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Year wrapping up and want to share what you learned?

This prompt creates an annual review that resonates.

The Annual Review Prompt

Builds a reflective post that's honest, insightful, and engaging.

📋 THE PROMPT:

Write an annual review blog post for [YEAR].

Year in review:

  • Biggest wins: [3-5 ACCOMPLISHMENTS]

  • Biggest failures: [2-3 THINGS THAT DIDN'T WORK]

  • Key lessons: [WHAT YOU LEARNED]

  • Metrics: [GROWTH NUMBERS, IF SHARING]

  • Personal moments: [LIFE EVENTS]

  • What surprised you: [UNEXPECTED OUTCOMES]

  • Looking ahead: [NEXT YEAR FOCUS]

Generate a post with:

Opening

  • Acknowledge the year

  • Set the tone (honest, reflective)

  • Why you're sharing this

The Numbers (optional, but powerful)

  • Revenue/growth

  • Customers served

  • Content created

  • Team size

  • Whatever matters to you

  • Be as transparent as you're comfortable

What Went Well

For each win:

  • What you achieved

  • Why it mattered

  • What made it possible

  • Who helped

What Didn't Work

For each failure:

  • What you tried

  • Why it failed

  • What you learned

  • What you'd do differently

  • No shame, just honesty

Lessons Learned

3-5 key insights:

  • About business

  • About yourself

  • About your audience

  • About your industry

  • Make them specific, not generic

Unexpected Moments

  • Surprises (good and bad)

  • Pivots you made

  • Opportunities that appeared

  • Challenges you didn't see coming

Gratitude

  • Team members

  • Customers/community

  • Mentors/advisors

  • Family/friends

  • Be specific about what they did

Looking Ahead

  • What you're excited about

  • What you're changing

  • What you're doubling down on

  • What you're letting go of

  • Be honest, not overly optimistic

Closing

  • Final reflection

  • Thank readers

  • Invitation to share their year

Tone: Vulnerable but hopeful. Honest about struggles. Grateful for support. Excited for what's next.

🎯 HOW TO USE IT:

  1. Gather your year's data

  2. Reflect on wins and losses honestly

  3. Generate the post structure

  4. Add personal stories and specifics

  5. Share authentically

💡 PRO TIP: The best annual reviews are honest about failures, not just highlight reels. People connect with struggle and growth, not perfection. Share what didn't work - it's more valuable than what did.

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See you tomorrow!

Penny @Promptular

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