03/20/2026
What Makes Good Content (According to Mike Bradbury)
Good content isn’t about being polished…
It’s about being remembered.
Mike’s whole thing comes down to one concept:
The Mental List
If your content doesn’t help you land on someone’s mental shortlist…
it’s just noise.
So what actually makes content “good”?
1. It makes people feel something (fast)
Confusion = scroll
Bored = scroll
Emotion = pause
Laugh, cringe, “wait that’s me”… doesn’t matter.
If it hits a nerve, it works.
2. It’s instantly recognizable as YOU
No guessing. No generic tone.
You see it and go:
“That’s a Meowbury post”
“That’s a Tracey take”
That’s when you’re winning.
3. It says one thing… clearly
Not five ideas.
Not a TED Talk.
One sharp point people can repeat later.
Because if they can’t repeat it…
they didn’t retain it.
4. It sounds like a human, not a brand
No “We are thrilled to announce…”
No corporate fluff.
Real language.
Real thoughts.
Real opinions.
5. It builds memory over time
This is the part people miss.
One post doesn’t do it.
Consistency does.
You keep showing up with a similar vibe, message, angle…
and suddenly people go:
“I see this person everywhere”
“I know what they’re about”
That’s the Mental List forming.
6. It’s a little uncomfortable (in a good way)
Safe = forgettable
The best content has a slight edge where people think:
“Should they have said that?”
That’s what makes it stick.
The Meowbury Bottom Line:
Good content isn’t about going viral.
It’s about becoming familiar.
Because when it’s time to buy, hire, or refer…
People don’t pick the best.
They pick the one they remember.