Viral Examples #047

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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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The Most Powerful Template

Why It Works

1. The hook is a bold setup question followed by a surprising answer

2. The bullet points are easy to digest

3. The end is forceful and reinforced by what came before it

The Template

THE MOST [desirable trait] PERSON IN THE ROOM?

It’s always/never the [unexpected archetype] one.

- They [do something].

- They [do something].

- They [do something].

- They [do something].

[Trait or tactic] is a strategy. Learn it.

Our Example

THE MOST EFFECTIVE PERSON ON THE TEAM?

It’s never the busiest one.

- They prioritize.

- They ignore noise.

- They build momentum.

- Then they deliver without drama.

Clarity is a strategy. Learn it.

You Will Never Template

Why It Works

1. It raises your anxiety at the start by saying something you likely won’t will not happen… unless…

2. Every word matters

The Template

You will never [achieve big goal] if you don’t know how to [critical skill].

Our Example

You will never build a large company if you don’t delegate effectively.

The Biggest Regret Template

Why It Works

1. As the list progresses you’re eagerly waiting for the answer

2. By the end, you’re invested and want to read the rest

The Template

The biggest regret of [group]?

It’s not [expected answer #1].

Not [expected answer #2].

Not [expected answer #3].

It’s this 👇

Our Example

The biggest regret of early-stage founders?

It’s not picking the wrong tech.

Not launching too early.

Not even raising too soon.

It’s this 👇

Time to Grow

There’s two parts to getting results from posting content:

1. High quality content

2. Relevant distribution

Megaphone, the team behind Viral Examples, helps with both.

1. Our writing team works learns your voice and delivers weekly batches of content for you to post.

2. Our creator network helps get your posts in front of the right audience.

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