My First Million
The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.
Optimize for title, image, and shareable moments rather than volume posting
Why It Works
People share content that makes them look smart or interesting to their networks; compelling titles and images increase share likelihood
Prerequisites
How to Execute
Write fewer but higher-quality pieces
Test multiple titles and images for each piece
Include highly quotable or controversial moments
Focus on topics people want to share opinions about
When It Fails
Platform algorithm changes, audience sharing fatigue, content that doesn't match platform culture
Real Example
“Mark's 'Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' article going viral through title optimization and shareable image selection”
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