Matt Gray

Founder & CEO, Founder OS | Proven systems to grow a profitable audience with organic content.

Over the last decade, I’ve built 4 successful companies and a community of over 14 million people.

My mission is to inspire 100 million founders to live their dreams through proven systems.

I help entrepreneurs remove themselves from operations, grow on autopilot with content and an engaged audience, and automate core systems.

I’m the founder of Founder OS, Gray Enterprises, and Bitmaker (acq. General Assembly).

My portfolio:

→ I'm the founder & CEO of Founder OS, a community of 650 entrepreneurs
→ I’m the founder & CEO of Gray Enterprises with a community of over 14 million people
→ I teach the Founder OS Program to help entrepreneurs scale their online businesses to $1M+ revenue
→ I coach entrepreneurs that need help with marketing, sales, systems, community, and growth
→ I advise early-stage companies in AI, Education, Creator Economy, and SaaS verticals

My results:

→ 14M+ people community
→ 2.5M+ people following Founder OS
→ 2B content impressions annually 
→ 0 advertisements
→ 80%+ margins

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Founder OS helps you build a predictable lead engine with organic content & make $1M+ online.

I’ve hired 90+ high performers in the last 3 years.

Here are 8 rare traits I see in every high performer:

1. Grit

This one’s a non-negotiable. 

What is it?

• Ability to persist through obstacles
• Strength to bounce back from failure
• Tenacity to keep pushing, no matter the challenge

Hard work is common. 

Grit is rare.

2. Relentless Resourcefulness

Some people find a way no matter how “impossible” it seems.

They are innovative problem solvers.

They have the conviction that there's always a solution.

These are the people we want.

They’re like water.

They find a path around any obstacle.

3. Optimism

Entrepreneurship is a roller coaster.

Having optimistic people on your side is a massive mental boost.

Optimistic people don't see roadblocks; they see stepping stones to success.

Their energy is electrifying and infectious. 

A must-have when the going gets tough.

4. Constant Learning

The ROI on constant learners compounds.

In a fast-moving world, learning and adapting is essential.

These hires:

• Seek feedback
• Expand their skills
• Stay curious and hungry

Train them well, and they'll give you an infinite return on your investment.

5. Not Being an Asshole

It might sound simple, but it's vital.

I don’t care how smart, hardworking, or optimistic you are.

If you don’t:

• Show empathy
• Collaborate well
• Treat others with respect

I don’t want you on my team.

Period.

6. Fun to Be Around

I need people that I like spending time with.

Work can be intense. 

Having people who bring: 

• Positive energy
• A sense of humor
• A lightness to the office 

Makes a world of difference.

When we make work feel like play, we're unstoppable.

7. Growth Mindset 

This one is foundational.

I need someone who:

• Embraces challenges as growth opportunities
• Believes abilities and intelligence can be developed

People with a growth mindset get obsessed with the process.

Not fixated on the outcome.

8. Enjoys Responsibility

I need my team to take on responsibility.

I don’t want to chase people down.

If they:

• Take ownership of their work
• Care about doing a good job

We'll perform better.

And I’ll have way more breathing room and feel more at ease.

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How to design your dream life in 2026.

Take these steps:

“Luxury is feeling unrushed. It is designing a life that allows you to do what you want with high leverage, with many options, all while feeling unrushed.” 

- Tim Ferriss 

The power of lifestyle design: 

• Intentional action
• Unlocking your time 
• Finding what you enjoy

Step 1: Build a Habit of Reflection 

Learn to become keenly in tune with how your body feels. 

What words describe your feelings right now? 

• Flowing?
• At ease?
• Confused? 
• Exhausted? 

Begin to track how you feel and analyze why you might feel that way.

This builds a habit of constant reflection. 

You begin to understand: 

• What makes me feel good? bad? 
• What are the nuances of my good moods? my bad ones? 

When I started, I learned I was in a negative mood 70% of the time! 

That completely shocked me.

Step 2: Assume Control 

Repeat this message: 

"I am the root cause of my feelings." 

You are the one in control of your actions. You're never powerless to change how you feel. 

Sounds easy, but it's the most difficult step. 

We hate assuming responsibility for how we feel.

Hate your job? Who's forcing you to stay in the current one?

Feel frustrated with friends? Who's stopping you from communicating?

It may seem impossible. 

But taking small steps creates instant relief.

You reassume control and learn that you can fix any problems that come up.

Step 3: Create Your Ideal Future

Write answers to these prompts: 

• Do you prefer spontaneity or routine? 
• What kind of diet is important to you? 
• What does your ideal 24-hour-day look like? 
• Where do friends and family play a role in your ideal life?

More: 

• Are you pursuing FIRE? 
• Where is your dream location?
• Can you combine hobbies with work? 
• Do you want more hobbies/less? Which do you actually love? 
• Do you want to experiment with philosophies like downshifting, slow living or minimalism? 

Get to a granular level: 

• What does working out feel like? 
• What does working my job feel like?
• What does waking up feel like on an ideal day? 

Step 4: Take Action 

Synthesize all your answers to the past prompts. 

Instead of setting a written goal, create an image of your ideal future in your head. 

Whenever you need motivation, bring up that image to fill you with an unstoppable drive.

Then begin to reverse-engineer your better lifestyle. 
 
• Create a group of regular gym-goers 
• Set up a budget to help you hit FIRE 
• Make the purchases to improve your sleep stack
• Begin to incorporate mindfulness practices weekly, then daily 

Small steps, big goals.

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Life hacks I know at 36, I wish I knew at 19:

1. Learn Storytelling

Storytelling is the highest intangible ROI skill you can learn

Sales, hiring, marketing, it's all storytelling.

Start with basic storytelling frameworks (e.g. the Hero's Journey) and the 7 fundamental emotions.

And watch how listeners turn into believers.

2. Rethink Health

Everything changed for me when I came across Symbiotic Success:

Your health directly affects achievement, even if you can't see it.

Now I prioritize meditation, lifting weights and nutrition.

Success is a game of longevity and health is your competitive moat.

3. Work Like a Lion

Society has conditioned us to work like we're cows grazing.

Long hours. 
Low focus. 
Minimal output.

Instead, work less, but work like a hunting lion.

Sprint. Rest. Repeat.

4. Find Your Peak Energy State 

Optimal hours, environment, and work style differ for everyone.

Keep experimenting until you find your most productive state, when you don't have to fight yourself to get stuff done.

Once you find it, energy flows where your focus will be.

5. Learn to Communicate Concisely

Most people's emails and messages are full of fluff:

'Hope you're well!'
'I just wanted to ask...'
'Could we circle back on...'

Stop. 

Be concise and get to the point, your value increases with the effort your readers save.

6. Be Happy for Other People's Successes 

It's a positive-sum world out there; there are 22 million millionaires in the US alone. 

Recognize that one person's success isn't your failure and offer genuine congratulations.

Joy for others manifests future accolades for you.

7. Be Boring 

A lot of success comes from just saying no to cheap dopamine. 

And instead, focusing on the mundane:

• Maximizing sleep
• Guarding time for workouts
• Not eating out in favor of your nutritious diet

Boring's the secret the successful don’t want you to know.

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How to build a plan for 2026 you'll actually use:

1. Start With One Word

Not a paragraph. 

Not a mission statement.

One word that defines your year.

Mine for 2024 was "simplify."

Every decision ran through that filter.

Should I take this meeting? 
Does it simplify or complicate?

Should I launch this product? 
Does it align and simplify?

One word creates instant clarity.

2. Write Your Dream Outcome

People usully set goals.

I write the headline I want written about me on December 31st.

What do you want to have accomplished?
How do you want to feel?

This is your North Star.

3. Identify Your Top 3 Goals

One business growth goal.

One team goal.

One health goal.

More than three and you're lying to yourself about what matters.

4. Find Your One Metric

You need proof you're winning.

Choose one number that shows undeniable progress.

So you can track it.

For me, it's active community members.

5. Build Your Systems First

Here's where most plans die:

People focus on what they'll do.

I focus on what I'll build to make it automatic.

What will I delegate?
What will I automate?
What habit must I lock in?
What system must I create?

Systems beat willpower every single time.

6. Name Your People

Success isn't a solo sport.

Who's going to help you get there?

I write down specific names and roles:

• One mentor I'll lean on for guidance
• One teammate I'll empower to level up
• One accountability partner who'll call me out

Vague support systems fail. 

Specific people show up.

7. Define Your Non-Negotiables

What will you always do?
What will you never do?

What's your number one priority when everything's on fire?

These are your laws from now on.

For me: 

I will always protect my morning deep work. 
I will never compromise on team culture. 
My priority is solving our biggest constraint first.

8. Map Your Constraint

Most people try to do everything at once.

I identify the one bottleneck holding everything back.

Then I solve one constraint per month for the entire year.

January: Fix hiring process.

One focused constraint. 
One month. 
Then move to the next.

9. Schedule Quarterly Reviews

A plan without checkpoints is just hope.

Every 90 days, I ask three questions:

What worked?
What didn't?
What did I learn?

Then I adjust. 

The plan evolves because I do.

Build a plan for the person you actually are.

Make it so simple you can't ignore it.

Make it so focused you can't fail.

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How To Build A Plan For 2026:

I wasted my 20s building other people's dreams.

At 35, I finally built mine.

If you're reading this in your 30s or 40s thinking you're behind, this message could change everything.

The world celebrates 22-year-old founders, but here's what they don't tell you about starting "late."

