Viral Examples #078

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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’ve Spent Years Template

Why It Works

1. He establishes he’s put in the time to have something valuable to share

2. Since he’s established credibility, you trust his curation

The Template

I’ve spent [#][months/years] learning about [topic/skill]

Here are [#] [resources/tools/videos] that will help you be [achieve outcome] than [expert]:

Our Example

I’ve spent 8 years building in startups

Here are 9 frameworks that’ll teach you more than most MBA programs:

Want to Be 10x Better? Template

Why It Works

1. Communication is a universal skill that isn’t something people often train themselves to get better at

2. McKinsey has credibility for skilled communication. They distill chaos into insights for their customers… and convince them to pay a ton for them 🙃 

The Template

Want to be 10x better [skill] than [#]% of people?

Use [framework/principle/method]:

Our Example

Want to be a 10x more productive entrepreneur than 90% of people?

Use the Eisenhower Matrix:

Dead-Simple Steps Template

Why It Works

1. A daily writing habit sounds simple but, annoyingly, often isn’t for most people so it’s almost refreshing that this offers a “dead-simple” way to get there

2. It implies a fresh approach you may not have tried before

The Template

[#] dead-simple [steps/strategies/directions] to [achieve goal] – even if you’ve tried everything:

Our Example

5 dead-simple steps to finally get fit – even if you’ve tried everything:

Time to Grow

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1. High quality content

2. Relevant distribution

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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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