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š§ Content Hack:
ā3 levelsā (a viral formula).
š” Headline Template:
With an AI prompt to make it work in your niche.
š¦¾ AI Prompt:
Cut the fluff out of your content routine.
šļø Visible To Pro Readers:
1 psychology-driven headline template + 1 AI prompt to 3x your contentās views (and save you 4+ hours).
CONTENT HACK
ā3 Levelsā: Generate Progression-Based Content Ideas That Hook Your Audience
I keep seeing this hook format going viral.
ā3 Levels Of Pancakesā
ā3 Levels Of Morning Routinesā
ā3 Levels Of Push Upsā
Hereās an example from one of my favorite creators (Kwoowk).
Itās basically content that teases a progression ā beginner to advanced, basic to expert, simple to complex.
Audiences canāt resist exploring the levels and figuring out where they fit.
I also love this type of content idea because it can be used in any niche and content format ā reels, blog posts, YouTube videos, or anything else.
How To Easily Generate ā3 Levelsā Content Ideas For Your Niche:
Choose a Topic:
Focus on a concept your audience wants to improve, master, or compare themselves to.
Define 3 Levels:
Think of progression stages:
Level 1: Basic, easy, or accessible.
Level 2: Intermediate, showing effort or improvement.
Level 3: Advanced, aspirational, or expert-level.
Tip: Use clear, relatable examples your audience can visualize.
Tease The Range (Optional):
Reference level 1 and level 3 at the end of the headline. Note ā this isnāt usually done in reel hooks.
Examples:
ā3 Levels Of Pancakes: Fluffy To Michelin-Starā
ā3 Levels Of Morning Routines: Basic To Peakā
ā3 Levels Of Home Staging: Tidy To Show-Stoppingā
A ChatGPT Prompt To Generate Infinite ā3 Levelsā Content Ideas For Your Niche
For each idea, it will:
Define Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 with specific, actionable details.
Include practical steps or examples for each level.
Hereās how to use it:
Fill in your niche, target audience, and content type(s).
Paste the entire prompt into ChatGPT.
Itāll generate a full content outline for any idea you like:
š” In Case You Missed It
āElite Edgeā: A 4-step framework to generate dozens of āstatus-boostingā content ideas for any niche.
āThe Time Traveler Framework": A 3-step process for turning your mistakes into 4 types of viral content.
āThe 4Aāsā: Use Brian Clarkeās famous 4-part framework to drive massive action with your content.
HEADLINE TEMPLATE
āSubtle Traitsā
[Number] Subtle Traits Of A Truly [Negative Adjective] [Noun]
Why The Headline Works:
Curiosity: "Subtle" suggests easy-to-miss but important traits.
Examples Using The Template:
Home Improvement: "5 Subtle Traits Of A Truly Shoddy Renovation"
Real Estate: "6 Subtle Traits Of A Truly Overpriced Property"
Software Developer: "5 Subtle Traits Of A Truly Buggy Application"
Speed Things Up With ChatGPT:
Fill in your niche, audience, and content type, then paste this prompt into ChatGPT.
Get 10 clickworthy headlines and a full content outline for any you choose.
I'm a content creator in the [insert niche] niche and my target audience is [insert target audience].
I want to create a [insert content type, e.g., reel, blog post] based on this template:
[Number] Subtle Traits Of A Truly [Negative Adjective] [Noun]
Example from a different niche: "5 Subtle Traits Of A Truly Shoddy Renovation"
Generate 10 headline ideas for my niche that follow this headline template closely, replacing just the bracketed words.
At the end, ask if I'd like an outline for any headline.
Follow-Up Prompt (If I Request an Outline):
Create an outline for the selected headline, tailored to my content type.
Include sections, main points, and format-specific tips.
AI PROMPT
80/20 Analyzer
Not all content tasks pull their weight.
The 80/20 Rule says 80% of your results come from just 20% of your efforts.
For content creators, that means most of what youāre doing barely moves the needle.
The trick?
Stop wasting time on the fluff and zero in on the 20% that actually drives results.
This prompt helps you figure out what āmoving the needleā really looks like for you ā and which content tasks are worth your time.
"I'm a [insert role or business] in the [insert niche], targeting [insert audience].
I want to perform an 80/20 analysis of my content creation efforts to identify the tasks that truly move the needle.
Please ask me the minimum number of necessary questions one by one (not all at once) to:
- Define what āmoving the needleā means for my goals.
- Understand the specific tasks I currently perform in content creation.
- Identify which tasks generate the most results and which ones deliver little value.
Once all information is gathered, generate:
- A prioritized list of tasks sorted by impact.
- Recommendations for doubling down on high-impact tasks.
- Suggestions for reducing, delegating, or eliminating low-impact tasks.ā