8 advantages older founders have:

1. Self-Knowledge 

You don't need to "find yourself" - you know exactly who you are and what you want.

2. Battle-Tested Wisdom 

You know what doesn't work because you've tried it. 

That's worth 10 years of trial and error.

3. Real Resources 

Credit. 
Savings. 
Network. 
Reputation. 

While they're raising pre-seed, you're bootstrapping to profitability.

4. Content with Depth 

20-somethings share quotes. 

30+ founders share scars. 

Authenticity trumps energy every time.

5. Purpose-Driven Decisions 

You're building for legacy, not lifestyle. 

For your family and future. 

This depth of purpose drives better decisions.

6. Competitive Focus 

Your competition is still figuring out who they are. 

You're figuring out how to dominate.

7. Urgency as Fuel 

Time pressure creates decisive action. 

You can't waste 5 years "figuring it out." 

This urgency is your superpower.

8. Systems Thinking 

You know who you are, what you want, and you just need systems to get there.

The best founders start "late."

Vera Wang was 40. 

Colonel Sanders was 50. 

Ray Kroc founded McDonald's at 52.

Your time is now, not then.

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I'm 35. If You're in Your 30's Or 40's, Read This

Steve Jobs once said:

"The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller."

But most people don’t know how to tell a good story.

10 storytelling techniques to make you unstoppable in business and life:

1. Highlight The Problem

Jobs highlighted user frustrations with existing tech.

Identify your audience's pain points. 

Address them directly to build excitement for your solution. 

Make your audience nod along, thinking "Yes, that's exactly my issue!"

2. Build Anticipation

Jobs teased "3 revolutionary products" before revealing they were all one device, the iPhone. 

Create suspense. Make your audience crave what comes next. 

Don't give everything away at once. 

Leave them wanting more.

3. Show Don’t Tell

Jobs didn't just describe iPhone features. He demoed them live. 

Use visuals, demos, and storytelling to make concepts tangible. 

Let your audience experience your solution. 

Bring your ideas to life.

4. Use Strategic Repetition

"An iPod, a phone, and an internet communicator" - Jobs repeated this to drive home the iPhone's 3-in-1 value.

Repeat your key message creatively, not robotically.

Make it stick. Make it memorable.

5. Connect To A Larger Vision

Jobs tied the iPhone to Apple's history of revolutionary products, changing its name from "Apple Computer" to "Apple."

Your offer should serve a bigger vision and mission that you share with your customers.

Show them the forest, not just the trees.

6. Make It Personal

"I didn't sleep a wink last night, I was so excited," Jobs shared. 

Vulnerability creates connection. Let your audience see the human behind the product.

Your authenticity is your secret sales weapon.

7. Close With Inspiration

Jobs ended with Wayne Gretzky's quote:

"I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been." 

Leave your audience inspired and motivated to take action. 

Give them a vision of the future they can't resist being part of.

8. Practice Relentlessly

Jobs rehearsed for hours, perfecting every detail.

Great storytelling looks effortless, but it's the result of deliberate practice.

Treat your presentations like an athlete treats training. 

Repetition breeds excellence.

9. Simplify Complex Ideas

Jobs made revolutionary tech accessible to everyone.

Your audience shouldn't need a PhD to understand your value proposition.

If you can’t explain your idea to a 5-year-old, simplify it until you can.

10. Create An Experience

Jobs didn't just launch a product. 

He crafted an unforgettable moment.

Turn your pitch into an immersive experience. 

Engage all senses.

Make your audience feel like they're part of something special.

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10 habits that will make you happier than 98% of people:

1. Take Care of Your Health

You only get one mind and one body.

Both must last you a lifetime.

Habits formed in your 20s and 30s will determine how you live in your 60s and 70s.

Take your health seriously.

Without it, you have nothing.

2. Give Sincere Appreciation

Practice gratitude daily.

It helps you keep things in perspective.

If you’re reading this, you probably have access to:

• Food
• Water
• Shelter
• Tech
• Internet

Appreciate it, then plan to seize the day.

3. Pay it Forward

Studies show random acts of kindness improve well-being.

You can practice paying it forward by:

• Holding the door for someone
• Picking up trash outside
• Giving a compliment

One simple action can alter the trajectory of your day.

4. Choose Optimism

Optimists encourage you to live out your dreams.

Pessimists tell you to stay as you are, never changing.

Pessimists often sound smart.

But in the long run, optimists are the ones who live a life they’re proud of.

5. Reduce Your Wants

It is not the man who has too little that is poor.

It is the man who craves more.

Happiness is not the result of external objects.

It is instead an internal sense of fulfillment.

Find your minimal lifestyle.

6. Don't Compare Yourself to Others

Comparison is the thief of joy.

There will always be someone:

• Who is healthier
• Who has more money
• Who's "living" a better life

Compare yourself to who you were yesterday.

If you are 1% better today, you’re winning.

7. Ignore the Nonessential

Shiny object syndrome kills motivation and growth.

It's commonplace today.

There is always a new opportunity or distraction available.

But in the long run, it will be those who can stay focused on what’s most important who will be most successful.

8. Constantly Read

A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies.

Anyone who doesn’t only lives one.

Books give you access to the:

• Thoughts
• Stories
• Philosophies

of those who came before you.

Don't navigate life without pre-existing playbooks.

9. Prioritize Growth

If you’re not growing, you’re dying.

There is no such thing as stagnant.

A 1% improvement in a day is a 3,700% improvement in a year.

Every morning ask yourself, “how can I improve today?”

10. Write Daily

Putting your thoughts on paper forces you to organize them.

If you lack understanding, it will expose gaps in your thinking.

This is valuable information, as you can now fill in these gaps.

Use writing to sharpen your thinking and increase your brainspace.

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Here's how to scale (without selling your soul):

1. The Faster You Grow, The More You Must Slow Down

Speed without systems creates chaos.

Slow down to speed up.

2. Scaling Chaos Doesn't Create Freedom, It Multiplies Pain

Fix the foundation before you scale the building.

3. What Got You Here Is Hustle, What Gets You There Is Harmony

Different stages require different strategies.

4. Build Systems, Not Stress

Systems eliminate the need for heroics.

5. If It Drains You, It Doesn't Scale

Energy is your currency. 

Spend it wisely.

6. Your Nervous System Is Your Operating System

If your body is in fight-or-flight, you can't think strategically.

7. Freedom Is The Ultimate KPI

Revenue is vanity. 

Freedom is the metric that matters.

8. Complexity Is Ego Wearing A Productivity Costume

Simple systems beat sophisticated chaos every time.

9. Simplicity Compounds Faster Than Speed

Elegant solutions outlast complicated hacks.

10. Don't Chase More. Design Less, But Better

More isn't the answer. 

Better is.

11. The Founder Who Can Relax Under Pressure Wins

Calm is a competitive advantage.

12. Stillness Is A Strategy, Not A Vacation

Your best ideas come in silence, not chaos.

13. You Don't Need More Time, You Need Fewer Decisions

Decision fatigue kills more companies than lack of effort.

14. Every System Is Designed To Protect Your Energy

Design your business around your wellbeing, not against it.

15. Energy Creates Clarity. Clarity Creates Systems. Systems Create Freedom

It all starts with managing your energy.

16. Work Should Feel Like A Creative Ritual, Not A Survival Drill

If you dread Mondays, something is broken.

17. Profit Means Nothing If Peace Is Missing

What's the point of wealth if you're too stressed to enjoy it?

18. The Goal Isn't To Escape Work, It's To Enjoy Building Again

Fall back in love with the process.

19. Burnout Is What Happens When Your Calendar Owns You

Take back control of your time.

20. True Leverage Is A Peaceful Mind Directing Powerful Systems

Calm + systems = unstoppable.

21. Automate The Repetitive. Delegate The Rest. Keep The Art

Your genius work can't be delegated. 

Everything else can.

22. Build In A Way Your Future Self Will Thank You For

Short-term wins that destroy long-term health aren't wins.

23. Don't Scale To Escape Your Life. Scale To Express Your Soul

Build something that reflects who you actually are.

24. The Real Exit Is Daily Freedom

 Founders are scaling the wrong things.

They're scaling revenue while sacrificing health.

But what if you could build a company that grows without consuming you?

That's what scaling without selling your soul looks like.

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Good habits are the new antidepressants.

If you're in a bad spot in your life, read this:

1. Remove Negative People

Negative energy is contagious.

It infects and saps your spirit.

I have a simple test, after meeting someone, do I:

Feel full of energy?
Feel drained?

To escape the darkness, cut out those who embody it.

2. Be Vulnerable

I used to think vulnerability made me weak, but vulnerability sparks all meaningful connections.

Be real and open your heart.

And diminish your stresses into collaborative problems to solve with your loved ones.

3. Grow Your Network

If you're in a conversation you find boring, the problem's not the other person; it's you.

Everyone has valuable expertise on something.

You just need to extract it.

Genuine interest is the catalyst to your circle expanding on autopilot.

4. Embrace Solitude

Loneliness ≠ solitude.

Solitude is an essential pillar to knowing yourself.

Cultivate it by doing something normally "social" alone, eat dinner, go to the park, or attend a movie.

It's your secret garden where self-discovery blooms.

5. Life Doesn't Owe You Anything

Nothing's free in life, you have to go out and win it.

Expecting something from the world is just plain ignorance.

And it's how you set yourself up for disappointment.

Life’s ledger balances action with reward, not wishes with handouts.

6. Never Feel Sorry for Yourself

Considering yourself a victim saps your sovereignty.

