Viral Examples #014

Welcome back to Viral Examples 👋

Each week we break down 3 posts that got lots of engagement on X and LinkedIn:

• Why the post resonated

• A templated version you can copy/paste and use

• Our own example using the template

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Master It Template

Why It Works

1. It shares an important skill that everyone should learn.

2. Each sentence is short and digestible.

The Template

[domain] = [main topic]

[domain] = [main topic]

[domain] = [main topic]

[domain] = [main topic]

Master [main topic] and you can master any channel.

It’s the most important skill in [broader domain]

Practice daily.

Our Example

Fundraising = Sales

Hiring = Sales

Pitching = Sales

Recruiting = Sales

Master sales and you can master any domain.

It’s the most important skill in entrepreneurship.

Practice daily.

Age Learnings Template

Why It Works

1. People love comparing themselves to others based on their age.

2. It’s always fun to read about the lessons, mistakes, and advice people have at their age

The Template

I’m [Age]

[X] years ago I didn’t have [experience/knowledge] about [your niche].

Then I found [who you found] sharing [knowledge] about [your niche].

The [number] most powerful lessons that changed my life and can change yours too.

Our Example

I’m 27

3 years ago I was undisciplined, lazy, and working a boring day job.

Then I found Jocko Willink sharing how to create a life of extreme ownership and discipline.

The 10 most powerful lessons that changed my life and can change yours too:

Tools Template

Why It Works

1. By saying how much he’s made it makes it clear the tools have been valuable to him.

2. People are always looking for the best tools to build their projects and he’s curated them all in one thread.

The Template

I’ve done [number] in [income/sales/MRR] in [timeline] as a [profession].

And I didn’t [what you avoided doing].

My [number] “must use” [tools/products]:

[thread]

Our Example

I’ve done $25k in MRR in 9 months as an indie SaaS founder.

And I didn’t do a single sales call.

My 8 “must use” marketing tools:

[thread]

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