Viral Examples #094

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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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So Cooked Template

Why It Works

1. The thing being called cooked is basically a global institution. It’s a hot take

2. He claims to have a case to make based on his own research, and offers it to you for free

The Template

[[industry/company/technology/group] is so cooked..

I spent [long period of time] [testing/using/analyzing] [tool/product].

Here are [#] [prompts/strategies/frameworks/tactics] that give you [great outcome] for free:

Our Example

Retail investors are so cooked..

I spent 100+ hours analyzing institutional portfolio structures.

Here are 8 frameworks that give you hedge-fund-level thinking for free:

You’re [Adjective] Because Template

Why It Works

1. The casual, somewhat dismissive tone draws you in as the honest advice no one else is telling you

2. It gives you ways to solve the problem it’s highlighting

The Template

You’re [negative adjective] because you’re not [behavior].

Life is more than just [default pattern].

Here are [#] side quests to [upgrade your life]:

Our Example

You’re out of shape because you’re not training like it’s a game.

Life is more than just sitting at a desk and hoping motivation shows up.

Here are 25 fitness side quests to transform your body:

Don’t PAY Template

Why It Works

1. It addresses a very common annoyance people have (they feel locked into paying for iCloud storage)

2. Being able to address the problem almost feels too good to be true

The Template

Don’t [pay/spend [default expensive action].

I fixed it in [short time].

I freed up [specific measurable gain] without [paying/extra cost].

Use these [#] simple steps:

Our Example

Don’t PAY for expensive CRM software.

I fixed it in 25 minutes.

I built my own system for $0.

Use these 7 simple steps:

Time to Grow

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1. High quality content

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