You've left your destiny down to the world's whims - vs grasping it yourself.

It's simple: if you've chosen the wrong road, go back and find the right one.

7. Don't Worry About What Others Think

Never seek others' approval.

Only your own.

Because, besides, no one cares as much as you think anyway - that's the beauty of the Spotlight Effect.

Focus on self-respect: it's the most rewarding respect of all.

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11 habits that will transform your life in 3 months:

1. Get Morning Sunlight

This is essential to get your body in great health.

It’s proven to:

• Release cortisol, priming your brain for focus
• Improve overall mood and emotional regulation
• Set a circadian rhythm, which will help you fall asleep at night

2. Hide Your Phone

Our attention is constantly pulled in a million directions.

Notifications from our phones are the most powerful distraction.

Turn on airplane mode, set aside 4 hours, and focus on deep work.

Your output will dramatically increase.

3. Take a Cold Shower

There’s no better way to feel alert and awake than a cold shower.

Forcing yourself to get in makes the rest of your day easier.

You’ll also get:

• A boost in metabolism
• An increase in dopamine
• Enhanced muscle recovery

4. Make Your Bed

Start your day with a win.

Use this momentum for the rest of the day.

A 1-minute practice sets the tone for the next 12 hours.

One small action serves as the trigger for a great day.

5. Review Your Goals

Set process goals over end goals.

Reading 10 pages a day is less intimidating than reading a 1000-page novel.

Running for 10 minutes is less intimidating than running a marathon.

Once you commit to strong daily habits, the end goal will take care of itself.

6. Upgrade Your Sleep

Your sleep defines your productivity:

• No screen 1 hour before bed 
• Stop drinking caffeine after noon
• Cut out naps and late-night snacks

7. Upgrade Your Nutrition

You are what you eat.

If you eat like shit, you’ll feel like shit.

• Cut out sugars 
• Cut out processed foods
• Eat easily-digestible foods (0 bloating)

8. Walk Without Technology

Our brain needs time away from constant stimulation.

Our mind needs time to:

• Rest
• Recharge
• Recalibrate ideas

Letting your mind wander is key in the idea-generation process.

9. Have To-Do’s Ready For When You Wake Up

Plan out your morning the night before.

Having a plan:

• Reduces anxiety 
• Promotes great sleep
• Gets you productive immediately the next day

Prevents distractions from disturbing your deep work periods.

10. Walk After Meals

Walking after eating is essential to keep your performance high throughout the day.

It is proven to:

• Aid in digestion
• Boost your metabolism
• Keep energy levels high

Just a 10-minute walk after every meal will kickstart these benefits.

11. Send a Nice Text

Human connections are the most valuable in life.

Nice texts make someone’s day.

But they also:

• Make you feel good
• Give you a reason to reconnect
• Allows you to disconnect from work

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I used to be depressed, broke, and anxious. 

Now, I only work 4 hours per day and travel the world. 

10 habits that transformed my life:

1. Daily Deep Work

Dedicate the first few hours of your day to deep, focused work on your needle-moving work.

No phone, no social media, no distractions.

This is when your mind is freshest and most creative.

Protect this time at all costs.

2. The AED System

Automate, Eliminate, Delegate

Ruthlessly apply this system to every task.

• Automate repetitive tasks
• Eliminate unnecessary ones
• Delegate what does not require your unique skills

Your time is gold; start acting like it.

3. Quarterly Resets

Every quarter, take a step back, take a break, and reassess your goals, strategies, and habits.

What's working? What's not? Make adjustments.

Regular resets ensure that I stay aligned with my long-term vision and core values.

4. Focus on the 4 W of Work

Optimize the Who, What, Where, and When of your work:

• Who: Surround yourself with high-performers
• What: Focus on high-impact tasks
• Where: Create an optimal environment
• When: Leverage your natural energy

Small tweaks yield huge gains.

5. Sobriety

Eliminating alcohol was a game-changer for my productivity and clarity.

No hangovers, brain fog, or wasted time.

Sobriety allows you to operate at your peak consistently.

You need to be sober to change your life for the better.

6. No Agenda, No Meeting

With my team, if a meeting doesn't have a clear agenda and desired outcome, it doesn't happen.

Period.

This simple rule eliminates countless hours of pointless meetings.

Work matters, but most of your meetings don’t.

7. No Meetings in the Morning

Mornings are for deep work, not meetings.

Protect your peak creative hours.

Schedule meetings in the afternoon when your energy naturally dips.

Systemize your life.

8. Hell Yes or No

This is an extension of AED.

If an opportunity or request isn't a "Hell Yes!", it's a no.

Ruthlessly guard your time and attention.

Saying no to the mediocre allows you to say yes to the exceptional.

9. Personal Time/Energy Audit

Track how you spend your time for a week.

Categorize activities as energizing or draining.

Then, systematically eliminate or minimize the draining activities.

The time audit raises your hourly rate by thousands of dollars.

10. Daily Exercise

Those who prioritize fitness enjoy a life expectancy up to 7 years longer.

Your quality and duration of life is determined by your fitness habits.

Exercise is key to unlocking your full potential.

I don’t care if it sounds corny: health is wealth.

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If you want to give yourself a personal MBA, read these 10 books:

1. Zero to One 
by Peter Thiel 

Subject: Strategy and Positioning 

Lessons: 

• Last can be first 
• Rivalry causes us to copy the past 
• Progress comes from monopoly, not competition

2. Expert Secrets 
by Russel Brunson 

Subject: Marketing 

Lessons: 

• Maintain absolute certainty 
• The riches are in the niches 
• Convince with emotion first, then logic

3.$100M Offers 
by Alex Hormozi 

Subject: Sales 

Lessons: 

• Create grand slam offers 
• Find the starving crowd 
• The fundamental equation of value

4. Deep Work 
by Cal Newport 

Subject: Productivity 

Lessons: 

• Embrace boredom
• Create daily rituals 
• Find your work-style 
• Treat work like a craft

5. The War of Art 
by Steven Pressfield 

Subject: Unlocking Creativity 

Lessons: 

• Live your unlived life 
• Embrace and expect fears 
• Recognize resistance and love misery

6. Get Together 
by Bailey Richardson, Kevin Huynh, and Kai Elmer Sotto

Subject: Community

Lessons: 

• Attracting authentic community members 
• Developing community leaders

7. Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter 
by 50 Cent

(Highly recommend the audiobook - he narrates himself) 

Subject: Hustle 

Lessons: 
• Finding fearlessness
• Constructing your crew 
• The power of perception

8. Obviously Awesome 
by April Dunford 

Subject: Positioning 

Lessons: 
• Layering on trends 
• The 6 components of positioning 
• Mapping attributes and features to "value themes"

9. The Minimalist Entrepreneur 
by Sahil Lavingia 

Subject: Entrepreneurship 

Lessons: 
• Market by being you
• Build as little as possible 
• Sell to your first hundred customers

10. The Ride of a Lifetime 
by Robert Iger 

Subject: Leadership 

Lessons: 
• Pursue perfection 
• Learn to love exertion
• Lead with calm while encouraging risk

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Plenty of founders are using AI wrong.

They're treating it like a tool when it's actually a force multiplier.

I've spent the last year rebuilding my entire operation around AI.

Here are the 6 skills you need to dominate in the AI era:

1. Workflow Design

This is the foundation.

I built AI projects for every part of my business.

One for YouTube scripts. 
One for email sequences. 
One for sales frameworks.

My team gets 5X output because I designed the workflows that AI executes.

Most people ask AI random questions and wonder why they get random results.

Elite founders design repeatable workflows that AI amplifies.

2. Voice-to-Text

I save hundreds of hours a month by speaking my thoughts instead of typing them.

I voice-dump ideas for new offers.

I expand on YouTube scripts by talking through frameworks.

I capture way more detail than I ever could typing.

Voice-to-text isn't just faster. 

It's richer.

Your spoken thoughts contain nuance that typing never captures.

3. AI-Assisted Content Creation

My secret weapon: 

200+ documentation files loaded into my AI project.

My social team references them to conceptualize assets.

AI suggests the idea and copy.

The team designs the final product.

Result: 

7 posts a week. 
Zero AI-looking content. 
100% on brand.

AI handles the heavy lifting. Humans add the polish.

4. Loom AI SOPs

Record once. Never explain again.

I Loom my process. AI generates the transcript plus action items.

My team has the SOP forever.

90% of "Can you show me how to..." questions disappear overnight.

5. Sales Call Analysis

AI listens to my best sales calls.

It pulls the exact phrases that make people buy.

It tells me the top 5 objections and how I handled them.

I use that language everywhere: emails, scripts, landing pages.

40% conversion increase.

This is the closest thing to reading your customer's mind.

6. Data Dashboard

Every morning, 10 minutes.

AI shows me my biggest bottleneck.

It's like having a COO in my pocket.

I don't need to dig through spreadsheets or guess where the problem is.

The data tells me exactly where to focus.

Here's what most people miss:

AI doesn't replace your thinking.

It amplifies it.

You bring the strategy, the ideas, the stories, the voice.

AI brings the execution, the formatting, the multiplication.

Master these 6 skills and you'll operate at a level most founders can't touch.

The future doesn't belong to people who use AI.

It belongs to people who design systems that AI executes flawlessly.

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6 Skills For The New AI Era

If I could go back and tell 20-year-old Matt what actually matters, here's what I'd say:

1. Your Energy Is The True Currency

 Money compounds when your energy does

You can't build wealth if you're exhausted.

Protect your energy like your bank account depends on it. 

