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Viral Examples #048
And how you can go viral too

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
Viral Examples is your superpower to grow faster on X and LinkedIn.
PS — we’re the team behind Megaphone, a platform that gets big, reputable creators in your niche to comment on and repost your content. We generate millions of impressions each day for our users.
Our ghostwriting agency also helps build and grow newsletters, as well as X and LinkedIn accounts. Book time with us to learn more.
When It Gets Down To It Template
When you get down to it, a CEO only has three responsibilities:
1. Set the direction of the company.
2. Don't run out of money.
3. Build a great team.
— Marc Randolph (@mbrandolph)
4:42 PM • Apr 8, 2025
Why It Works
Marc co-founded Netflix and has a ton of credibility about this topic
People often feel like a CEO has to do everything, while this post makes you realize it’s just about doing the highest leverage things
The Template
When you get down to it, a [role] only has [number of] responsibilities:
[Responsibility 1].
[Responsibility 2].
[Responsibility 3].
Our Example
When you get down to it, a startup founder only has three jobs:
Talk to customers.
Tell the story.
Keep money in the bank.
A Pattern I’ve Noticed Template
A pattern I've noticed in literally every single wealthy person I know:
They’re elite communicators.
— Jay Yang (@Jayyanginspires)
5:08 AM • Apr 8, 2025
Why It Works
It delivers a powerful message in a simple format
It’s probably an exaggeration… but you’d believe it if it wasn’t, too
The Template
A pattern I’ve noticed in literally every single [group/type of person] I know:
They’re elite [skill/trait].
Our Example
A pattern I’ve noticed in literally every single great leader I know:
They’re elite listeners.
Powerful Realization Template
Powerful realization:
No one is thinking about you as much as you think.
Quick hack to realize this:
Start writing online and hear the internet's crickets of indifference.
— Dickie Bush 🚢 (@dickiebush)
6:28 PM • Apr 8, 2025
Why It Works
It has a strong hook that engages the reader
The realization actually is powerful; it delivers, and offers a somewhat ironic way to keep it in mind
The Template
Powerful realization:
[Unexpected/hard truth]
Quick hack to realize this:
[Actionable solution to realize quicker]
Our Example
Powerful realization:
You’re not as busy as you think — you’re just distracted.
Quick hack to realize this:
Spend one day without your phone and see how much you actually get done.
There’s two parts to getting results from posting content:
High quality content
Relevant distribution
Megaphone, the team behind Viral Examples, helps with both.
Our writing team works learns your voice and delivers weekly batches of content for you to post.
Our creator network helps get your posts in front of the right audience.
Grab time here or just reply to this email to learn more.
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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
Viral Examples is your superpower to grow faster on X and LinkedIn.
PS — we’re the team behind Megaphone, a platform that gets big, reputable creators in your niche to comment on and repost your content. We generate millions of impressions each day for our users.
Our ghostwriting agency also helps build and grow newsletters, as well as X and LinkedIn accounts. Book time with us to learn more.
[Template 1 Name] Template
[Link to post]
Why It Works
[Reason 1]
[Reason 2]
Etc.
The Template
[Template]
Our Example
[Example]
[Template 2 Name] Template
[Link to post]
Why It Works
[Reason 1]
[Reason 2]
Etc.
The Template
[Template]
Our Example
[Example]
[Template 3 Name] Template
[Link to post]
Why It Works
[Reason 1]
[Reason 2]
Etc.
The Template
[Template]
Our Example
[Example]
There’s two parts to getting results from posting content:
High quality content
Relevant distribution
Megaphone, the team behind Viral Examples, helps with both.
Our writing team works learns your voice and delivers weekly batches of content for you to post.
Our creator network helps get your posts in front of the right audience.
Grab time here or just reply to this email to learn more.
What'd you think of this post? |