Viral Examples #115

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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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Nobody Warned Me Template

Why It Works

1. Sadly, all caps really does work these days in your hooks especially when paired with an urgent tone (and the rest of the post isn’t also in caps)

2. It has a very broad audience (aka life advance for people under their mid 30s) and the first one (that it smartly offers in the first tweet) hits hard

The Template

NOBODY WARNED ME AT [age]. SO I'M WARNING YOU. ([urgent instruction].)

1. [first lesson]

Our Example

NOBODY WARNED ME AT 25. SO I'M WARNING YOU. (Write these down.)

1. Your health compounds just like your money.

But Stop Template

Why It Works

1. The first line is somewhat provocative depending on who sees it

2. It explicitly tells you to read the thread to get the answer. Even today people underestimate the impact of direct CTAs

The Template

When you're with [person], [enjoy/appreciate/value] [them].

[Do positive things]. But stop [harmful mental behavior]. Reasons? Check thread.

Our Example

When you're learning a new skill, enjoy the journey.

Practice. Experiment. Stay curious. But stop expecting perfection. Reasons? Check thread.

Everyone Knows, But Most People Don’t Know Template

Why It Works

1. The “everyone knows” fact it offers is, in fact, not something everyone knows which, at first, may be kind of annoying but then…

2. He backs it up with 8 more things that you think you may also not know

The Template

Everyone knows you should [common advice] to [goal].

But most people don't know these [#] [adjective] yet [adjective] [tips] to [goal]: 🧵

1. [first tip]

Our Example

Everyone knows you should lift weights to build muscle.

But most people don't know these 7 unconventional yet effective tips to build muscle: 🧵

1. Train your grip.

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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