2. Discomfort Is The Tuition For Growth

Every time you feel resistance, you're at the edge of growth.

Lean into it.

3. Focus Is A Spiritual Act 

Every distraction is a prayer to mediocrity

What you give attention to grows.

Choose carefully.

4. Rest Is A Weapon, Not A Weakness

Recovery isn't optional. It's strategic.

The best performers rest intentionally.

5. The Version Of You That Got You Here Can't Take You There

Who you were yesterday won't build tomorrow.

Evolve or repeat.

6. Comparison Kills Creativity

Your only competition is the person you were yesterday.

Stay in your lane.

7. The Hardest Part Of Leadership Is Letting Go

Control is comfortable. Delegation is freedom.

Learn to trust your team.

8. The More You Chase, The Further They Run

Desperation repels. Confidence attracts.

Build yourself first.

9. You Don't Rise To Your Goals, You Fall To Your Systems

Goals are wishes. Systems are results.

Build better systems.

10. Wealth Is What Happens When Purpose Becomes Procedural

Money follows systems, not motivation.

Automate your path to wealth.

11. Clarity Is Violent

Real clarity requires cutting away everything that doesn't matter.

It's painful. It's necessary.

12. Repetition Isn't Boring, It's The Rhythm Of Mastery

Excellence is boring to build and exciting to witness.

Embrace the grind.

13. Your Content Is Your Consciousness Made Public

What you share reveals who you are.

Make it count.

14. If It Isn't Measured, It Isn't Mastered

You can't improve what you don't track.

Measure everything that matters.

15. You Can't Copy Conviction

Authenticity can't be faked or replicated.

Your uniqueness is your moat.

16. You Don't Find Purpose, You Design It

Purpose isn't discovered in a cave. It's built through action.

Start building.

17. The Future Belongs To Founders Who Can Write, Automate, And Hire Top Talent

These three skills create infinite leverage.

Master them.

18. You Can't Scale Chaos

Fix the foundation before you scale the building.

Systems beat hustle.

19. Every Environment Either Amplifies Or Destroys You

Your environment shapes you more than your willpower.

Design it intentionally.

20. Simplicity Is Genius

Complexity is ego. Simplicity is mastery.

The best solutions are the simplest ones.

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Mark Twain once said: 

"The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why."

Here’s how to find your ‘why’:

The catalyst for finding your why is a concept called Ikigai.

It’s a Japanese word that translates to "reason for being."

I came across it years ago when I was completely lost and didn’t know where to go.

This simple exercise transformed my life. 

Ikigai is the intersection of four crucial elements:

1. What you love
2. What you're good at
3. What the world needs
4. What you can be paid for

Finding this sweet spot is like unlocking your personal cheat code for success and happiness.

Here’s what mine looks like:

At the end of this exercise, you will find a few topics in the center of the diagram. 

This becomes your compass that guides you towards work that aligns with your values.

Follow this path and you will never have to work a day in your life. 

You’ll live "Every Day Retirement."

I speak from experience here. 

After discovering my Ikigai and aligning my business with it, everything changed. 

My audience exploded: 

• Twitter grew to 350K
• LinkedIn grew to 700K
• Newsletter subscribers grew to 137K 

Never underestimate the power of clarity.

After finding your purpose, internalize these 5 golden rules of Ikigai:

• Give thanks
• Follow your ikigai
• Reconnect with Nature
• Take it slow, enjoy the journey
• Surround yourself with positivity

Master these to live a calm and fulfilled life.

1. Take It Slow, Enjoy The Journey

Solutions come when we stop forcing them. 

Sooner or later, you realize you don’t need to be in such a rush.

The goal isn't just to get there. It's to have fun along the way.

You’re not in a race; you’re in a marathon.

2. Surround Yourself With Positivity

People are everything.

Recruit A-players who believe in your mission and learn from mentors 10 steps ahead of you. 

“You’re the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with” - Jim Rohn

Surround yourself with people who inspire you.

3. Reconnect With Nature

Take regular breaks in nature.

It resets your mind and provides fresh perspectives.

"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." - Lao Tzu

Embrace the fact that nature is your greatest mentor.

4. Give Thanks

Gratitude will show you that true fulfillment doesn't come from external sources but from self-awareness.

When I'm in a slump, being grateful always pulls me out of it by putting my problems in perspective.

It turns what I have into enough.

5. Follow Your Ikigai

You have just discovered what sets your soul on fire. 

When you align your business with your purpose, your energy becomes electric. 

Without it, I wouldn’t have reached my full potential. 

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How to build a 4-person team that creates 200+ pieces of content per month:

Most founders try to do content alone.

They burn out, get inconsistent, and give up.

Here's how I built a media machine:

1. The Solo Creator Problem

Doing content alone means:

• Tracking all metrics
• Managing all platforms
• Handling all distribution
• Creating every piece yourself

This doesn't scale.

2. The Media Team Framework

I don't create content. 

I design content systems.

Role 1: Content Strategist (Me)

• 4 hours per month
• Set overall direction
• Provide strategic input
• Create flagship content

Role 2: Content Editor

• Full-time role
• Maintain brand voice
• Ensure quality standards
• Transform raw ideas into polished content

Role 3: Visual Designer

• Part-time role
• Design video thumbnails
• Build presentation slides
• Create scroll-stopping graphics

Role 4: Distribution Manager

• Part-time role
• Manage content calendar
• Handle all platform posting
• Track performance metrics

3. The Content Multiplication System

I create 1 piece of flagship content per week.

My team transforms it into:

• 3 blog posts
• 1 newsletter
• 1 YouTube video
• 1 podcast episode
• 5 short-form videos
• 7 social media posts
• 10 micro-content pieces

Total: 28 pieces from 1 original.

3. The Hiring Strategy

Don't hire content creators. 

Hire content operators.

Content creators think in pieces. 

Content operators think in systems.

The Onboarding Process

Week 1: Voice Training

• Learn our frameworks
• Study my best content
• Practice writing in my style
• Get feedback on early attempts

Week 2: System Training

• Learn our workflows
• Understand our tools
• Practice content creation
• Get comfortable with processes

Week 3: Quality Control

• Refine approach
• Prove capability
• Create test content
• Receive detailed feedback

Week 4: Full Integration

• Hit production targets
• Maintain quality standards
• Take on full responsibilities
• Create content independently

The Results

Before (just me):

• Limited reach
• Constant stress
• 5 posts per week
• Inconsistent quality

After (team of 4):

• 10x reach
• Consistent quality
• Systemized process
• 200+ pieces per month

The Investment

Total team cost: $22,000/month 

Content revenue generated: $264,000/month 

ROI: 1,200%

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How To Scale With A Small Team

Dino Depasquale

Harsh truth I wish I knew at 18:

Getting a degree is a complete waste of time. 

I've built different businesses without ever needing mine.

Skip the degree and learn these 27 sentences instead:

1. A confused mind always says no. Clarity in your offer is non-negotiable.

2. The goal of marketing isn't to be clever; it's to be clear.

3. Your offer should be a painkiller, not a vitamin.

4. The riches are in the niches. Own your category. 

5. The most powerful marketing tactic? Word of mouth. 

6. Provide value with 0 expectations of anything in return.

7. Build your product after talking to customers, not before. 

8. People buy with emotion, then justify with logic.

9. Your customer's story is more powerful than yours.

10. Your brand is a promise. Your customer experience is the fulfillment of that promise.

11. Your business is a reflection of you. Evolve yourself to evolve your business.

12. Systems beat goals every time. Build a business that runs without you.

13. Sell the transformation, not the product.

14. Automate, delegate, or eliminate to buy back your time. 

15. Perfectionism is an illusion. Done is better than perfect.

16. Attention is the new oil, and your personal brand is the pipeline.

17. No agenda, no meeting. Eliminate pointless gatherings.

18. Implement the 80/20 rule to everything. Focus on what truly moves the needle.

19. Focus on being irreplaceable, not just profitable.

20. Build a business that serves you, not the other way around.

21. Embrace experimentation over perfectionism. Test, learn, iterate.

22. Listen more than you talk. 

23. Know your customers better than they know themselves. 

24. Make something people want.

25. Do things that are obvious. 

26. Fall in love with the problem, not your solution.

27. Love the customer. Don’t build a business around people you hate.

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Money without meaning is prison.

You have roughly 4,000 weeks if you're lucky.

You've already used a bunch of them working on things that don't matter.

Here's how to build a life you don't need to escape from in 2026:

Your Ikigai sits at the intersection of 4 things:

What you love. 
What you're great at. 
What the world needs. 
What you can be paid for.

Find that center, and every decision runs through it.

1. What You Love

What could you do for free?
What makes you lose track of time?
What would you build even if no one paid you?

That's your fuel.

Without it, you're just trading time for money.

And that's how you build a business that feels like a job.

2. What You're Great At

What comes easy to you that's hard for others?
What do people ask you for help with?

This is your unfair advantage.

It's not just what you can do. 

It's what you can do better than anyone else without even trying.

3. What The World Needs

What problems are you obsessed with solving?
What keeps your ideal client up at night?
What transformation do they desperately need?

If you can't answer this clearly, you don't have a business.

You have a hobby.

4. What You Can Be Paid For

What would someone invest $10K to learn from you?

If you can't answer that, you're not ready yet.

The center of these four circles is your North Star.

Every decision runs through this.

Should I take this client? Does it align with my Ikigai?

Should I launch this product? Does it serve my North Star?

Should I spend my time on this? Does it move me closer to the center?

