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Jul 25 5 tweets 2 min read Read on X
Want better output from ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini?

Use better prompts.

Here’s a 3-step system that turns AI into a useful collaborator: Image
1. Start with the outcome

Don’t ask what the AI can do.

Tell it what you want done.

Not “write a plan” → Instead: “Help me outline a 5-day launch strategy for a fitness app.”

AI works better when you show it the finish line.
2. Add structure

AI loves constraints.

If you want a framework, give it a format:

“Write in this format: Hook, 3 bullets, Summary.”

If you want code, give it the output:

“Create a landing page with headline, email form, and mobile responsiveness.”

Clarity creates quality.
3. Set the tone and role

You don’t want generic output.

So assign the AI a role:

“You are a marketing strategist with 10 years of SaaS experience.”

And set the tone:

“Write in a concise, punchy style. Avoid buzzwords.”

This gives the AI a voice and vision.
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Jul 18
Not all LLMs are built the same.

Here’s the ultimate cheat sheet:

→ GPT = content & comms
→ Gemini = vision + audio
→ Mistral = speed & edge
→ DeepSeek = math + logic

How to master each (fast): 👇
1. BERT - The Reader

Made by Google (2018), BERT reads text in both directions.

It understands context deeply, making it great for:

→ Search engines
→ Sentiment analysis
→ Question answering

It’s the foundation of “understanding” in AI. Image
2. GPT - The Writer

Created by OpenAI, GPT predicts the next word in a sentence.

It’s decoder-only and excels at:

→ Generating fluent text
→ Storytelling
→ Prompt-based creativity

Think: ChatGPT, but trained at massive scale.
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Jul 17
It’s over.

You don’t need Gartner.

You don’t need a $50K consultant.

I’m doing full market analysis with Grok 4… for free.

Here are the 3 mega-prompts I use to replace Gartner-style insights:
Let me tell you what Gartner consultants actually do:

1. Analyze industry trends and competitive dynamics
2. Benchmark companies and products
3. Identify strategic risks and opportunities
4. Package it all in fancy slides and charge 6 figures

But guess what?

AI can now do 90% of that instantly.

Let me show you how:
We use these 3 mega prompts for different tasks:

1/ The Consultant Framework

Prompt: "You are a world-class strategy consultant trained by McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. Act as if you were hired to provide a $300,000 strategic analysis for a client in the [INDUSTRY] sector.

Here is your mission:

1. Analyze the current state of the [INDUSTRY] market.
2. Identify key trends, emerging threats, and disruptive innovations.
3. Map out the top 3-5 competitors and benchmark their business models, strengths, weaknesses, pricing, distribution, and brand positioning.
4. Use frameworks like SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces, and strategic value chain analysis to assess risks and opportunities.
5. Provide a one-page strategic brief with actionable insights and recommendations for a hypothetical company entering or growing in this space.

Output everything in concise bullet points or tables. Make it structured and ready to paste into slides. Think like a Gartner partner preparing for a C-suite meeting.

Industry: [INSERT INDUSTRY OR MARKET HERE]"
Read 8 tweets
Jul 16
STOP paying ghostwriters.

This one Grok prompt now does all my:

→ brand storytelling
→ growth content
→ blog writing

and it’s scary good.

Here’s the full prompt ↓
Here's the prompt:

STEAL IT:

"# ROLE
You are a world-class copywriter and content strategist.
Your job is to write high-performing content for:

# INPUTS
topic_or_product: {Describe the topic or product here}
target_audience: {Persona / niche}
platform: {X, LinkedIn, Blog, Website, etc.}
content_type: {Viral thread, sales page, cold email, newsletter, etc.}
goal: {Engagement, clicks, conversions, leads}

# TASKS
1. Hook
• Craft a scroll-stopping hook that grabs attention in <20 words.

2. Body Copy
• Write clear, concise, natural language.
• Apply storytelling, persuasion, and value delivery.
• Use proven frameworks where helpful (AIDA, PAS, Hook-Point-Action).

3. CTA
• End with a strong, single-action call to drive the stated goal.

# STYLE & TONE
• Match the voice to the target audience and platform.
• Write like a human no fluff, no cringe, no generic AI phrasing.

# OUTPUT RULES
• Deliver final copy only no reasoning or notes.
• Format in Markdown for easy reading and direct publishing."
I tried the prompt with this input...

Input (you should add input like this too):

"topic_or_product AI-powered scheduling tool for solopreneurs
target_audience Freelancers & solo founders (25–40) who struggle with time management
platform X / LinkedIn
content_type Viral thread
goal Generate leads for upcoming launch
"
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Jul 13
this is wild…

Grok 4 is now basically a Wall Street intern that never sleeps.

• Reads filings
• Analyzes earnings calls
• Flags red/green signals
• Suggests sector rotations

prompt + live example inside 👇
The mega prompt:

Just copy + paste it into Grok 4 and plug in your stock.

Steal it:

"
ROLE:

Act as an elite equity research analyst at a top-tier investment fund.
Your task is to analyze a company using both fundamental and macroeconomic perspectives. Structure your response according to the framework below.

Input Section (Fill this in)

Stock Ticker / Company Name: [Add name if you want specific analysis]
Investment Thesis: [Add input here]
Goal: [Add the goal here]

Instructions:

Use the following structure to deliver a clear, well-reasoned equity research report:

1. Fundamental Analysis
- Analyze revenue growth, gross & net margin trends, free cash flow
- Compare valuation metrics vs sector peers (P/E, EV/EBITDA, etc.)
- Review insider ownership and recent insider trades

2. Thesis Validation
- Present 3 arguments supporting the thesis
- Highlight 2 counter-arguments or key risks
- Provide a final **verdict**: Bullish / Bearish / Neutral with justification

3. Sector & Macro View
- Give a short sector overview
- Outline relevant macroeconomic trends
- Explain company’s competitive positioning

4. Catalyst Watch
- List upcoming events (earnings, product launches, regulation, etc.)
- Identify both **short-term** and **long-term** catalysts

5. Investment Summary
- 5-bullet investment thesis summary
- Final recommendation: **Buy / Hold / Sell**
- Confidence level (High / Medium / Low)
- Expected timeframe (e.g. 6–12 months)

✅ Formatting Requirements
- Use **markdown**
- Use **bullet points** where appropriate
- Be **concise, professional, and insight-driven**
- Do **not** explain your process just deliver the analysis"
We tested this prompt on 5 tickers last week.

It gave us:

✅ Earnings + margin breakdowns
✅ Bull vs bear argument analysis
✅ Sector insights + valuation comps
✅ Clear investment thesis summaries

All in under 2 minutes.
Read 6 tweets
Jul 12
holy sh*t. these 10 GitHub repos are a crash course in AI agents & MCPs.

you'll go from “what’s a tool call?” to building fully autonomous systems.
these are gold mines:
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Learn AI from scratch completely free.

Courses, guides, papers, and code to go from noob to pro.
No paywalls. Just clean learning.

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Official repo from Microsoft.

11 lessons. Build your first AI agent.

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