Viral Examples #106

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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 I Planned To Template

Why It Works

1. Retiring is a big goal that people are anxious about and want to make sure they are focusing on the right things for

2. “Increase savings” is inflammatory for this topic, since everyone would want to and tries to… but there likely are still things they could be doing better

The Template

If I planned to [major life goal/change] in the next [timeframe].

Here’s what I’d focus on immediately:

1. [first priority/action]…

Our Example

If I planned to start a business in the next 90 days.

Here’s what I’d focus on immediately:

1. Validate demand before building…

Everyone Needs To Template

Why It Works

1. Sahil is a trusted voice in his niche, so when he says everyone should read something it carries weight

2. It implies the rest of the thread will be full of visuals

The Template

Everyone needs to read/hear/see this…

The [Named Principle]:

(a visual thread)

Our Example

Everyone needs to hear this…

The Burnout Trap:

(a visual thread)

Will Quietly Dominate Template

Why It Works

1. The BREAKING: starter is so overused, but does work

2. It implies you can get an early leg up on the careers of the future

The Template

BREAKING: These [#] [careers/jobs/trends] will quietly dominate the next [timeframe].

Most people won’t notice…

until the [desirable things] are gone.

Use [tool/system] to learn these early. 👇

Our Example

BREAKING: These 9 business trends will quietly dominate the next decade.

Most people won’t notice…

until the customers, capital, and leverage are gone.

Use Perplexity to research these early. 👇

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.

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