Viral Examples #085

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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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If You Want To Template

Why It Works

1. There’s this idea that someone older who has seen some success offers ideas and perspective that are literally impossible for younger people to fully understand otherwise

2. Everyone wants to “get ahead”

The Template

I’m [age].

If you want to [desirable outcome], please read this:

Our Example

I’m 29.

If you want to [desirable outcome], please read this:

That’s The Problem Template

Why It Works

1. The implication is that selling your time will never get you to where you want to reach

2. It offers alternatives that, in theory, will let you break free from that

The Template

Your [X] stops when you stop [action]. That’s the problem.

Here are [#] [solution] that [deliver outcome].

Our Example

Your productivity drops when no one is watching. That’s the problem.

Here are 7 habits that create discipline without willpower.

Is The Path To Template

Why It Works

1. Similar to the last one, maybe even structured a bit better (more concise, and with a more clear destination)

The Template

[X] is the path to [desired future state].

Below are [#] [ideas/ways/strategies] for you:

Our Example

Distribution is the path to business growth.

Below are 6 distribution channel ideas for you:

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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