, keep posting, and soon, you'll hit that stride where everything accelerates.

Here are 3 steps to get started:

1. Track your weekly growth percentage - and not just the follower count.
2. Set incremental goals that steadily build upon each other.
3. Celebrate every small victory to maintain motivation

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Next Steps for Exponential Growth

So, what's your next step? 

Keep an eye on those percentages. 

If you're not sure where to start, try analyzing your past posts to see which ones performed better and ask why. Was it the time you posted? The content? The format? Use this data to refine your approach, then watch as those small percentage gains start to build something much bigger.

Want to dive deeper into transforming your early struggles into monumental successes? 

You're just in luck - there's more to this story. If you're tired of feeling like you're not making progress and you're ready for a breakthrough, join me over at The Outlaw Writer, my exclusive newsletter where I share insider tips and strategies that aren't just theory - they're battle-tested. Sign up, stay tuned, and transform your online journey with strategies that go beyond the basics. 

Let's turn those small gains into big victories - together.