When you're operating from your Ikigai, work doesn't feel like work.

You're not chasing someone else's definition of success.

You're not building a business that feels like a job.

You're building a life you actually want to live.

Here's the brutal truth:

You only get 4,000 weeks.

You've already spent a bunch of them chasing the wrong things.

Climbing ladders leaned against the wrong walls.

Building businesses that trapped you instead of freeing you.

Your Ikigai is how you make sure you don't stay trapped in a business that owns you.

2026 is the year you stop escaping your life and start building one you never want to leave.

Find your Ikigai. 
Let it guide every decision. 
Build from the center.

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Build A Life You Don't Need To Escape From

13 steps to build a $15k/month side hustle:

1. Ask Yourself: "What Topics Can I Help People Get Massive Clarity On?"

Start with what you already know.

Ask your friends and co-workers what you're an expert in.

You don't need to be the world's best. 

You just need to be ahead of your audience.

2. Distill Your Value

By helping someone achieve massive clarity, what are they able to achieve?

This is your value proposition.

If you can't articulate the transformation, neither can your customers.

3. Pick A Platform. Where Do The People That Need Your Help Reside?

LinkedIn is perfect for professionals looking for growth.

Fast algorithm. 
High intent audience.

Go where your customers already are.

4. Create Daily Content That Talks About The Clarity You Can Provide

Document what you know.

Share insights. 
Answer questions. 
Provide value daily.

Consistency beats perfection.

5. DM Every Account That Interacts With Your Content

Ask them what they do and what their goals are.

This isn't selling. It's connecting.

Build relationships before you need them.

6. If You Can Help Them With Their Goals, Ask Them If They'd Want To Jump On A 1:1 Call

Offer value first. Always.

Most people will say yes to a free consultation if you've already provided value.

7. Run A Consultation On Zoom

Afterward, reflect on:

• What exercises worked? 
• What were their major blockers? 
• What resources could I create to increase the value? 

Every consultation is market research.

8. Do 20 More Consultations To Understand

Pattern recognition beats guessing.

• What outcomes can I promise? (Better sales systems)
• Who is my target demographic? (Early stage leaders)

9. After Every Consultation, Add Each Member To A Group Chat 

Community is your moat.

Give people a place to connect with each other, not just you.

10. Start Creating Longer-Form Content

Show your work and build authority.

• Case studies of consultations
• Breakdowns of what processes you are teaching

11. Give Them The Option To Opt Into A Paid Community

• Weekly Q&A
• Daily standup
• Monthly goal check-ins

Free gets them in. 

Value keeps them paying.

12. Redirect Traffic From Your Content

Your content → New website → Stripe checkout → Calendly 1:1 link

Make it frictionless to buy.

13. As The Community Grows, Invest To Make It Stronger

• Coaches
• AI 1:1 match-making
• Community managers

Scale by adding leverage, not hours.

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Great leaders have 10 clear signs that set them apart:

1. Integrity Is Their North Star

They do what's right, even when no one's watching.

They make the hard call when it would be easier to cut corners.

Their word is their bond. And that consistency builds trust at every level.

2. They Measure Output, Not Input

They care about outcomes achieved, not FaceTime.

They know that results are the currency of business, not promises and hours spent.

If you hit your numbers, they don't care if you did it in 20 hours or 60.

3. They Wear Humility Like A Badge

They're not afraid to admit when they're wrong or don't know something.

They're always eager to learn from others, regardless of their position.

Ego doesn't cloud their judgment. Growth does.

4. Emotional Intelligence Is Their Sixth Sense

They have an uncanny ability to read people and situations.

They navigate complex emotions and interpersonal dynamics with flair.

They know when to push, when to listen, and when to step back.

5. Resilience Runs In Their Blood

They view setbacks as stepping stones, not roadblocks.

When knocked down, they dust themselves off and keep pushing forward.

Failure doesn't define them. 

How they respond to it does.

6. Adaptability Is Their Competitive Edge

They adapt themselves to circumstances, as water moulds itself to the glass.

They don't just embrace change, they champion it.

When the market shifts, they shift faster.

7. Innovation Fuels Them

They foster a culture of creativity and outside-the-box thinking.

They encourage bold ideas and calculated risks.

They know that playing it safe is the riskiest move of all.

8. They Don't Wear Masks Or Play Politics

What you see is what you get: 

Real. Raw. Relatable.

They create depth. 

And depth creates authenticity.

No hidden agendas. 
No corporate theater. 
Just truth.

9. They Communicate With Transparency

Delivering the truth courageously is the highest form of respect.

They believe clear information sharing is power.

They don't sugarcoat. 
They don't hide. 
They tell it straight.

10. Active Listening Is Their Nature

They don't just hear, they listen to understand.

They give their undivided attention and make others feel truly understood and heard.

This is how they earn loyalty that money can't buy.

If you want to build a great company, start by becoming a great leader.

Your team will follow your example, not your instructions.

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10 Clear Signs You Have a Great Leader

Ruben Hassid

Master AI before it masters you.

Founder

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Stop embarrassing yourself with outdated tools. 

Here are the 8 tools I (actually) use in 2026:

1. Wispr.ai → replaced my keyboard
I talk. It types. And it keeps training on my edits.
My typing speed went from 80 WPM to 200+.

2. Gamma.app → replaced PowerPoint
The best PowerPoint killer. Period.
Website, slides, carousels with just prompts.

3. Claude.ai → replaced ChatGPT
Better at writing. Better at reasoning.
And it doesn't sound like a robot wrote it.

4. Grok.com → replaced Google
Real-time answers with X search. No 10 blue links.
I ask questions and get answers.

5. gemini.google.com → replaced Ideogram
Image generation that actually edit well.
No more "close enough" results.

6. Notebooklm.google.com → replaced G Scholar
Upload your source. Ask anything. 
It's like having your own personal chatbot.

7. Opus.pro → replaced Adobe Premiere
Upload a YouTube link → get 20 short videos.
What took 4 hours now takes 4 minutes.

8. Granola.ai → replaced Otter
Meeting notes that actually make sense.
And does NOT connect to your call like an agent.

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8 tools I (religiously) use to do the work of 8 people:

1/ Wispr Flow (wisprflow.ai)

☑ Replaces: my keyboard. Type with your voice.
☑ Turn your voice into flow-state text.
☑ Free plan available.

2/ Gamma (gamma.app)

☑ Replaces: Google Slides / PowerPoint.
☑ ChatGPT meets PowerPoint.
☑ Free plan available.

3/ Grok (grok.com)

☑ Replaces: Search engines. 
☑ The only AI to access tweets & to find news.
☑ Free plan available.

4/ ChatGPT (chat.com)

☑ Replaces: any other chatbots for general tasks.
☑ It's my daily journal for quite a lot of things.
☑ Free plan available.

5/ how to AI (how-to-ai.guide)

☑ Replaces: all the generic newsletters on AI.
☑ Copy my prompt library + 2 weekly guides.
☑ Free + yearly subscription is at $200/year.

6/ Claude (claude.ai)

☑ Replaces: Ghostwriters, copywriters.
☑ It's much better to write with taste.
☑ Free plan available.

7/ Opus Clip (opus.pro)

☑ Replaces: Manual editing, video editors.
☑ Cuts long videos into viral shorts.
☑ Free trial available.

8/ Nano banana pro (gemini.google.com)

☑ Replaces: Stock images, or other AI for videos.
☑ Best at images (nano banana) & videos (Veo).
☑ Free plan available.

Read this guide to know which 47 jobs AI replaces:
↳ https://lnkd.in/dz9BGuPg.

Reshare ♻ to help others hire their (AI) team.

You don't need to pay $$$ for AI courses in 2026.

Instead save these 17 (free) guides for later:

Start with AI: https://lnkd.in/dFfS3HxJ
Set up your ChatGPT: https://lnkd.in/dqfRVBpC
Gemini Nano-Banana: https://lnkd.in/dgsG5dcF
Claude to write better: https://lnkd.in/ggTqmvcD
AI detection tool scam: https://lnkd.in/gB66hGJp
Learn anything, with AI: https://lnkd.in/ddmEyKsn
ChatGPT fundamentals: https://lnkd.in/dXbGPnTc
Grow to 10,000 followers: https://lnkd.in/geXEFxSW
Create infographic with AI: https://lnkd.in/dHFz8wY5
Gemini Context guide: https://lnkd.in/dNvrQBBd
Midjourney Prompting: https://lnkd.in/dqWBhEYW
Everything on Midjourney: https://lnkd.in/deXcEqbp
AI need more human: https://lnkd.in/g8gJg7iU
Get professional headshot: https://lnkd.in/dnpksiyn
Train your AI on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dETcRzku
Talk to computer, using AI: https://lnkd.in/dQb88dcY
Claude to write like you: https://lnkd.in/d_YDEBWu

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You ignore Reddit.

But that's how I find trends before you:

1. Go to Reddit. Find a relevant post in your niche.
2. Add /.json to the end of that URL.
3. Copy metadata (it has entire thread with replies).
4. Go to Grok to extract pain, limitations & needs.
5. Copy this Grok prompt (paste the meta data):
6. Use this prompt guide: https://lnkd.in/dz9BGuPg

Prompt:

"Here's the JSON of a Reddit conversation around: "[REDDIT POST TOPIC]". Extract the pain points, make 5 viral hooks (2 lines in one hook) on the same.

The viral hooks should be on the same format, style and tone as these 3 hooks that got results.

