Viral Examples #113

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• Why the post resonated

• A templated version you can copy/paste and use

• Our own example using the template

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ONCE YOU START Template

Why It Works

1. Most financial advice says to NOT start spending just because you’re starting to earn more, so the opposite POV (implying that these things are worth spending “a lot” on) is interesting

2. I’ve noticed recently that all caps threads seem to be performing better. I don’t love this trend but it’s worth flagging here

The Template

ONCE YOU START [achieving milestone], SPEND A LOT ON THESE [#] [things]:

Our Example

ONCE YOU START RUNNING A BUSINESS, PAY FOR THESE 6 THINGS:

If I [Verb] Tomorrow Template

Why It Works

1. People have layoff anxiety right now due to AI. Threads like this are like your underground prepper bunker to help if that happens to know. It’s selling piece of mind

2. It offers the first step right in the first tweet

The Template

If I [sudden setback] & had to [urgent goal] asap, here’s exactly what I’d do:

1. [first action]

Our Example

If I lost all my followers & had to rebuild my audience ASAP, here’s exactly what I’d do:

1. Pick one niche and post daily.

If You’re Currently Template

Why It Works

1. Direct, to the point, and specific about something with a large TAM

2. It implies whatever is in the rest of the thread is valuable since it advises you to read it “carefully”

The Template

If you’re currently [demographic], please read this carefully:

Our Example

If you’re currently working a 9–5, please read this carefully:

Time to Grow

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