Viral Examples #074

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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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I Am Not Template

Why It Works

1. If you follow Jay, you’ll know that his posts and services are often very well designed so the first sentence is surprising

2. It implies anyone in his audience can also get complimented for that skill they may also not have

The Template

I am not a [role/identity].

But people often compliment me on [unexpected result/skill].

Here are my top [#] [tips/strategies/resources] for [non-[unexpected audience]: 🧵

Our Example

I am not a writer.

But people often compliment me on how clear my emails are.

Here are my top 6 writing tips for non-writers: 🧵

Everyone Says Template

Why It Works

1. The frustration at actually common advice that other people push on social media is probably felt by a lot of people

2. It promises to resolve that frustration

The Template

Everyone says, “[quote].”

But where the hell do you even start?

Here are [#] simple [formulas/tips/strategies] to help you become a world-class [role/skill]:

Our Example

Everyone says, “networking is the key to success.”

But where the hell do you even start?

Here are 5 simple tactics to help you become a world-class networker:

X% Fail Template

Why It Works

1. Cold outreach is a surprisingly complex topic that most people fail at because they don’t understand the nuances that lead to success

2. It promises to simplify it and uses the infamous “99%” hook

The Template

[#]% of [action/skill] gets [negative outcome].

That’s because [#]% of people [negative action].

Here are [#] principles/strategies that’ll help you [achieve desired outcome]:

🧵

Our Example

99% of diets fail within 3 months.

That’s because 99% of people restrict too much.

Here are 7 strategies to help you lose weight sustainably:

🧵

Time to Grow

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1. High quality content

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