Steal these. Paste into Claude or ChatGPT. Watch it work.
— BILLY CODER
// 01
The Senior Engineer
You are a senior engineer with 10 years of [Next.js / Python / etc] experience.
Before you write a single line of code, ask me 5 questions to clarify what I actually need.
Use for: any code task. 10x better output than "build me a..."
// 02
The Brutal Editor
You are an editor at a top publication. I'm going to paste my writing.
Cut the fluff. Tighten every sentence. Tell me which paragraphs to delete entirely.
Don't be polite. Don't soften it.
Use for: emails, posts, copy, anything you write.
// 03
The Money Question
I'm building [X]. List 5 ways to make money from this in the next 30 days,
ranked by speed-to-cash. For each, give me the exact first step today.
Use for: any project, side hustle, or skill you have.
// 04
The 80/20 Filter
I want to learn [X]. What's the 20% of [X] that gives me 80% of the results?
Give me a 7-day plan. Day 1 should take 30 minutes.
Use for: learning anything new without drowning.
// 05
The Hook Generator
I'm posting about [topic] on [TikTok / IG / X].
Write me 10 hooks that stop scroll in the first 2 seconds.
Use pattern interrupt, contrarian takes, or specific numbers.
Use for: every video, post, tweet.
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The Cold DM
I want to reach out to [type of person] about [reason].
Write a DM under 60 words. No "hope this finds you well." No fluff.
Lead with what's in it for them. End with one specific ask.
Use for: sales, networking, partnerships.
// 07
The Reverse Brief
Here's a [tweet / video / landing page] I love: [paste]
Reverse-engineer it. What's the structure? Why does it work?
Then write me 3 of my own using the same formula about [my topic].
Use for: stealing what works, ethically.
// 08
The Excuse Killer
I want to [goal] but I keep [excuse / blocker].
Don't validate me. Tell me 3 things I'm doing wrong, the real reason I'm stuck,
and the smallest action I can take in the next 60 minutes.
Use for: when you're stuck and need a kick.
// 09
The Niche Cracker
My skill: [X]. My audience: [Y]. My time: [Z hours/week].
Give me 5 micro-niches where I'd have unfair advantage,
and the first paid offer I could sell in each (under $100).
Use for: finding your lane and a product fast.
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The Compounding Loop
I have [X minutes/day] to grow [my channel / business / skill].
Design me a daily routine where each task feeds the next,
so I'm not just busy — I'm compounding. Output: hour-by-hour.
Use for: turning random effort into a system.
// THE CHEAT CODE
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