///Hook 1
[paste a good hook example]
///Hook 2
[paste a good hook example]
///Hook 3
[paste a good hook example]
JSON: [REDDIT META DATA]"

7. Go to Claude to turn the pain into a Linkedin post.
8. Copy this Claude prompt (+ grok's answer):
9. Use this prompt guide: https://lnkd.in/e87Kdy5Z

Prompt:

"Act like a LinkedIn ghostwriter who writes posts that get saved + shared.
Goal: Create 5 LinkedIn posts on the new topic.
Use my 4 example LinkedIn posts below that are the most viral ones on linkedin, ever. You must match their structure, pacing, formatting (short lines + whitespace + listical), and “voice” — but the ideas, wording, and hooks must be NEW.

Rules:

- Each post starts with a strong 2-line hook.
- Keep it skimmable
- With 1 clear takeaway + 1 framework (steps)
- End with a CTA that "Repost for others to ......."
- No fluff, no generic advice, no repeated angles across posts.
- Do NOT copy phrases or lines from the examples.

Here are the 4 example posts (study them first):

///Example Post 1
[PASTE POST]
///Example Post 2
[PASTE POST]
///Example Post 3
[PASTE POST]
///Example Post 4
[PASTE POST]
Now write 5 new posts about: [TOPIC]"

People already told you what to write. Now go find it.

♻️ Repost this PDF to help someone start today.

Reddit is a (secret) goldmine: 

Stop telling ChatGPT to “write better”

Copy these 9 prompts instead & see the difference:

1. Cut the Fluff

Don't ask: "Make this shorter"
"Read [text]. Remove every word that doesn't add meaning. Keep the message, lose the fat. Target: 50% shorter. Output: Clean version + list of what you cut and why. Write like you're charging $10 per word."

2. Make Me Care

Don't ask: "Make this more engaging"
Ask: "Take [text] and add emotional weight. Find the human angle. Why should anyone stop scrolling for this? Output: Rewrite + the emotional trigger you used (fear, curiosity, desire, urgency). No drama, just truth that hits."

3. Explain Like I'm Busy

Don't ask: "Simplify this"
Ask: "Rewrite [text] so a busy CEO gets it in 10 seconds. One core idea. No setup, no background, no "in today's world." Start with what matters. Output: Rewrite + the one sentence someone would remember tomorrow."

4. Find My Voice

Don't ask: "Match my tone"
Ask: "Here's how I write [paste 3 samples]. Study my patterns, sentence length, word choice, rhythm, quirks. Now rewrite [text] so it sounds like me, not you. Output: Voice breakdown + rewrite + what you changed to match me."

5. Make it Bold

Don't ask: "Make this stronger"
Ask: "This is too soft [text]. Make it bold. Add opinion. Take a stance. Boring is "tips for productivity." Better is "most productivity advice is garbage, here's what works." Output: Spicier version + the weak phrases you killed."

6. Fix the Flow

Don't ask: "Improve the writing"
Ask: "[Paste text] reads choppy. Fix the rhythm. Mix short punchy lines with longer ones. Add transitions that don't feel forced. Output: Smooth version + before/after of your 3 biggest fixes"

7. One Idea Only

Don't ask: "Focus this"
Ask: "[Paste text] tries to say too much. Find the single strongest point. Build everything around it. Cut the rest. Output: Focused rewrite + the ideas you removed and why they weakened the piece."

8. Write for Skimmers

Don't ask: "Make this scannable"
Ask: "Rewrite [text] for people who won't read every word. Front-load the value. Make the first line earn the second. Structure it so skimming still delivers the point. Output: Skim-friendly version + what you moved and why."

9. Hook Me in 2 Seconds

Don't ask: "Write a better intro"
Ask:"Turn [idea/text] into an opening line for [platform]. Make it impossible to scroll past. Use a pattern interrupt, unexpected stat, bold claim, weird question, or personal confession. Output: 5 hook options ranked by stopping power + why each works."

- - -

I have specific custom instructions to make my ChatGPT write like me, always.

✦ Copy my prompt at https://lnkd.in/dCjcTz_A.

To update yours (without copying mine), you must:

1. Go to your settings inside ChatGPT.
2. The settings are on your face (bottom left).
3. Click "personalization" & turn on "customization".
4. You now have access to "custom instructions".

♻️ Repost this prompt to help others with AI.

Harvard released 10 lectures on AI & prompting.

No paywall. For free (I added the links too):

Get all official guides here: https://lnkd.in/eu2mj4aS 

1. Introduction to Generative AI
A step-by-step guide to how gen AI works. 
Link: https://lnkd.in/e9rWNjBE

2. Prompt Engineering 
Get tips to get better results from any model. 
Link: https://lnkd.in/e5nekvS2

3. Beyond Chatbots: System Prompts, RAG
Go deeper than chatbots. 
Link: https://lnkd.in/exsX5tP7

4. CS50x 2025 – Artificial Intelligence Lecture 
Covers neural networks, LLMs, and AI use cases. 
Link: https://lnkd.in/eYg6vdCr

5. CS50 Extension - AI / Prompt Engineering 
Design, test, and improve prompts for any AI tool. 
Link: https://lnkd.in/eJH4DWQR

6. GPT-4: How does it work, & how to build apps? 
A deep dive into GPT-4’s inner workings. 
Video: https://lnkd.in/eeh7QXUM

7. LLMs and the End of Programming 
See why prompt engineering is the new coding. 
Video: https://lnkd.in/e3JbSFi7

8. Generative AI in Teaching & Learning
A full playlist on using AI in education. 
Playlist: https://lnkd.in/erdwPRvu

9. Teaching with AI in the Classroom
A practical guide for teachers and trainers. 
Link: https://lnkd.in/eWXskwWG

10. The Basics of Generative AI 
A simple, no-jargon intro to generative AI. 
Link: https://lnkd.in/eSCJ62Bi

Bonus:

✦ Start with AI: https://lnkd.in/d2BQW-w6
✦ Remove emdashes: https://lnkd.in/dCjcTz_A
✦ Be rude to ChatGPT: https://lnkd.in/d8NuedC8 
✦ Prompt ChatGPT 5.2: https://lnkd.in/gm_W6nUB 
✦ To not sound like AI: https://lnkd.in/gB66hGJp 
✦ Access all AI courses: https://lnkd.in/gqbwYsPv
✦ Prompt nano banana pro: https://lnkd.in/dqKd-qGM
✦ Stop prompting like 2022: https://lnkd.in/dFaAfYBj 
✦ Train your AI on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dETcRzku 
✦ To make carousels, with AI: https://lnkd.in/gb7JzQXt 
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People think learning AI takes months. It doesn't. 

I found 17 free guides that teach it in hours:

Start with AI: https://lnkd.in/dFfS3HxJ
Deepdive into LLMs: https://lnkd.in/gw8QYpup
Set up your ChatGPT: https://lnkd.in/dqfRVBpC
Replace a consultant: https://lnkd.in/dy_Wuvdb
Gemini Nano-Banana: https://lnkd.in/dgsG5dcF
Perplexity Labs guide: https://lnkd.in/evMKHKZs
Learn anything, with AI: https://lnkd.in/ddmEyKsn
ChatGPT fundamentals: https://lnkd.in/dXbGPnTc
Master ChatGPT-image: https://lnkd.in/dh45EePJ
Create infographic with AI: https://lnkd.in/dHFz8wY5
Gemini context guide: https://lnkd.in/dNvrQBBd
Midjourney prompting: https://lnkd.in/dqWBhEYW
Everything on Midjourney: https://lnkd.in/deXcEqbp
Get professional headshot: https://lnkd.in/dnpksiyn
Train your AI on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dETcRzku
Talk to computer, using AI: https://lnkd.in/dQb88dcY
Claude to write like you: https://lnkd.in/d_YDEBWu
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PS: I'm Ruben Hassid, and I want us to master AI before it masters us, with simple instructions.

Follow me never to miss my 2x daily posts.

You want to help someone in your network? ♻️ Repost this so they can find the best free resources.

Most people will never learn a new skill in 2026. 

But these 5 prompts make it embarrassingly easy:

To learn better with AI, use this guide instead: 
→ https://lnkd.in/dcU3kNxJ ←

1. The 80/20 

Prompt: "Shortcut I want to learn [topic] in 20 hours. Build me a plan that focuses only on what matters most. Split it into 10 two-hour blocks. Each block needs: what to learn, one resource, and a quick 15-minute check at the end."

2. The One-Pager 

Prompt: "Compress [topic] into a single page I can review in 5 minutes. Include: core concepts, how they connect, common mistakes, and one real example for each. Make it something I'd actually print and pin on my wall."

3. Teach Me Like I'm New 

Prompt: "Explain [topic] using words a 12-year-old would understand. No jargon. Use stories and comparisons from daily life. End with 3 questions—if I can't answer them, re-explain until I can."

4. The Skill Ladder 

Prompt: "Map [topic] into 5 clear levels. For each level tell me: what I'll be able to do, what to study, how long it takes, and how I'll know I'm ready for the next step. Start from "I know nothing" to "I could teach this.""

5. Beginner Mistakes to Skip 

Prompt: "What do people waste time on when learning [topic]? Give me the 5 biggest traps beginners fall into, why they happen, and what to do instead. Save me weeks of going in circles."

✦ Bonus:

6. The Teach-Back Loop 

Prompt: "Explain [topic] to me simply. I'll repeat it back in my own words. Find what I missed or got wrong. Fill the gaps. Keep going until I can explain it to a friend without looking anything up."

