
Digital Marketing
September 27, 2025
The Unconventional Approach to Success: Why Going Viral Isn't the Ultimate Goal
Chris Gray
Mentor
This blog post discusses the recent episode of the Amazing Marketing Show, 'Why I’ll Never Try to Go Viral'. The hosts challenge the common notion of going viral as the ultimate success, advocating instead for authentic marketing, strategic business scaling, and continuous personal development for long-term success.
In the world of digital marketing and social media, going viral is often perceived as the ultimate success. However, the latest episode of the Amazing Marketing Show, titled 'Why I’ll Never Try to Go Viral', challenges this common notion. Hosts Dmitri Smirnov and Chris Gray delve into the reasons behind this unconventional take on digital marketing.
The focus on viral content can sometimes overshadow the importance of authentic and meaningful engagement with your audience. Attempting to go viral often involves creating content designed to appeal to the masses, which can lead to a loss of authenticity and personal connection with your audience. Instead, the hosts argue for a focus on building a purpose-driven business and cultivating a growth mindset for long-term success.
The hosts emphasize the value in scaling businesses strategically, nurturing emotional intelligence, and learning from founder stories. These elements can often be more impactful than a one-hit viral post. The success mindset they advocate is not about reaching millions with one post, but about consistently reaching the right people with a message that resonates and inspires.
In the realm of entrepreneurship and personal development, the insights from this episode can offer a fresh perspective on success and growth. It's not about the viral moment, but the journey and the lessons learned along the way. This episode of the Amazing Marketing Show serves as a reminder that success is not a destination but a continuous journey of growth, learning, and adaptation.


