Why 100 Views Is More Powerful Than You Think

Why 100 Views Is More Powerful Than You Think

Ever looked at your post and thought "just 100 views"?

Let me flip your perspective completely.

Picture this: You're standing on stage in front of exactly 100 people. Every seat is filled. All eyes on you.

Suddenly "just 100 views" doesn't feel so small, does it?


Your 100 views aren't numbers—they're real humans who:
  • Stopped scrolling to read YOUR content
  • Chose you over thousands of other posts
  • Gave you their most valuable resource: attention
  • Could become your next client, collaborator, or advocate

        

Why Small Audiences Are Actually More Powerful

Real Business Impact from Small Numbers

What actually happens:

  • One viewer becomes a major client
  • Comments lead to career opportunities
  • Saved posts result in speaking invitations
  • Small audiences often convert better than large, passive ones

The Compound Effect

Your viewers:

  • Have their own networks they can share your message with
  • Remember valuable content and act on your advice
  • Refer opportunities when they arise
  • Become advocates for your expertise

        

The Psychology: Why We Dismiss Small Numbers

The problem: Social media trains us to think in metrics, not humans.

The reality: Every view represents someone who chose YOU in a world of infinite content options.

Most influential speakers throughout history spoke to crowds of 100-500 people. Revolutionary ideas start with small, passionate audiences.

        

How to Write for Humans, Not Metrics

Before Every Post, Ask:

  • Could one person's day be better after reading this?
  • Am I solving a real problem someone faces?
  • Would I find this helpful if someone else wrote it?

The One-Person Strategy

Write every post for one specific person in your audience. Address their exact struggle. Speak directly to their needs.

Focus on Impact Over Impressions

  • One meaningful comment > 100 empty likes
  • One saved post > 1000 passive views
  • One life positively affected > any vanity metric

        

Common Mistakes That Keep You Focused on Wrong Metrics

Mistake 1: Comparing your beginning to someone's middle

Mistake 2: Dismissing engaged small audiences for unengaged large ones

Mistake 3: Creating for algorithms instead of humans

Mistake 4: Waiting for "enough" followers to start providing value

        

The Long-Term Vision

When you focus on human impact:

  • Year 1: Build genuine relationships with real people
  • Year 2: Those people become advocates and referrers
  • Year 3: Your community drives significant business growth
  • Year 4: You have a loyal audience that supports your goals

The ripple effect: Impact one person deeply, and they'll often share your message, refer opportunities, and attract similar people to your audience.


100 people who genuinely care about your content are infinitely more valuable than 10,000 who barely notice it.

Stop chasing metrics. Start serving humans.

Stay impactful,
Lisa

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