7. Questions That Actually Test Me 

Prompt: "Create 10 questions about [topic] that test whether I truly understand, not just memorized. Make them tricky. After I answer each one, tell me what my answer reveals about my thinking."

8. Connect to What I Already Know 

Prompt: "I already understand [familiar topic]. Use that as my starting point to teach me [new topic]. Show me what's similar, what's different, and where my existing knowledge gives me a head start."

9. Real Scenarios, Real Practice 

Prompt: "Give me 5 situations where I'd actually use [topic] in real life. Walk me through the first one step by step. Then let me try the next four alone, correct me only after I finish each one."

To learn how to prompt, use this guide: 
https://lnkd.in/dgMq6pTs

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I wrote a blog on how to learn with AI.
To access it, click here: https://lnkd.in/dcU3kNxJ

♻️ Repost this image to help others prompt better.

Forget Coursera. Forget Udemy. Forget paid guides.

MIT just dropped 11 (free) guides:

Get all official guides here: https://lnkd.in/eu2mj4aS 

1. AI 101
Intro to AI concepts. Perfect for absolute beginners.
Link: https://lnkd.in/gxvDzRZe

2. Introduction to Deep Learning
Bootcamp on deep learning fundamentals. 
Link: https://lnkd.in/g-ftJgtT

3. Artificial Intelligence
Problem-solving, knowledge, learning.
Link: https://lnkd.in/guGK_hfx

4. Introduction to Machine Learning
Beginner-friendly ML principles, algorithms. 
Link: https://lnkd.in/gGEj-YXC

5. How to AI (Almost) Anything 
Apply AI to music, art, senses. 
Link: https://lnkd.in/gT85k3TS

6. Understanding the World Through Data
Explore data analysis & ML to decode real-world.
Link: https://lnkd.in/gysCTfhx

7. Artificial Intelligence in K-12 Education
Foundations of AI tech and its possibilities. 
Link: https://lnkd.in/gEknrf5F

8. Introduction to Algorithms
Key prerequisite for efficient AI work.
Link: https://lnkd.in/gpz-9qsf

9. Foundation Models and Generative AI
Overview of modern AI (like ChatGPT)
Link: https://lnkd.in/gbcktZUr

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If I have only 5 minutes to learn AI. I'd start here:

✦ Start with AI: https://lnkd.in/dFfS3HxJ
✦ Set up your ChatGPT: https://lnkd.in/dqfRVBpC
✦ Gemini Nano-Banana: https://lnkd.in/dgsG5dcF
✦ Claude to write better: https://lnkd.in/ggTqmvcD
✦ AI detection tool scam: https://lnkd.in/gB66hGJp
✦ Learn anything, with AI: https://lnkd.in/ddmEyKsn
✦ ChatGPT fundamentals: https://lnkd.in/dXbGPnTc
✦ 0 to 10,000 LI followers: https://lnkd.in/geXEFxSW
✦ Create infographic: https://lnkd.in/dHFz8wY5
✦ Gemini Context guide: https://lnkd.in/dNvrQBBd
✦ Midjourney Prompting: https://lnkd.in/dqWBhEYW
✦ AI need more human: https://lnkd.in/g8gJg7iU
✦ Professional headshot: https://lnkd.in/dnpksiyn
✦ Talk to laptop with AI: https://lnkd.in/dQb88dcY
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♻️ Repost this for others.

I lied to you. Nobody can keep up with AI anymore.

So stop trying to keep up. Stick to this instead:

––––––––––––––––
Linkedin has a 3,000 character limits,
the complete guide is here: https://lnkd.in/dFznFBRt
––––––––––––––––

How to AI: how-to-ai.guide
OpenAI Academy: academy.openai.com
Learn AI with Andrew Ng: https://lnkd.in/drXrma7u
Veo course: https://lnkd.in/dbhDqqcp
To replace consultants: lnkd.in/dy8wC9Xg
Write a thesis with AI: https://lnkd.in/d_gzCTUg
Learn to prompt ChatGPT: https://lnkd.in/gRFQmRYA
Anthropic Academy: https://lnkd.in/dzBrpgze
Claude from A to Z: https://lnkd.in/dRTiyg9T
Google's prompt guide: https://lnkd.in/gA-hqPd8
Context engineering: https://lnkd.in/egFCC6C7
Deep dive into LLMs: https://lnkd.in/d7i_ZsuH
Nano Banana guide: https://lnkd.in/dZ96-CFS

Here's the archive of my best “How to AI” blogs:

1. To write with AI: https://lnkd.in/gwgHHetT
2. To grow on Linkedin (with AI): https://lnkd.in/eifHDEGu
3. To write with voice: https://lnkd.in/gCY5Rc2e
4. To generate images: https://lnkd.in/e7sGDiT6
5. To prompt better: https://lnkd.in/egFCC6C7
6. To avoid AI detection: https://lnkd.in/enzE6sF5
7. To prompt infographic: https://lnkd.in/dh6g5MNd
8. To train my own chatbot: https://lnkd.in/gmkNM7Na
9. To customise ChatGPT: https://lnkd.in/davNkgCm
10. To ban AI words: https://lnkd.in/d6wNnvkX

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My best GPTs:

Prompt Maker - https://lnkd.in/ePWMRiKn
Mission GPT - https://lnkd.in/dWEX92vd
Color Theory - https://lnkd.in/dfcSWTJ8
Calendar GPT - https://lnkd.in/dwBVrJq2
Gamma PPT builder - https://lnkd.in/diJjvabn
AI Editor: https://lnkd.in/e3cdE5RB

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♻️ Repost this for others to stay ahead in 2026.

You're using ChatGPT wrong.

Here's my (exact) setup before I even prompt:

Step 1. Create a Project for your task

→ Click "Projects" → New Project.
→ Name it after your recurring task (e.g., "Hooks").
→ Use this guide to create projects in ChatGPT, Claude & Grok: https://lnkd.in/exfaYnBQ

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Step 2. Write custom instructions once

→ Inside your Project, click "Instructions."
→ Give context about yourself (copy the template).
→ ChatGPT will remember this in every chat.

Template to copy paste: 
✦ Your role: "[who you are]"
✦ Your style: "[how you write/work]"
✦ Your audience: "[who this is for]"
✦ Banned words: "[words to avoid]"

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Step 3. Upload your best work as files

→ Click "Files" inside your Project.
→ Upload 2-3 examples of your best work (as .md).
→ Less but quality information. Don't dump 50 doc.
→ More tips here: https://lnkd.in/exfaYnBQ

Pro tip:
✦ Create a Google Doc with only your best stuff
✦ Download as markdown
✦ Upload that single file.

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Step 4. Turn on 'Extended Thinking'

→ Click the model dropdown
→ Select "thinking" reasoning model.
→ Use it for strategy, analysis, or complex tasks.
→ Yes, it takes longer. The depth is worth it.

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Step 5. Turn on "Search"

→ Click the search icon before prompting.
→ or simple type "/search" and enter.
→ Use it when you need facts, stats, or current info.
→ It forces to cite sources instead of guessing.

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Before your next prompt, check these three:

1. Am I inside a Project?
2. Is Extended Thinking on?
3. Is Search on (if I need accuracy)?

Set these first. Then prompt.

Top 1% of ChatGPT users do this. Now you can too.

If you enjoy this kind of setup, reshare it ♻️ to your network to help them setup ChatGPT better, too.

I have 734,221 followers on LinkedIn.

I spend less time here than most people with 500:

☑ 20 min: Prepare your daily post.
☑ 30 min: Comment on your post and others'.
☑ 10 min: Answer DMs and send new connections.
☑ I wrote an entire guide to get 10,000 followers.
☑ Get my free guide at: https://lnkd.in/eifHDEGu

Here's the full breakdown:

☑ 20 min: prepare your daily post.

↳ Topic: Grok to find Reddit struggles.
↳ Design: Canva to design, Nano Banana to edit.
↳ Text: Claude to write.

Copy this Grok prompt to find reddit struggles:

PROMPT: "Find active subreddits where [target audience] discusses real problems with [topic]. For each subreddit, provide: Name, Member count, Activity level (posts per day, comment quality), 3-5 specific problems people discuss, Related subreddits worth checking. Rules: Focus on real conversations, not memes. Prefer engaged communities over large low-signal ones."

Once you have the topic:
→ find a design (Pinterest) 
→ edit it (Nano Banana) or make one (Canva) 
→ write the caption (Claude).

Copy this Claude prompt to make viral hooks: 

PROMPT: "These are my most viral hooks (2 lines in one hook) on Linkedin, ever. Let's try to recreate it but differently in the new topic (new topic: [your caption draft]): 
///Hook 1 [VIRAL HOOK] 
///Hook 2 [VIRAL HOOK] 
///Hook 3 [VIRAL HOOK] 
///Hook 4 [VIRAL HOOK]"

____________

☑ 30 min: comment on your post & others'.

↳ Right before & after posting.
↳ Comment more than you post.
↳ Engage with your favorite creators & your feed.

Warming up your account before and after posting is the single best growth indicator on LinkedIn.

If you can't be social on social media, don't try to grow on social media.
____________

☑ 10 min: answer DMs & send connection requests.

↳ Find 5 key connections per day using filters.
↳ Always answer all DMs on time.
↳ Never let this take longer than 10 minutes.

How I find key players:
Click search bar → Enter → People → Filter by: 
2nd connections + Location + Following + Job title.
____________

1 hour a day is enough.

Just like exercising 2 days a week is usually enough.

Sure, some post 5x a day and live in the comments.

But pick your fight. Be consistent, not delusional.

I grew my employee to 10,000 followers in 17 days and I recorded the entire process.

Access it here (with my prompts): https://lnkd.in/eifHDEGu

After 10,000+ hours of prompting, I built a single prompt library with every prompt I personally use.

If you want to move faster, this is your shortcut.

Prompts you’ll find:

✦ Claude prompts to write.
(blog, copy, storytelling, brief, rewriting your texts)

✦ Grok prompts to search.
(find viral posts, trends, niche accounts) 

✦ ChatGPT prompts for everything else.
(research, analysis, brainstorming, feedback) 

✦ Nano Banana prompts for images. 
(realistic photo editing, product shots, headshots) 

✦ Midjourney prompts for designer images.
(artistic visuals, branding, thumbnails) 

✦ Veo prompts for videos.
(cinematic clips, scene generation, motion) 

✦ Sora prompts for videos.
(text-to-video, storytelling, b-roll) 

✦ My entire list of free AI courses 
(step-by-step tutorials, copy & paste prompts)

Want (free) access? 
↳ I’ll send the full Notion to everyone reposting ♻️.

PS: send me a DM "PROMPT" if you didn't.

Most people will never hit 10,000 Linkedin followers.

But I did it (again) in 17 days (using AI):

1. How to optimize your LinkedIn profile: 
→ https://lnkd.in/geXEFxSW

2. How to generate your profile picture (with AI): 
→ https://lnkd.in/gsafV9U3

3. This free GPT builds your mission: 
→ https://lnkd.in/dZfArwma

4. Stop writing for everyone. Find the one: 
→ https://lnkd.in/geXEFxSW

5. The # 1 Rule for LinkedIn content: 
→ https://lnkd.in/geXEFxSW

6. Discover your ICP with this free GPT: 
→ https://lnkd.in/gd5FFtB9

7. Secrets to gaining +1,000 followers/ day: 
→ https://lnkd.in/geXEFxSW

8. How to get comments on your post: 
→ https://lnkd.in/geXEFxSW

9. The best viral format for LinkedIn posts: 
→ https://lnkd.in/geXEFxSW

10. How to use Pinterest for viral LinkedIn images: 
→ https://lnkd.in/geXEFxSW

11. How to remove the "AI Image" tag when posting: 
→ https://lnkd.in/geXEFxSW

12. My favorite AI tools for LinkedIn growth: 
→ https://lnkd.in/geXEFxSW

13. A braindump of my secret Linkedin rules: 
→ https://lnkd.in/geXEFxSW

Help yourself. Start now.

♻️ Follow Ruben never to miss my daily post.

You don't need to pay $$$ for AI courses in 2026.

Amazon released 9 free AI courses (for free): 

1. Introduction to Generative AI
The basics of AI, its risks, and benefits. 
Link: https://lnkd.in/dW2wg_Se  

2. Generative AI for Executives
Drive real business value with AI strategies.
Link: https://lnkd.in/d7UPDVvC  

3. Building AI Apps with Amazon Bedrock  
Hands-on labs for creating secure AI apps.  
Link: https://lnkd.in/dX5u-zFE  

4. Essentials of Prompt Engineering
The fundamentals of effective prompts.
Link: https://lnkd.in/dvjsvuVz

5. AI with Large Language Models
Select, train, fine-tune, and deploy LLMs
LLM: https://lnkd.in/daSDm6iM

6. Securing Generative AI on AWS  
Protect your AI deployments for security.  
Link: https://lnkd.in/dJsDgmaH  

7. Introduction to Responsible AI  
Ethics, fairness, and risks in gen AI development.  
Link: https://lnkd.in/dF_9yDnF  

8. Foundations of Prompt Engineering  
Write good prompts for any AI model.
Link: https://lnkd.in/d3EPNt9t  

9. No-Code Machine Learning and AI on AWS
Build powerful AI models without any code.
Link: https://lnkd.in/dKcj3fH4
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If I have only 5 minutes to learn AI. I'd start here:

✦ Start with AI: https://lnkd.in/d2BQW-w6
✦ Remove emdashes: https://lnkd.in/dCjcTz_A
✦ Ban these AI words: https://lnkd.in/gn3sbDkf
✦ To prompt like a pro: https://lnkd.in/dFaAfYBj 
✦ To not sound like AI: https://lnkd.in/gB66hGJp 
✦ ChatGPT is declining: https://lnkd.in/g9pkc6D5
✦ Be rude to ChatGPT: https://lnkd.in/d8NuedC8 
✦ Access all AI courses: https://lnkd.in/gqbwYsPv
✦ Use this over ChatGPT: https://lnkd.in/ggTqmvcD
✦ Nano banana pro guide: https://lnkd.in/dqKd-qGM
✦ 0 to 10,000 LI followers: https://lnkd.in/geXEFxSW
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PS: I'm Ruben Hassid, and I want us to master AI before it masters us, with simple instructions.

Follow me never to miss my 2x daily posts.

You want to help someone in your network? ♻️ Repost this so they can find the best free resources.

+ 1.1 billion users on Linkedin.
+ 130 million active users every day.
< 3 million users are posting every week.

By sharing 1x post a week, you are in the top 0.3%.

Now to be the 0.0001%, follow this strictly:

→ Format: carousel, infographic, single image.
→ Captions: long captions instead of short.
→ Tool: Gemini, Grok, Pinterest, Reddit, Claude.
→ Topic: help people solve one specific problem.
→ Size: 4:5 (image) or 1080:1350 (carousel).

I grew my employee (Maria Zhanette) from 49 to 10,000 followers in 17 days, using (mostly) AI.

I brokedown the entire strategy so you can copy it:
→ AI tools I used to write content 10x faster.
→ The exact post formats that got viral reach.
→ My (personal) notion content calendar template.
→ How to build engaging community for support.

Most people will try for years and never hit 10,000.
I did it (four times) in under 3 weeks.

Want access?
Grab it here: https://lnkd.in/eifHDEGu

♻️ Repost this to help someone be in the top 1%.

PS: What's the n°1 fear stopping you from posting?

How Gemini made my new Linkedin profile picture:

1. Upload a simple photo of you.
2. Upload a reference profile picture you love.
3. Copy & paste the following prompt:
4. I wrote a guide to gain 10,000 Linkedin followers.
5. Go here to access it: https://lnkd.in/eifHDEGu

Prompt: “Generate a corporate headshot of my image in [how you are dressed] in the same style as the 2nd image I uploaded as an inspiration”.

6. If you don’t have any inspiration, copy this prompt (with your upload): https://lnkd.in/eifHDEGu

I don't need an expensive photographer.

And this is a shock to me too (me, the AI guy).

If you know someone who needs a new LinkedIn photo, send it to them or save this guide for later.

Follow Ruben never to miss my daily post.

How Gemini made my new Linkedin profile picture:

1,150,000,000 LinkedIn users are doing it wrong.

But I just found the fix (in 47 seconds):

1. Download Perplexity’s browser: Comet.
2. Open your LinkedIn right inside Comet.
3. Click on 'Assistant'.
4. Paste this prompt:

Prompt: 

"You analyze what happens in the first 3 seconds someone sees a LinkedIn profile and what makes them stay for 30 seconds. 

Study these six elements:

FIRST: Profile Audit
AUTOMATIC FAIL CONDITIONS:

No profile photo = 0/60 total score (stop evaluation)
No headline = 0/60 total score (stop evaluation)
Under 50 connections = 0/60 total score (stop evaluation)

If profile passes above, evaluate:
Photo Section (0 or 10 points):
Award 10 ONLY if ALL are true:

Human face fills 60%+ of circle
Solid color background
Looking at camera
Professional lighting
If ANY fail = 0 points

Headline Section (0, 5, or 10 points):

10: First 40 chars state clear outcome
5: Contains role but no value
0: Generic title or cuts mid-word

Featured Section (0, 5, or 10 points):

10: 1-3 tiles with 1200×628px visuals + clear CTA
5: Has featured but wrong dimensions or no CTA
0: No featured section or 4+ tiles

About Section (0, 5, or 10 points):

10: Opens with metric/proof in first line + has CTA
5: Has story but no proof or CTA
0: Missing, under 3 lines, or starts with "I am"

Experience Section (0, 5, or 10 points):

10: Current role has bullets with numbers/results
5: Has description but no metrics
0: Job title only or missing current role

Connection Display (0, 5, or 10 points):

10: Shows 200-499 exactly
5: Shows 500+ or 100-199
0: Under 100 or over 5000

SECOND: The Decision Score
Calculate exactly: _/60
Breakdown:

Instant click factors (photo/headline/connections): _/30
Stay-and-read factors (featured/about/experience): _/30

State if profile fails at:

3-second test (under 15/30 on first three)
30-second test (under 15/30 on last three)

THIRD: The Fixes Nobody Tells You
Provide ONE specific fix per section:
Photo Fix:

[Exact background color and why it matters]
[Expected click increase: X%]

Headline Fix:

[Exact truncation point for mobile curiosity gap]
[Expected view increase: X%]

Featured Fix:

[Exact visual element that stops scrolling]
[Expected engagement increase: X%]

About Fix:

[Exact first 10 words that hook readers]
[Expected read-time increase: X seconds]

Experience Fix:

[Exact bullet structure that gets saved]
[Expected profile save rate: X%]

Connection Fix:

[Exact display number for maximum trust]
[Expected message rate: X%]

End with: The one LinkedIn algorithm secret that nobody talks about but changes everything."

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